The Portuguese Water Dog is a loveable, curly-haired dog breed with a goofy yet loveable temperament ideal for families, reasonably well known, the Obama family famously owned this breed!
Hailing from the sunny Algarve region of Portugal, their most prominent physical attribute is likely their allergy-friendly low molting coat!
But even though this curly pooch doesn’t shed much, you still need to groom and clip them in order to keep them in tip-top condition.
Best Dog Clippers for Portuguese Water Dogs
We’re going to make your job easier by taking a look at the five best dog clippers for Portuguese Water Dogs!
Breeders and experts warn that if left, this dog breeds hair will grow indefinitely, so whilst they can be a low maintenance breed, they aren’t a no maintenance breed.
1. Andis ProClip
Andis ProClip
$127.19
Features
- Cool and quiet running ,Voltage - 120 Volts
- Perfect for all coats and breeds.
- Detachable blade design for ease of changing and cleaning.
- Two-speed rotary motor for performance that pros demand.
- 14' heavy-duty cord for ease of movement around animals and equipment.Removable drive cap
This two-speed clipper has a very powerful motor that helps it to glide through even the thickest and curliest hair – which is what makes it one of the best clippers for Portuguese Waterdogs!
It is worth noting that while they do a great job of clipping, the motor does make them heat up warmer and quicker than other clippers on the market.
But, if you have a curly-haired breed, this is still a great option, so long as you perhaps purchase an instant cooling spray to use in conjunction.
The Portuguese Water Dog is lovable, but we all know, goofy breed of dog – and if yours likes to wiggle around while you’re trying to clip, you don’t have to worry so much about losing grip of your clippers with the Andis ProClip!
These clippers come housed in a shatterproof casing that helps to protect against unexpected wiggles.
A great choice for newbie groomers as there’s little to get wrong, well I say that – but you do have to try and do a neat job!
Pros
- Works for dogs and cats
- Ideal for curly coated breeds
- Two-speed motor
- Shatterproof housing to avoid breakage when your pup is wiggling around
- Detachable blades for easy cleaning, and sharpening
Cons
- Faulty clippers have been known to overheat
- Requires oiling before, during, and after use
- Doesn’t cut as well once the guide combs are attached
- Heavier than many clippers
- Blades become blunt very easily
2. Glamorway
Features
- Stainless steel blade combining with the ceramic movable blade for efficient and long term cutting. The stainless steel blade of the pet clipper will not get rusty. It always keeps sharp and ensures high durability. Moreover, it produces less heat when working and cannot hurt pet skin.
- Powerful &Quiet motor. The motor is imported from Germany works perfectly for large, medium and small dogs or cats. The high quality motor works with very low noise. It will not scare your pets when you are shave the hair.
- Long Lifespan Battery. The battery inside the clipper is can be charged about 450-480 times. So far such charging life cannot be found on other clippers at the price under $30 on amazon. This is a feature only time can tell. We have full confidence about our product and any one who are interested are welcomed to compare it with other brands and test the quality.
- 3mm/6mm/9mm/12mm attachment combs offered for hair length. Some people find hair clogged when using with the guard. To avoid this problem, suggestion from professional groomers: before you run this clipper through your dogs hair, oil them and brush the dog out, remove any and all mats with a scissors as the matts will clog the clippers making it impossible to use them. And bathe your dog, never clip a dirty dog always washed, fully dried and free from any matts.
- Cordless and lightweight design for easy use. The pet grooming kit is equipped with a charger. Charging for four hours, it can sustain uses of 50 minutes. With the cordless clipper, you can no longer be bothered by the trouble of replacing batteries or boring wires.
This professional pet grooming kit from Glamorway is a very handy piece of kit, especially useful as a between groomer’s appointments to neaten up your dog’s coat, doesn’t work quite so well on dogs with thick coats that have been left untrimmed for a longer period of time.
The powerful motor and stainless steel and titanium combo blades make for a superior clipping experience, but the extra power from the motor does mean that this isn’t the quietest clipper out there.
Of course, this wouldn’t be a problem for most, but if you happen to have an especially nervous dog, or especially if you have a pet with a fear of clippers – this might not be the right choice for you.
Featuring a convenient charging light that lights up red when charging, and turns green once fully charged, although some owners have complained that the light doesn’t change to green or that the battery won’t charge to 100% even when left charging overnight.
