The

Sam Kohl and Catherine Goldstein

ARCO PUBLISHING, INC. NEWYORK

Seeond Edition, First Printing, 1984 Published by Areo Publishing, Ine. 215 Park Avenue South. New York, N:Y.10003 Copyright

1984, 1973 by Sam Kohl and Catherine Goldstein

AlI rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprodueed, by any means. without permission in writing from the publisher, exeept by a reviewer who wishes to quote brief exeerpts in eonneetion with a review in a magazine or newspaper. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Kohl, Sam. The al! breed dog grooming guide. 1. Dogs - Grooming. 2. Dog breeds. Goldstein, Catherine. 11. Title. SF427.5.K63 1983 636.7'0833 82-18446 ISBN 0~6lH)5573-1 (pbk.)
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CONTENTS
Acknowfedgments Foreword Anatomy of a Dog Equipment and Procedures Grooming the Different Breeds Affen pinscher Afghan Airedafe Terrier
Akita

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua (long-Haired) Chihuahua (Smooth-Coated) Chinese Shar~Pei Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel (American) Col/ie (Rough-Coated) Col/ie (Smooth-Coated) Coonhound (Black and Tan) Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund (long-Haired) Dachshund (Smoothhaired) Dachshund (Wi rehaired) Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever Foxhound (American) Foxhound (English) Fox Terrier (Smooth) French Bulldog German Shepherd German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greyhound Harrier
Ibizan Hound

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Araskan Malamute American Staffordshire Terrier American Water Spaniel Australian Cattle Dog Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Bedlington Terrier Belgian Marinois Belgian Sheepdog Be'gian Tervuren Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Bloodhound Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Briard Brittany Spaniel Brussels Griffon Bulldog Buflmastiff Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cardigan Welsh.Corgi

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Bernese Mountain Dog Beagle Ibizan Hound Irish Setter Harrier 110 111 Chow Chow 143 102 122 Golden Retriever Wirehaired Pointer 140 138 Collie (Smooth-Coated) 104 103 100 44 98 German F1at-Coated Shorthaired Retriever Pointer 96 Chinese Gordon Shar-Pei Setter 136 72 Doberman Pinscher Great Dane 144 116 Coonhound (Black and Tan) 134 36 Dalmatian 105 108 107 40 124 125 88 68 5 113 146 42 Dandie Dinmont Terrier 46 120 28 118 Fox Terrier (Smooth) 128 126 129 89 48 57 66 132 74 142 32 38 30 Foxhound (American) 130 94 26 58 70 91 4 .' 80 52 56 76 60 1 127 78 64 55 Chihuahua (Smooth-Coated) 85 3 82 Dachshund (Wirehaired) 92 62 Belgian Malinois 50 84 87 (Smoothhaired) 25 34 Shepherd Field Be'gian Spaniel Tervuren 114 Cocker Spaniel (American) Clumber Spaniel French Bulldog (English) Great Pyrenees Greyhound Collie (Rough-Coated) (long-Haired) (long-Haired) Toy Spaniel Brussels Griffon Springer Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel Setter Curly-Coated Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever Borzoi CONTENTS

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lrish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Japanese Toy Spaniel Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Komondor Kuvasz labrador Retriever lakeland Terrier lhasa Apso Maltese Manchester Terrier (Standard) Manchester Terrier (Toy) Mastiff Miniature Pinscher Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Elkhound Norwich Terrier Old English Sheepdog Otterhound Papillo n Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pointer Pomeranian Poodle (Dutch Clip) Poodle (Kennel Clip) Poodle (lamb Clip) Poodle (Puppy Clip) Poodle (Royal Dutch Clip) Poodle (Summer Clip) Poodle (Town and Country Clip) Poodle Heads and Faces Pug Pul

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Sto Bernard (Rough-Coated) Sto Bernard (Smooth-Coated) Saluki Samoyed Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Scottish Deerhound Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Shetland Sheepdog Shih Tzu Siberian Husky Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Staffordshire Terrier Sussex Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spanel Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Wheaton Terrier Whippet Wire-Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Yorkshire Terrier long Coated Breeds long legged Terriers Poodles Setters and Spaniels Short legged Terriers Glossary

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PASlERN lOES

ANATOMY OF A DOG

FOREWORD

The purpose of this book is three-fold. First, we offer both the novice and the professional groomer basic information on the preliminaries of grooming. These inelude coat conditioning, ear and nail care, and bathing. The second purpose of our book is to give the reader a c1ear and precise visualization of the actual breeds. Third, and, we feel, most important, our book off~r:s step-by-step grooming instructions for 128 different breeds, along with information on the types of equipment needed for the grooming of each breed, and explanations of grooming terms. The techniques in this book are the same as those used in the world's largest grooming school, the New York School of Oog Grooming. The School was the first grooming school to be licensed by a State Education Oepartment. It was also the first grooming school to be accredited by the accrediting commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools in Washington, O.e. We at the New York School of Oog Grooming have long felt the need for this book. We are confident that this easy-to-follow text will be of great assistance to both pet owners and dog groomers. Although in many instances our instructions conform exactly with the grooming standards of the individual breed e1ubs, our book pertains to the are and grooming of PETS,and does not necessarily conform to the grooming regulations of the show ring. Show grooming may offer more set standards than pet grooming because of the fact that the dogs are being judged. However, we feel that even here there are many differences of opinion on what is absolutely correct and what is noto Most handlers of show dogs have their own "tricks of the trade," so to speak, but they are not followed by all handlers. We feel that this book should answer any questions or problems that may arise for the pet owner or groomer involved in the general care and grooming of the peto We hope bythat we have sufficient on the should medical neverenter problems uncovered grooming, and placed have stressed the emphasis fact that groomers the domain of the veterinarian. This book is, therefore, dedicated to the comtort, health, and beauty of all dogs.
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CAGEDRYER 5)-This dryer is designed fit on cages so that (Fig. the dog may be dried inside the to cage. CHAMOISClOTH-This c10th is used for polishing the coats of short-haired dogs. COMO (REGULATlON SIZE)(Fig. 6)-The best comb is a regulation-size steel comb with both medium and fine teeth. This comb will do afine job on most breeds. DUPlEX DRESSER (Fig. 7)-A stripping Terriers and other breeds.

too/ used on

FLOORDRYER (Fig. 8)- This dryer is generally used for fluff drying. Because of the long arm on this dryer it can be used to direct the air on the coat and dry the hair.

GROOMINGPOST ANOLoop (Fig. 9)-The best grooming posts are portable and can be attached to any size table. The loop is placed around the dog's neck to ensure his safety.

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EQUIPMENT

ANO PROCEDURES

Tools of the Trade

Fig.1
BOAR'S BRISTLE BRUSH (MR. GROOM)

(fig. 1)-This
of the

.. rush is excellent )ng-coated undercoat. breeds

for removing the undercoat and aids in dematting

Fig.3 Fig.2
BRISTLE BRUSHES and 4)These

(SOFT, MEDlUM, brushes are ANO usedSTIFF) on

(figs. 2, 3, d1fferent

short-coated for regular brushing and to remove the breeds, undercoat of certain long-coated breeds.

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SNAP-ONCOMB_A favorite among "quick job groomers." If slipped over a #15 blade, it will thus uniformly leave Sfa" of hair wherever used. Available in six different sizes.

GROOMINGTABLE(18" x 34") (Fig. 10)-This standard size grooming table is usually a folding type and easy to transport. It is 30" high and has a ribbed rubber matting. This table is used for the grooming of small breeds.
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GROOMINGTABLE(24" x 36")-This is a standard size grooming table, usually a folding type, and easy to transport. This table is 30" high and has a ribbed rubber matting on the topo This table can be used for grooming the various breed sizes. HIGH-$PEEOFLOORDRVER-This dryer is the same as th~ other floor dryers exeept that it has a high-speed motor attaehed for fluff drying long-coated breeds such as the Standard Poodle, Old English Sheepdog, and Afghan.
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HOUNO GLOVE(Fig. 11)-The hound glove is used on the coats of certain short-haired dogs in the hound family . . HVORAULlC GROOMINGTABLE (23" x 36"; WITHTAILGATE IN POSITION23" x 47")-This table is excellent for grooming al! breeds of all sizes and weights. It can be lowered to 29" from the floor and raised to 35 W'

Fig.13

at its highest point. It has an 11" tailgate that can be folded away when not needed and a ribbed rubber mat on the topo This table is especially useful when grooming very large or very neavy dogs.

LARGE PIN BRUSH(Fig. 12)-This regular brushing of long-eoated

brush is used for the large dogs.

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MATTING COMB (Fig. 13)-Here we reeommend a heavy comb with wide teeth. A matting eomb will help in the removal of mats from the coats of long-haired breeds. NAIL CUPPERS (Figs. 14,15, and 16)-There are three types of naif c1ippers which we recommend. The scissors-type is recommended for small dogs. The guillotine-type is used on medium-sizep dogs, (miniature). The heavy-duty, pliers-type is best for large dogs with very hard nails.

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OSTERBLAOES-These blades are made for both the' . AS and the A2 model c1ippers. Each blade is . numbered. The higher the number, the more hair it removes. The blades are #15, #10, #8~, #7, #5, #4, #%, and #J1I. The #% blade and the #Jfl blade are actually the #15 blade filed down to % and J1I widths. OSTER SMAll ANIMALClIPPER, A2 MOOEl-A very good c1ipper but it requires interchangeable heads thus making it a Httle more difficult to use because of this added inconvenience. OSTER SMAll ANIMAL ClIPPER,AS MOOEl(Figs. 17 and 18)-A one-piece c1ipper with snap-on blades. We recommend this c1ipper very highly since it is the easiest to use and operate. OSTERSPRAYlUBE-This spray product is used to cool and lubricate the blades. It is very important to use the spray lube when c1ipping to prevent c1ipper burns. RUBBER BRUSH (Fig. 19)-This brush is used on a few short-coated breeds. SCISSORS (Fig. 20)-We recommend foreign-made barber scissors to do the best job on the grooming of all breeds. These scissors come In both large and small sizes. They are also made for left-handed people. CURVED SHEARS (Fig. 21)-Used by some groomers as an an aid in achieving a rounded effect on top-knots and pom-poms.

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OSTERBLADES-These blades are made for both the" " AS and the A2 model c1ippers. Each blade is . numbered. The higher the number, the more hair it removes. The blades are #15, #10, #8~, #7, #5, #4, #%, and #Jf3. The #% blade and the #'Mlblade are actually the #15 blade filed down to % and 'MI widths. OSTER SMAll ANIMALCUPPER, A2 MODEl-A very good c1ipper but it requires interchangeable heads thus making it a Iittle more difficult to use because of this added inconvenience. OSTER SMAll ANIMAL CUPPER,AS MODEl(Figs. 17 and 18)-A one-piece c1ipper with snap-on blades. We recommend this c1ipper very highly since it is the easiest to use and operate. OSTERSPRAYlUBE-This spray product is used to cool and lubricate the blades. It is very important to use the spray lube when c1ipping to prevent c1ipper burns. RUBBER BRUSH (Fig. 19)-This brush is used on a few short-coated breeds. SCISSORS (Fig. 20)-We recommend foreign-made barber scissors to do the best job on the grooming of all breeds. These scissors come In both large and small sizes. They are also made for left-handed people. CURVED SHEARS (Fig. 21)-Used by some groomers as an an aid in achieving a rounded effect on top-knots and pom-poms.

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SHEDDING BLADE(Figs. 22 and 23)-The shedding blade is used on breeds that shed excessively. Su: HANDKERCHIEF-This is used for polishing the coats of white short-haired breeds.

SMALL PINBRUSH (Fig. 24)-This brush is used for the regular brushing of long-coated smaR dogs. STRIPPING KNIVES (Figs. 25 and 26)-The fine stripping knife is used on the head, ears, and other sesitive areas. The coarse stripping knife is used pn the other parts of the body.
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THINNING SHEARS(Fig. 27)-Here again, the best thinning shears are made in Europe. TWINCO SUCKERBRUSH(Fig. 28)-A heavier-weight brush which we recommend for dematting and brushing Jong-coated dogs. UNIVERSAL SUCKERBRUSH(Fig. 29)-This is a curved brush used on long-coated dogs and highly recommended for dematting the coat. VELVET PAD-This is used for poJishing the coats of certain short-haired breeds.

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WARNER SUCKER BRUSH (Fig. 30)-A light-weight brush recommended for the novice, it is used on PoodJes and to remove dead hair from short-coated breeds.
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BATHING

In the case of some breeds, bathing is perhaps one of the most important steps in grooming. Improper bathing of a breed such as the Poodle can make it impossible to "finish" the coat properly. The rules on how often a dog should be bathed differ with each breed; for example, the Poodle should be bathed every tour or six weeks, whereas the Pointer can go three or four months between baths. Other breeds which have harsh long coats, such as the Pomeranian, Samoyed, and the Norwegian Elkhound require less frequent bathing because it tends to soften the coat ..However, dogs that are kept in the home as pets, have to be bathed more frequently fO'rpurposes of c1eanliness. Bathing the dog not only helps to keep the coat and skin c1ean and healthy, but also helps to make your pet a pleasure to live with. Before the bath the coat should always be brushed. This will help to remove al! dead hair and al! mats from the coats of long-haired dogs. . Prepare the materials (Fig. 31) you are going to use before the bath:

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

1.

Shampoo (special shampoos for conditioning, color, coat, etc.) Bristle Brush Sponge Rubber Tub Mat Two Bath-SizeTowels Chain and Choke (to secure dog) Spray Hose Cream Rinse (Iong-haired breeds with the exception of the PoodJe and Terriers).

Always be sure to secure your dog safely in the tubo A chain and choke are recommended for this, giving the dog about a foot and ahalf of slack. This will make . sure that the dog cannot jump from the tub and njure himself. A rubber tub mat is also a good safety precaution.

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Fig.31

Using a spray hose, wet the coat thoroughly with warm water (Fig. 32). Apply the shampoo the of dog's coat with a sponge'paying attention to ears, rectum area, and to pads the feet. These three areas are special badly negleeted bythe most groomers when bathing. smal! bristle brush be used scrub head, ears, padssoaped of the feet, and other A extremely dirty areasmay of the coat. to After the the coat is thoroughly and scrubbed, rinse with warm water. When rinsing, place the thumb over the ear opening to keep water out of the ears, and keep a hand over the eyes to prevent any soap from getting into them. Since every dog should have a double bath, repeat the soaping and rinsing process. On the last rinse be sure to get al! of the soap out of the coat. Gently squeeze the hair on the legs, tail, ears, and all parts ofthe dog's body with your hands to remove the excess water; then towel dry before using a dryer.

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DEMATTING
Dematting of the coat is usually best accomplished with a slicker brush and a matting combo The coat should be brushed up and then down to loosen the mats ..A matting comb should then be run through the coat to remo~e the mats. Certam commercial coat conditioners or tangle removers such as Hohday Tangle Remover (Fig. 33) may be applied to the coat before brushing to aid in the removal of mats. Most dematting, regardless of the method used, should be done before the bath, as water tends to tighten the mats, making them impossible to remove. Each groomer usually develops his own technique for removing mats; however, elbow grease is the best method known. If a dog's coat is badly matted and the mats cannot be removed, then we advise that the groomer recommend to the owner that the coat be stripped dowl- (#7 or #10 blade). This way the coat will have a chance to grow not out occur and the ~og can be put on a regular grooming schedule so that the problem does agam.

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COAT CONI;>ITIONING
There are many ways to condition the coats of the different breeds. Since cutting the hair stimu/ates growth, cJipping or scissoring, in itse/f, can be considered conditioning for Pood/es and Terriers. There are several commerciaJly made coat conditioners (Fig. 34) which can be applied to the coat. Most of these have an oi/ base which is necessary for maintaining a hea/thy coat and skin. StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin is an exceJlent coat conditioner for /ong-haired breeds such as the Afghan, Yorkshire Terrier, and lhasa Apso. Pro Groom (lambert-Kay) is a spray-on coat conditioner which is excellent on Terrier coats, Spaniels, and short-haired breeds. Mr. Groom Coat Dressing is an especially good conditioner for Pood/es. When sprayed onto the coat, it gives the hair body which facilitates scissoring. A regular routine of combing and brushing also helps to condition the coat on most breeds. A good finger massage on short-coated dogs such as the Ba55et Hound and the Beagle, will al50 help to keep the skin and coat in prime condition.

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DRY CLEANERS
Dry c1eaning products are used on young puppies before they are permitted to be bathed, or on long-coated white dogs between baths, or for spot c1eaning on any dogs with al! or partial white coats. We recommend a powder-type dry c1eaner such as Holiday Dry Cleaner or a liquid such as Mr. Groom's Dri-Bath Shampoo (Fig. 35). Other foam or liquid dry c1eaners may cause matting or skin conditions if not properly used.

