Most brands give you options from 3mm to 3cm, some go shorter, some even longer. 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 **.

Feet and paw pads > #15 > 1.2mm to 1.5mm *.Sanitary trim (genitals, rectum, abdomen) > #10 > 1.5mm to 1.8mm *.Second, check what blades fit my clippers? before you buy any blade. If you're not sure what coat length you want, use the blade list below.

First check the blade length matches the coat length you want. Buying blades is much easier once you know what the numbers mean.

Dog clipper blade size chart