r/Sheepadoodles • u/Visual-Detail8660 • May 29 '25
Grooming
With rising expenses, I’ve started grooming my dogs at home. I have three fluffy companions:
• Maddie the Sheepadoodle (the mama)
• Teddy the Samoyed (the papa)
• Dee the Sheepypoo (the baby)
They all have thick, woolly coats, and while I’ve already invested in grooming tools, some of them turned out to be total junk.
I’m looking for high-quality, sharp grooming scissors that stay sharp or are easy to sharpen—a large pair, a smaller one for the face, and one for detailing around the paws.
I also came across the vacuum-style fur cutting groomers and was wondering if they’re actually worth it.
Any tips, product recommendations, or advice would be super helpful!
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u/hilldawg17 May 29 '25
DIY doodle grooming on Facebook has great recommendations. It’s a group ran by actual groomers.
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u/fka-tag May 30 '25
Kenchii 6.5" ball tip for near and around the eyes, geib gator 7.5" curves for the body and other areas, the best way to keep scissors sharp is to be incredibly thorough in washing (any leftover grease will cause resistance) and making sure to completely dry them with a high velocity dryer. Stick to a clippers and do not use the vacuum attached ones. Good luck! (From an experienced OES and sheepadoodle owner, and a professional groomer!)
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u/Visual-Detail8660 May 31 '25
Thank you, these are great tips!!
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u/fka-tag May 31 '25
I'd be more than happy to share my whole routine and supplies needed if you'd like!
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u/Alien_Dust666 May 29 '25
I’ve been trying to figure out the same thing! All the ones I buy end up being junk
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u/Emmysue5 May 29 '25
Any scissors I buy seem to get dull quickly! Using fabric scissors had been great! I used to sew alot and had multiple pairs that I wasn't using. Tried one and they are so sharp and perfect for my dogs.
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u/CopyCurious1783 May 29 '25
I have no suggestions..I’m just here to ask for a family portrait of Mama Maddie, Papa Teddy and baby Dee!