Pros
- Use plugged in or on the go
- Powerful yet quiet motor
- Stainless steel and ceramic blades
- Long lifespan battery designed to recharge up to 500 times
- Comes with four guide combs
Cons
- Especially knotted hair will likely get caught
- Works far better without the guide combs
- Louder than some other clippers
- With extended use, it can become hot
- Won’t always charge fully
3. CEENWES
CEENWES
$18.99
Features
- ★【ALL-IN -ONE】This pet grooming clippers also come with 13 tools: 1 × Pet clipper( included Battery),1 × AC Power Adapter,1 × Cleaning Brush,1 × Slicker Brush,4 × Comb Attachments(3-6-9-12mm),1 ×Comb,1 × Nail Clipper Kit,1 × Nail File,1 x Manual. fit for All HAIRY PETS!
- ★【LOW VIBRATION & NOISE】Pet clippers for dogs with Precision motor, low vibration and ultra quiet design, free it from work noise with only about 50 db, to help the pet feel at ease, not afraid haircut any more. Powerful motor of professional dog clippers (the spindle of which is made of fine copper), not to clamp and hurt pet hair.
- ★【SHARP&ADJUSTABLE BLADE】Cat clippers with Titanium acute-angle blade combining with the ceramic movable blade for smooth and efficient cutting,the fine-tuning knob offers five level of length (0.8-2mm)for precise adjustment on hair length.With 4 attachment guide combs: thinning-out, (3mm/6mm/9mm/12mm,) skin-friendly contour-following combs make it safe, easy, comfortable.
- ★【CORDLESS DESIGN】Light weight and cordless design for easy use. The pet grooming kit is equipped with a charger. Charging for 3-4hrs, pet grooming clippers can sustain uses of 3-4hrs . With the cordless clipper, you can no longer be bothered by the trouble of replacing batteries or boring wires.but also available for cord.
- ★【SATISFACTION】 keeps your pets always looking good, it's very useful both in home and profession salon use! Meanwhile, with the small and delicate clipper body, your kids also can join with you to dress up your pet.
This mega clipping kit from Ceenwes comes with absolutely all of the accessories you could think of, not only will you get the dog clippers, but the required charger, and then all of the goodies you need for a professional-looking at-home grooming salon.
You will receive a cleaning brush, which you’ll likely need to use often during your clip, although this will almost definitely be the case for any clippers on Portuguese Water Dog hair!
Four comb attachments all in different sizes, from three to twelve millimeters, and as the PWD tends to get hotspots in the heat, now no matter what climate you happen to call home, you can keep your dog happy and healthy.
Two stainless steel pairs of scissors which I must say weren’t really sharp enough.
One nail clipper kit, and nail file which I think is a great idea, and all clipping kits should come with these!
As well as the necessary oil to keep the whole thing running smoothly, and a user manual so that you don’t accidentally give your dog a muller!
Pros
- Comes with an impressive eleven tools
- Lightweight
- Charging indicator light
- Titanium and ceramic blades
- Very user-friendly
Cons
- The scissors in the kit aren’t very sharp
- Some owners have complained that they have received plastic blades
- The guide combs seem to be too safe and leave the hair too long
- If not done correctly your dog might have clip marks and not a smooth finish
- You will likely need to clean the blade a few times during clipping
4. PATPET
Features
| Binding | Misc. |
| Brand | B |
| EAN | 0758232636961 |
| EAN List | EAN List Element: 0758232636961 |
| Label | PATPET |
| Manufacturer | PATPET |
| MPN | 14732868 |
| Package Dimensions | Height: 272; Length: 681; Weight: 155; Width: 512 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Part Number | 14732868 |
| Product Group | Pet Products |
| Product Type Name | PET_SUPPLIES |
| Publisher | PATPET |
| Studio | PATPET |
| Title | PATPET professional 2-Speed Pet Grooming Clippers, Low Noise 2200mA Li-ion Battery Rechargeable Cordless Grooming Clippers Kit,Heavy Duty Electric Hair Trimmer For Dog & Cat (Black) |
| UPC | 758232636961 |
| UPC List | UPC List Element: 758232636961 |
This two-speed dog clipping set is easy to handle and lightweight making it a breeze to clip your Portuguese-water dog or other curly-haired breeds.
One of my favorite features is the handy-dandy LED light to display the percentage level of charge that the clippers have.
I’m pretty sure that all of us, at least once in our lives, have been in that annoying situation of being mid clip on our pooch – and having the clippers battery die!
