What blades are used on the Scottie, Westie, and Sealy?

• A. #4, #5, #7, #7F, #8 1/2, #10, #15
• B. #3F, #7F, #15
• C. #2, #4, #6
• D. #40, #50

Answer: (A)

Choosing blade sizes is about matching coat texture and the shape you want to achieve. Scotties, Westies, and Sealyham Terriers all have wiry coats that hold a crisp silhouette, so you need a range of blade lengths to carve that outline without flattening the coat.

The set that includes #4, #5, #7, #7F, #8 1/2, #10, and #15 gives you the full toolkit to work different areas: you can use the mid-length blades on the body to keep a consistent look, switch to a slightly longer blade on the legs and skirts to preserve texture, and finish the head and muzzle with finer lengths for clean, neat lines. The inclusion of #7F and #8 1/2 helps blend transitions and maintain a balanced shape, while #10 and #15 provide lighter finishes for the head and facial areas.

Blades designed for ultra-close shaving, like those used without guard or very fine finishes (such as extremely close cuts), would remove the coat texture these breeds rely on, so they aren’t appropriate for standard grooming of these terriers. And having only a few blade sizes would limit your ability to shape all parts evenly.

So, this broad range is the practical set for grooming Scotties, Westies, and Sealyhams to their typical look.