I ordered some clippers. Help!

I have been reading through which clippers are best to get and I've ordered Andis two speed ones which come with the oil etc, and two blades 3/4 HT which cut to 19mm. I know I need to wash Ru and dry him before use, he has no matts. My question is how do I/ can I shave his face? Do I do the neck then just keep mowin'? Or should I leave the face hair longer? Is it possible to shave through whiskers? I'm worried about cutting his lip or something.... how easy is it to cut your sheepie with these things by accident? :lmt:

Does anyone have any pics of shaven faced sheepies? I'm worried this is going to be a disaster 8O
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Can't help you as have never used clippers. I did buy some but the noise scared our first oes so I used scissors and trimmed to the same length all over-aimed for 1/4". My problem will be how to trim a tail? this is my first tail.x
I think, and that's usually a sign of trouble, that if it's your own dog, it's all about personal preference. Do it the way you like. To really learn what you think you like, look through the Pictures section as there are several good threads there with recent puppy cut photos.

Vance
I start at the back if the neck, and work back. Then do the head. Your probaly better scissoring the head, maybe clipping the top.
You can cut through whiskers.
As for cutting safely just go slowley till you get used to it
For armpits use a shorter blade like a 10
I like to keep hair on the mouth, if its too bushy then luft the top layer up and thin out underneith
Hi.
Don't use the clippers on the face, use flat end sciccors. I've been shaving my 2 sheepies twice a year for 10 years and have had no problems. Go slow around the face until the dog gets used to it but keep the clippers away form the face- it's too easy to cut the lip.

:)
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