Description
Wahl’s MiniArco rechargeable trimmer is ideal for trimming faces, ears, and paws on dogs, cats, and other pets as well as muzzles and ears on horses. Provides 45 minutes of cordless operation and comes equipped with a #30 fine cut blade. Single speed clipper offers 6, 000 strokes per minute; the trimmer’s corded and cordless capability allows you to also use your cordless trimmer corded for ongoing trimming. This kit includes the MiniArco rechargeable trimmer, a #30 fine cut blade, two attachment guide combs, a cleaning brush, and blade oil Backed by Wahl’s one-year ; made for use in electrical outlets in the United States only; not designed for international use.
David Scott Goen –
Why? Quality! That’s why.
You can buy many versions of these small clippers for half the price or less. And they are worth what you pay for them. This Wahl small clipper is well-made, works effectively, and is well worth the increased cost over cheaper imports. It is quiet enough that it doesn’t freak out the puppies (two Irish Setter pups; you don’t know hair until you have an Irish Setter). These clippers are compact and fit comfortably in the hand. They are sharp and make quick work of voluminous dog hair. Great for feet, around the face, etc.
LM_ChasconaLM_Chascona –
Highly Recommend For Small Dogs/Areas
Splurge a little; trust me, I bought other clippers with thousands of Amazon reviews, and if you use them often, they become loud and unusable. I’m not a professional, but I kind of know what I’m doing. The Mini Arco clippers are a must-buy if you have a small dog, as I do, or need to get into small areas. Minimal noise level, long-lasting charge, can be used while charging, it’s light enough, so you don’t have to worry about your hands hurting, and the barrel is the perfect size for one’s hand. Cons: the guide combs only come in plastic, BUT Wahl’s customer service is fantastic; they replaced the guide combs after my puppy chewed them. I wish they made guide combs in metal, but besides this, I’m satisfied with my purchase.
11 people found this helpful
imawareru –
I can easily trim my Shih Tsu & Llaha’s faces & paws …
Oh my – I wish I had this years ago! Now, I can easily trim my Shih Tsu & Llaha’s faces & paws (I groom my own doggies) – they love the whisper quietness of it. Makes my job so easy!! I just used it to trim their faces and paws – it was a breeze. It cuts through their coats like butter – quick & painless. The tools are just right, go on easily, stay on, and make everything 100% easy and even. My dogs are both 14 yrs. old, so they are delicate and sometimes they get cranky if it takes too long to groom them. This trimmer makes it a BREEZE and I’m done in half the time. The shape of the clipper is perfect for my hands and their faces, so it’s painless (for them and for me) to clip them now. I love the fact that it’s cordless – sometimes I have to go to a cooler spot outside to clip them – it’s always been a hassle with a cord. You can totally tell the difference with the rotating blade – there’s nothing like it! The big traditional clippers went out in the trash. Thank you Wahl – this is the best product you’ve ever made!
8 people found this helpful
Babslynn, Georgia –
Great product
I have been using this one for years now and I love it. My new puppy is afraid of the sounds these trimmers make. This one is quiet enough for her to get use to. Plus it’s easy to use around her face and ears and her feet. I have a schnauzer, from puppy size to 13 pounds. This trimmer is still keeping a good charge too.
2 people found this helpful
Murph –
Short blade life
I loved it the first 2 times I used it – until the blade dulled. I used it once a week on my two 11lb Shih-Tzu – only to clean up their paws (very light grooming). After 11 uses, it was quicker to scissor their paws than it was to trim them with this trimmer.I followed Wahl’s cleaning and oiling instructions – and their troubleshooting instructions. I was going to order a new blade for the trimmer, but decided against it after reading that other people had the same issue.I hardly ever contact manufacturers if a product doesn’t perform as advertised, but after reading reviews of the blade I decided to contact Wahl. I spoke with Michelle – she was fine until I mentioned that others had left reviews on Amazon about the blades dulling quickly. She snapped at me saying “there’s nothing wrong with our blades, but you can ship it back to us and we will replace it since it’s still under warranty”.I was stunned by her response. Maybe it was a bad day – maybe she gets these calls a lot – customer service is a thankless job – I get it. I wanted to ask her why Wahl would be so quick to replace the trimmer (without any troubleshooting) if there wasn’t an issue with the blade, but I didn’t want to push it.If not for that interaction, I would have thrown the trimmer away and purchased something else. I am sending the trimmer back for a replacement – interested to see how it turns out. Meanwhile, I’m back on the hunt for a decent cordless trimmer – won’t be a Wahl…Update – Wahl followed through with the warranty and sent a reconditioned unit (it arrived a month after I sent mine back). I had to pay to ship my clippers back to Wahl and I had to pack it in the original box – if you buy these clippers, save everything. I had the same results with the “new” clippers. It’s really frustrating that the blade dulls so quickly because I love the clippers. They are easy to use, quiet, and low vibration. I even purchased a replacement blade, but had the same results. Very frustrating since I followed Wahl’s recommendation for care of the blade(s), but still find the blade life to be too short.