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DRYING
There are several methods which may be used to dry the coat, depending upon the breed of dog you are working with. The first method and perhaps the most difficult to master is the f1uff-dry method (Fig. 36). A high-speed floor dryer is used for this process. This method of drying is a very important and vital step in the proper grooming of certain breeds sucn as the Poodle, Afghan, Old English Sheepdog, and Maltese. In fluff drying we not only dry the hair, but straighten it as well. The warm air from the dryer is directed at that portion of the coat which you are drying. The hair is brushed in an upward motion with quick, even strokes until the hair in that particular area is dry and straight. This procedure is carried out over the entire coat until it is completely dry. The results of a fluff dry can sometimes determine the overall appearance of the completed grooming job. It is therefore important to learn to give a proper fluff dry. Special attention slJould be given to the areas of the head, ears (Iong-haired and legs. The secondears), method of drying is known as cage or kennel drying (Fig. 37) and is usually used on short-coated dogs or on dogs whose coat does not require a f1uffed or straight appearance. When using this method of drying, a cage dryer is attaehed to the cage and the dog ARE is put into the on a towel until he as is well dry. as AlWAYS-BESURE y cage VENTILATED on the top on the sides. If THAT THE CAGES PROPERl this precaution is not taken, the dog may suffocate. In a case where a dog i1 too large for the cage, he may be placed on a grooming table and dried with a floor dryer.

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Another method of drying which is seldom used is the towel drying method (Fig. 38). Towel drying is usually used with small, short-haired breeds such as the Chihuahua, Miniature Pinscher, and Toy Manchester Terrier. The coat is rubbed briskly with the towel untiJ it is dry. This method is rarely used because cage drying is much faster. However, if the special equipment is not available in the home, this method is sufficient. It is advisable not to take the dog out until you are sure that the coat and skin are thoroughly dried.

Fig.38

CLEANING THE EARS

Al! breeds should have their ears c1eaned on a regular basis. The pet owner can learn to c1ean his dog's ears on a weekly schedule, therefore protecting the dog from ear infections. The groomer should thoroughly check and e/ean the dog's ears each time he comes for a grooming. With such as be themore Poodle, Cocker Spaniel,ofand have hanging ears, breeds there will of an accumulation hair English growingSetter at the which opening of the ear canal. This hair must be removed so that air can get into the ear canal which helps to keep the ear free from infection. A medicated ear powder is used to aid in removing hair from the ear, kill bacteria, and keep the ear canal dry. On breeds that have more of an open ear, such as the German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, and Manchester Terrier, there is less accumulation of hair in the ear canal. However, the ears should still be dusted with a medicated ear powder to help prevent earthat problems. You will find dogs that shed have little if any hair in the ears that needs to be removed. If you notice a large accumulation of wax or a brownish -discharge, accompanied by a strong odor, DO NOT TOUCH THEINSIDE OF TH-EEAR. Ear infections can be very serious if not treated properly and promptly. Therefore, a veterinarian should always be consulted.

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CLEANRNG BETWEEN THE PADS OF THE FEEI

On all long-haired breeds, with the exception of the Poodle, which has the en tire foot c1ipped of hair (including in between the pads of the feet), there is an accumulati{)n of hair which may collect dirt and other matter and cause discomfort to the animal. With dogs that are not exposed to outdoor conditions, this step in grooming may not be necessary. However, when it comes to the comfort of the pet it is important to remove this hair either with a scissors or the #10 or #15 blade on your c1ipper. When c1eaning this area be sure to leave a lttle hair to give the foot some protection. If the dog is groomed on a regular basis, only a small amount of hair need be removed from this area each time. Remember to check between the pads of the feet for rritation, and report any redness or swelling to the owner with a recommendation that it be treated by a veterinarian.

CLEANING

THE STOMACH

AREA

Excess hair on the stomach area (and the penis of the male dog) should be removed with the #10 blade on your c1ipper (Fig. 39). The hair in this area is removed for sanitary and cosmetic purposes. Extreme caution should be taken when c1ipping this area to prevent c1ipper burns.

Fig.39

CLEANING

THE RECTUM AREA

The excess hair on either side of the rectum should be removed if the dog has a long coat, since the hair collects matter which is undesirable. The excess hair can be removed with either a scissors or a #10 blade on your cJipper. If you use a cJipper, do not allow the blade to come into direet contact with the rectum since this will cause irritation.

CLEANING

THE EYES-EYE

STAIN

Cleaning the eyes more or less depends on the individual dogo Those breeds with protruding eyes on cJeaned the face on such as the Pug, and do Boston Terrier, need to and have wrinkles their eyes a regular basis. Pekingese, Other breeds not require as much attention. Redness, extensive staining, soreness, or a ~ischarge, usually indicate infection and should be treated by a veterinarian. For the removal of normal eye stain, caused by tearing, and for deaning around the eye area, use a commercially made product (such as Eye-Brite) or a preparation of one

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teaspoon Boric Acid Solution in one cup of warm water. Apply this solution to the comer of the eyes and under the eyes (Fig. 40). Pay special attention to the corners of the eyes, because the tear ducts are located there. After washing the eye, remove any accumulated matter from the corners of the eyes with your fingers or a fine-tooth combo Cleaning the eyes is just as important as any other phase of grooming. The groomer must always check the dog's eyes and if he finds any problems, he should report them to the owner.

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TRIMMING

THE WHISKERS

Trimming the facial whiskers and any long hair on the neck and over the eyes is a step generally grooming, but it is optional as dipper. far as pet grooming is concerned. Useused eitherina show scissors or a #10 or #15 blade on your Trimming the whiskers gives the face a more sleek appearance, and it should be left to the discretion of the individual owner or groomer to determine whether or not to trim this area.

CLEANING

FACIAL WRINKLES

Special Bloodhound, care must beand taken with To dogs that have wrinkles on the face, such as the Bulldog, Boxer. prevent soreness and nfedion in this area, the wrinkles must be kept c1ean and dry. To c1ean the wrinkles, first wash them with warm water and cotton. DryOthearea with dry cotton and apply baby powder to tbe inside of the wrinkles with your finger (Fig. 41). This procedure should be performed weekly if possible. A groomer should always check the wrinkles on a dog's face for soreness and infection. If there is any sign of infection, the dog should be treated by a 1 veterinarian. '

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CLIPPING THE NAILS

We suggest that a dog's nails be checked monthly to see if they require clipping. Most breeds need to have their nails trimmed every four or sixweeks; however, some breeds an individual dogs require less frequent nail careo Do not neglect this phase of grooming as the results may prove to be very painful and harmful to the dogo Holding the dog's paw securely in one hand and the clipper in the other remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick (Fig. 42). Cutting back too far on the dog's nails will cause them to bleed. If this should happen, use a powdered coagulant to stop the bleeding. Note that on dogs that have white nails it is easier to see the quick, whereas on dogs with dark nails the quick cannot be of seen you must try to determine the Jocation of the quick from the underside the and naiJ. The groomer should always check for dew claws and clip when necessary. After clipping the nails, you may want to file fiJe away any rough edges left by only; the nail c1ipper. especially for dogs, the nail in one direction never use Using a backafile and made forth motion.

NAIL
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A suggest variety of nail c1ippers may be used according to the of the dog and the naiJ. We the scissors-type (Fig. 43) for sma" dogs, thesize guillotine-type (Fig. 44) for medium-sized dogs, and the heavy-duty pliers-type (Fig. 45) for large dogs.

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SHEDDING
It is a natural process for a dog to shed his coat. Many breeds tend to shed throughout the year; this can become a problem for the pet owner. These breeds (such as the Pekingese, Co/lie, and Creat Pyrenees) must be groomed regularly to help with the shedding problem. They should also be brushed weekly to remove any dead hair. Although the Poodle sheds his coat like other breeds, the hair does not fall out It remains in the coat until brushed out. Short-coated breeds are also known for their shedding problems. The grooming tool known as a shedding blade may be used on the coat of some breeds such as the Cerman 'Shepherd, Siberian Husky, and Belgian Sheep Dog to remove excessive dead hair. Artificiallighting and heating as well as seasons contribute to shedding. Dogs which are kept in natural surroundings will only shed bi-annually, barring skin conditions and dietary problems.

CLEANING

THE TEETH

Few people are aware of the importance of keeping a dog's teeth c1ean and in good condition. The pet owner and the groomer should check the teeth for tartar and soreness of gums on a regular basis. Many groomers nelude the c1eaning of the teeth in their regular grooming, but we feel that this is a job for the veterinarian. The groomer should, however, the teeth, dog's and mouth (Fig. 46) and report things bad breath, excessive tartarcheck on the inflamed gums to the such owner with as a recommendation that the dog be treated medically. Neglected teeth and gums can be injurious to the general health and well-being of the dogo (A new product has been introduced that seems beneficia!' It is called "Doggy DentToothpaste.")

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CARE OF THE ELBOWS, HOCK JOINTS, AND PASTERNS

Special care should be taken on the elbows, hock joints, and the pasterns of some larger breeds, such as the Creat Dane and the Bloodhound. These areas often become sore and bald. This condition is generally caused by Iying on hard-wood floors or haf(:~ground. lo prevent this or to help care for t, massage these areas with Benzyl Benzoat~. Emulsion .

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ANALGLANDS
The anal glands are small glands located on either side of the anal entrance on the outside surface of the rectum (Fig. 47). When these glands need to be emptied, they fill with a ftuid which has a strong, foul-smelling odor. Many dogs empty their anal glands when defecating; however, there are times when these glands do not empty themselves and they must be squeezed so that abcesses and infections do not occur. There are many groomers who practice the squeezing of anal glands, but it is our firm belief that this is the job of a veterinarian, and should not be attempted by the novice. An unskilled person who squeezes the anal glands can cause serious damage to this area. It is the groorTier's job to check the rectal area for anal gland odor, swelling, or abcesses, and to report his findings to the dog's owner with a recommendation that this problem be treated medically.

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COLOGNES
There are many colognes made especially for dogs which are to be used alter grooming or keep between groomings. Most of these colognes also a deodorizer which helps the dog free of odors. Two colognes that we contain recommend are Mr. Groom Cologne and Deodorizer and lambert Kay's Pet Duet.

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HANDLING AND CONTROL

"BE FIRM BUT GENTLE"
Proper grooming procedures can only be carried out when there is proper handling of the animal being groomed. lhe groomer must be "firm but gentle" at al! times during the grooming process. lo be firm with the dog does not mean to mistreat it, but to let the dog know who is the master and that you mean business. Most dogs respond to such simple commands as sit and stay, but more than this is necessary when grooming. We at the New York School of Dog Grooming have found that most dogs respond to firm commands given in a gentle voice. In this way the dog knows that you are in control and that he will be treated kindly. Kindness is of the utmost importance in grooming, in order to gain the dog's complete confidence (Fig. 48). Once a dog has been frightened by shouting or sudden movements, it is very difficult to reassure him that he is not is going to be frightened Therefore, the and necessity for a calm, relaxed atmosphere self-evident. AIIdogs again. react to your mood the manner in which you treat them. If a dog becomes a real problem and does not respond to the handling of a groomer or its owner, it should be taken to an obedience trainer for further instruction. There will always be some dogs that you will be unable to groom for disciplinary re asons. If a dog is an absolute "biter," it should be groomed by a veterinarian who can administer a sedative. Dogs should be started on a regular grooming routine when they are still young (after final shots). If a dog is introduced to grooming at this early age, he will become accustomed to it and will not be a problem to handle.

PLUCKING
Plucking is used on dogs with wiry coats and should be done when the dog is shedding so that the hair will be easy to remove. Only the and thumb used for plucking. A small amount of hair is taken between thefinger finger and thumbare (Fig. 49) and "plucl<ed" out with a quick downward movement. In pet grooming, plucking is rarely used except on the faces of some terriers, such as West Highland White Terrier and the Sealyham Terrier.

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STRIPPING
5tripping is a procedure used in trimming terriers for show purposes. It results in the coat growing in much coarser than is required in pet grooming. 5tripping is done with a stripping knife. The procedure is very similar to plucking. Hold the stripping knife firmly with all four fingers on the handle using the thumb to press against the blade each time a portion of hair is raised and pulled out (Fig. 50). The length of the hair left by a stripping knife is about one quarter of an inch long. 5tripping is not used very much in pet grooming. We at the New York School of Dog Grooming feel that c1ippers and thinning shears are much kinder to the pet and save precious grooming time.

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CLIPPER BURNS
Clipper burns are usually caused when the blade on the c1ipper becomes hot. They may also be caused when the groomer goes over a sensitive area (face, feet, tail, or stomach) too many times with a c10se cutting blade (such as a #10 or #15 blade). Caution must be taken at al! times to keep the blade on the c1ipper coo!. Commercial products such as Oster Spray lube or Holiday Clipper Cooler are recommended for this. Pay special attention to white dogs or dogs with sensitive skin. If you give a dog a c1ipper burn, apply generous amounts of Cortisynth ointment to the irritated area until it is healed. Groomers should at all times try to avoid giving a dog any irritation. Clipper burns are a sign of care/essness.

BRUSH BURNS
Brush burns are usually caused by applying too much of pressure to scrape a slicker when removing mats from a dog's coat. The wlre bristles the brush the brush skin, creating the irritation. Caution should be taken when brushing so that the skin will not be irritated. Pay . by some special attention to white dogs as they tend apply to have more sensitive skin. chance you do give a dog a brush burn, generous amounts of 1# Cortisynth ointment (Fig. 51) to the irritated area.

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USING THE CLIPPER

When using the c1ipper keep your wrist flexible (Fig. 52). This is important because if the dog should move suddenly while you are c1ipping you may remove hair in the wrong place or possibly cut the dogo Take special care around the head, face, feet, tail, and stomach. Make sure the blade is tlat against the surface you are c1ipping. DO NOT DIG INTO THE SKIN WITH YOUR ClIPPER. Always follow the grain of the hair while c1ipping, unless otherwise indicated.

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SCISSORING
Scissoring is an art and should be learned sJowly. It is the most difficult part of grooming. Jt takes hours of practice to deveJop a confident hand with the scissors. Learn to hold the scissors properly. Place your thumb in the Jarger of the two hoJes, your third finger in the smaller hole, and your Jittle finger on the finger rest (Figs. 53 and 54). Place yourare first two fingers on the s~issors shank. For56). those people who are left-handed, there specialleft-handed scissors (Figs. 55 and Scissoring is a finishing step and should show smooth finished lines on the dog's coat. The between good and bad grooming often beand determined bythe quality of difference the scissoring of the coat. On such breeds can as Poodles Terriers where the greatest amount of scissoring is done, care should be taken to give the best finished product possible.

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GROOMING

OF THE MIXED BREED

The grooming of mixed breeds depends upon the type of coat the dog has, and the appearance that the owner or groomer will want him to have. For example, a short-coated mixed breed should be groomed as any short-coated pure breed. A mixed breed with a long coat should be groomed as either a long-coated pure breed (such as the Old English Sheepdog or the Puli) or may be c1ipped down following the instructions for a Cocker Spaniel or a Terrier (such as a Schnauzer, Wire Haired Fox Terrier or Scotty). A mixed breed with a wiry coat looks best groomed like a c1ipped Terrier. If you prefer, you may leave the coat as it is, regardless of the type, and just bathe the dog, clip the nails, c1ean the ears, etc. Whichever you decide, mixed breeds should be groomed on a regular basis (frequency depends on the type of coat) to ensure their comfort and well-being

THE CORDED COAT

If you have ever come face to face with a dog that resembles a huge old fashioned floor mop, you then have had the rare privilege of seeing a Komondor. Although not the most popular of breeds, the Komondor is definitely among the most unusually distinctive. His white corded coat is guaranteed to be an instant attention getter in any crowd including a dog show. This of course depends upon his being groomed so that the natural cording of the coat is mainta:ined. While grooming of the corded coat is vastly different from others, it is not a chore to maintain it properly. Thus if one owns either a Komondor, Puli or a corded Poodle it should most certainly be groomed correctly. The fact that only a corded Komondor can now be exhibited at a dog show should lead to our seeing more well groomed representatives of that breed. The Pul may be shown either brushed or corded, while the poodle can not be shown corded at all. This may be one of the reasons that corded poodles are so rare today.

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THE DIFFERENT BREEDS

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper A5

#10 Blade Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Comb through the coat and beard to remove any dead hair or mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with the nail cJipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about-half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 7. Thin the uneven portions of the coatwith thinning shears. 8. Clip the ears from the base to the tip with a #10 blade. 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 10. Trim the hair from the outside corners of the eyebrows to the base of the ears with thinning shears. 11. Scissor the beard so it appears rounded, leaving it fui\. 12. Scissor the eyebrows to appear as an awning, with no division between them. Scissor each side evenly from the outside corner to the center. 13. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 14. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Affenpinscher should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be cJeaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if the)'! need cJipping ..

