The Animal Shears Pro is a 500-watt electric clipper designed for shearing sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, large dogs, and angora rabbits. It comes with two sets of 13-tooth straight blades, a blade tool driver, cleaning brush, lubricating oil, spare carbon brushes, and a carrying case, all backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.
The blades are compatible with universal blade types including Oster, and additional tooth configurations are available separately for specific applications. The unit is heavy, which is worth factoring in for users with hand or wrist limitations during longer sessions.
Specifications
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Motor Power: 500 watts
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Maximum Speed: 2,400 RPM
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Speed Settings: 6-speed variable control
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Blade Type Included: 13-tooth straight blade, 2 complete sets
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Blade Compatibility: Universal blade types including Oster; 9-tooth curved and 20-tooth straight available separately
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Head Material: Aluminum
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Cooling: Built-in airflow ventilators
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Power Cord: Standard length, suitable for in-stall use without extension in most setups
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Included Accessories: Blade tool driver, cleaning brush, lubricating oil, extra carbon brushes, carrying case, operating manual
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Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty
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Compatible Animals: Sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, large dogs, angora rabbits, horses (with appropriate blade)
Self-Shearing for Small Flocks and Hobby Shepherds Who Need a Dependable Backup
If you manage a small flock of sheep or a mixed group of fiber animals and have had trouble relying on a professional shearer, this clipper gives you the capability to do the job yourself on your own schedule.
The two included blade sets mean you can swap mid-session when one dulls rather than stopping to clean and refile. First-time shearers will find the motor and mechanism responsive, though the technique itself requires practice.
Pulling the skin taut and cutting in long flat strokes is essential for a clean result without catching skin. The carrying case keeps everything organized between seasons. For alpacas and llamas, the 9-tooth curved blade is the recommended configuration and must be sourced separately.
What to Expect from the Animal Shears Pro in Real Use
Verified buyers have used these clippers on sheep, horses with thick coat conditions, and small flocks managed by first-time shearers. The motor and mechanism have been described as working well, and the power cord length has been noted as sufficient for in-stall use without an extension cord. The company's customer service has been specifically cited as responsive, including direct outreach to resolve issues.
One buyer completed their first-ever shearing job with these clippers, working through five sheep over a longer session than an experienced shearer would take. The results improved with each animal as technique developed.
Another buyer used the included blades on a horse with a matted, wool-like coat caused by a pituitary condition and found the clippers handled the task well, noting the machine needed to be disassembled and cleaned mid-session due to hair and oil buildup inside the head.
In at least one case, a buyer experienced very slow cutting that may have been related to blade adjustment or a mismatch. Ensuring the blade tension is correctly set before each session avoids this.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which blade should you use for alpacas and llamas versus sheep?
The 13-tooth straight blade included with the clippers is designed for sheep. For alpacas and llamas, the 9-tooth curved blade is the recommended configuration and is available separately. For show goats where a finer finish is required, the 20-tooth straight blade is the appropriate option.
Contacting Animal Shears Pro directly is an option for specific blade recommendations if your animal type is not covered by the standard configurations.
How do you adjust blade tension if the clippers are cutting slowly or not at all?
The clippers include a rotatable tension button that controls how firmly the top blade seats against the bottom blade. If cutting is slow or ineffective, the tension adjustment is the first thing to check.
Too little tension and the blades will not cut cleanly. Too much and the blades will heat up faster and wear more quickly. Finding the right tension for your blade set and wool type takes a short test run before committing to a full shearing session. The included blade tool driver is used for blade removal and installation.
Can these clippers be used on horses, or are they only for wool-bearing animals?
The clippers are designed and labeled for sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, large dogs, and angora rabbits. However, verified use on horses has been documented, specifically on a horse with a thick, matted coat. The included 13-tooth straight blade was used in that case.
The manufacturer notes that different blades may be appropriate for animals outside the primary list. For horses with heavy winter coats or medical coat conditions, the clippers can handle the load, though the head will need to be cleaned out mid-session if significant hair and oil buildup occurs inside the mechanism.
