Home Dog Grooming Setup: Shernbao vs Shelandy Dryers and the Right Table

Best high velocity dog dryer for your dog's coat, Shernbao vs Shelandy drying times, single vs double motor, grooming table height and room setup tips.

Kristopher Larson

October 22, 2026

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A home grooming room, for your own dogs or a few paying clients, comes down to two big buys: a high velocity dryer that gets a dog fully dry, and a table at a height your back can live with. Here is which dryer suits which coat, single versus double motors, fixed versus electric tables, and how to set up the room itself.

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Quick verdict

Big dogs, heavy shedders and doodles: the Shernbao 5.0 HP Dryer. It is the faster of the two, and its lead grows on thicker coats.
Small dogs and curly, wavy or long coats: the Shelandy Groomer Partner Dryer. It runs hotter, which helps straighten curls, and on a small dog the time difference barely registers.
A double motor without the premium price: the Flying Pig Double Motor Dryer, the hottest and quietest of the budget doubles.
The table: the SoarFlash 49.6 in Electric Table. It drops to about 8 inches, so a big dog can step on instead of being lifted.

The dryers side by side

Dryer	Shop	Motors	Heat	Hose	Build	Best for
Shernbao 5.0 HP Dryer	Buy on Amazon	Single, 5.0 HP	2 temperature settings; runs cooler than the Shelandy	8 ft flexible	Insulated ABS plastic	Large dogs, shedders, doodles and poodles
Shelandy Groomer Partner Dryer	Buy on Amazon	Single, smaller motor; 2400 W	2 heat settings; the hotter of the pair	7 ft flexible	Compact; holds up to daily shop use	Small dogs, curly or long coats
Flying Pig Flying One Dryer	Buy on Amazon	Single	Off, low, high	10 ft	Steel shell	Durability on a single-motor budget
Flying Pig Double Motor Dryer	Buy on Amazon	Two	None, low, high (up to about 165°F)	Check the listing	Steel shell, some lighter parts; about 70 dB	Thick coats, quieter rooms
Shernbao 6.0 HP Dual Motor Dryer		Two	Warm, below the Flying Pig	Feels flimsier	Lighter; about 85 dB	Runner-up budget double

Why a human hair dryer doesn't cut it

A dog left to air-dry stays damp for hours. Some short coats get away with it, but damp skin invites hot spots and fungal growth, and a long coat that dries slowly tightens any tangles into worse mats. A human hair dryer is too hot for a dog's skin and too weak for a thick or double coat. The cool setting fixes the heat but roughly doubles the drying time.

A pet high velocity dryer blasts water off with air speed instead of baking it dry, and the same air pulls out dead undercoat, which makes it one of the fastest, safest de-shedding tools there is. A blow-out before the bath means less hair in the tub. Do it outdoors if you can; indoors, hair goes everywhere.

Shernbao vs Shelandy: how they compare on real coats

In a side-by-side timing of each dog's two halves (same day, full speed, heat on, flat nozzles, each side dried completely):

Short-to-medium, water-shedding coat (a border collie and cattle dog mix): Shernbao 4:54, Shelandy 7:01.
Longer, very thick coat (a border collie): Shernbao 8:16, Shelandy 11:44.

The Shernbao won both times, and the gap grew from about two minutes to three and a half on the heavier coat. On average the Shelandy needs about 1.42 seconds for every second the Shernbao spends, so it works at roughly 70% of the Shernbao's pace with a much smaller motor. That is a smaller gap than the horsepower difference suggests. The Shelandy also runs noticeably hotter, and that heat earns it a place for certain coats.

A doodle wrapped in a towel in a raised grooming tub after a bath

Which dryer for which coat

Choose the Shelandy for a small dog, especially one with a curly, wavy or long coat. On a small body a stronger motor saves almost no time, and the extra heat blows a curly coat out well enough that a separate stand dryer usually isn't needed.

Choose the Shernbao for a large dog or heavy shedder, where raw power pulls out undercoat. It also suits big curly coats such as standard poodles, doodles and Airedales, for a different reason: while you work one side, the other air-dries in its curl, and a coat that dried curly is hard to blow straight later. A professional would finish those coats with extra heat, but for home baths between haircuts the Shernbao does the job even on a doodle.

Single motor or double motor?

A single motor suits most homes; a double moves more air for thick coats and back-to-back dogs, at the cost of weight and noise. The professional favorite is the K-9 III: about 90 dB, a steel case near 25 lb, no heating element (the motors warm the air to roughly 80 to 122°F) and five-plus years of life with care. It is a premium buy for full-time groomers.

Among budget doubles, the Flying Pig double is the pick. It is the hottest of the group, up to about 165°F on high, yet the quietest at about 70 dB. The Shernbao 6.0 HP Dual Motor Dryer is a reasonable runner-up: lighter, warm without getting as hot, but louder at about 85 dB, and the hose and attachments feel cheap. Skip bargain no-name doubles with all-plastic housings: they run hot in a plastic case and tend to burn out early.

Don't shop by horsepower

Horsepower isn't comparable across brands: some list peak output, others continuous power, which reads lower. Airflow volume (CFM) and air speed (FPM) say more. Most professional dryers draw roughly 14 to 20 amps on a standard 110-volt circuit, so real output is closer than the labels suggest, and two motors don't double the airflow.

Heat or no heat, hose and noise

Heat: helps on curly coats. Every high velocity dryer warms its air a little just from running; heatless models such as the Metrovac Air Force Commander suit seniors and puppies.
Hose length: a longer hose reaches around a big dog without moving the dryer. The steel-shelled Flying Pig Flying One Dryer has 10 ft; some budget units ship 3 ft.
Noise: a jet-engine dryer scares dogs and wears on your ears. Compare decibel figures, and keep the nozzle off the face and ears.