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

SlickeorBrush Large Pin Brush Steel Comb Matting Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Naif Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Soft Brush StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin Spray Net 01" Coat Dressing Stripping Knife (optional)

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be used on the matted areas of the coat. Be sure to remove all the mats from the dog's coat before bathing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers.

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3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails fram splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Remove the hair fram between the pads of the feet with a scissors or the #10 blade on your c1ipper. 5. Clip the hair fram the rectum are a (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair fram the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and f1uffdry. After the bath, when the coat is still wet, apply a cream rinse and rinse off. 8. Scissor araund the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 9. Brush the hair on the rear legs forward to show a bend in stifle.

10. Brush the hair on the front legs c10se to emphasize low set hocks. 11. The topknot of an Afghan may be combed one of two ways: The first is to comb
the hair forward and upward to give it a wild appearance. The second, and most widely method of point combing, is to part the down the middle the base of used the skull to the where it ends on topknot the top of the skull. Comb from the hair down on either side of the head and apply a spray net or a coat dressing to the part to keep it in place. 12. Apply StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat sparingly with a 50ft brush. In the grooming thebase Afghan the tail, saddle may be plucked hair, from base of the neck toof the of the witharea a stripping knife or of by 50ft plucking. For the pet grooming this step is optional. The hipbones should appear prominent. The Afghan should be ears bathed and be groomed four or the eight weeks depending uponmonthly the dog's coat. The should deaned every weekly and nails should be checked to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

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Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade #5, #7, #8-1/2 Blade Thinning Shears Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner .

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any
dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cutthe quick. 3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush and comb through to remove any mats. 4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Clip the hair fram the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Clip the hair fram the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the ha ir fram between the pads of the feet. 8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the back to the base of the tail. Clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the neck to the shoulder and then to the elbow in the front, using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. 10. Clip down the side of the body to the flan k in the rear and over the hip line on the hind legs. Use the same bJade as on the rest of the body. 11. Clip down the chest and shoulders evenlyto the arm in the frant and the elbow at the side. Use a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. Use the breastbone as your guideline for the chest.

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12. the Comb hair to onthe thebase face of forward and clipastarting one-quarter of an inch behind eyethe socket the skull with #10 brade. 13. Using a #10 blade, clip the hair from the outside comer of the eye to the base of the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down to the cheek, using the same blade. 14. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides from the base out/ using a #10 blade. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a c1ean appearance. 16. Comb the eyebrows forward and scissor away the excess hair between eyebrows at the stop, creating a "V" shape. the

17. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center. The eyebrows should be made to look small and triangular. 18. Trim any excess hair from the top of the muzzle with thinning shears. 19. Using your thinning shears, comb the bard forward and thin out the line from the comer of the mouth to the comer of the eyebrow so that it appears straight. 20. Thin and shape the beard (barrel-shaped) look. with thinning shears to give it a long, c1ean

21. Scissor the underchest to follow the contour of the dog/s body, inclining slightly from a point at the elbow to the flank. 22. Scissor the front legs to appear absolutely straight. leave the leg full and rounded (cylinder shaped). 23. Follow the contour of the rear legs, and shape the hair with thinning shears. Blend the hair at the hip in with the leg. 24. Trim the forechest slightly with thinning shears, so that it les evenly. 25. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off, giving them a neat appearance. 26. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a smalJ amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. . The Airedale Terrier should be bathed and groomed about every six weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthlyto see if they need c1ipping. '

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Matting Comb Shedding Blade Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush and matting comb may be used on
the matted areas. After brushing, comb through the coat. A shedding blade may be used to remove dead hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside of the.ear with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper lo prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 7. Remove any hair growing between the toes and around the paws with thinning shears to give these areas a c1ean neat appearance. 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it into the coat. Using your brush, brush the coat conditioner into the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Akita has a harsh coat and should not be bathed as frequently as mast other dogs, since bathing tends to soften the hair. However, for pets that live in the home, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of shedding hair and doggy odors. A bath1 about every three months should be sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails checkedfT\OOthly to see jf they need cutting.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Matting Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Thinning Shears Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may
be used on the matted areas of the coat. After brushing, comb through the coat to remove any dead hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers.:type nail dipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean the eyes by applying eye adrops the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner eye and under the eye with damp to piece of cotton to remove anyeye stain. of 5. Bathe and f1uffor cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Remove any hair growing around the paws and between the toes with thinning shears to give these areas a dean, neat appearance. 8. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Brush the conditioner into the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Alaskan Malamute has a harsh coat and should not be bathed as frequently as most other dogs since bathing tends to soften the hair. However, for pets that live in the home, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of shedding hair and doggy odors. A bath about every three months should be sufficient. The ear~ should be deaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need dipping ..

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EQUIPMENT NEEOED

Rubber Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissor type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Lanoli.nCoat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with rubber brush, followed by a good finger massage.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick.

4. Clean the eyes by applying drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and
under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois to rub the coat briskly to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The American Staffordshire Temer should be bathed every three or four months. The ears 1 should be c1elned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. '

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AMERICAN WATER SPANIEL

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Slicker Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type)

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Scissors Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush may be used if the coat is
matted. After brushing comb through the coat thoroughly to remove any dead hair or mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. .. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type naif c1ipper. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet.

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Clip the hair away from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 bJade. Never put the blade in direct contaet with the reetum.

6. Bathe and fluff dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers of the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 8. Trim any curly hair on the head and body with your thinning shears. 9. Remove any uneven curls from the tail with your thinning shears. 10. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a stiff bristle brush, brush the conditioner into the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The American Water Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every two or thre~ months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly as Spaniels are prone to ear infections. The nails shou,Jd be checked monthly to see if hey need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Shedding

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiffbristle brush and then comb through to remove any dead hair. A
shedding blade may be used on this breed to help remove large amounts of shedding hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it into the coat. The Australian Cattle Dog should be bathed and groomed every two to three months. The 1 coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it c1ean between baths. The ears should be c1eaned weekly aEldthe nails checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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TERRIER

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Small Pin Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors Oster Clipper A5

#10 Blade Stripping Knife Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner SIicker Brush

1. Brush the coat with a small pin brush. Comb through the coat after brushing to
remove any dead hair or mats. A slicker brush may be used on any matted areas of the coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the nside with medicated ear powder and pull out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Clip the nails with a nail c1ipper I removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the leet. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum are a (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and fluff dry. 8. Remove any straggly hairfrom the neck, body and tail with a stripping knife. 9. Clip the hair off the back of the ears using a #10 blade. 10. Thin out the hair directly under the eyes with thinning shears. 11. Scissor the hair between the eyes lightly, blending it into the topknot. 12. Trim the feathering on the front legs with thinning shears, up to the elbow in the front and on the sides. leave the feathering on the back of the leg. 13. Trim the hair on the rear legs up to the hock with thinning shears. 14. Scissor the featherings on the tail to even them off. Leave the hair on the tip of the tail. 15. The topknot should never be flattened in any way. It should be trained upward with a comb and brush. 16. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 17. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Australian Terrier should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be deaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they 1 need c1ipping:

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BASENJI

EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1.

Brush the coat with a short bristle brush. Then brush vigorously with a hound glove.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the naifs with a scissors-type naif c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat when bathing. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the ears. * 6. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c10th rub the coat briskly to give it a sheen. A natural good finger regain its gross.massage may also be used with this breed, to help the coat *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Basenji seldom needs bathing. It would be advisable to bathe them onlyevery three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping . ..

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EQUIPMENTNEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Cotton Balls Baby Powder lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush or a hound glove.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. Chaps or hard crusty scabs may form on the tips of the ears. Rub Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion on the tips of the ears to help care for this condition. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail.dipper. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. . 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming irritated. 6. The flews and folds of the Iips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat when bathing. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 9. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. A good finger massage will help the coat regain its natural gloss. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Basset Hound should be bathed every three or four months. The wrinkles 01'\ the face should be bathed weekly. The ears should also be deaned weekly. The nails should be cheGked monthly fo see if they need c1ipping.

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BEAGlE

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece 01cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat while bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair above the eyes and on the face. * 7. A good finger massage will help the coat regain its natural gloss. A lanolin coat conditioner may be applied by first putting a small amount. on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Beagle need only be bathed every three or four months; however, the ears should be c1eaned weekly. The nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. .
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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Cream Rinse or Balsam

Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade #10 Blade Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Soft Brush Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush using a slicker brush and a matting comb on the matted areas of the coat. Brush the coat by lifting the hair and brushing it down layer by layer. Never bathe this breed of dog with mats in the coat, since water tends to tighten the mats making them impossible to remove. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, and pull out dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. C1ean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp pieee of cotton to remove eye stain. 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads ofthe feet. This hair may also be removed with your c1ipper and a #15 blade. 6. CIip the hair from the reetum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direet contact with the reetum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 8. Bathe and f1uffdry. Apply a cream rinse or balsam to the coat after the bath when the coat is still wet, then rinse. 9. Comb through the coat thoroughly. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 11. The final brushing is done with the large pin brush, to give the coat a f1uffylook. The side and legs are brushed clown. 12. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on hands then rubbing it into coat. The Bearded Collie should be bathed and completely groomed every four or six weeks. A good brushing about three times a week will help to keep the coat c1ean and free of mats. tf the coat is badly matted it would be advisable (with the owner's permission) to strip the dog down and let the coat grow out again. This is done only when it is impossible to remove the mats (and for the healt~ and comfort of the dog). The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be clleeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT"NEEDED

TERRIER

7 2

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade

#10 Blade #5 Blade Scissors

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any
dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coat lightly with a slicker brush and comb through the coat to remove any mats. 1 4. Bathe and f1uft dry.

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5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never putthe blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the hair lrom between the pads of the feet, flush with the pads. 8. With #5 blade, clip Irom withers the middle the and Then 01 stop. the hip on move aone blade width overthe and clip al!to the way downof to theback back both sides of the dog's body. 9. Using the #5 blade, clip down the sides of the dog's body (using a blending stroke) to give it a c10se look. 10. Clip down to the elbow in the front with a #5 blade.

11. Clip down to the hip line in the rear of the dog, using a #5 blade. Then blend in
the hip with the leg. 12. Clip the tail with a #15 or #10 blade. Divide the tail into thirds, clipping the bottom two-thirds the01tip, the near the body to be blended in with the at rest the and body.leaving Clip' all thetop hairthird on the bottom two-thirds, going against the grain. Clip the underside 01 the top third with the grain. 13. Clip from the base 01 each ear back to the center 01 the neck to create a "V" shape, using a #5 blade.

14. Clip the chest down to the stemum in the lront, leaving the chest deep. Use a #5
blade. 15. With a #15 or a #10 blade going against the grain, clip the hair from the comer 01 the ear to the outside comer 01 the eye. Clip the hair lrom the comer 01 the eye down to behind the comer of the mouth. 16. Using a #10 or #15 blade, clip one-quarter of an inch around the earto the lower base of the ear and from there to a point slightly below the throat. Repeat this on the other side 01 the head, lorming a "V" shape at the dog's throat. 17. Using a #15 or #10 blade, clip the entire underjaw. Stretch the !ip back and clean this area well. 18. Clip the hair Irom both sides 01 the ears. Clip from the base out, leaving a tassel (diamond shape) at the end of the ear. Clip with the grain and then against the grain. 19. Scissor the I,egsin the front to appear rounded and straight (cylinder shaped). 20. Scissor the rear legs to show a slight bend in the stifle.

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21. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off.

22. Scissor the tail from the base out, slightly tapered and blending into the dog's hindquarters. 23. Scissor the underchest and sides of the dog with a slight incline from the elbow to the f1ank. 24. Scissor the back are a near the tail (roach area) so that it is blended into the rest of the back but is longer than the hair on the other are as of the back. 25. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 26. Scissor the end of the tassel in a "V" shape to complete the diamond shape of the finished tassel. 27. Scissor the head so that it is very flat on the sides blending up into a fuI! topknot which then blends in with the neck at the back. 28. Scissor the muzzle to blend in with the rest of the topknot, leaving it rounded. The muzzle should be c10se on the sides and full on the topo 29. Scissor the overall head to appear rounded on the top, blending in with a fuI! muzzle and "V" neck. The top of the head should remain long enough to allow it to stay up without splitting. View the head from all angles to keep the right shape in mind when scissoring. The Bedlington Terrier should be bathed and groomed every tour qr six weeks depending on the dog's coat. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Steel Comb Stiff Bristle Brush Shedding Blade

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A shedding blade may be used to remove
any dead hair from the coat. Comb through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* . 6. Remove any hair growing around the paws with thinning shears to give them a neat appearance. 7. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Belgian Malinois should be bathed and groomed about every four months. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need clipping. . 'i

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Steel Comb Stiff Br.istleBrush Sheddmg Blade

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A shedding blade may be used to remove
dead hair from the coat. Com b through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail cJipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and fluff dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 6. Remove the hair growing around the paws with thinning shears to give them a neat appearance. 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Belgian Sheepdog should be bathed and groomed about every four months. The ears should be cJeaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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BElGIAN
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

TERVUREN

Steel Comb Stiff Bristle Brush Shedding Blade

EarPowder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy.duty)

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A shedding blade may be used to remove
dead hair from the coat. Comb through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder.

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Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail cJipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick.

4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the muzzle and on the face.* 6. Remove the hair growing around the paws with thinning shears to give them a neat appearance. 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Belgian should and be bathed and groomed about every four to months. The ears shourd be Tervuren cleaned weekly the nails should be checked monthly see if they need c1ipping~

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DOG

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Steel Comb Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Scissors

Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner Slicker Brush Matting Comb Cotton Balls

1.

Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and comb thoroughly to remove any dead hair. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be used on any matted areas of the coat.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-.type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails So as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece ofcotton to remove any eye stain. 5. The flews and the folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 6. Bathe and fluff dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle and any long hair above the eyes and on the face. * 8. Remove any hair growing around the paws with thinning shears to give them a neat appearance. 9. Applya lanolin coat conditloner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Usmg your brush, brush the coat conditioner into the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Bernese Mountain Dog should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The coat should brushed regularly to keep c1ean and to remove any dead hair. The ears.should be be c1eaned weekly and the nails it should be checked monthly to 1 see if they needdipping.

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BICHON FRISE
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Small Pin Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Eye Orops (such as Eye-Brite) Cotton Balls Thinning Shears

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1. Brush the coat with a small pin brush. Use a slicker brush on any matted areas of
the coat. Comb the coat thoroughly after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the nside of the ear with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail cJipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corn~r of the eyes and under the eyes with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with scissors. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) using a #10 blade. 8. Bathe and f1uffdry. 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance. 10. Tease the hair on the body and legs with your combo 11. Starting at the of the about a quarter of an inch ofhair, andbase leaving the tail, coat scissor full and forward, rounded removing on the booy.

12. Scissor the rear and front legs to appear as full cylinders.
13. Scissor the underchest following the contours of the dog's body. The scissoring on this breed is not to shorten the coat, only to even it out. 14. Blend the hair on the back of the neck into the shoulders with your scissors. 15. Shape and round the chest from shoulder to shoulder with your scissors. Blend the hair in this area in with the front legs. 16. The throat are a may be thinned out slightlywith thinning shears. 17. The head must appear rounded (similar to that of a Puppy Clip on the Poodle). However, the nose entire shaped like a Poodle's head. Scissor bridge of the to head c1eanis innever front of the eyes. Do not scissor under the across eyes. the 18. Thin the sides of the face (cheek area) with thinning shears. Very little hair is taken off in this area. 19. Comb the beard down and scissor any uneven hair. Do not shorten the beard, only even it off. 20. Scissor the head to foJlow the shape of the skull, leaving the hair fuJler in the back so that it blends in with the neck, and shorter on the top of the head so that the hair does not fall into the eyes. Allow the sides of the head to fall in with the ears. There is never a scissored separati<?n between the dog's head and ears. 21. lift the ears over the head and thin directly under the ears so that they fall neatly in place. Use thinning shears in this area. The Bichon Frise should be bathed and groomed about every four weeks" The coat should be brushed weekly to help keep it c1ean and free of mats. The nails should be checked monthly to see if they need cJipping. The ears should be c1eaned weekly.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Cotton Balls Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) keep the skin supple.

Baby Powder Scissors Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion Silk Handkerchief or Velvet Pad lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Follow this with a good hand massage to
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nail frorn splitting. Removeonly the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help to keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. . 6. lhe flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accurnulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair above the eyes and on the face.* 9. Check carefully the elbows, hock joints, and pasterns. lhese areas may become sore or bald. lo preventthis condition, massage these areas with Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion.

10. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and
then rubbing it onto coat. A finalArubbing with massage a silk handkerchief or used a velvet pad will give the coat the afine polish. good finger may also be on this breed to help the coat regain its natural gloss. *For pet grooming this step is optional. lhe Bloodhound seldom needs bathing: about three times ayear should be sufficient. lhe coat should be cared for weekly with brushing and massaging. lhe ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. .

