Professional Shih Tzu dog clippers and complete grooming kits designed for the breed's long, fine double coat. From quiet cordless sets to mains-powered clippers, find everything you need to keep your Shih Tzu matt-free and tidy at home.
Professional Shih Tzu Dog Clippers for Every Coat
The Shih Tzu's long, silky double coat — a soft undercoat under a coarser topcoat — mats and tangles quickly without regular clipping. Our professional clippers glide through fine Shih Tzu hair without pulling, with quiet cordless models for nervous dogs and mains clippers for full grooms.
Shih Tzu Clipper Options:
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Cordless Shih Tzu Clippers: Quiet and lightweight — ideal for face, paws and nervous dogs
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Mains-Powered Clippers: Consistent power for full-body grooms and matted coats
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German Steel skip-tooth blades: Spread teeth thin the dense double coat without scalping
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Professional quality: Pedigree Pro mains and MD Roamer cordless, trusted for fine coats
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Complete Shih Tzu Grooming Kits - Everything You Need
Our Shih Tzu grooming kits pair the right clipper with blades, scissors and a slicker brush — everything for salon-quality grooming at home, in one set.
What's Included:
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Professional Shih Tzu dog clippers (Cordless MAX, PRO, Cordless or Mains set)
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German Steel skip-tooth blades suited to the fine double coat
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Safety bull-nose & thinning scissors for face, eyes, ears and paws
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Super Slicker Brush with flexi-pins for daily detangling
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Cordless vs Mains Shih Tzu Clippers
Pick the clipper type that suits your Shih Tzu's temperament and your routine.
Cordless Benefits:
- Quieter operation for nervous or wriggly Shih Tzus
- Lightweight and maneuverable for face and paw detail
- Cable-free around a fidgety dog
Mains Power Benefits:
- Consistent power for full-body grooms and thicker, matted coats
- No battery limits for longer sessions
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Shih Tzu Grooming Blades & Accessories
Blades and accessories matched to the Shih Tzu's fine, matt-prone coat — from skip-tooth thinning to safe face work and daily detangling.
Essentials:
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German Steel skip-tooth blades — thin and tidy the dense double coat
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Safety bull-nose scissors — trim safely around eyes, ears and sanitary areas
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Thinning scissors — blend and soften without scalping
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Slicker brush & comb — daily mat prevention
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How to Groom Your Shih Tzu at Home
A little-and-often routine keeps the coat soft and matt-free.
Grooming Steps:
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Brush thoroughly with a slicker brush to clear tangles before clipping
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Clip the body with quiet clippers at your chosen length
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Trim the face, eyes, ears and paws carefully with safety scissors
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Bathe and fully dry before clipping for the cleanest finish
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Check high-friction spots — behind ears, under legs — for mats
Brush daily (or 4–5×/week) and clip fully every 6–8 weeks to keep the coat healthy.
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FAQs
What clippers work best for Shih Tzu coats?
The Shih Tzu's long, fine double coat needs sharp blades that won't pull. Quiet cordless sets (like the MD Roamer) suit face work and nervous dogs, while mains Pedigree Pro clippers give consistent power for full grooms and matted coats.
How often should I groom my Shih Tzu?
Brush daily (or 4–5 times a week) to prevent mats, and clip fully every 6–8 weeks. Dogs kept in a longer coat need more frequent brushing.
Can I use regular dog clippers on my Shih Tzu?
Yes, provided they're suited to fine, long coats with sharp blades and multiple lengths. German Steel skip-tooth blades work well — the spread teeth thin the dense double coat without scalping.
What blades do I need for Shih Tzu grooming?
Skip-tooth blades for thinning the double coat, plus safety bull-nose and thinning scissors for the face, eyes, ears and paws. A slicker brush handles daily detangling.
Are Shih Tzu grooming kits worth buying?
Yes — our Shih Tzu kits bundle the clipper, blades, scissors and brush in one set. More cost-effective than buying separately and guaranteed to work together.
How do I groom a nervous Shih Tzu?
Use a quiet cordless clipper, keep sessions short, and reward throughout. The MD Roamer cordless is recommended for anxious dogs thanks to its low noise and vibration.
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