The dryer picks in detail

Shernbao 5.0 HP Dryer

The faster of the two singles on both coats, and the one to buy for size and shedding. It has an 8 ft flexible hose, cone, spade and wide-spade nozzles, an adjustable airflow switch and a two-temperature heat switch that doubles as the power switch.

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Shelandy Groomer Partner Dryer

Small, inexpensive and hotter than it looks. It is rated at 2400 W with airflow adjustable from about 65 to 135 mph, two heat settings, a 7 ft hose and four attachments: cone, spade, wide spade and comb. Power and heat have separate switches, and it holds up to years of shop use. On small and curly dogs it is the better value.

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Flying Pig Double Motor Dryer

The step up for thick coats in a row. Three heat settings (none, low, high), a steel shell with some lighter parts and low noise make it the best balance of price, power and durability among the doubles. At about 23 lb, give it a permanent spot.

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Choosing a grooming table

Folding tables sit at a fixed height, usually around 30 to 32 inches: cheap, stable and easy to store, but hard on your back. The lower end suits larger dogs, since the dog adds the height. Foot-pump hydraulic tables add adjustment at a mid-range price. Electric lift tables lower for a big dog to walk on, then raise to working height.

Table	Length	Height range	Arm	Extras
SoarFlash 49.6 in Electric Table	49.6 in	About 8 to 36 in	Overhead arm	Non-slip silicone top
Kanis Professional Electric Table	Check the listing	Up to about 40 in	H-frame, mounts into the sides	Foot and hand controls, outlets, USB, side rings, 220 lb max load

H-arm vs L-arm

An L-arm is a single post with one loop. An H-arm has a top bar for several loops or a hammock or belly band, and it is steadier, especially mounted into the table frame.

One rule applies to both: never leave a dog alone on a table while it is in a grooming loop. A dog that jumps or slips off can be left hanging by the neck. Take the dog down every time you step away.

SoarFlash 49.6 in Electric Table

The best value in an electric table. It goes as low as about 8 inches, which matters most for big dogs that won't jump, and rises to about 36. It has a non-slip silicone top and an overhead arm.

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For a longer top or a higher reach, the Kanis Professional Electric Table is the premium option: a 220 lb lift capacity, foot and hand controls, outlets, side rings for restraint aids and a trash bag holder.

A high-velocity pet dryer with its hose, nozzles, a slicker brush and a comb

Setting up the room

Power: a professional dryer can draw nearly a whole household circuit, and adding lights, clippers or an electric table can trip the breaker. A dedicated 20-amp circuit is the usual answer; have an electrician check the circuit first.
Hair: blow coats out outdoors or in a space you can close off, since loose undercoat travels. A wet-dry vac handles the floor (see the shop vac comparison); a cordless stick vacuum covers stray hair elsewhere.
Tub and drain: a hair trap keeps fur out of the plumbing. Browse drain hair catchers, and clean the trap after every bath.
Floor: wet paws on a wet floor slip. Rubber mats or another non-slip surface around the tub and table generally help.

Grooming for pay at home

Before taking clients, find out whether your state licenses groomers (Utah, for example, doesn't list grooming on DOPL's license list); either way, the county and city home-occupation rules do the real limiting. They can cap client animals and ban overnight stays: Lehi, Utah allows at most three client animals without a kennel permit (Lehi home occupation rules). Check with your county and city before taking paying clients.

Who should buy which

A small, curly or long-coated dog: the Shelandy Groomer Partner Dryer.
A big dog, a heavy shedder or a doodle: the Shernbao 5.0 HP Dryer.
Several big dogs, or a small home business: the Flying Pig Double Motor Dryer.
Big dogs and a sore back: the SoarFlash 49.6 in Electric Table.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shernbao or Shelandy better for drying a dog?

The Shernbao 5.0 HP is faster: on a short-to-medium coat it finished one side in 4:54 against the Shelandy's 7:01, and on a long, thick coat in 8:16 against 11:44. The Shelandy runs hotter, so it is the better value for small dogs with curly, wavy or long coats, where the speed difference hardly matters.

Can I use my own hair dryer on my dog?

It is a poor substitute. A human dryer on hot is too hot for a dog's skin, and on cool it is too weak to dry a thick or double coat in reasonable time. A pet high velocity dryer pushes water out with airflow instead of heat and removes loose undercoat at the same time.

Is it bad to let a dog air-dry?

For many dogs, yes. A coat that stays damp for hours can lead to hot spots and fungal skin problems, and slow drying tightens tangles into mats on long coats. Curly coats that air-dry also set in their curl, which makes them harder to blow out later.

Do I need a single or double motor dog dryer?

A single motor handles most dogs at home. A double motor is worth it for big, thick-coated dogs or several dogs in a row, as in a small home business. Among budget doubles, the Flying Pig double runs hottest and quietest; the K-9 III is the premium professional standard.

What height should a dog grooming table be?

Fixed folding tables usually sit around 30 to 32 inches, and the lower end suits bigger dogs because the dog adds height. An electric lift table solves it for every size: the SoarFlash 49.6 in table lowers to about 8 inches so a large dog can step on, then rises to about 36 inches.

Does a dog grooming room need its own circuit?

Often it does. Professional dryers can draw roughly 14 to 20 amps, close to a full household circuit, and running clippers, lights or an electric table on the same line can trip the breaker. A dedicated 20-amp circuit is the usual fix; have an electrician check the wiring before setting up.

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