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Slicker Brush Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Naif Clipper (scissors type) Stripping Knife

Oster Clipper A5 #15 Blade and #10 Blade Thinning Shears Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Then eomb through to remove any dead
hai r. A slicker brush may be used on any matted areas of the coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clip the hair from between the pads al the feet, using the #15 blade on your c1ipper. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an ineh on either side of the rectum) with the #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct eontaetwith the rectum. 6. Bathe and cage dry. 7. Remove the hair between the ears and slightly around the cheek, using a stripping knife or thinning shears. Blend the hair in this area into the throat. 8. Scissor the eyebrows at the outer comer, jutting away from the eye. 9. Scissor the leg furnishings to a straight edge. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 11. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 12. Scissor the tail heavy at the base, tapering to a rounded point at the end. 13. Applya lanolin coat eonditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Border Terrier should be bathed and groomed every eight or twelve weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they 1 need c1ipping:

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BORZOI

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker large Pin Brush Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush Matting Comb Cotton Balls

1.

Brush the coat thoroughly with a large pin brush, and remove all mats before the bath. Comb through tlle coat to remove any dead hair. Pay special attention to the areas around the rectum and on the tail;~s these areas generally contain the most mats. Use a slicker brush and a matting comb on the matted areas of the coat.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the nside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hairwith your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from sp/itting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the C/ean by the applying eyea drops to the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe andeyes under eye with damp piece cotton remove any eye 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 6. Bathe and fluff dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hairs above the eyes and on the face. 8. top For the final brushing, the hair in the direction that it grows, except on the of the back, where brush it should be brushed gently forward. Apply St. Aubrey's Roya/ Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush to give it a sheen. lhe Borzoi should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. lo help keep the coat c1ean between baths, app/y a grooming powder to the coat and brush it out thoroughly. lhe ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see ~fthey need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slkker large Pin Brush Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush Matting Com b Cotton Balls

1.

Brush the coat thoroughly with a large pin brush, and remove al! mats before the bath. Comb through tlle coat to remove any dead hair. Pay special attention to the areas around the rectum and on the tail;~s these areas generally contain the most mats. Use a slicker brush and a matting comb on the matted are as of the coat.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hairwith your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops to the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp piece cotton remove any eye 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 6. Bathe and fluff dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hairs above the eyes and on the face. 8. top For the final brushing, the hair in the direction that it grows, except on the of the back, where brush it should be brushed gently forward. Apply Sto Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush to give it a sheen. lhe Borzoi should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. lo help keep the coat c1ean between baths, apply a grooming powder to the coat and brush it out thoroughly. lhe ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see ~fthey need c1ipping.

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TERRI ER

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Naif CJipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) BabyPowder

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Silk Handkerchief or Ve/vet Pad Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a naif clipper, removing on/y the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. C/ean the eyes by app/ying eye drops to the inside of the eyes. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. C/ean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application 01 baby powder will he/p keep the wrink/es dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. The f/ews and the fo/ds of the /ips shou/d accumu/ated food, etc. be lifted and c1eaned of any

7. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat while bathing. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzz/e as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 9. Scissor any dark hair that overlaps the white areas of the coat. 10. Applya lanolin coat eonditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing will it help onto give the the eoat. final shine. rubbing with a velvet pad or a silk handkerchief coatA a nice *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Boston Terrier seldom needs bathing, but a weekly brushing will help to keep the coat c1ean. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see i{they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade

#10 Blade #7Blade Thinning Shears Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. remove Brush the coat with a slicker coat after coat brushing to any dead hair. Use a brush. mattingComb comb through on the the areas of the that are matted. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside of the ear with medicated ear powder, pu IIing out any dead hair with you r fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clip the hair from between the pads of the feet with a #15 blade. 5. c;lip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade i~ direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area from-the groin to the navel with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and fluff dry. 8. Clip the hair on the ears from the base out on both sides, with a #10 blade. 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 10. Thin the top of the head and the sides of the face with thinning shears. 11. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center of the eye. 12. Comb the beard forward and remove any uneven hair with your scissors. 13. Clip any rough uneven places on the body with a #7 blade. Use a very light hand with the e1ipper so as not to remove too much hair from the body. 14. Thin the areas of the coat which seem bushy with your thinning shears. This would inelude the neck, chest, and leg areas. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance. 16. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Bouvier des Flandres should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipp,ing.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Hound Glove Short Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

BabyPowder Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by d usting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-ty.pe nail c1ipper to prevent the nails Irom splitting. Remove only the tips 01 the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help to keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from getting sore. 6. The flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Rub the coat briskly with a chamois c10th to give it a nice sheen. A good finger massage may also be used to help the coat regain its natural gloss. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Boxer should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly a,nd the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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BRIARD

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Matting Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) the matted areas of the coat.

lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Scissors Stripping Knife

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. Use a sticker brush and a matting comb on
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops, such as Eye-Brite, to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. S. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch from either side of the rectum) using a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 7. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 8. Bathe and f1uffdry. 9. Scissor the hair about the eyes, squaring a line to show the eyes.

10. Scissor the beard, squaring it off and making it even. 11. Pluck any straggly hair on the back with a stripping knife. Do not pluck the entire
back.

12. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance.
13. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Briard should be bathed and groomed every six or eight weeks depending on the coat. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they ne~d c1ipping.

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Slicker Brush Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade #7Blade Stripping Knife Thinning Shears Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

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1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Then comb through the coat to remove
any dead hair. A slicker brush may be used on any matted areas. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a naif c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Bathe and fluff or cage dry. 7. Clip the hair on the front of the neck using a #7 blade. 8. Thin the hair on the side of the neck with your thinning shears. Taper the hair so that the long hair on the back of the neck gradually blends into the short hair under the neck. This procedure will remove the thick ruff that obscures the throatline. 9. Remove any straggly hair on both sides "ofthe ears with a stripping knife. 10. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 11. Remove any straggly hair on the back with your stripping knife. Do not strip the entire back, as this will distort the natural coat. This step may also be done with thinning shears. 12. Scissor the leg featherings evenly. 13. Remove any long uneven hair from the hock down to the bottom of the foot with your thinning shears. 14. Comb the hair from between the toes up, and trim them level with the top of the foot, using your thinning shears. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 16. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Brittany Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every eight or twelve weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipp;ing.

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BRUSSElS
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

GRIFFON

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (sciS50rs type) hair or mats.

Scissors Thinning Shears Oster CJipper A5

#10 Blade #5, #7, or #8-1/2 Blade lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Then comb through to remove any dead
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type 50 as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between ear powder, pulling out any

nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails

the pads of the feet, f1ush with the pads.

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5. with Clip the hair from Never the reetum area (about half an inch on either of the rectum) a #10 blade. puf the blade in direet contact with the side rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and cage orfluff dry. 8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the back to the base of the tail. Then clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the neck to the shoulder and then to the elbow in the front with a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. 10. Clip down the sides of the body to the f1ank in the rear, using the elbow in the front as your guideline. Use a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. 11. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip down the back half of the leg to a point just above the hock. Be sure to leave the furnishings on the front part of the leg. 12. Clip the neck in the front from the throat to the breastbone on the forechest. Use a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. 13. Clip the ears from the base outon both sides with a #10 blade. 14. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 15. Trim the top of the head and the sides of the face from the outside corner of the eye to the base of the ear with thinning shears. 16. Scissorthe eyebrows to appear as an awning with no division between them. Scissor each eyebrow evenly from the outside corner to the center. 17. Scissor the beard so it appears rounded, instead of forward. leaving it full. Comb the beard out

18. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 19. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Brussels Griffon should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ippin'g:,

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BULLDOC

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

50ft Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine or heavy duty type) Scissors

Baby Powder Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a soft bristle brush fol!owed by a good finger massage.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with mdicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a nail c1ipper I removing only the tips so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean by the applying eyea drops the 01 inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe andeyes under eye with damp to piece cotton remove any eye 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help to keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from getting sore. 6. The f1ews and the folds of the lips should be Iifted and c1eaned of any accurnu lated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat while bathing. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the rnuzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 9. A good finger massage may be used to help the coat regain its natural gloss. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Bulldog does not require frequent bathing; however, a good brushing will help to keep the coat c1ean between baths. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be c1;lecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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stle Brush
Ider (medicated)

pper (guillotine type) >ps (such as Eye-Brite) Jwder

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

h the coat with a stiff bristle brush, followed by a good finger massage. In the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. the nails with a guillotine-type nail dipper, removing only the tips of the nails s not to cut the quick. in the by the applying eyea drops the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eye andeyes under eye with damp to piece cotton remove any eye in the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily lication of baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from omingsore. flews and the folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accurnulated d, etc. he and cage dry. sor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the
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Jlya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and n rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, rub the coat to give it a sheen. et grooming this step is optional.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) BabyPowder

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush, followed by a good finger massage.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail clipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp to piece cotton remove any eye 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. The f1ews and the folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, rub the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Bullmastiff requires little bathing; however, the coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the. nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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BUll TERRIER (COLO RED OR WH ITE)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Rubber Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guil/otine type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Sham poo for White Dogs I Si/k Handkerchief Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a rubber brush, followed by a good finger massage.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cfean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 4. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Use a special shampoo with whitener on the white Bull Terrier to enhance his whiteness. 6. Polish the coat with a silk handkerchief to give it a sheen. The Bull Terrier should be bathed about every four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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CAIRN TE~RIER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade

#5, #7, or #8-1/2 Blade

Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a slicker brush to remove any mats and dead hair. Comb
through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail dipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet, flush with the pads. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum are a (about half an inch on either side oi the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and cage or f1uffdry.

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8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, c1ip'from the base of the skull down the back to the base of the tail. 9. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip down the sides of the neck to the shoulder (between the whithers and the elbow). 10. Following the contours of the dog's body, clip over the entire back using the top of the shoulder as your guideline. Use a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. 11. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip down the forechest breastbone. used on the body.leave the hairon the underside. to just above the

12. Clip the tail from the base to the tip on the top side only using the same blade as
13. Clip the ears c1ean from the base of the ear to the tip on both sides with a #10 blade. 14. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 15. The Cairn head is never c1ipped with a c1ipper, but thinning shears are used to shape the head so that it is round in appearance when viewed from the front. 16. Pluck any excess hair from under the eyes with your fingers. 17. Blend the hair irrto the body at the shoulder, hips, and forechest with thinning shears, if necessary. 18. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. 19. Scissor the tail wide at the base to tapered at the end. 20. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Cairn Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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CARDIGAN WElSH CORGI

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Medium-Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton-Balls

1. Brush the coat with a medium-stiff bristle brush. Then comb through the coat
thoroughly to remove any dead hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 4. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat when bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Shedding Blade Slicker Brush Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Lanolin Coat Conditioner

4. 1. Brush the coat with a slicker brush. A shedding 3. 5.

2.

blade may be used on the coat to ear powder. only the tips so

remove any large amounts

of dead hair.

Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, as not to cut the quick. Bathe and cage dry. pliers-type

nail c1ipper, removing

Apply alano/in coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Brush the coat conditioner into the coat. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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CHIHUAHUA (lONC-HAIRED)

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CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH-COATED)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

50ft Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) lanolin Coat Conditioner

Chamois Cloth Eyedrops (such as Eye-Brite) Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a soft bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a nail c1ipper, removing only the tips so as not to cut the quick. 4. CJean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage or towel dry. 6. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat briskly and give it a nice sheen. The Smooth-Coated Chihuahua seldom needs to be bathed. A good brushing once a week will help to keep the coat c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly ano the nails should be l:heeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (pliers type) Baby Powder

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated powder. 3. Cut the nails with a pliers-type nail c1ipper,removing only the tips of the nail so as not to cut the quick. 4. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the body and face with a damp piece of cotton, then dry. A daily application of a baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. The flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as on any long hair over the eyes and on the faee.* 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it into the coal. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Chinese Shar-Pei should be bathed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly aod the nails eheeked monthly lo see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Matting Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Scissors Cotton Balls Thinning Shears StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush in an upward motion, layer by layer. A slicker
brush and a matting comb may be used on the matted areas. Comb through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton, to remove any eye stain. 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using the #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 7. Using your #10 blade, clip the hair on the stomach area from the groin to the navel. 8. Bathe and fluff dry. 9. Scissor thewhiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face. * 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 11. Remove any hair growing around the paws and betweenthe shears to give this area a c1ean, neat appearance. 12. Apply St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Chow Chow has a harsh coat and should not be bathed as frequently as most other dogs since bathing tends to soften the hair. However, for pets that"!ive in the home, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of shedding hair or doggy odors. A bath about every three months should be sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. toes with thinning

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SPA NIEL

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EQU IPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors

Oster dipper AS #10Blade Thinning Shears Duplex Dresser lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a slicker brush to remove any dead hair or mats. Comb through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail dipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with your scissors, or the #10 blade on your c1ipper. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the reetum. 6. Clip the hairfrom the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and f1uffor cage dry. 8. Remove any straggly hair from above the ears and on the cheeks with a stripping knife or thinning shears. 9. Clean the face with a duplex dresser to rid it of any excess hair, but do not dean it as c10se as you would with a Cocker Spaniel. (This will not remove the whiskers.) 10. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 11. Scissor any uneven edges which appear on the featherings on the legs, underside of the tail, and below the chest. 12. Remove any fringe or curl from the end of the tail with thinning shears. 13. Remove any curls from the body area with thinning shears so that the coat lies flat.

14. Remove any hair from between the toes with thinning shears.
15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. 16. Applya lanolin coat eonditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands'and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Clumber Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping . ..

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) the matted areas of the coat.

Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade #7, #8-1/2 Blade

Thinning Shears Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. Use a slicker brush and a matting eomb on
2. C1ean the ears by dusting the inside with medieated dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type so as not to cut the quiek. 4. Scissor the hair from between ear powder, puJling out any

nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails

the pads of the feet, flush with the pads.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. Clean the underside of the tail to the top with the #10 blade also.

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6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and f1uffdry. 8. Comb through the coat thoroughly after drying. 9. Clip the body from the base of the skull to the end of the tail with a #10, #8-1/2, or #7 blade. Clip the entire tail with the same blade. 10. Clip around the body and down the sides using the top of the shoulder as a guide line. 11. Clip the face with a #10 blade going with the grain. If the dog is very thick coated, use the #10 blade against the grain. Clip over the skull to the base and around the ear to the lower edge of the base of the ear. 12. Clip the cheek back to the corner of the ear with the #10 blade. From the stop, clip the foreface forward against the grain. Then clip down the sides of the muzzle. 13. Clip the top third of the ear on both sides using a #10 blade. 14. Clip the underjaw to the throat forming.a "U" shape at the throat from ear to ear and down to the sternum. Stretch the lower lip back and c1ean the f1ews of the Iip with the c1ipper. Use the #10 blade. 15. Blend any uneven curls or hair at the shoulder into the leg featherings with your thinning shears. 16. Blend any uneven curls or hair on the hindquarters into the rear leg featherings, using your thinning shears. . 17. Trim the front legs with your thinning shears to make them look round and bell shaped. 18. Scissor the leg featherings to even themall around, if necessary. 19. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 20. Blend any uneven hair on the chest area with your thinning shears. 21. Using the thinning shears, trim the underchest contours of the body. if necessary, following the

22. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. o The American Cocker be Spaniel should be and bathed every four monthly or eight weeks. The ears should c1eaned weekly the and nailsgroomed should be eheeked to see if they need c1ipping.

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COLlIE (ROUGH-COATED)

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Matting Comb Large Pin Brush Slicl<er Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail CIi"pper(heavy duty) Scissors Thinning Shears Soft Brush StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin Cotton Balls

1. used Brushon the coat with are a large A slicker brush and a it matting combby may be the matted as ofpin the brush. coat. Liftthe hair and brush down layer layer.
Comb through the coat thoroughly to make sure it is mat free. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp"pi~ce of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and fluff dry. 6. Comb through the coat with a wide-tooth combo 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. If the coat is too abundant behind the ears and on top of the tail, it may be thinned with your thinning shears until the desired effect is attained. 9. Scissor any fringe that may grow around the outside edges of the ears. 10. Comb the leg featherings in the direetion that they grow. 11. Apply Sto Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. A final brushing with a large pin brush should be done against the grain of the coat to make the hair stand away from the body. Also use your comb to loosen the coat and bring it awayfrom the body. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Rough-Coated ColJie should be bathed about every six weeks. The coat should be brushed every two days or so to help keep it c1ean and free of mats. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. ~

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COlllE
(SMOOTH-COATED)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) to remove any dead hair.

