As part of a good grooming routine, you may want to know what the best Nail clippers for German Shepherd Dogs and Puppies are.
In this guide we list some of the more popular dog nail clippers and trimmers.
Some of these clippers come in different sizes for small through to large GSDs.
Let’s check them out!
(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)
Best Nail Clippers/Trimmers For German Shepherd Dogs & Puppies
Our top picks for the best nail trimmers/clippers for German Shepherds are:
- Epica Professional Pet Nail Clipper (on Amazon)
- Safari Professional Nail Trimmer (on Amazon)
- BOSHEL Dog Nail Clipper/Trimmer(on Amazon)
Best Nail Clippers/Trimmers For German Shepherds: Reviews
Epica Professional Pet Nail Clipper
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Features
- Comes in 2 sizes – small/medium, and medium/large
- The different sizes of clippers have their blades spaced according to the size of small to large dog nails
- Clippers are made of stainless steel so they stay clean and sharp
- You can lock these clippers in a closed position
- Handle is made of rubber and comes with a red color
- Comes with a lifetime warranty
View the Epica Professional Pet Nail Clipper (on Amazon)
Safari Professional Nail Trimmer
- Comes in 2 sizes – small/medium, and medium/large
- The different sizes of clippers have their blades spaced according to the size of small to large dog nails
- Clippers are made of stainless steel so they stay clean and sharp
- You can lock these clippers in a closed position
- Handle is made of rubber and comes with a green color
- For best results, cut dog’s nails immediately after bathing
Safari Professional Nail Trimmer (on Amazon)
BOSHEL Dog Nail Clipper/Trimmer
- Clippers are made of stainless steel so they stay clean and sharp
- You can lock these clippers in a closed position
- Handle is made of rubber and comes with a green color
- Comes with a bonus nail file
- For medium to large sized dogs
BOSHEL Dog Nail Clipper/Trimmer (on Amazon)
Best Nail Clippers/Trimmers For German Shepherds: Buyer’s Guide
How To Cut Your German Shepherd’s Nails
Two important things when understanding how to cut your GSD’s nails are:
- You should first see your dog’s vet and ask them how to properly and safely show you how to cut your dog’s nails. They can tell you where the dog’s nail nerve/blood supply is so you don’t hit it. They can show you how much nail to cut off, and where to cut with the clippers
- The clippers you buy should come with nail clipping instructions – pay attention to these instructions for how to use the clippers you buy
In general, a dog has a section of their nail called the ‘quick’, which is located deep within the nail. The quick is the blood suppy and nerves to your dog’s nail, and if you clip it, it will cause pain and damage to your dog’s nail area.
Around the quick is the hard shell of the nail that can be clipped.
With most nail clippers, you can angle the clippers slightly, with the top side of the clippers closer to the outside of the nail.
You can clip off small parts of the nail shell. When you get close to the quick, you should be able to see a very small white dot or white area. When you see this white area, you can stop clipping as any more clipping means you risk cutting the quick.
Alternatives To Nail Clippers/Clippers For German Shepherds
Some people aren’t comfortable with, or prefer not to use nail clippers.
Common alternatives to nail clippers are:
- Dog Nail Files
- Dog Nail Grinders like the Hertzko Electric Pet Nail Grinder (on Amazon), or the Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Tool (on Amazon)
The benefit to files and grinders is you don’t have to cut all the way through the nail with one motion. You can gradually remove smaller layers of the nail at a slower rate.
You can also round off the nail, whereas with a clipper you can only get a straight line cut.
It’s important to note as well that most dogs who get regular exercise are going to naturally round off and wear down their nails by walking on pavement and harder surfaces (but you may still clip or grind down the nail).
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