Oster 78950-100 12-piece Home Pet-grooming Kit

I use this clipper to trim my cat's ruff around his neck when it gets too long. The clipper has a plug-in cord attached (as opposed to cordless) and has a very easy on/off switch. It is easy to use and not too loud. My cat doesn't even seem to mind the noise. The price was good. I only use this clipper occassionally and it works fine for my needs. Perfect for grooming once in a while.

Pros: Not too expensive, easy to use, not to loud

Cons: Not the best clipper out there

With a cocker spaniel grooming is an absolute necessity. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars a month getting my dog groomed at a salon, I prefer to do it myself. I'm not the best at grooming but these clippers make it somewhat easier. It is important for Freckles to be clipped because it keeps her fur from matting and also helps the condition of her skin. She is a skiddish dog so the noise from the clippers scare her a bit but this probably wouldn't be the case for other dogs as they are not that loud. These clippers are an investment up front but in the end I feel like I"m saving money on grooming and providing less stress to my dog.

Pros: easy to use

Cons: noise is stressful to dog