Now it might be funny to have a half-clipped dog running around your backyard, but let me tell you – it most certainly is not funny to have a half clipped dog has to go in the show ring.
OK, it’s a bit funny!
Not only is the LED display great for knowing the battery life, but the battery life itself is pretty impressive with five-hour battery life when fully charged (which takes only three hours).
Pros
- Ultra-quiet
- Ergonomic design for comfortable use
- Adjustable ceramic and stainless steel blades
- LED light to display the level of charge the battery has left
- Five-hour battery life
Cons
- Requires some charge before use, a/c power isn’t enough
- May need blade sharpening before first use
- Not made from heavy-duty parts
- Depending on the length of your dog’s hair you may need to clean blade mid-trim
- Battery doesn’t always hold the charge well
5. Best Trendy
Features
- ?SHARP BLADE?Cat/Dog clippers with Titanium acute-angle blade combining with the ceramic movable blade for smooth and efficient cutting,the fine-tuning knob offers five level of length (0.8-2mm)for precise adjustment on hair length.With 4 attachment guide combs: thinning-out, (3mm/6mm/9mm/12mm,) skin-friendly contour-following combs make it safe, easy, comfortable.
- ?LOW NOISE?Pet clippers for dogs with Precision motor, low vibration and ultra quiet design, free it from work noise with only about 50 db, to help the pet feel at ease, not afraid haircut any more. Powerful motor of professional dog/cat clippers (the spindle of which is made of fine copper), not to clamp and hurt pet hair.
- ?CORDLESS DESIGN?Light weight and cordless design for easy to use. The pet grooming kit is equipped with a charger. Charging for five hours, pet grooming clippers can sustain uses of 70 minutes. With the cordless clipper, you can no longer be bothered by the trouble of replacing batteries or boring wires.but aslo available for cord.
- ?ALL-IN -ONE?This pet grooming kit come with 8 kinds of tools: 1× Pet clipper (including a rechargeable battery),1× US plug AC Power Adapter,1× Cleaning Brush, 4× Comb Attachments (3/6/9/12mm),1× Stainless Steel Scissor,1×Stainless teeth scissor,1× Stainless Steel Comb. Pet clippers fit for All HAIRY PETS!
- ?SATISFACTION GUARANTEE? For 2 years after the date of purchase, we take care of all quality-related issues with a REPLACEMENT or FULL REFUND.
The Best Trendy Professional Cat and Dog Clippers come in an aesthetically pleasing gold and black design; they are lightweight making it easy for arthritic dog owners to keep their pooches looking good without having to spend a small fortune by sending them away to the groomers every couple of weeks!
One of the best dog clippers for Portuguese Water Dogs, the cordless design makes it easy to charge it up and take it with you anywhere.
Whether you’re going on vacation and wanting to keep your Portuguese Water Dog in tip-top shape, or heading off to a dog show, these clippers can handle it all.
Ideal for single pet households as the charging time of five hours leaves you with seventy minutes of constant use, so depending on your clipping skills, it’s better to err on the side of caution than end up with a half trimmed dog.
This set comes with four guide combs of varying lengths to keep your dog comfortable no matter what climate you happen to live in!
Pros
- Comes with eight useful tools
- Titanium and ceramic combo blade
- Low noise motor
- Lightweight
- Use time of seventy minutes when fully charged
Cons
- Becomes less powerful over time
- Don’t always hold their charge
- The scissors that come in the kit aren’t very sharp
- Takes a very long time to charge
- The charger has a tendency to need replacing as dies before clippers
Bottom Line
After looking through as many clippers as we could, we decided that the winner was the Andis ProClip for its ability to get through the tediously thick and curly coat that most clippers don’t tend to do anything but glide over!
Even though these clippers do become warm, we still think that they’re a good choice for the home groomer that doesn’t want to or can’t send their dog to a professional dog grooming salon.
A simple solution to the heat problem is to buy an instant cooling spray and use this periodically during the clip, but of course, do make sure that your veterinarian approves it first!
Sarah Robinson
Dr Sarah Robinson attended veterinary school at Oklahoma State University receiving a D.V.M. in 2008. Sarah’s longtime interest is to help people to better communicate with their pet companions, and in doing so, to help them to strengthen their relationships with their dogs and cats. Sarah has published numerous articles on canine feeding in pet related magazines, veterinary journals and leading natural health web sites.
