Dog Grooming Supplies
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Everything you need to groom a dog at home or in a salon, in one place. Professional dog grooming equipment and tools — scissors, slicker brushes, coat rakes, comb guides, stripping knives, shampoos, drying towels and nail clippers — chosen for people who groom regularly, not occasionally. Free UK delivery.

Shampoo

Lick Mats and Bowls

Drying Towels

Dog Grooming Brushes and Combs

Dog Nail Clippers

Grooming Scissors

Four scissor shapes do four different jobs, and most people buy one pair and try to make it do everything.

Bull nose safety scissors have a rounded tip rather than a point, so a dog moving at the wrong moment does not get injured. Use them on feet, faces, ears and sanitary areas — anywhere near an eye, use nothing else. The ESSENTIALS 6" Bull Nose Safety Scissors come in right and left-handed builds.

Straight finishing scissors cut a clean, definite line — legs, skirts, the bottom edge of a coat. The ESSENTIALS 7.5" Straight Finishing Scissors give a longer cutting stroke, which means fewer cuts and a straighter line. For small dogs, faces and tight work, the 5.5" Finishing Scissors are easier to control.

Curved scissors follow the shape of the dog — rounded feet, the dome of a head, chests, and the rounded finishes on breeds like Bichons, Poodles and Cockapoos. A straight blade fights those contours; a curved one does not. See the ESSENTIALS 7.5" Curved Scissors.

Thinning scissors carry teeth on one blade, so each pass removes some of the hair rather than all of it. That is what lets you soften a hard line without leaving a visible scissor mark — wherever a clipped body meets unclipped legs, or around the shoulders and behind the ears. The ESSENTIALS 6.5" Square Edged Safety Thinning Scissors are the standard pair, and a 5.5" Thinning Scissor covers finer work.

A practical rule: thinning scissors are for blending, not for length. Take the length off with finishing or curved scissors first, then blend.

Buying as a Set

The ESSENTIALS Set of 4 Dog Grooming Scissors covers all four shapes with a free storage wallet, in right-handed and left-handed builds. To start smaller, the Double Scissors Pack pairs the 6" Bull Nose with the 6.5" Thinning, and there is a 6.5" Thinning and 7.5" Finishing set.

Left-Handed Groomers

Buy left-handed scissors. A left-handed scissor is not a right-handed one with the handle turned round — the blade ride and the bevel are reversed. In a right-handed pair, a left hand's squeeze pushes the blades apart as they close, so hair folds into the gap instead of being cut.

Slicker Brushes, Combs and Coat Rakes

Brushing is where most coat problems are prevented, and the tool has to match the coat.

Slicker brushes lift and separate. The Super Slicker Brush with Flexi-Pins has pins that give under pressure, which makes it more forgiving on sensitive skin and on dogs that dislike being brushed. The Flat Head Rectangular Slicker Brush comes in small, medium and large — pick by the size of the dog and the area you are working, not by coat type.

Combs are the check, not the main tool. Once a slicker has been over an area, a comb tells you whether the coat is actually clear to the skin or only smooth on top. The ONYX 6" Combination Grooming Comb has fine teeth at one end and wide at the other, which covers both jobs in one pass.

Coat rakes are for volume, not finish. They pull dead undercoat out of thick and double coats faster than a slicker will, and they are the right answer to seasonal shedding. Ours are sold by blade count — 14, 20, 20 WIDE, 26, and a Double Sided WIDE Blade Coat Rake. More blades means finer work; the WIDE heads cover ground faster on big dogs.

Which Order to Work In

Rake first if the dog is shedding heavily, slicker second to lift and smooth, comb last to check. Doing it the other way round drags matted undercoat through the topcoat.

For breed-specific advice, see our dog grooming by breed pages.

Comb Guides

Comb guides attach to a clipper blade to leave a set length of coat, which is how you get an even finish without scissoring the whole dog.

Metal comb guides are available individually in 16mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm and 32mm. There are also 4 Pack and 8 Pack clipper comb guide sets if you want a range rather than a single length.

The practical point most people miss: the guide length is the coat you are leaving, not the amount you are taking off. Start longer than you think you need — you can always go shorter, and on a nervous dog you rarely get a second attempt.

Browse the full comb guides range.

