Please note that i do not endorse any brands in particular of clippers, scissors or brushes etc... I do however have some preferences. You may ask different people what they have and if they are satisfied and try something different.
A5 Clippers : These clippers are very handy especially for powderpuffs. If later in time you decide to clip your powderpuff down this clipper will be a must. It's also quite handy for clipping a hairy hairless down. Please frequently touch your blades if they are getting hot. Refer to the manufacturer's care guide.
Blades : You may want to slowly build up on different size of blades. #50 is the closest you can get to all the way to #4 which gives you a longer cut. Make sure you never clip a dog with dirty hair as it dulls the blades very quickly.
Snap-On Clipper Combs : These little easy to attached combs give you the liberty to give your dog a longer clip. You have to make sure that your dog is free of mats, as the comb would get stuck resulting in hair pulling and probably make your dog uncomfortable.
Oster Finisher : This little clipper is handy for the face or the elbows. If you are unsure and a beginner on how to handle a clipper, and you are somewhat nervous and it's taking you longer than you would like, just a word of advise, with this particular model...the blade quickly becomes hot.
Wella Contura : Well this is basically "la crème de la crème" as far as small clippers go. This magic little clipper doesn't vibrate, is practically noiseless and the blade stays cool forever!...I find that is has made such a difference in training my puppies to get their face and ears shaved. They are not as scared and quickly become used to it....this clipper is also excellent for trimming the hair under your powderpuff pads. It is somewhat expensive and can be bought throu a costetic distributor...you will have to sweet talk your hairdresser boys and girls!
Combs : This little particular one is not naturally curved but i kept it like this after it caught in a lawnmover at someone house...I thought I had lost it at the show :-)....this smaller version I find is nice for the feet.
Combs : This is a "Greyhound" comb. I had one last this that lasted me for at least 13 years until I lost it. You may want to be very careful in buying cheaper brands. You do not want the coating to be starting to peel off the teeth. This will results in braking your dogs coat...hairless or puffs! Greyhound combs are a little more expensive but I think they will last a lifetime. There is also a "non-static" version of comb like this that I like quite a bit also. It is of black color. At the time of taking this picture the comb was picture shy and nowhere to be found!
Nail Clipper : There are different kinds of nail clipper and I find this kind (Guillotine)works just fine for me. It is wise to frequently change your blades if you have many little toes to trim! For my puppies I use the rounded scissor type kind. Nails should be clipped every time they have a bath which is about every 7 to 10 days here.
Nail File : This little tool I find is quite useful to dull out the sharp edges of the nails. My dogs don't mind and it comes very handy around breakfast and supper time when they all jumps up and down at the back of my legs all the way down to their room where they will be fed.
Scissors : You will need a good sharp pair for trimming the hair under your powderpuff's pads or the odd trimming of broken ends. A good thinning shears are a must to trim the feet. It trims them without giving the chop-chop look. Like all other "cutting" tools you want to keep your blades as sharp as possible...remember that a drop usually means a new sharpening will be in order. Also remember that trimming dirty hair will dull the blades a lot faster. Not everyone are equipped to sharpen shears especially thinning shears. It is wise to call to a few places first or to bring them to a dog show where most of the time someone experienced has a booth.
Brushes : Like the combs, your brushes should be of good quality. My favorite ones are the #1 All Systems, the Christiansen and of course (not shown) the fabulous Mason Pearson. One of my dogs was at the show and this is why it's not shown. All the above brushes have very supple pins. I think it is very wise to buy a good brush right from the beginning. Don't buy the biggest size, the smallest works best. I would never use a slicker brush on my dogs.
Spray bottle : You should never never brush or comb your dog when its hair is dry...especially if you live in a dry climate. This will help to prevent the hair from braking. A good habit to have. A mix of 1 part conditioner to 3 part of water is usually nice or follow the manufacturer's recommendation.
Soothing Cream : Sometimes if your blades are a little dull or if your dog has done a sudden move or simply because its skin f healing...from sore gums to applying on wounds this product is very nice!
Razor & Blades : Last but not least, I have found that depending on the degree of hairlessness your dog is, differente razor and blades may be touch and go for trial for a while. I find the newly Venus works very nicely on all dogs types (hairy and not so hairy ones)...I have however found the Mach III to be somewhat too sharp for the ones who have a stronger hair growth...and overall good rasor that I always used is the Track II. I never do 2 dogs with the same blade. Sometimes I will even use a different blade to do the face. Remember that the sharper the blades are the FEWER rasor cuts you will get.
I may have had forgotten the odd things but I think the above should be a good starter.
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