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Travelluver –
First clipper & a great choice!
I can’t compare this to other clippers since this is my first clipper but I think I picked a really good one. This does have a buzzing sound but it is quieter & less vibration than full sized ones I’ve heard. Luckily it didn’t seem to scare my dog & he did great on his first clipping! I don’t know if there is a clipper out there that is completely quiet. WHY can’t they make that? Dyson? Anybody ? Hello?Back to the clipper, it has 2 double- sided clipper guide sizes (total of 4, just flip them but it is hard to see the numbers on the inside of the guide. You can tell by looking it at it though.)I don’t like that they slightly snap in, they need to improve that but they didn’t fall off while clipping. Overall the size is PERFECT for small/toy dogs. My dog is a 8 lb. shih tzu & i used it all over him. I could use something smaller around his face area as he has a tiny face but I made due with the clipper & some touchup with a finishing scissor I have.I actually got a semi-pro cut on him with my first try with this clipper. I was proud of myself & everyone said he looked good so I’ll take it. With a little practice I’m sure I can make it just exactly like the pro-groomers.Oh & I used it on the battery, not corded & it lasted through the whole cut with juice left over. Can’t beat the price compared to the bigger clippers too. This clipper is almost perfect!
8 people found this helpful
Happy Camper in Millville –
Little work horse
Over the years, I’ve tried many tiny clippers. The last three I bought were not that great! Then I ran across these and IOver the years, I’ve tried many tiny clippers. The last three I bought we’re not that great! Then I ran across these and I thought well there are a lot more expensive but you get what you pay for. They do a very nice job. They seem powerful. I was able to trim paws on both my dogs in relatively a short time compared to using the other little clippers that I had. The dogs didn’t seem to mind them although I can’t say they are super whisperer quiet. I’m glad that I bought them for the job of trimming paws bearable for the dogs and pleasant for me.
One person found this helpful
TXk –
Best shaver thin hair.
This is my second one and the other one lasted for 20+ years so very impressive. Originally purchased for puppy paw trimming since it was quiet and didn’t freak out my pups. Hubs finally started using it to clean shave his head and trim facial hair. Battery started giving us trouble. Wahl will take these shavers back and rebuild them for a $45 fee and the cost to ship to them. Now that I have a second one, the 20 yo shaver will go back to be rebuilt as a back up.
2 people found this helpful
Buzzy Street –
Tiny but mighty!
These Wahl mini clippers are very petite, don’t be shocked when you open the package!This clipper uses a fixed blade. The blade can be removed for sharpening but cannot be swapped for a different blade size.This clipper is not intended for regular coat trimming or shavedowns. It is only for use in minor face trimming and shaving out paw pads.PROS:TinyFeatherweightSurprisingly easy to hold and maintain a grip on itEasy to change position of clipper with one hand while holding a paw with the otherSmall enough to get into small paw padsQuick charging, holds chargeSHARP 40 BLADE CLIPPERCONS:SHARP 40 BLADE CLIPPER – the 40 blade (40 teeth to the inch) is a surgical clipper and can do a lot of damage to your pet’s skin if you use it incorrectly.USE CAUTION if you are going to shave out paw pads.DO NOT USE in underarm area or the inner flank where the dog’s skin is loose.
19 people found this helpful
Ifloss4u –
Nice
Works well
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