Nail Trimming Tools by Breed Size

Nail trimming can be a grooming task that goes largely ignored until woofs come in for a full spa day and dog grooming at Hounds Lounge. Keeping up with your woof’s nail trim schedule can often prevent painful breaks in the nails and any bleeding that may result. It is best that all doggos receive a nail clipping once a month to prevent any issues or breaks. 

Here’s a guide to finding the right nail trimming tools for your woof: 

1. Scissor Clippers – these clippers often work best on large dogs with thick nails. It’s extremely important to make sure not to clip the quick, or live part of the nail. You should be able to see a small dark center inside the nail when viewing it head-on – this is the quick and the nail should not be cut too close to this point. 
2. Guillotine Clippers – this type of clipper will work best on small to medium-sized dogs whose nails will be able to fit in the smaller opening. These clippers work by gently cutting off portions of the nail grown out past the quick with a blade plate that slides underneath a circular opening in which the dog’s nail fits into. 
3. Dremel – This particular type of nail file is electric and uses grinding to reduce the length of your doggo’s nails. This electric file can take some time to get your fur babe used to, so be patient and go slow.