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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Shearing equipment

 

Darlene, we use premier..have never done suri's with them, but my husband likes them for our furry friends.  Any more ideas on May 22nd??

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To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
From: darlene4548@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:25:10 +0000
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Shearing equipment

 
What brand of shears do you recommend for someone just learning to shear? My son is willing to learn how to shear my suris. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dar

Darlene Lander
Dun Roving Farm
Frewsburg NY 14738
raising suri alpacas in western New York



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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria

 

I sheared my herd with clippers, last year.  The clippers that I used were Double K Groomers Edge Power Clippers.  The power pack can be mounted on your belt of you can just set it down. The clippers are so light weight and quiet.  I also bought the Andis Super Ag for when I need to have a cordless clipper.  We didn't have any problems.
 
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[AlpacaTalk] Shearing equipment

 

What brand of shears do you recommend for someone just learning to shear? My son is willing to learn how to shear my suris. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dar

Darlene Lander
Dun Roving Farm
Frewsburg NY 14738
raising suri alpacas in western New York

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Re: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria and question regarding LGD PYRS

 

           I had Pyrs for 12 years-even bred them for a few years---puppies are alot of work!!!!  I have alwy shorn the ones that have the heavy double coat of the working old style
Coat the ons that have more of a shosw style coat have less under coat and it shed or brushes out easily.I have 7 Pyrs and 3 will have to be shorn,the other 4 will shed mostly on thier own with a little help from me.Just my experience and it has worked well for me over the years.Have a great day!  T

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From: Jill Yuss Molnar <jayuss1@verizon.net>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, April 15, 2010 11:43:37 AM
Subject: Re: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria and question regarding LGD PYRS

 

Laura,
 
I didn't have a Great Pyr, but had a Newfoundland (with the same kind of coat).  I agree with your groomer.  That is what I did with my dog.  The clippers that I used were the Wahl Professionals.
 
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Jill
Saxonburg, PA
www.jmdreamsfarm. com


Apr 15, 2010 10:57:05 AM, AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com wrote:
 

We tried to shear a cria one year with that type of clipper, and we really didn't have good luck with it. But, maybe those who do find that they work for cria shearing are more skilled than I am!
 :)


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece

On Apr 15, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Laura A. Roberts wrote:



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Re: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria and question regarding LGD PYRS

 

Laura,
 
I didn't have a Great Pyr, but had a Newfoundland (with the same kind of coat).  I agree with your groomer.  That is what I did with my dog.  The clippers that I used were the Wahl Professionals.
 
Best regards,
Jill
Saxonburg, PA
www.jmdreamsfarm.com


Apr 15, 2010 10:57:05 AM, AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com wrote:
 

We tried to shear a cria one year with that type of clipper, and we really didn't have good luck with it. But, maybe those who do find that they work for cria shearing are more skilled than I am!
 :)


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece

On Apr 15, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Laura A. Roberts wrote:


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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria and question regarding LGD PYRS

 

            I remember it taking quite awhile to do.  It was slow going, but it did the job.  The new clippers have removable blades so I am hoping to be able to switch to freshly sharpened blades if they get too slow.  It is all an experiment! 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Zeleny
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:57 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria and question regarding LGD PYRS

 

 

We tried to shear a cria one year with that type of clipper, and we really didn't have good luck with it. But, maybe those who do find that they work for cria shearing are more skilled than I am!

 :)

 

 

Heather

 

Heather Zeleny

White Lotus Alpacas

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posted by Chaddo at 9:21 AM 0 comments

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria and question regarding LGD PYRS

 

We tried to shear a cria one year with that type of clipper, and we really didn't have good luck with it. But, maybe those who do find that they work for cria shearing are more skilled than I am!
 :)


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece

On Apr 15, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Laura A. Roberts wrote:


I don't remember the model but they were just Wahl animal clippers.  I have recently ordered a better set, but they are not expensive.  I hope they will be powerful enough to trim my Pyrs's bellies!  <image001.jpg>http://www.horse.com/Search.aspx?query=Andis+Animal+Clipper

 

Our shears are Premiere 4000S and I am still intimidated by them for a dog or cria.  Maybe this year I'll be more confident!

 

 

Anyone out there with Great Pyrenees………question:  In the past, I have used a rake to remove excess undercoat on the dogs when they start blowing their undercoats.  I also trim the pants and shave the bellies nice and clean……….my question is how many of you actually shear them down to the skin or close to it?  It seems to me that getting their thick undercoat off them is more important then removing the lengthy guard hairs but I have seen it done.  I noticed the dogs still have that thick undercoat, it is just shorter.  I have spoken to professional groomers who say don't shear them……….just get the undercoat out and shave their bellies so they can cool off. 

 

Opinions?

 

Laura

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dreamwoodalpacas
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:17 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: Shearing Cria

 

 

What type of dog clippers?



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