
Longer coat lengths using comb attachmentsĬomb attachments come in a variety of lengths, available both individually or as a set. Coat lengths 2cm or longer > See comb attachments, below.Either use a longer blade, or use a comb attachment on a short blade. You have 2 ways to achieve a longer length all over, or to have some areas longer than others. 'One long length all over' is a popular style, and to achieve that look, any coat length from 6mm (1/4") to 5cm (2 inches) are all 'correct' depending on your preference. A slightly shorter body, with longer legs and tail, finished with a round 'teddy bear' head, is also popular variation. See more details about What is a Puppy Cut or Teddy Bear trim? > Blades for a 'Puppy Cut' or 'Teddy Bear Trim' Most brands offer comb attachments from 3mm to 3cm coat lengths. Find out more below, and check What comb attachments fit on my clipper? > before you buy. Universal comb attachments fit on #10 or #30 blades for coat lengths up to 3cm. Watch how to do a sanitary trim > For longer coat lengthsīlades go up to 19mm - just under 2cm - but for even longer coat lengths, you can put a comb attachment on your blade. **A mini trimmer is another popular solution for trimming delicate, touch-sensitive, or injury-prone areas. When you buy a blade from us the product information tells you the exact length in mm's. For example, the Andis #10, Heiniger #10 and Laube #10 blades all leave the coat 1.5mm, but a Wahl #10 leaves the coat 1.8mm, and a Geib Buttercut #10 leaves the coat 1.6mm. * Some blades leave the coat a slightly different length even though the blade size is the same. For coat lengths longer than 19mm, see Longer coat lengths below.Medium to long coat body > #3 or #4 > 8mm to 19mm *.Curly coat body > #3, #4 or #5 > Choose preferred length: 6mm to 19mm *.Smooth coat / short body > #7 > 3mm to 4mm *.Badly knotted / Matted coat > #10 > 1.5mm to 1.8mm *.Inside ears and stomach > #10 > 1.5mm to 1.8mm *.Between toes and paw pads > 5/8 Toe Blade or trimmer **.


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