Easiest way to keep the 2" length?

I try to keep Loki's coat at about 2" all year round (like a longer puppy cut). That was the length that was recommended to me by the breeder here who rescued him for me, and I find that it works really well - It's just long enough to still look like a sheepie but short enough that matts are not an issue. I've always scissor trimmed it (Loki, bless his heart, will lay there for hours and let me groom to my hearts content - He enjoys it ) but I'm thinking now that I should be just using a clipper to keep it at that length (?).

Is that even an option? If so, what blade should I use? I'm going to be investing in either an Andis AGRC or Oster A5 soon, as I have accumulated enough woolly dogs at this point to make it a necessity. :hearts: I know they usually come with a #10 blade, right? Or no? Sorry - This is new territory for me.

Any input from the super sheepie groomers here gratefully appreciated :)
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the longest combs i have found are 1" they fit onto a #10 blade or lower. i have heard there are longer guard combs but i havent been able to find any so far.
so i would have to suggest hand scissoring for a 2" coat
I always scissor my clients sheepies that like 2" or more you will get a much better finish afterwards.

There is an attachment comb that is 2" by Andis sold seperatly rather than the packs but I find you still need to go over it with scissors otherwise it can look a bit un-even so I think its faster using just the scissors I use 9" ones.

I use the 2 speed andis clippers (red ones) and I really like these I find there much better than the Oster, if your going to use attachment combs then a 15 blade is better than a 10 this is what I use when using this method on drop coats.
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