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A shedding blade may be used on the coat
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, give the coat a brisk rubbing to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Smooth-Coated Collie should be bathed every three or four months. The coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Matting Comb Large Pin Brush Slicker Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors Thinning Shears Soft Brush StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin Cotton Balls

1. used Brushon the coat with areas a large A slicker brush and a it matting combby may be the matted ofpin the brush. coat. Liftthe hair and brush down layer layer.
Comb through the coat thoroughly to make sure it is mat free. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp pi~ce of cotton to remove any eye stain.

5. Bathe and fluff dry.

6. Comb through the coat with a wide-tooth combo 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on theface.* 8. If the coat is too abundant behind the ears and on top of the tail, it may be thinned with your thinning shears until the desired effect is attained. 9. Scissor any fringe that may grow around the outside edges of the ears. 10. Comb the leg featherings in the direction that they grow. 11. Apply Sto Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. A final brushing with a large pin brush should be done against the grain of the coat to make the hair stand away from the body. Also use your comb to loosen the coat and bring it away from the body. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Rough-Coated Collie should be bathed about every six weeks. The coat should be brushed every two days or so to help keep it c1ean and free of mats. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping ..

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COtllE
(SMOOTH-COATED)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls blade may be used on the coat ear powder. the nails from of

1.

Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A shedding to remove any dead hair.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the nside with medicated

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick.

4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers face.*

on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the

7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, give the coat a brisk rubbing to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional.

The Smooth-Coated Collie should be bathed every three or four months. The coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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(Black and Tan)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Fiber Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (pliers type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a hound glove.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Coonhound does not have to be bathed very often. Regular brushing will help to keep the coat c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked month~y to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

RETRIEVER

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb

Ear Powder (medicated) Naif Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and then combo
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. the nails from 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper, to prevent splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. Be sure to rinse the curly coat thoroughly. 5. Scissor the whiskers face. * on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the curls on the head and ears to make them lie flal. curls on the body.

6. Scissor any outstanding 7. Scissor any outstanding

8. Scissor the tail to even out the curls, so that the tail is wide at the base and tapers tb afine point at the end. 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner then rubbing it onto the coal. motion. *For pet grooming by first putting a small amount on your hands and Brush the conditioner into the coat in a circular

this step is optional.

The Curly-Coated Retriever should be bathed every three or four months. The coat should be brushed in between baths to keep it c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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COONHOUND
(Black and Tan)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Fiber Hound Glove . Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (pliers type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coatwith a hound glove.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coaL The Coonhound does not have to be bathed very often. Regular brushing will help to keep the coat c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked month~y to see if they need c1ipping.

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DACHSHUND (lONG-HAIRED)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail C1ipper (scissors type) Scissors

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Sto Aubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush Cotton Balls Thinning Shears

1.

Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Use a steel comb to remove any mats from the tail, ears, and leg furnishings. ear powder, pulling out any

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the quick.

nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails of

4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and f1uff dry.

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6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the faee. * 7. Remove any straggly hair from between the toes with thinning shears. 8. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with a scissors. 9. Comb the featherings on the legs, tail, and ears. 10. App/y StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin to the eoatwith a soft brush. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Long-Haired Daehshund should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The coat should weekly be brushed week/y he/p be keep it c1ean betweento baths. The ears shou/d be c1eaned and the nai/s to shou/d eheeked month/y see if they need c1ipping.

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DACHSHUND (SMOOTHHAIRED)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cottn Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes.* 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. A chamois c10th may be used to rub the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Smoothhaired Dachshund requires a bath anywhere between ten and twelve weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. "

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DALMATIAN
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Medium Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medcated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

NaiJ Clipper (guillotine type) Scissors LanoJin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat wth a medium brstle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dustng the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a gullotine-type so as not to cut the quck. nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails

4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye wth a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the wh iskers on the m uzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner then rubbing it onto the coa1. by frst putting a small amount on your hands and

*For pet grooming this step is optional. The Dalmatan should be bathed every eght or ten weeks. The ears should be cleanecJ\Vpekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see f they need clppng.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush or Small Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1.

Brush the coat with a stiff bristle or a small slicker brush. Then com b through coat to remove any dead hair. -ear powder.

the

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry.

nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails

5. Remove any straggly hair on the chest with thinning shears. 6. Scissor the featherings on the coat evenly.

7. Trim the tail from the base to the tip with thinning shears. Do not leave any fringe on the tail. 8. Even the whiskers on the face with your seissors, but leave them full. edges of the feet.

9. Scissor around the outside

10. Trim any uneven hair from the hock down with thinning shears. 11. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner
then rubbing it onto the eoat. by first putting a sm.}1Iamount on your hands and

The Wirehaired Dachshund should be bathed and groomed about every eight or twelve weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade #5 or #7 Blades

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with.a scissors-type nail clipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush. Then comb through to remove any dead hair or mats. 4. Bathe and fluff dry. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a # 10 blade. 7. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet flush with the pads.

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8. Using a # 5 or #7 blade, clip from the-base of the skull down the back to the base of the tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the neck to the top of the shoulder and down the sides to the flank and over the rump. Use the top of the shoulder as a guideline for c1ipping over the body. Use a # 5 or #7 blade. 10. Clip the top of the muzzle with a #10 blade from just below the eyes (the stop) toward the nos e . 11. Clip the ears with a #10 blade from the base out on both sides leaving a two-inch tassel on the end of the ear. 12. Scissor the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. scissor the tassel. 13. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 14. Trim the hair on the legs and around the line where the c1ipper left off with thinning shears to even the coat out. 15. Trim the forechest with thinning shears, leaving itvery fui!'
16. Scissor the underchest

Do not

the elbow to the flank.

to even the hair and to show a slightly inclining line from

17. Fluff the hair on the head with your comb, and scissor it slightly so that it appears

rounded, high, and fluffy. 18. Trim the hair on the tail to even it off with thinning shears.
19. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and

then rubbing it onto the coat. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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DOBERMAN
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

PINSCHER

Stiff Bristle Brush HoundGlove

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail CJipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as the long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 6. Scissor the stray hair on the edges of the ears. 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Doberman Pinscher does not require frequent bathing. A bath every three months is sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked mont~ly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade #7 Blade Thinning Shears Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush may be used on the matted
areas of the coat. Comb through the coat after brushing. ear powder, pulling 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside of the ear with medicated out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails

the pads of the feet flush with the pads.

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5. Clip the hair from the rectum are a (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with the #10 blade. 7. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 8. Clip the body with a #7 blade holding it at a right angle with the dog's body, and combing the coat Iightly with the grain. 9. With the same blade at the same angle, clip from the sides of the neck to a point at the elbow in the front and blend along the sides to the lower part of the hip at the rear. 10. Clip the tail with the #7 blade in the same manner you clip the body. 11. base Clip the with the #10 blade going with the base grain. over the skull to the and face around the ear to the lower edge of the of Clip the ear. 12. Clean the entire face with a #10 blade. Clip the cheeks back to the corner of the ear. 13. From the stop (between the eyes) clip the foreface forward against the grain. Then clip down the sides of the muzzle. 14. Clip the underjaw with the #10 blade to the throat forming a "U" shape at the throat from ear to ear. 15. Stretch the lower lip back and c1ean the flews of the Iips with the c1ipper. Go against the grain along the edge of the lips to create a c1ean appearance, using the #10blade. 16. With the #10 blade clip the top third of the ear on both sides. 17. Blend in the levels of hair on the body and the legs with the thinning shears. 18. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance. 19. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a smaJl amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The English Cocker Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every six or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ip~ing.

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ENGLlSH SffiER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

large Pin Brush Steel Comb Slicker Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade #7 Blade Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush, concentrating

on the areas which have featherings. Comb through the coat to remove any dead hair or mats. A slicker brush may be used on the featherings of any matted areas. ear powder, pulling out any

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers.

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Remove the hairfrom between the pads of the feet with scissors.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum.

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6. Bathe and f1uffor cage dry. Featherings should be f1uffdried. 7. Clip the face with a #10 blade going with the grain. Clip over the skull to the base and around the ear to the lower edge of the base of the ear. 8. Clean the entire face with your #10 blade. Clip the cheeks back to the comer of the ear. From the stop, clip the foreface forward against thegrain. Then clip down the sides of the muzzle. 9. Clip the underjaw with a #10 blade, to the throat, forming a "U" shape at the throat from ear to ear. Stretch the lower lip back, and c1ean the flews on the lips with the c1ipper. 10. Clip the top third of the ear on both sides, using a #10 blade. 11. combing Clip the body withlightly a #7 with blade, holding it at the a right angle as to the theguideline. dog's body, and the coat the grain ..Use shoulder Follow the contours of the dog's body. With the .same blade at the same angle, clip from the sides of the neck to a point at the elbow in the front and blend along the sides to the lower part of the hip at the rear. 12. Blend in the levels of hair on the body and the legs with thinning shears. 13. Trim from the hock to the bottom of the foot with thinning shears. 14. Comb the hair from between the toes up, and trim it level with the top of the foot, using your thinning shears. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. Also scissor any uneven hair on the top and sides of the feet. 16. Holding the tail out, comb the featherings down and trim about one third of an inch of the underside with your thinning shears, depending on the length of the tail featherings. Taper the tail from wide at the base to a point at the tipo Trim the tail so that the tip of the tail does not fall below the hoek. 17. Remove any excess hair from the topside of the tail with your thinning shears. 18. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The English Setter should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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ENGLlSH SPRINGER SPANIEL

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade #7 Blade

Thinning Shears Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

1.

Brush the coatwith a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush may be used on the matted areas. Comb through the coat after brushing. ear powder, pulling out any only the tips of

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between

nail c1ipper, removing

the pads of the feet, f1ush with the pads.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 8. Clip the body with the #7 blade, holding it at a right angle with the dog's body, and combing the coat lightly with the grain.

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9. With the same blade at the same angle, clip from the sides of the neck to a point at the elbow in the front, and blend along the sides to the lower part of the hip at the rear. 10. Clip the tail with the #7 blade in the same manner you clip the body. 11. Clip the face with a #10 blade going with the grain. Clip over the skull to the base and around the ear to the lower edge of the base of the ear. 12. Clean the entire face with a #10 blade. Clip the cheeks back to thecorner ear. of the

13. From the stop, clip the foreface forward against the grain. Then clip down the sides of the muzzle. 14. Clip the underjaw with the #10 blade to the throat, forming a "U" shape at the throat from ear to ear. 15. Using a #10 blade, stretch the lower lip back and c1ean the flews of the lips with the c1ipper. Go against the grain along the edge of the lips to create a c1ean appearance. 16. With a #10 blade e/ip the top third of the ears on both sides. 17. Trim from the hock to the bottom of the foot with thinning shears to remove straggly hair. 18. Comb the hair from between the toes up, and trim it level with the top of the foot, using your thinning shears.

19. Blend in the level of hair on the body and the legs with the thinning shears.
20. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. Also e/ean the feet of any uneven hair on the top and sides.
21. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and

then rubbing it onto the coat.

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The English Springer Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they ne~d c1ipping.

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9. With the same blade at the same angle, clip from the sides of the neck to a point at the elbow in the front, and blend along the sides to the lower part of the hip at the rear. 10. Clip the tail with the #7 blade in the same manner you clip the body. 11. Clip the face with a #10 blade going with the grain. Clip over the skull to the base and around the ear to the lower edge of the base of the ear. 12. Clean the entire face with a #10 blade. Clip the cheeks back to thecorner ear. of the

13. From the stop, clip the foreface forward against the grain. Then clip down the sides of the muzzle. 14. Clip the underjaw with the #10 blade to the throat, forming a "U" shape at the throat from ear to ear. 15. Using a #10 blade, stretch the lower lip back and c1ean the flews of the lips with the c1ipper. Go against the grain along the edge of the lips to create a c1ean appearance. 16. With a #10 blade clip the top third of the ears on both sides. 17. Trim from the hock to the bottom of the foot with thinning shears to remove straggly hair. 18. Comb the hair from between the toes up, and trim it level with the top of the foot, using your thinning shears.

19. Blend in the level of hair on the body and the legs with the thinning shears.
20. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. Also c1ean the feet of any uneven hair on the top and sides.
21. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and

then rubbing it onto the coat.

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The English Springer Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they ne~d c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Pin Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Cotton Balls Oster Clipper A5 #10Blade lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Use a pin brush on the ears, tail, and leg featherings. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type naif c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cutthe quick. _ 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feetwith a scissors. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 8. The flews and the folds of the lips should accumulated food, etc. 9. Bathe and fluff dry. 10. Comb the feathering on the legs, tail, etc. 11. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting asma" amount on your hands and rubbing it onto the coat. Note that this breed may also be known as the King Charles Spaniel (black and tan), the Ruby Spaniel (chestnut red with white markings), the Blenheim Spaniel.(white and red), and the Prince Charles Spaniel (tri-colored). This breed should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.' be lifted and cJeaned of any

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper A5

#10Blade Thinning Shears Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Duplex Dresser

1. B'rush the coat with a slicker brush to remove any dead hair or mats. Comb through the coat after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. . 4. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet, using a scissors or the #10 blade on your c1ipper. 5. Clip the hair fram the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the bladein direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area from the groin to the navel with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and f1uffor cage dry. 8. Clean the face with a duplex dresser to rid it of any excess hair but do not c1ean it as c10se as you would with a Cocker Spaniel. (This will not remove the whiskers.) 9. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 10. Trim any curly hair above the ears with your thinning shears to give this area a neat appearance. 11. Trim any curly or uneven hair on the body with your thinning shears to give the body a c1ean 100k. 12. Scissor the tail to even off any uneven curls. 13. Remove any curls from the body area with thinning shears so that the coat lies flat. 14. Remove any hair fram between the toes with thinning shears. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. 16. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Field Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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FLAT-COATED RETRIEVER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush or Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Shedding Blade A shedding blade may

1.

Brush the coat with a slicker brush or a stiff bristle brush. also be used to help remove any dead hair.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

ear powder. the nails from

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers face.*

on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the by first putting a small amount on your hands and

6. Apply alano/in coat conditioner rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming

this step is optional.

The Flat-Coated Retriever should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need clipping.

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FOXHOUND (AMERICAN)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
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Short Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamais Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops the of inside of to theremove eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp to piece coUon any eye 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat while bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The American Foxhound should be bathed every three or four months. The ~ars should be c1ea'ned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUlPMENT NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Hound Clove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails 50 as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eyes. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat when bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The English Foxhound should be bathed every three or four mpnths. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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(SMOOTH)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush ~od a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a nail c1ipper, removing only the tips so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coatwhile bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes.* 7. Scissor any stray hair on the edges of the ears. 8. Smooth any rough hair on the body with thinning shears. 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to make them look neat,
if

necessary.

10. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat briskly to give it a shine. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Smooth Fox Terrier should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need to be c1ipped.

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FRENCH

BUllDOG

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors or guillotine type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Baby Powder

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cutthe nails with a nail c1ipper, removing onlythe tips so as not to cutthe quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. The flews and folds of the Iips should be Iifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes.* 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, rub the coat briskly to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The French Bulldog does not require much bathing; every three or four months should be sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Shedding Blade

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and then comb through to remove any dead
hair. A shedding blade may be used on this breed to help remove large amounts of shedding hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The German Shepherd should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. The coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it clean between baths. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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GERMAN

SHORTHAIRED

POINTER

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Shedding Stiff BristleBlade Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) any dead hair.

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A shedding blade may be used to remove
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops the of inside of to theremove eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp to piece cotton any eye 5. The flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 6. Bathe and cage dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the eoat. Using a ehamois c1oth, rub the coat briskly to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The German Shorthaired Pointer should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be cJeaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Stiff Bristle Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Thinning Shears Stripping Knife lanolin Coat Conditioner

1.

Brush the coatwith a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush may be used to remove any dead hair ..

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. S. Remove any straggly hair from the body with thinning shears or stripping knife. 6. Clean the cheek area with thinning shears or stripping knife, but not too c1ose. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face. * 8. Remove any straggly hair on the top of the head with thinning shears. 9. Even out the eyebrows with you r scissors. 10. Strip th ears fairly c10selywith a stripping knife or thinning shears. 11. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The German Wirehaired Pointer should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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RETRIEVER

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Stiff Bristle Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Thinning Shears Stripping Knife lanolin Coat Conditioner

1.

Brush the coatwith a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush may be used to remove any dead hair. '

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with med icated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail dipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Remove any straggly hair from the body with thinning shears or stripping knife. 6. Clean the cheek area with thinning shears or stripping knife, but not too dose. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face. * 8. Remove any straggly hair on the top of the head with thinning shears. 9. Even out the eyebrows with you r scissors. 10. Strip the ears fairly doselywith a stripping knife or thinning shears. 11. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The German Wirehaired Pointer should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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RETRIEVER

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Slicker Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Steel Comb

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1.

Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be used on the matted areas of the coat. After brushing comb through the coat to remove any dead hair.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the nside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and fluff dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on theface.* 7. Thin outthe hair behind the ears with your thinning shears. 8. Scissorthe leg fringe so that it is even. 9. Scissor the tail, tapering it from very wide at the base to a point at the tipo

10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to even them off.
11. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Brush the conditioner into the coat then comb through the coat, tail, and leg fringe. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Golden Retriever should be bathed and groomed every eight or twelve weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping .

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

SETIER

large Pin Brush Steel Comb Slicker Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade #7 Blade Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner

1.

Brush the coat with a large pin brush, concentrating on the areas which have featherings. Comb through the coat to remove any dead hair or mats. A slicker brush may be used on the featherings of any matted areas. ear powder, pulling out any

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers.

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with a scissors.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum.

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6. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. Featherings should be fluff dried. 7. Clip the face with a #10 blade going with the grain. Clip over the skull to the base and around the ear to the lower edge of the base of the ear. 8. Clean the entire face with your #10 blade. Clip the cheeks back to the comer of the sides ear. From stop, clip the foreface forwiud againstthe grain. Then clip down of thethe muzzle. 9. Clip the underjaw to the throat with a #10 blade, forming a "U" shape at the throat from ear to ear. Stretch the lower lip back, and c1ean the flews on the lips with the c1ipper. 10. Clip the top third of the ear on both sides using a #10 blade. 11. Clip the body with a #7 blade, holding it at a right angle to the dog's body, and combing the coat lightly with the grain_Use the shoulder as the guideline. Follow the contours of the dog's body. With the same blade at the same angle, clip from the sides of the neck to a point at the elbow in the front and blend along the sides to the lower part of the hip at the rear. 12. Blend in the levels of hair on the body and the legs with thinning shears. 13. Trim from the hock to the bottom of the foot with thinning shears. 14. Comb the hair from between the toes up, and trim it level with the top of the foot, using your thinning shears. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. Also scissor any uneven hair on the top and sides of the feet. 16. Holding the tail out, comb the featherings down and trim about one third of an ineh of the underside with your thinning shears, depending on the length of the tail featherings. Taper the tail from wide at the base to a point at the tipo Trim the tail so that the tip of the tail does not fal! below the hoek. 17. Remove any excess hair from the topside of the tail with your thinning shears.
18.

Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on YOU( hands and then rubbing it onto the eoat.

The Gordon Setter should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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CREAT DANE

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (rnedicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Scissors .

Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-rype nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops to the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp piece cotton remove any eye 5. The flews and folds of the Iips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 6. Bathe and cage dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. Check the elbows, the hock joints, and the pastems carefully: these areas may become sore and bald. To prevent this condition massage these areas with Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion. 9. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, rub the coat briskly to give it a nice sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Creat Dane only needs to be bathed every three or four months. A good weekly brushing will help to keep the coat c1ean between baths. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the riails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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PYREN EES

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Large Pin Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Naif Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Scissors

Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner Grooming Powder Large Slicker Brush Matting Com b Cotton BaJls

1. Brush the coat with a large pn brush, and then comb through the coat to remove
any dead hair. A large slicker brush and a matting comb may be used ~n matted areas. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the nside with ~edicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. The flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 6. Bathe and fluff dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. Remove any hair growing around the paws with thinning shears to give them a neat appearance. 9. Applya lanolin coat eonditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Great Pyrenees should be bathed and groomed every eight weeks. The coat can be c1eaned between baths by applying a grooming powder to it and then brushing the powder out thoroughly. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly,to see if they need c1ipping.

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(60-70 lbs.)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Short Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1.

Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove. ear powder. the nails from

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers eyes. *

on the muzzle as well as any long ha ir on the face and over the

6. Applya lanolin coat eonditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto ihe eoat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat and give it a shine. *For pet grooming this step is optional.

The Greyhound should be bathed about every four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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HARRIER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush HoundGlove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type)

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Scissor-s Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type so as not to cut the quick. nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails

4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat while bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes.* 7. A good finger massage will help the coat regain its natural gloss. A lanolin coat conditioner may be used by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Harrier should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly ar;dthe nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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IBIZAN HOUND

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Hound Clove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors laoolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipperto prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face over the eyes.* 6. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hanos and then rubbing it into the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat and give it a shine. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Ibizan Hund should be bathed about every four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the n~ils should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade #7 Blade Thinning Shears Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Matting Comb

1.

Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush, concentrating on the areas which have featherings. Comb through the coat to remove any dead hair or tangles. A slicker brush and matting comb may be used on the matted areas. ear powder, pulling out any

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers.

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clip the hair from between the pads of the feet, using a #10 blade.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum are a (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum.

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6. Bathe and f1uffdry. 7. Clip the face with a #10 blade going with the grain. Clip over the skull to the base and arou nd the ear to the lower edge of the base of the ear. 8. Clean the entire face with your #10 blade. Clip the cheeks back to the comer of the ear. From the stop, clip the foreface forward against the grain, then clip down the sides 01 the muzzle. 9. Clip the underjaw to the throat with a #10 blade, forming a l/U" shape at the throat from ear to ear. Stretch the lower lip back, and c1ean the flews of the Iips with the cIipper. 10. Clip the top one-third of the ear on both sides using a #10 blade. 11. Clip the body with a #7 blade, holding it at a right angle to the dog's body, and combing the coat lightly with the grain .._Usethe shoulder as the guideline. Follow the contours of the dog's body. With the. same blade at the same angle, clip from the sides of the neck to a point at the elbow ih the front and blend along the sides to the lower part of the hip at the rear. 12. Blend in the levels of hair on the body and legs with thinning shears. 13. Trim from the hock to the bottom of the foot with thinning shears. 14. Comb the hair from between the toes up, and trim it level with the top of the foot, using your thinning shears. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. Also scissor any uneven hair on the top and sides of the feet. 16. Holding the tail out, comb the featherings down and trim about one to three inches of the underside with your thinning shears, depending upon the amount of featherings. Taper the tail from wide at the base to a point at the tipo Trim the tail so that the tip of the tail does not fall below the hock. 17. Remove any surplus hair from the topside of the tail with your thinning shears. 18. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coa1. The Irish Setter should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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IRISH TERRIER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

7221

Slicker Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) dead hair with your fingers.

Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade'
#5, #7, #8-1/2 Blade

Thinning Shears Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any
2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coatwith a slicker brush. Comb through the coat to remove any mats. 4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never putthe blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet.

8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the
back to the base of the tail, and clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the neck to the shoulder and then to the elbow in the front, using a #5/ #7, or #8-1/2 blade .. 10. Clip down the side of the body to the flank in the rear and over the hip line on the hind legs. Use the same blade as on the rest of the body. 11. Clip down the chest and shoulders evenly to the arm in the front and the elbow at the side. Use a #5, #7/ or #8-1/2 blade. Use the breastbone as your guideline for the chest.

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12. socket Comb the hair on the face forward from one-quarter inch behind the eye to the base of the skull with aand #10clip blade. 13. Using a #10 blade, clip the hairfrom the outside comer of the eye to the base of the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down to the cheek, using a #10 blade. 14. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides from the base out, using a #10 blade. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a dean appearance. 16. Comb the eyebrows forward and scissor away the excess hair between eyebrows at the stop, creating a "V" shape. the

17. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center. The eyebrows should be made to look small and triangular. 18. Trim any excess hair from the top of th~.muzzle with thinning shears. 19. Comb the beard forward and thin outthe line from the comer of the mouth to the comer of the eyebrow with your thinning shears so that it appears straight. 20. Thin and shape the beard with thinning shears. to give it a long, dean (barrel shaped) look.
21. Scissor the underchest

to follow the contour of the dog's body, inclining slightly from a point at the elbow to the f1ank.

22. Scissor the front legs to appear absolutely straight. leave the leg as fu" and rounded (cylinder shaped) as possible. 23. Follow the contour of the rear legs, and shape the hair with thinning shears. Blend the hair at the hip in with the leg. 24. Trim the forechest slightly with thinning shears so that it lies evenly. 25. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off, giving them a neat appearance. 26. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Irish Terrier should be bathed and groomed about every eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. ;

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12. socket Comb the hair on the face forward from one-quarter inch behind the eye to the base of the skull with aand #10clip blade. 13. Using a #10 blade, clip the hairfrom the outside comer of the eye to the base of the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down to the cheek, using a #10 blade. 14. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides from the base out, using a #10 blade. 15. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a dean appearance. 16. Comb the eyebrows forward and scissor away the excess hair between eyebrows at the stop, creating a "V" shape. the

17. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center. The eyebrows should be made to look small and triangular. 18. Trim any excess hair from the top of th~.muzzle with thinning shears. 19. Comb the beard forward and thin outthe line from the comer of the mouth to the comer of the eyebrow with your thinning shears so that it appears straight. 20. Thin and shape the beard with thinning shears. to give it a long, dean (barrel shaped) look.
21. Scissor the underchest

to follow the contour of the dog's body, inclining slightly from a point at the elbow to the f1ank.

22. Scissor the front legs to appear absolutely straight. leave the leg as full and rounded (cylinder shaped) as possible. 23. Follow the contour of the rear legs, and shape the hair with thinning shears. Blend the hair at the hip in with the leg. 24. Trim the forechest slightly with thinning shears so that it les evenly. 25. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off, giving them a neat appearance. 26. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Irish Terrier should be bathed and groomed about every eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. ;

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker large Pin Brush Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nai/ Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors Oster C/ipper AS #15 Blade Lano/in Coat Conditioner Matting Comb

1. Brush the coat with a /arge pin brush, using a slicker brush on any matted areas. A
matting comb may be used to comb the matted areas. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent splitting the nai/s. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clip the hair from between the pads of .the feet with a #15 blade. 5. Bathe and fluff dry. 6. Clip the face with a #15 blade, from the earto the comer of the eye and down the cheek on both sides of the face. Then clip from the throat up to under the chino C/ean the entire underjaw and the m uzz/e of ha ir. 7. Comb through the coat with the wide end of your combo Comb the topknot and the ears. 8. Scissor any uneven hair on the coat, but do not shorten the coat; this is only to even itout. 9. Scissor the topknot square, from ear to ear in front. 10. Scissor the tai/ c10sely and evenly to give it a rat-like appearance. 11. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 12. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Irish Water Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every four or~ix weeks to help keep the coat free from mats and dirt. This breed must be brushed every other day so that the coat will not mato The Irish Water Spaniel has a coat of dense, tight curls, and it must be cared for properly. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should b~.checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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WOlFHOUND

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Thinning Shears Stripping Knife lanolin Coat Conditioner Scissors

1.

Brush the coat with a slicker brush to remove any dead hair, then comb through the coat.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 5. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 6. Trim any unruly hair from the top of the head with a stripping knife or thinning shears. 7. Trim the cheek area with your stripping knife or thinning shears. 8. Remove any straggly hair from the ears with thinning shears. 9. Remove any unruly hair from the neck and throat area with thinning shears.

10. Remove any straggly hair fram the body with thinning shears.
11. Scissor the beard and whiskers so that they are squared off, leaving them fu". 12. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off.

13. Scissor the leg featherings at the ends to make them even.
14. Scissor the tail featherings so that they are even. 15. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Irish Wolfhound should be bathed and groomed every two or three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipp~ng.

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!TAllAN GREYHOUND (7-10 lbs.)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Short Bristle Brush Hound Glove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1. Brush the coat with a short bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissor-type nail cJipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes.* 6. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat and give it a shine. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Italian Greyhound should be bathed about every four months. The ears shou/d be c1eaned week/y and the nails shou/d be cheeked month/y to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

SPANIEL

Small Pin Brush Hound Glove Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade
lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a small pin brush and a hound glove. Then comb through the
coat to remove any dead hai r. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with' r.nedicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops, such as Eye-Brite, to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 7. The f1ews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 8. Bathe and f1uffdry. 9. Scissor away any straggly hairs on the leg furnishings and on the sides of the feet. 10. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Japanese Toy Spaniel should be bathed and groomed every four or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they rieed c1ipping.

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KEESHOND

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Matting Comb Large Pin Brush Slicker Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Cotton Balls

Nail Clipper (guillotine typeJ Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade #10 Blade Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat, layer by layer, with a large pin brush. A slicker brush and matting
comb may be used on any matted areas. Comb through the coat thoroughly after the brushing to remove any dead hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail c1ipper, removing only tbe tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to lhe inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clip the hair from between the pads of the feet with a #15 blade. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 7. Bathe and fluff dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 9. Scissor any stray hair around the outside edges of the ears.

10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded look.
11. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Finally, brush the coat against the grain to make it stand away from the body. Use your comb to loosen the hair and lift it away from the body. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Keeshond should be bathed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weeklx and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

BLUE

TERRIER

Matting Comb Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade #5 or #7 Blade

Scissors Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type so as not to cut the quick.

ear powder,

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only the tips of the nails to be sure the coat is mat

3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush. Then comb through free. Use a matting comb to help remove any mats. 4. Bathe and fluff dry.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an nch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach 7. Scissor the hair from between area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. the pads of the feet, f1ush with the pads.

8. Using a #5 or #7 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the back to the base of the tail. Then clip down the sides of the neck to a point midway between the top of the shoulder and the elbow. Clip down the sides of the dog's back to the flank in the rear and to the hip on the hind legs. Follow the contours of the dog's body with a slightly inclining line from the elbow to the hipo

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9. Clip the tail with a #5 or #7 blade from wide atthe base to a blunttip. 10. Using a #10 blade, clip the hair from about half an inch behind the eye socket, straight back to the base of the skull. Be sure never to clip the foreskull. 11. Use a #10 blade to clip around the back of the ear to the outside edge at the base. leave a clearly defined line between the ear and the side of the head, on both sides. 12. Using a #10 blade, clip a diagonal line from about two inches below the throat, forming a "V" shape on the neck. 13. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides with a #10 blade. 14. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a c1ean appearance. 15. Comb the eyebrows forward, and scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center, leaving a fuI! fa" between the eyebrows. The fall should be blended in with the hair on the foreface. 16. Remove any excess hair from the beard to make the head appear long. Leave the beard fu" but not bulky. 17. Scissor the forechest to look c1ean and straight. Scissor the neckline to blend in with the coat on the neck. Blend the hair in at the shoulders increasing in length from the shoulder down. 18. Blend the hair on the sides of the body with a scissors. 19. Scissor the front legs to appear round and straight.
20. Scissor the rear legs to show a bend in the stifle. Scissor the leg c10ser on the back

leaving the front part of the leg fuller.

21. Scissor the underchest

to even the hair following an inclining Jine from the elbow

to the hipo 22. Scissor the hair at th~ hip to blend in with the hind leg. 23. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 24. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Kerry Blue Terrier should be bathed and groomed every tour or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see it they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Cotton Balls Borateem Laundry Blue

Scrubbing Brush Matting Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) #10 Blade Scissors

1. Clean ears by dusting inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out dead hair
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with your fingers. Cut nails with pliers-type nail c1ipper. Remove only tips of nails so as not to cut the quick. Clean eyes by applying eye drops to eye. Wipe under eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. FiIIa tub with warm water half way and add a few tablespoons of laundry bluing and a few tablespoons of Borateem. (The bluing is used to enhance the whiteness of the coat). Place dog in water and brush water into the coat being careful to avoid getting the eyes and ears wet. Empty di rty water from tub and hose dog with c1ear water. Applya protein type shampoo to coat and then rinse c1ean. Squeeze water from cords. Place dog in a cage on towels and dry with a power dryer. Coat begins to cord when dog is about one and a half years old. lo help cords in forming properly separate them by hand to the skin. The only time that a coat is scissored is when the cords grow so that they touch the ground when dog stands erecto A simple way to maintain a pet Komondor is to cut each cord to a length of four
inches.

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KUVASZ

Large Pin Brush Large Slicker Brush Steel Comb Matting Comb

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Scissors

Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner Grooming Powder Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. Comb through the coat to remove any dead
hair. A matting comb and a large slicker brush may be used on the matted areas of the coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. .. 3. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 4. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 5. The flews and folds of the Iips should be Iifted and c1eaned of any accurnulated food, etc. 6. Bathe and fluff dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. Remove any hair growing around the paws and between the toes with thinning shears to give these areas a neat appearance. 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small arnount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Kuvasz should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. A groorning powder may be used between baths to help keep the coat c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly_~nd the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

RETRIEVER

Shedding Blade Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Naif Clipper (heavy duty)

Ear Powder (medieated) Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and then eomb through to remove anydead
hair. A shedding blade may also be used to remove large amounts ear powder. the nails from of shedding hair. 2. C1ean the ears by dusting the inside with medieated

3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quiek. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers face. *

on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the by first putting a small amount on your hands and

6. Applya lanolin coat conditioner then rubbing it onto the coal. *For pet grooming

this step is optional.