Stripping Knives

Hand-stripping pulls dead hair out at the root rather than cutting it, which is what keeps a wire coat harsh, weather-resistant and correctly coloured. Clipping a wire coat softens it permanently.

This matters for terriers, Schnauzers, Border Terriers and similar wire-coated breeds. Our Pair of Stripping Knives covers fine and coarse coats. Stripping knives can also be used to card undercoat out from beneath a topcoat.

Dog Nail Clippers

Overgrown nails change how a dog stands and walks, and the damage is skeletal rather than cosmetic. Dog Nail Clippers are available in SMALL and LARGE — match the tool to the nail, because forcing an undersized clipper through a thick nail crushes rather than cuts, and that is what makes dogs dread having their feet handled.

Trim little and often. Taking a small amount every week or two lets the quick recede; leaving it months means you cannot shorten the nail without hitting it.

Dog Shampoo

Bathing removes dirt, grease and odour without stripping the oils that protect the skin, provided the shampoo is built for dogs. Human shampoo is the wrong pH and dries the skin out.

Wildwash Stinky Dog Shampoo is the one for dogs that find things to roll in. Wildwash Super Sensitive Shampoo is the choice for irritated or reactive skin. Wildwash Flea & Bug Repellent with Peppermint & Lavender covers the summer months.

Always brush a coat out before bathing, not after. Water tightens existing mats and turns a five-minute job into a shave.

Drying Towels

Dog drying towels absorb several times what a household towel will, which matters most on thick and double coats where trapped moisture causes skin irritation.

The Microfibre Noodle Quick Drying Chenille Towel is the main towel. Microfibre Cloths in small and large cover faces, feet and the mud that comes in after a walk.

Lick Mats and Bowls

Grooming is only difficult if the dog finds it difficult. Spreading something soft across a lick mat gives the dog a job to do, and the repetitive licking is genuinely calming rather than merely distracting.

Anxiety Reducing Slow Feeding Lick Bowls come in small and large. They earn their place in a grooming collection because the hardest part of home grooming is usually the dog, not the coat.

Why Choose Masterclip

Masterclip has supplied professional dog grooming equipment to salons and home groomers across the UK for years, and the range is chosen on the assumption that it will be used weekly rather than occasionally.

  • Tools built for repeated use, not one-off purchases
  • Right and left-handed scissors across the range, not as an afterthought
  • Sizes and lengths that cover real coats, from toy breeds to double-coated giants
  • Free UK delivery

Working through a full groom? See our professional dog clippers and breed-specific clipper sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dog grooming equipment do I need to start at home?

A slicker brush, a comb, a dog-specific shampoo, a drying towel and a pair of bull nose safety scissors will cover most coats. Add a coat rake if the dog has a double coat, comb guides if you are clipping, and nail clippers. That is a genuine starter kit rather than a shopping list.

How often should I groom my dog?

Most dogs need brushing several times a week and bathing every 4–8 weeks. Double-coated and curly-coated breeds need more; smooth-coated breeds need less. Little and often beats one long session, for the coat and for the dog.

Which brush is right for my dog's coat?

Slicker brushes suit thick, curly and long coats. Coat rakes are for dense double coats and seasonal shedding. Combs are for checking your work and detangling. Short, smooth coats need very little beyond a comb.

What is the difference between thinning and finishing scissors?

Finishing scissors have two solid blades and cut a clean line — use them for length. Thinning scissors have teeth on one blade and remove only part of the hair per pass — use them to blend two lengths together. Thinning scissors will not shorten a coat efficiently.

Do left-handed groomers really need left-handed scissors?

Yes. The blade ride and bevel are reversed, not just the handle. A left hand in a right-handed scissor pushes the blades apart as they close, so the cut is ragged and the scissors wear faster.

What size comb guide should I use?

The number is the length of coat left behind, not the amount removed. Start longer than you think — 25mm or 32mm on a first attempt — and go shorter only once you can see how the coat is sitting.

When should I hand-strip instead of clipping?

Strip wire-coated breeds such as terriers and Schnauzers. Clipping a wire coat cuts the hard outer hairs and permanently softens the texture and dulls the colour. Stripping pulls dead hair from the root and keeps the coat correct.

How can I make grooming less stressful for my dog?

Break it into short sessions, use a lick mat to occupy the dog, and stop before the dog reaches its limit rather than after. Handling feet and ears outside grooming sessions helps more than anything you do during them.

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