New York Times' Best Dog Nail Clipper
A FAVOURITE AMONGST PET PARENTS AND TRAINERS
Millers Forge has been a premium manufacturer of pet grooming and related products that are used by veterinarians, pet groomers and pet owners worldwide for over 65 years.
Not only is this nail trimmer one that will last years if not a lifetime (unlike most that only get worse as you use them), it is also extremely good at its job. The best tool for trimming nails as it's sharp, can take off tiny precise slices and is suitable for most dogs except giant breeds. It produces the quickest, neatest trim and is the least stressful for both - pet and handler. Easy to use, easy to see the nail, cuts thinly and is very sharp for working around the quick.
This nail trimmer is a no-nonsense tool that cuts cleanly, consistently, comfortably, and effortlessly without losing its edge or hurting your hands. The red-handled clipper is easily manoeuvrable and has a metal bar guard to stop you from cutting too much nail at once if you like to use it - most people tend to just move this out of the way in practise though and some that like to use it feel that it's best to blutack in place as it can otherwise move on its own. With the spring-loaded cutting mechanism you get a smooth and clean cut with less noise and more comfort for your dog.
Key Features:
- Durable plier-style nail clipper
- Quality-made of stainless steel to withstand years of use
- Comfortable red plastic grip for secure hold. Please note that the red handle cover can be removed and some find it more comfortable to glue it in place so it doesn't ever slip off.
- Spring-loaded cutting mechanism for more precise cutting action
- Easy to use latch to lock the trimmers closed for storage and maintenance, protecting the blades
- Built-in guard can be moved into position to prevent over-cutting of nails
--> though it tends to be fairly loose and may need to be blutacked in place if you wish to use it - 12.7 cm long, 60g
Have an anxious dog around handling? Maybe this blog post will provide some guidance.
Great clippers, nice and sharp, gets the dog's nails done quickly and painlessly. Wish I had found them sooner,
Thanks so much for your lovely review and for sharing the photo! I’m really glad to hear the clippers are making nail trims quicker and more comfortable for your dog. Finding the right tool really does make all the difference, and I’m so pleased these worked out so well for you.
I was umming and aahing for a while before ordering but once I used them I wondered why I didn't order them sooner! My GSD girl is not a fan of nail clipping and I have to resort to all sorts of tricks (yes, the one with glad wrap and peanut butter on the forehead really works!) but these clippers make life so much easier! They literally cut through claws like a hot knife through butter! Super easy and super sharp! Our old clippers went straight into the bin! The best $30 I have spent on my dog!
Really appreciate your review! Glad the clippers have made nail-trimming easier! They really are wonderfully sharp. Thank you for the photo as well - what a lucky girl!
These clippers are so much easier to use than other clippers I’ve used, they’re definitely sharp enough which helps.
How wonderfully lovely to see some cooperative care in action. Thanks so much for sharing! Go you, team Astrid! <3
Purchased these nail clippers after seeing them on Facebook and am really happy.
My girl is a large Bull Breed x Neo Mastiff and has thick strong nails! Nail trimming has been a struggle for all other clippers I’ve tried and often I’d have to use two hands to get through her nails. Tried these as soon as they arrived (which was super quick delivery) and they cut through her nails like a hot knife through butter! So much easier, they sit beautifully in your hand and less stress for her, definitely a high quality product.
Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be looking at some of your other products now.
Many thanks!
Rachelle and Daisy Dog
What a gorgeous girl Daisy is — thanks so much for the photo! So happy to hear these clippers are doing the trick (finally!). Thick nails can be such a pain to deal with. Appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed review — be in touch when you're ready to check out more goodies! :)
I was wondering what the hype is all about - I thought it’s just another pair of clippers, they can’t make that much of a difference. How wrong I was!!
With our old clippers we had to sweet talk and bribe our 30ish kg pointer before and after every clip. It had to happen fast otherwise he’d pull away his paw, which again left me anxious about accidentally cutting in the wrong place. Each clip would make him flinch at the loud snap and I couldn’t help but feel that it must slightly twist his whole nail a bit, which can’t be comfortable.
So I finally decided to give these clippers a go. They were delivered within 2 days and omg.. No bribing or calming down needed! I mean, he still doesn’t loooove it and cutting is not completely noise free (although very quiet), but they are so sharp, there’s def no twisting the nail and I can do one nail after another, taking my time, with no fuss at all.
I actually can’t believe the difference it makes, thank you!
Right?? That 'aha' moment when you realize it can be so much easier. Your pointer and you deserve a medal for patience. So happy to hear there's way less drama (and flinching) now. Thanks for trusting the hype and for the lovely photo! You will likely find that over the next few weeks and months he'll be calmer and calmer with every time you trim. :)
However these clippers are very easy to use. Once you get the hang of them you can be gentle and quick. Colin was more curious than anything. Thanks for another great product Kiwicanine.
Look at Colin living his best life — perfect nails, perfect harness, perfect view!
So stoked the clippers are working out for you — getting the hang of nails is no small feat, but sounds like you and Colin are already nailing it. ;p
These are by far the best nail clippers I have used in my 20plus years of grooming.. super sharp blades and even pressure makes for smooth trimming
Will be ordering a back up pair for sure!
That's fantastic, thanks so much for sharing! :)
We fully agree!
