Our guide to the best dog grooming scissors to keep your pooch trim and tidy

You can cut with precision using the PURPLEBIRD 7 Inch Straight Dog Grooming Scissors as they have sharp blades that are made using Japanese stainless steel. The blades are nice and smooth and the scissors themselves are lightweight to make it easier for you to cut your hound's hair.

While the blades are sharp, the blunt tips and ergonomic design ensure your comfort and safety are at the forefront. These convenient and multifunctioning pair of scissors will also relieve pressure from your wrist as you cut.

Customers on Amazon have mixed opinions on the sharpness of the blades, with some stating they stopped cutting very well after a while and others commenting they've had no issues with dull blades, so it may be the case that you need to sharpen them at some point to keep them nicely sharpened.

If you're after a professional and durable set of straight grooming scissors, you can't go wrong with these Dream Reach Professional 7" Dog Grooming Scissors. They're great for pooches who may be a little bit anxious about getting their fur trimmed as they come with a silencer between the handles to make them quieter.

In the middle, you'll find a gemstone tension knob that will allow you to adjust how tightly or loosely the blades come together so you're in total control over the cutting. They're also precision-weighted, which means the blades and the handles weigh the same to give the scissors balance.

Some reviewers found these scissors to be a bit stiff and thought the thumb hole could be bigger for comfort purposes while snipping. Overall though, customers have found the scissors to be easy to use, thanks to their lightweight design and sharp blades.

Whether you're left-handed or right-handed, these AILOVA 6-inch Stainless Steel Pet Grooming Curved Scissors will be comfortable for you to use. As they're curved upwards, they're ideal for shaping around the face.

Made from high-quality stainless steel, they're adjustable, comfortable and durable and will allow you to cut through thick furs and tough tangles with ease. It has an adjustable screw, which can be tightened or loosened for sharpening the blades as well as cleaning.

Customers have commented that the finger holes are quite small so if you've got large hands or fingers, this may not be the pair of scissors for you. Reviewers found the scissors to be very lightweight and compact so if your fingers do fit in them, they'll be comfortable to hold.

Promising smooth cutting and great performance, these curved Dream Reach Professional 7" Dog Grooming Scissors are a perfect premium option.

They're designed to provide the perfect weight and balance while cutting, and they're comfortable to hold, too. Not only that, but the ultra-sharp edge and concave blades offer smooth cutting and razor-sharp performance so you can cut your pup's fur with the ultimate precision.

As they're so sharp, you'll need to be careful with your fingers as you could very easily cut yourself. Some customers had issues with the blades sticking too, which could be an occasion where cutting your fingers could occur. Customers love that they are well-presented and that they have a professional feel.

Another option from Dream Reach, we recommend these Dream Reach Professional 7" Dog Grooming Scissors for thinning and blending your hound's coat.

They offer smoothing cutting and razor-sharp performance, thanks to the Japanese steel that they're made from. Plus, like others from the brand, they're fitted with a silencer which will help your pooch feel less scared by the sounds of the scissors moving through their coat.

Just like the other Dream Reach scissors we’ve featured in this article, they are super sharp so just watch your fingers when you’re snipping away. Some reviewers also mention they’re not as comfortable to hold as they would have liked. However, the fact they’re nice and sharp means they offer a precise cut and customers are really pleased with the job they do.

If your hound has a lot of fluff for you to get through, you need the Mikki Pet Double Thinning Grooming Scissors. They'll make light work of medium-to-long coated breeds such as Golden Retrievers, Spaniels and Collies as they're ideal for removing excess thickness and shaping thick and dense coats.

The blades have micro-serrated edges that will help you cut through the bulk of your pup’s coat and will offer a cleaner cut. The design of these scissors has been made with your comfort in mind as there are finger rests on the end of the handles to give you more control when you’re cutting.

Some customers felt the blades could be sharper as they weren’t very efficient at cutting matting out of their dog’s coat. There are mixed comments about the quality of these scissors, with some reviews mentioning they were flimsy with others finding they worked very well on their pup’s thick coat and they were very easy to use.

Strong sharp blades and a gold-coloured handle make the Dream Reach 7-inch Chunker Scissors a practical and stylish choice to include in your dog grooming kit. They're very easy to use and ideal for detailing, timing and thinning without pulling or catching on all your pooch's fluff.

As the blades of these chunker scissors are titanium coated, they're designed to last a long time without rusting. With the rest of the scissors made with stainless steel, they’re durable, strong and built-to-last. To help prevent your fingers getting pinched in between the handles, there are silicone pads fitted to either side to act as a cushioning barrier.

Customers are impressed with the cutting power of these scissors and found they are perfect for trimming hair as well as thinning it out. Just be mindful of how sharp they are, as you could end up cutting yourself if you’re not careful.

The Trixie Face and Paw Scissors are a great value option for less than £5 and can be used on cats and other small animals as well as dogs.

The plastic handles have non-slip rubber grips for your comfort and they have rounded tips to ensure safety for both you and your pooch. These stainless steel scissors are great for both face and paw care so a good multifunctioning option.

The size of these scissors is quite small, so some of the reviews mention they thought they would be bigger and they felt the finger holes were tiny.  They were rated highly for their versatility and value as well as their overall performance.

This sleek little set contains four lightweight scissors for keeping your pup trim and tidy. There's a chunker shear, a thinning shear, a curved shear and a straight shear inside this case that can be used whether you're right or left-handed and in two different directions.

Made from high-quality materials, the scissors inside the Dream Reach Professional 7.0 Inches Dog Grooming Scissors Kit are designed not to rust, so you know they're built to last. They’re also comfortable to hold, offering a powerful cut while requiring little to no thumb pressure.

They’re rated highly for sturdiness, ease of use, value for money and how easy they are to hold on Amazon. Some customers felt like they didn’t stay sharp for very long, but you can just sharpen them when needed.

You can cut your pooch's fur in style using the Powcan Pet Grooming Scissors Set as every piece in this kit is finished in this funky rainbow colour.

As well as straight scissors, tooth shears scissors, up-curved scissors and down-curved scissors, it also includes a comb so you can brush through your dog while you're trimming, as well as a wiping cloth for when you're finished and a scissor bag to keep them all in. All of the scissors also have screws on that you can adjust the tightness to the type of cut you want to achieve.

Reviewers have mixed opinions on the quality of this set, with some saying the scissors came loose after a while, others saying they were too tight on their fingers and many saying the scissors were great quality and found the sharpness lasted well.