Skip-tooth blades leave the dog’s coat looking layered as they do not trim the hair evenly. The skip-tooth blades are better for cutting curly, thick or matted dog hair.
The skip-toothed blades are normally used for the first cut during a groom, to get the excess hair off before doing a more precise cut with the fine-tooth blade. Fine-tooth blades have little space between the teeth, whereas the skip tooth blades have some gaps in between the teeth. The difference between the two refers to how much space is between the teeth of the blade. These are the different types of blades you can use for your dog’s hair. For dogs with curly coats, you should use a fine-tooth blade sized 3 or 4 for the body and then size 10 for the face. You should use a fine-tooth blade sized 5 or 7 for those dogs with wiry coats on the tail and body while using a size 10 for the ears. Those with smooth coats need to use a fine-tooth blade sized 7 for the legs and body, and then shears for the rest of the body. There are three main types of dog hair - wiry, smooth, and curly. If you can identify the type of fur your dog has it will be easier to know and find out what clipper size you will need to give your dog the perfect cut. If you need the recommendation or some help talk to your vet or groomer for some advice. Once you have identified the type of fur or hair your dog has, it will be easier to find the right blade sizes. You might just find it more difficult to find a blade size that suits the hair of your mixed breed dog. There is still the possibility of clipping your dog’s hair on your own. If you have a dog that is mixed breed there is no need to worry. Here is a small and instructing guide to help you find the blade size you need to get the perfect cut for your dog’s hair. Each different breed has different recommendations for the blade size to use.
Around the face of your dog, you will want a closer shave and then longer hair on their back and tail. The highest numbered blades will give the closest cuts for your dog’s hair and the different areas of your dog’s body. The most common sizes of the dog clipper blades come in sizes 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 15, 30, 40, and 50. The lower clipper numbers usually come in both skip-tooth, and fine-tooth designs, whereas sizes 9 and an above will only come in the skip tooth designs.
Those with a higher blade number cut the hair closer to the skin than those with a lower number which will leave more hair. There are lots of different blade sizes for your dog clippers for the desired look you want for your dog.