Breed Grooming Guide

Best Clipper Blades for
Cocker Spaniel Grooming

Cocker Spaniels have a beautiful silky coat with distinctive feathering on the ears, chest, legs, and belly. The body coat is medium-length and flat or slightly wavy. Professional grooming typically involves clipping the body short while maintaining the signature feathering with scissor work.

Coat Type
Silky, medium-length with feathering
Grooming Frequency
Every 6–8 weeks

Recommended Blade Sizes for Cocker Spaniel

All blades below use the universal A5 snap-on system, compatible with Andis, Oster, Wahl KM series, and most professional pet clippers. Manufactured with MIM powder metallurgy (HRC 60-62) for superior edge retention.

Blade SizeCut LengthUse On Cocker SpanielView
#7F3.2mmBody and sides (standard Cocker clip)View & Quote
#101.5mmHead, cheeks, throat — traditional close clipView & Quote
#5F6.3mmBody (pet clip, longer finish)View & Quote
#151.2mmHead and throat (show-style close clip)View & Quote

See our complete blade size chart for all A5 sizes or our compatibility guide to confirm which blades fit your clipper.

Cocker Spaniel Grooming Tips

1

The classic Cocker clip uses a #7F on the body with scissored feathering left long on ears, legs, and chest.

2

Clip the head and cheeks with a #10, blending into the longer body coat with thinning shears.

3

The throat and under-jaw should be clipped against the grain with a #10 for a clean look.

4

Cocker ears require special attention — clip the top third with a #10 and leave the lower two-thirds long, hand-stripped or scissor-finished.

5

Always clip with the grain on the body to avoid clipper tracks in the silky coat.

Ceramic Blades — Cooler, Longer-Lasting

Our zirconia ceramic blades stay 75% cooler than steel — ideal for sensitive Cocker Spaniel skin. Same A5 snap-on fit, 5× longer edge life.Compare ceramic vs steel →

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Cocker Spaniel Grooming Blade FAQ

What blade do professional groomers use on Cocker Spaniels?
The standard professional Cocker clip uses a #7F (3.2mm) on the body, #10 (1.5mm) on the head/cheeks/throat, with scissor-finished ears and feathering. For a pet owner who wants an easier-maintenance cut, a #5F all-over clip is a popular low-maintenance alternative.
Should I use different blades for an American vs English Cocker Spaniel?
The same blade sizes work for both varieties. English Cockers tend to have a slightly thicker, flatter coat, while American Cockers have more profuse feathering. The main difference is in the scissor work on the skirt and feathering, not the blade sizes.

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