These nail clippers really are a gamechanger. Quinn has transformed from a wary participant in nail trims, to insisting (when I err on the side of caution after a few nails are trimmed, and begin packing her mat away) that a nail trimming session surely cannot be over! We're both thrilled with the way the Millers Forge nail clippers cleanly and discreetly slice the thinnest shavings from her nails.
As always absolutely fantastic work from team Jacqui/Quinn! So great to see!! Thanks so much for sharing! <3
After several pairs of expensive nail clippers for our Labradors over the years I was skeptical about these.
Ordered, arrived within a couple of days, good quality clippers. Nails clipped in no time - easy to use with the guide. No fuss from the Labradors needing endless treats.
Well done very well made and a good price for excellent clippers.
Looks like the Lab had the most relaxed mani-pedi ever. :D Thanks so much for sharing, glad to hear the clippers did not disappoint. :)
Great nail clipper for my Weimaraners. Impressed on how sharp they are and the precision cutting before finishing their nails off with a dremel
Best ones I've bought got a bullmastiff x and they work real good got them today and did his nails the some day went through like butter best money spent
Love hearing when a product exceeds expectations. It sounds like they made nail trimming much easier for your big guy, which is exactly what you want.
They are really easy to use! Saving me a bomb on getting a pro to do it.
Glad these are working so well for you and saving you grooming money. :)
Great Clipper, my dog loves it
I've been trimming my dogs nails for years but these Miller's Forge nail clippers are the best I've used! They slide through the nail so easily, well worth purchasing. I wish I had bought them years ago.
Also Kiwi Canine were great, so prompt at fulfilling my order and letting me know where it was at every step of the way - top service :) Thank you.
Really glad to hear the Miller’s Forge nail clippers have made such a difference for you - they’re definitely a favourite for a reason.
We do our best to keep everything smooth and keep you updated along the way, so it means a lot when it gets noticed. :)
Clippers are not quite big enough to encase my greyhounds' toenail however they are nice and sharp so allowed be to 'nibble' away at the nail. Less traumatic for Teddy.
Thanks so much for sharing. Glad to hear they still work for you. Does that mean Teddy's nails are bigger than 1cm in cirumference?
The Best Nail Clippers for our 3 Rottweilers. Cuts with ease.
Thanks so much! Really glad to hear they’re working so well for your three Rottweilers! Great to know they’re making nail trims easier and more efficient for you.
so easy to use - cut through the nails so easily with minimal noise; my greyhounds barely took any notice of what I was doing. The guard gave me a lot of confidence, especially on the black nails where the quick can't be seen. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! Thrilled to hear the clippers worked so well for your greyhounds - the low noise certainly helps make nail trims more stress-free.
Absolutely brilliant! They are so smooth they are nowhere near as loud as other clippers. My dog is shall we say, clipper challenged, so we're still working on gaining his trust. But when I do manage to get one, he barely notices! Yes the built in guard is loose, but as stated in the description, very easily held into place by using blu-tack.
So awesome to hear how smooth and quiet the clippers are, especially for a clipper-challenged pup. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Was skeptical but my sister let me borrow her one. Our boy didn't flinch amd I managed to cut two paws in one go (before this I cld only manage two or three nails with someone holding him!). Game changer for us!!!
Thank you so much! So happy to hear it made nail time easier for you and your boy, and that you could get two paws done in one go! That's awesome!
Oh man.... we struggled to cut our golden retrievers thick nails for SO long (with a cheap guillotine style pair from either mitre 10, or kmart) and it was so difficult. The old ones never felt like they were cutting the nail well either- not a clean cut.
So we decided to spend the money, and these clippers had such good reviews so we went for it! And WOW. It is now SO easy! They just glide through with minimal effort and cut the nail so neatly too. Very very pleased! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback! Thick nails can be a struggle - so glad you gave these clippers a go and that they made such a difference for you.
Super sharp, easy to use, I have tried so many nail clippers being a groomer and these are by far my fav to use
Thank you so much! So glad you love them. Coming from a groomer, that really means a lot. Sharp, reliable clippers make such a difference, and I’m thrilled these have become your go-to.
I was looking for a replacement for my old pair of scissors (other brand) and came across the Millers Forge and their amazing reviews.
Can't fault it. Sharp as, makes nail clipping a quicker again.
Good value
Thanks so much for your feedback! Really pleased to hear you’re happy with the Millers Forge clippers and that they’re making nail trimming easier and quicker. Great to know they’ve lived up to the good reviews!
Bought many versions of these for a dog with multi colour nails. This is the best, easiest and stressless ones I have ever had and one happy dog
Really appreciate your feedback. Great to hear these clippers have made things easier for both you and your dog!
Clipping black nails short is a breeze with these nail clippers thanks to their sharpness- a sliver at a time and no quicks harmed!!! Love them and they are now my go to. Clare Mck
So glad you’re finding the Millers Forge clippers as reliable and precise as we do. They really are a favourite for tricky nails, especially black ones. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
After decades of trimming the nails of various breeds of dogs I’ve been lucky enough to have as pets, this is by far the easiest and best pair of nail trimmers I’ve used. They are sharp for a quick cut and feel safe even when taking thin trimmings that I haven’t been able to do with other clippers. I would definitely recommend and my Collie/Huntaway cross barely even noticed the trimming, made it so much easier.
Thanks for such a thoughtful review. It means a lot to hear that these have been the best nail clippers you've used, especially with your experience over the years. So pleased they've made trimming easier - and that your Collie/Huntaway cross barely noticed. :)