The labrador Retriever should be bathed every three or four months. The coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it c1ean. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need clipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Oster Clipper AS #10Blade #5, #7 or #8-1/2 Blade

1. Brush the coat with a slicker brush. Then comb through to remove any mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the back to the base of the tail. Then clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the neck to the shoulder and then to the e1bow in the front, using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade . . 10. Clip down the side of the body to the f1ank in the rear and over the hip line on the hind legs. yse the qme blade as on the rest of the body.

11. Clip evenly down the chest and shoulders to the arm in the front and the elbow at the side. Use a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. Use the breastbone as your guideline for the chest .
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12. Comb the hair on the face forward and clip from one-quarter the eye socket to the base of the skull with a #10 blade.

of an inch behind

13. Using a #10 blade, clip the hair froll the outside comer of the eye to the base of
the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down the cheek, using the same blade.

14. Clip the ears clean on both sides from the base out, using a #10 blade.
15. Scissor around the outside e~ges of the ears to give them a c1ean appearance. 16. Comb the hair on the face forward and scissor the eyebrows diagonally irom the outside comer to the inner comer of the eyes, exposing the eyes. Do not scissor the hair between the eyes, but allow it to grow down the top of the muzz/e. 17. Comb the beard forward and thin out the line from the comer oi the mouth to the comer of the eyebrow with your thinning shears so that it appears straight. 18. Thin and shape the beard with thinning shears to give it a long., c1ean (barrel shaped) look. 19. Scissor the underchest to follow the contour oi the dog's body, inclining slightly from a point at the elbow to the flank. 20. Scissor the front legs to appear absolutely straight. Leave the leg full and rounded (cylinder shaped).
21. Follow the contour

oi the rear legs, and shape the hair with thinning shears. Blend the hair at the hip in with the leg.

22. Trim the forechest slightly with thinning shears, so that it les evenly. 23. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off, giving them a neat appearance. 24. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The lakeland Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need cfipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

large Pin Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb Slicker Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Scissors St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be
used on the matted areas of the coat. Be sure to remove al! the mats from the dog's coat before bathing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not tq cut the qu ick.

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4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside oi the eye. Wipe the comer oi the eye and u nder the eye with a dam p piece oi cotton to remove any eye stai n. 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about hali an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach are a (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 8. Bathe and fluff dry. After the bath when the coat is still wet, apply a cream rinse or balsam to the coat and let it soak into the coat, then rinse. 9. Comb through the coat thoroughly. 10. Using the edge of your comb, part the hair down the center of the back from the top oi the head to the base of the tai!. Comb the hair on either side of the part straight down, and spray the part with a coat dressing. 11. Begin at the top of the head and continue to part the hair down to the tip of the nose. Comb the hair down on either side of the head. 12. Scissor aroun.d the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 13. Comb the tail down.
14. Apply S1. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush.

The lhasa's topknot is generally not tied up; however, for the pet, the topknot may be tied the same as for the Shih Tzu. This will keep the hair out of the eyes and possibly avoid irritation, etc. The lhasa Apso should be bathed and groomed every three or four weeks in order to keep the coat in good condition. The coat should be brushed about three times a week to help keep it c1ean and free of mats. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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Small Pin Brush Small Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors Matting Comb Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade

Small Rubber Bands Ribbons StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush Coat Dressing Cotton Balls

1. remove Brush the a small pin brush, working an be upward motion. Be sure to all coat matswith before the bath. A slieker brush in may used on the matted areas
of the coat. If the coat is badly matted (to the skin), use both a slieker brush and a matting comb to aid in the removal of mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medieated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops sueh as Eye-Brite to the inside of the eye. Wipe the eorners of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of eotton to remove ariY,eye stain.

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5. Remove the hair trom between the pads of the feet with scissors. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never putthe blade}n direct contactwith the rectum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) using a #10 blade.
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8. Bathe and, after the bath when the coat is still wet, apply a cream rinse to the coat and let it soak into the coat, then rinse. Use the fluff-dry method of drying. 9. Comb through the coat thoroughly after drying. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 11. Using the edge of your comb, part the hair down the center of the back from the top of the head to the base of the taiJ. 12. Comb the hair on either side of the part straight down and spray the part with a coat dressing. 13. Comb the chest area straight down. 14. Comb outthe taiJ. 15. Part the hair on the head from the comer of the eye to the ear, on one side, from ear to ear across the skull, and from the comer of the eye to the ear on the other side. Part this gathered hair down the middle, so that you have two bunches, evenly divided on the top of the head. Wrap a small rubber band around each bunch of hair about three times, then fold the top portion down and wrap the rubber band around it. Check to see if the hair is pulled too tight. Small bows may then be placed on each divided part of the topknot. 16. Apply St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat sparingly with a soft brush. The Maltese should be completely bathed and groomed about every four weeks to keep the coat in good condition. The coat should be brushed every other day to help keep it e/ean and free of mats. The eyes should be checked every few days to see that they are c1ean and free from irritation. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be c1ipped monthly.

MANCHESTER TERRIER (STANDARD) (about 13-22 lbs.)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

HoundGlove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1. Brush the coat with a hound glove.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 6. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coaL Using a chamois c1oth, rub the coat briskly to give it a nice sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Standard Manchester Terrier should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need dipping .

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(TOY) (about 12 lbs.)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Hound Clove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors lanoJin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1.

Brush the coat with a hound glove. ear powder. only the tips of the nails so

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers face. *

nail c1ipper, removing

on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the

6. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using a chamois c1oth, rub the coat briskly to give it a nice sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional.

The Toy Manchester Terrier should be bathed every three orfour months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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MAsrlFF
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Baby Powder Scissors

Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 'i

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5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. The flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair above the eyes and on the face. * 9. Check carefully the elbows, hock joints, and pasterns. These areas may become 'Sore or bald. To prevent this condition, massage these areas with Benzyl Benzoate Emulsion. 10. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the eoat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat and give it a nice sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Mastiff should be bathed every three or four months. The coat should be brushed weekly to help keep it c1ean. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

PINSCHER

Hound Clove Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1.

Brush the coat with a hound glove. ear powder.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and cage dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers face. *

nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so

on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the

6. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optionaJ.

The Miniature Pinscher should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need clipping.

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NEWFOUNDlAND

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

large Pin Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors

Thinning shears lanolin Coat Conditioner Slicker Brush Matting Comb

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be
used on the matted areas of the coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and fluff dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes. * . 6. The flews and folds of the Iips should be Iifted and c1eaned of any accurnulated food, etc. 7. Remove any hairgrowing around the paws with thinning shears to give them a neat appearance. 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner then rubbing it onto the eoat. by first putting a small amount on your hands and

*For pet grooming this step is optional. The Newfoundland should be bathed and groomed every six or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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NORFOLK

TERRIER

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS

#108fade Thinning Shears Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Then comb through to remove dead hair or mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type naif c1ipper, removing only the tips of the naif so as nol to cut the quick.

4. Scissor the hair between the pads of the feet.

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Bathe and cage dry. 7. Clip the hair on the eai"son both sides to the base with a # 10 blade. This may be done with a stripping knife if you prefer. 8. Trim the shoulders of al! uneven hair with your thinning shears. Leave the chest full. 9. Strip the body of all straggly hair with your stripping knife to give it a c1ean look. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 11. Scissor the tail from heavy at the base to c10seat the tipo 12. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it into the coat. The Norfolk Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six to eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

NaiJ Clippers (heavy duty) Scissors StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush

1.

Brush the coat with a large pin brush. Use a slicker brush and a matting comb on any matted areas of the coat. After brushing comb through thoroughly to remove any dead hair.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with ~edicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and fluff dry. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 6. Scissor the outside edges of the ears to remove any long hair. 7. Remove any hair growing around the paws and between the toes with a thinning shears to give this area a neat appearance. 8. If the tail is too bunchy, it should be thinned slightly with thinning shears. 9. Apply St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Norwegian Elkhound has a harsh coat and should not be bathed as frequently as most other long-coated breeds, since bathing tends to soften the coa~. However, for pets that live in the home, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of shedding hair. A bath about every three months should be sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need clipping.

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H TERRIER

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TERRIER

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EQUIPMENTNEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper A5

#10 Blade Thinning Shears Stripping Knife Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Then comb through to remove any dead hair or mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissor-type nal! c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the reetum. 6. Bathe and cage dry. 7. Clip the hair on the ears on both sides to the base with a #10 blade. This may be done with a stripping knife if you prefer. 8. Trim the shoulders of all uneven hair with your thinning shears. Leave the chest full. 9. Strip the body of all straggly hair with your stripping knife to give it a c1ean look.

10. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance.
11. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded look. 12. Scissor the tail from heavy at the base to c10se at the tipo 13. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coa1. The Norwich Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. _.

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SHEEPDOG

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EQUIPMENT NEIDED

Slicker large Pin Brush Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail dipper (heavy duty) Cream Rinse or Balsam

Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade #10Blade Scissors StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin Soft Brush Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a large pin prush using a slicker brush and a matting comb on the matted areas of the coat. Brush the coat by lifting the hair and brushing it down tends layer to by tighten layer. Never bathe this them breed impossible of dog with in the coat, since water the mats making to mats remove. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, and pull out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail dipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Scissor the hair from between the pads'~f the feet. This hair may also be removed with your c1ipper a.nd a #15 blade. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 8. Bathe and fluff dry. Apply a cream rinse or balsam to the coat after the bath when the coat is still wet, then rinse. 9. Comb through the coat thoroughly. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 11. lhe final brushing is done with the large pin brush, to give the coat a f1uffylook on the back. lhe sides and legs are brushed down. 12. Apply StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. The Old English Sheepdog should be bathed and completely groomed every four or six weeks. A good brushing about three times a week will help to keep the coat c1ean and free of mats. If the coat is badly matted it would be advisable (with the owner's permission) to strip the dog down and let the coat grow out again. lhis is done only when it is impossible to remove the mats (and for the health and comfort of the dog). lhe ears shovld be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipp~ng.

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NEEDED

Pin Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) and legs.

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a pin brush. Comb through the featherings on the tail, ears,
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cutthe quick. nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails

4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops tothe inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with a scissors. 6. Bathe and f1uffdry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. Scissorthe longfringe on theears slightlyto even them off. 9. Comb the featherings on the tail, legs, etc.

10. Scissor the long fringe on the tail to even it off.

11. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to even them off. 12. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Papillon can be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The coat should be brushed regularly to help keep it c1ean. The ears should be cJeaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Pin Brush Steel Comb' Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail Clipper (scissors type) Baby Powder . Oster .Clipper AS #10 Blade

Scissors Coat Dressing Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a pin brush. Then comb thoroughly. A slicker brush may be
used to help remove mats from the coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. elean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daily application of baby powder will help to keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the reetum) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the hairirom between the pads of the feet. 8. Bathe and fluff dry. 9. Brush the coat upward and outward to make it stand away from the body. This will give the coat a fuller look. 10. Part the tailin the center and allow it to fall on either side of the body. 11. Applya coat dressing to give it more body and to help it hold its full appearanee. The Pekingese should be bathed every six or twelve weeks, depending on the thickness of the coat. Pekingese are very prone to skin irritations (or hot spots) during their shedding season, and the skin should be checked to help prevent this eondition. Bathing the coat and skin with a medicated shampoo will help to relieve 9tching and 1055 of hair. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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PEMBROKE WElSH CORGI

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Medium Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail Clipper (scissors type) ScissoJ's lanoiinCoat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a medium stiff bristle brush. Then comb through thoroughly.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 4. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 5. Bathe and cage dry. Concentrate on the white areas of the coat when bathing. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. A good finger massage is also recommended. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi does not require frequent bathing. A bath every three or four months should be sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be chec~ed monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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POINTER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth Conon Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splining. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean by the applying eyea drops the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe andeyes under eye with damp to piece cotton remove any eye 5. The flews and folds of the lips should be Iifted and cJeaned of any accumulated food, eto 6. Bathe and cage dry. 7. Scissor the whiskers n the muzzle as well as any long hair oyer the eyes and on the face. * 8. Applya lano/in coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois cJoth to rub the eoat briskly to giye it a nice sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Pointer should be bathed eyery three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails shou/d be eheeked month/y to see if they need c1ipping.

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POMERANIAN
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

5maIJ Pin Brush 5maIJ 5licker Brush 5teelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Oster Clipper AS #10Blade 5cissors Coat Dressing Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a small pin brush. Then comb through thoroughly. A small
slicker brush may be used to remove any mats from the coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tops of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any.eye stain. 5. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with scissors. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a # 1Qblade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum.

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7. Bathe and fluff dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a c1ean look. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 11. With a #10 blade clip an inch around the tail going from the base towards the tip, with the grain. This elables the tail to fall more gracefully over the back. * 12. Brush the tail in the direction that it grows, letting it lie as flat as possible. Trim the sides of the tail with your scissors going toward the tip of the tail. The tail should then fan out/ Iying across the back. 13. The final brushing is very important for the appearance of the dogo Brush the hair against the grain to make it stand away from the body. A coat dressing may be applied to give the coat more body and to help hold the hair in a fluffed position. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Pomeranian has a harsh coat and should not be bathed as frequently as most other dogs, sinee bathing tends to soften the hair. However, for pets that live in the home, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of shedding hair and doggy odors. A bath every three or four months should be sufficient. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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#15 Blade
#10 Blade #5/8 Blade #7 Blade Scissors ear powder, pulling out any

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper A5

1. Cleari the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the quick.

nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails to remove any mats.

3. Brush the coat with the slicker brush. Then comb through

4. Bathe and fluff dry. Be careful not to leave any curls in the coat since mast af the coat is scisso.:ed for this clip.

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5. corner Clip theof feet a #15 using as opposite your guideline. the the with blade, clipblade, up one side the andankle then bone up the side of Using each toe. Scoop the hair out from between the pads on the backs of the feet. 6. Clip the face with a #15 blade (#10 blade on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. Clip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 7. Using a #15 blade, clip under the ey and down the sides of the muzzle and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area. 8. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose, using the #15 blade. 9. Clip the tail with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with the grain on the un,derside. The amount 01 hair c1ipped from the tail depends on the length of the dog's tail. This is usually about one quarter of the length of the tail from its base out. 10. Clip the stomach are a (from the gro'n to the navel) with a #10 blade. 11. To set the pattern on the body use a #5/8 blade. Start at the base of the tail and, c1ipping against the grain, make a straight line up the center of the back to the withers. 12. At the f1ank with a #5/8 blade make a strip down the side of the dog to the stomach. With a #15 blade going against the grain, c1ean out the strip made with the #5/8 blade. 13. With the #15 blade clip the neck going against the grain from an imaginary collar line (top of shoulder) to the base of the ear in the back and to the jaw in the front. 14. With the #15 blade remove the corners of the hair where the pattern lines cross on the back creating a diamond shape. 15. Using your #15 blade remove the corners of the hair on the back where the strip meets the neckline. 16. With the #7 blade held at a45 angle shape the hairline on either side of the strips going down the back and around the middle. Also shape the hairline around the neck of the dogo

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17. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off. 18. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. rounded at the hipo 20. Scissor the body, leaving the coat full and barrel shaped. 21. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy. 22. Scissor the chest area to blend in with the front legs and the underchest at the shoulder. 23. Comb the head and ears. Tease the head with your combo 24. Scissor the topknot evenly allc10se around giving it of a rounded careful not to scissor the topknot too to the sides the head appearance. or too tlat onBe the topo The Poodle bathed and groomed every four or weeks weekly depending on the dog's coat should and thebe type of clip it has. The ears should be six c1eaned and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. This clip may be used on the Miniature Poodle and the Toy Poodle. This clip is not used by professional groomers on Standard Poodles because it does not look good on large dogs. In place of this, the Royal Dutch Clip is recommended. leave the legs full and

19. Scissor the front legs the same as the rear legs, leaving them full.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

POODlE (KENNEl CLIP)

Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade #10 Blade #5 or #7 Blade Scissors ear powder, pulling out any

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

1.

Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers.

2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the quick.

nail ~Jipper, removing

only the tips of the nails to remove any mats. legs, and tail pom-pom

3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush. Then comb through 4. Bathe and fluff dry. Pay special attention when fluff drying. 5. Comb through the coat thoroughly to the topknot,

after drying.

6. Clip the feet with a #15 blade using the ankle bone as your guideline. Using the corner of the blade, clip up one side and then up the opposite side of each toe. Scoop the hair out from between the pads on the backs of the feet. 7. Clip the face with a #15 blade (#10 blade on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. Clip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 8. Clip (using a #15 blade) under the eye and down the sides of the muzzle, and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area. 9. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose, using the #15 blade.

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10. Clip the tail with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with the grain on the underside. The amount of hair c1ipped from the tail depends on the length of the dog's tail. This is usually about one quarter of the length of the tail from its base out. 11. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 12. To set the pattern on the body use either a #5 or #7 blade. Clip from the withers (one blade length) to the base of the tail. 13. Using the same blade, clip down the sides of the body one inch in from the elbow, and an inch in from the flank. Then clip the hair from between the two strips goingwith the grain. Follow this same procedure on both sides of the dogo 14. underchest Lift the dog by the the same front blade. legs and follow the same pattern around on the using 15. Clip from the base of the ear down to the withers, then down the sides of the neck to the top of the shoulder and down the front of the neck to the Adam's apple. Use the same blade used to set the pattern on the body ... 16. Using the same blade, blend the pattern in at the hips, shoulders, and around the nck, so that no definite pattern Iines are visible. 17. Tease the hair on the legs with your combo

18. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off.
19. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. The legs are not left as fuI! for this clip as they are in the lamb Clip. 20. Scissor the front legs the same as the rear legs. 21. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy. 22. Scissor the chest area to blend in with the front legs and the underchest at the shoulder. 23. Comb the head and ears. Tease the head with your combo 24. Scissor the topknot evenly al! around giving it a rounded appearance. Be careful not to scissor the topknot too close to the sides of the head or too flat on the topo The Poodle should be bathed and groomed every four or six weeks depending on the dog's coat and the type of clip it has. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. lhis clip may be used on the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and loy Poodle.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

(LAM'B CLIP)
Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade #10 Blade #4, #5, or #7 Blade Scissors ear powder, pulling out any

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) dead hair with your fingers.

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the quick.

nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails to remove any mats. legs, and tail pom-pom

3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush. Then comb through 4. Bathe and fluff dry. Pay spedal when fluff drying. 5. Comb through attention to the topknot,

the coat thoroughly

after drying.

6. Clip the feet with a #15 blade using the ankle bone as your guideline. Using the comer of the blade, clip up one side and then up the opposite side of each toe. Scoop the hair out from between the pads on the backs of the feet. 7. Clip the face with a # 15 blade (#10 on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. Clip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 8. Clip (use a #15 blade) under the eye and down the sides of the m uzzle, and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area. 9. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose,using the #15 blade.

10. Clip the tail with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with
the grain on the underside. The amount of hair clipped from the tail depends on

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#15 the length of the dog's tail. This is usually about one quarter of the length of the tail from its base out. 11. Clip the stomach are a (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 12. To set the pattern on the body use either a #4, #5, or #7 bJade. Clip from the withers (one blade length) to the base of the tail. 13. Using the same blade, clip down the sides of the body one inch in from the elbow, and an inch in from the f1ank. Then clip the hair from between the two strips going with the grain. Follow this same procedure on both sides of the dogo 14. underchest lift the dog ~y the the same front blade. legs and follow the same pattern around on the usmg 15. Clip from the base of the ear down to the withers, then down the sides of the neck to the top of the shoulder and down the front of the neck to the Adam's apple. Use the same blade used to set the pattern on the body.16. Using the same blade blend the pattern in at the hips, shoulders, and around the neck, so that no definite pattern lines are visible. 17. Tease the hair on the legs with your combo 18. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off. 19. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. legs fuI! for this clip. . 21. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy. 22. Scissor the chest area to blend in with the front legs and the underchest at the shoulder. 23. Comb the head and ears. Tease the head with your combo 24. Scissor the topknot evenly al! around, giving it a rounded appearance. Be careful not to scissor the topknot too c10se to the sides of the head or too flat on the topo The Poodle should be bathed and groomed every tour or six weeks depending on the dog's coat and the type of clip it has. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need cJipping. This clip may pe used on the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle. Be sure to leave the

20. Scissor the front legs the same as the rear legs, leaving them full.

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2
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

12

(PUppy el! P)
Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade #10 Blade Scissors ear powder, pulling out any

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clippers (scissors type) dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coatthoroughlywith mats.

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

nail c1ipper, removing

only the tips of the nails to remove any

a slicker brush. Then comb through

4. Bathe and fluff dry. Be careful not to leave any curls in the coat since the entire coat is scissored.

5. Clip the feet with a #15 blade using the ankle bone as your guideline.

Using the comer of the blade, clip up one side and then up the opposite side of each toe. Scoop the hair out from between the pads of the backs of the feet.

6. Clip the face with a #15 blade (#10 blade on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. Clip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 7. Using a #15 blade, clip under the eye and down the sides of the muzzle, and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area.

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8. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose, using the #15 blade. 9. Clip the tail with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with the rength grain on The amount ofabout hair c1ipped from of thethe taillength depends on the of the the underside. dog's tail. This is usually one quarter of the tal from its base out. 10. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with the #10 blade. 11. Tease the entire coat with your combo 12. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off. 13. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. legs are left very full for this clip. 14. Scissor the front Jegs the same as the rear legs. 15. Tease the hair on the bodywith your co~.b. 16. Starting at the base of the tail, scissor forward, leaving the coat fuller as you approach the front of the dog (shoulders, neck, and chest). leave the body very full and rounded for this clip. 17. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy. Remember that the

18. Comb the head and ears. Tease the head with your combo
19. Scissor the topknot evenly al! around, blending the back of the head in with the neckline, giving the entire head a rounded appearance. Be careful not to scissor the topknot too c10se to the sides of the head or too tlat on the topo If you prefer the head tied up on this clip, allow the topknot to grow, and using the edge of your comb, part the hair on the head from the comer of the eye back to the comer of the ear on each side of the head. Next part the hair from ear to ear across the top of the skull. Gather the hair evenly in one hand and with the other hand wrap a rubber band three times around the gathered hair. Check the outside corners of the eyes to be sure that the hair in the topknot is not pulled too tightly. The Poodle should be bathed and groomed every four or six weeks Efepending upon the dog's coat and the type of clip it has. It is suggested that the Puppy Clip be tended to within a four-week periodo The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. This clip may'b.e used on the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and loy Poodle.

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POODLE
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

(ROYAl DUTCH CLIP)

#15 Blade #10 Blade #7/8 Blade #7 Blade Scissors

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside of the ear with medicated ear powder, pulling
out any dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coat with the slicker brush. Then comb through to remove any mats. Bathe and fluff dry. Be careful not to leave any curls in the coat since most of the coat is scissored for this clip. 5. Clip the feet with a #15 blade using the ankle bone as your guideline. Using the comer of the blade, clip up one side and then up the opposite side of each toe. Scoop the hair out from between the pads on the backs of the feet. 6. CIip the face with a # 15 blade (# 10 blade on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. Clip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 7. Using a #15 blade, clip under the eye and down the sides of the muzzle, and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area. 8. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose, using the #15 blade. 9. Clip the tail with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with the grain on the underside. The amount of hair c1ipped from the tail depends on the length of the dog's tail. This is usually about one quarter of the length of the tail from itsbase out.

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10. Clip the stomach are a (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 11. To set the pattern on the body use a #7/8 or #15 blade depending on the size of the dogo Start at the base of the tail, and c1ipping against the grain, make a straight line up the center of the back to the withers. 12. stomach. At the flanWith k with #7/8 or a going #15 blade make strip down the of the on dog toside the aa #15 blade against thea grain, c1ean outside thestrip the of the dogo This strip varies, depending upon the size of the dogo (The larger the dog, the wider the strip.)

13. With the #15 blade clip the neck going against the grain from an imaginary collar line
(top of shoulder) to the base of the ear in the back and to the jaw in the front. 14. With the #15 blade remove the corners of the hair where the pattern lines cross on the back creating a diamond shape. 15. Using your #15 blade remove the corners of the hair on the back where the strip meets the neckline. 16. With the #7 blade held on a 45 angle,shape the hairline on either side of the strips going down the back and arou1~ the middle. Also shape the hairline around the neck of the dogo 17. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off. 18. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. leave the legs full and rounded at the hipo 19. Scissor the front legs the same as the rear legs, leaving them full. 20. Scissor the body, leaving the coat full and barrel shaped.
21. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy.

22. Scissor the chest area to blend in with the front legs and the underchest shoulder. 23. Comb tbe head and ears. Tease the head with your combo

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24. Scissor the topknot evenly al! around, giving it a rounded appearance. Be careful not to scissor the topknot too dose to the sides of the head or too tlat on the topo The Poodle should be bathed and groomed every four or six weeks depending on the dog's coat and the type of clip it has. The ears should be deaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. This clip may be used on the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle; however, this Clipis suggested for Standard Poodles.

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(SUMMER
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

CLIP) #10 Blade #7Blade Scissors

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS #15 Blade

l.

Clean tne ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. Pul/ out any dead hair with your fingers.

2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail clipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as notto cutthe quick. 3. Brush the topknot, ears, and tail. 4. corner Clip theof feet a #15 using as opposite your guideline. the the with blade, clip blade up one side the andankle then bone up the side of Using each toe. Scoop the hair outfrom between the pads 'on the backs ofthe feet. 5. Clip the face with a #15 blade (#10 on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. CIip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 6. Using a #15 blade, clip under the eye and down the sides of the muzzle, and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area. 7. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose, using the #15 blade. 8. Clip the taiJ with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with the grain on the underside. The amount of hair c1ipped from the taiJ depends on

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the length of the dog's tail. This is usually about one quarter of the length of the tail from its base out. 9. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with.the #10 blade. 10. To set the pattern on the body use either a #10 or a #7 blade. Clip from the base of the skull to the base of the tail. * 11. With the same blade clip down the entire rear leg to 1/4 inch above the hock joint. AIso clip on the inside of the leg down to the same point. 12. Clip down the sides of the neck, using the same blade, to the elbow, and then to a line on the front leg even with the line at the hock joint on the rear teg. Clip on the inside of the leg down to the same line. 13. Clip the rest of the body with the same blade, back, underchest, with the grain. and chest going

14. Brush the remaining hair on the legs with a slicker brush. Comb through the hair to make sure it is mat free. .' 15. Bathe and dry. Use the fluff-dry method on the topknot, ears, and tail and leg pom-poms (bracelets). , 16. Comb through the coat thoroughly after drying. 17. Scissor around the cuffs on the legs to even them off. 18. Tease the leg pom-poms (bracelets) and scissor them so that they appear round and f1uffy. . 19. Stissor the front legs the same as the rear legs.
20. Comb the head an~ ears. Tease the head with your combo 21. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy.

22. not Scissor the topknot evenlytoo a" c10se around, giving it of a rounded careful to scissor the topknot to dIe sides the head appearance. or too tlat onBe the topo *The Summer Clip is the only procedure clip where is the pattern be may be to set repeat beforeal! the dogfor is bathed and f1uff dried. If this followed, sure steps setting the patte'n after the bath. Remember that this clip is the exception to the rule .

The Poodle should be bathed and groomed every four or six weeks depending upon the dog's coat and the clip it has. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. This clip may be used on the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

POOOLL:~;:--(TOWN ANO COUNTRY CLIP)

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15

Slicker Brush 2 Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS

#15 Blade #10 Blade #7 Blade #S/Blade Scissors

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coat with the slicker brush. Then comb through to remove any mats. 4. Bathe and fluff dry. Be careful not to leave any curls in the coat since most of the coat is scissored for this clip. 5. Clip the feet with a #15 blade using the ankle bone as your guideline. Using the corner of the blade, clip up one side and then up the opposite side of each toe. Scoop the hair out from between the pads on the backs of the feet. 6. Clip the face with a #15 blade (#10 blade on sensitive skin) from the front of the ear to the outer comer of the eye. Clip from the bottom of the ear up to the comer of the mouth. 7. Using a #15 blade, clip under the eye and down the sides of the muzzle and from the stop (between the eyes) to the tip of the nose. Stretch the lips back with your thumb to remove the hair around this area. 8. If a moustache is preferred, leave the hair on the muzzle from just behind the corners of the mouth to the nose, c1ipping only from the stop down the muzzle to the nose, using the #15 blade. )
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9. Clip the tail with the #15 blade going against the grain on the top side and with the ofabout hair c1ipped from the taillength depends on the grain rengthon of the the underside. dog's tail. The This amount is usually one quarter of the of the tail from its base out. 10. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade.

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11. To set the pattern on the body use a #15 or 5/8 blade. Start at the withers and clip down to the base of the tail. The width of the strip from the withers to the tail depends on the size of the dog's tail. On a Standard Poodle the width of the #15 blade is sufficient. On smaller poodles the width of the strip is no as wide, and therefore you must use the #5/8 blade (see Chart). * 12. Using the same blade, clip down the sides of the body approximately an inch or so in from the and of an inch in from the flank, depending theof size the Then dogo The strip onelbow the sides the body increases in width with theon size the of dogo clip the hair from between the two strips goihg with the grain. Follow the same procedure on both sides of the dog's body. 13. lift the dog by the front legs and follow the same pattern around on the underchest, using the same blade. 14. Using the #15 blade, clip from the base of the ear down to the withers, then down the sides of the neck to an imaginary collar line, and in front to the Adam's apple. 15. With the #7 blade held at a 45 angle, shape the hairline on either side of the strips going down the back and around the middle. Also shape the hairline around the neck. 16. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off. 17. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. Leave the legs fu" and rounded at the hipo . 18. Scissor the front legs the same as the rear legs, leaving them full. 19. Scissor the body, leaving the coat full and barrel shaped on the underchest.
20. Scissor the tal pom-pom so that it appears round and fluffy. 21. Scissor the chest area to blend in with the front legs and the underchest

shoutder.

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22. Comb the head and ears. Tease the head with your combo 23. Scissor the topknot evenly all around, giving it a rounded appearance. Be careful not to scissor the topknot too c10se to the sides of the head or too flat on the topo *T~e #5/8 and #15 blades can be used to set the pattern for this clip, going with the gramo The Poodle bathed and groomed every four be or six weeksweekly, depending on the dog's coat should and the be type of clip it has. The ears should c1eaned and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. This clip may be used on the Standard Poodle, the Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle.

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POOOlE HEAOS ANO FACES (MOUSTACHES)

CLEAN FACE

A Clean Face on a poodle means that the hair is removed from the face leaving no moustache or beard.

OONUT MOUSTACHE

The Donut Moustache is created by leaving the hair on the muzzle and underjaw from the corners of the mouth to the tip of the nose. Clip half way down the muzzle from the stop.

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11. To set the pattern on the body use a #15 or 5/8 blade. Start atthewithers and clip down to the base of the tail. The width of the strip from the withers to the tail depends on the size of the dog's tail. On a Standard Poodle the width of the #15 blade is sufficient. On smaller poodles the width of the strip is no as wide, and therefore you must use the #5/8 blade (see Chart). 12. Using the same blade, clip down the sides of the body approximately an inch or so in from the elbow and an inch in from the flank, depending on the size of the dogo The strip on the sides of the body increases in width with the size of the dogo Then clip the hair from between the two strips going with the grain. Follow the same procedure on both sides of the dog's bdy. 13. Lift the dog by the front legs and follow the same pattern around on the underchest, using the same blade. 14. Using the #15 blade, clip from the base of the ear down to the withers, then down the sides of the neck to an imaginary collar line, and in front to the Adam's apple. 15. With #7 blade heldand at aaround 45 angle, the Also hairline on the either side of the strips going the down the back theshape middle. shape hairline around the neck. 16. Scissor around the cuffs on the rear legs to even them off. 17. Scissor the legs evenly to give them a finished appearance. leave the legs full and rounded at the hipo . 18. Scissor the front legs the same as the rear legs, leaving them fui!' 19. Scissor the body, leaving the coat full and barrel shaped on the underchest.
20. Scissor the tail pom-pom so that it appears round and f1uffy.

21. Scissor the chest area to blend in with the front legs and the underchest shoufder. 22. Comb the head and ears. Tease the head with your combo

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23. Scissor the topknot evenly all around, giving it a rounded appearance. Be careful not to scissor the topknot too c10se to the sides of the head or too flat on the topo *The #5/8 and #15 blades can be used to set the pattern for this clip, going with the grain. The Poodle bathed and groomed every four be or six weeksweekly, depending on the dog's coat should and the be type of clip it has. The ears should c1eaned and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. This clip may be used on the Standard Poodle, the Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle.

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POODlE

HEADS AND FACES

(MOUSTACHES)

CLEAN FACE

A Clean Face on a poodle means that the hair is removed from the face leaving no moustaehe or beard.

DONUT MOUSTACHE

The Donut Moustaehe is ereated by leaving the hair 00 the muzzle and underjaw from the eorners of the mouth to the tip of the nose. Clip half way down the muzzle from the stop.

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,FRENCH MOUSTACHE

The French Moustache is created by leaving the hair on the muzzle from the corners of the mouth to the tip of the nose. Clip down the top of the muzzle to the tip of the nose and remove all the hair from the underjaw.

PUPPYHEAD

The Puppy Head generally has a c1ean face. The back of the head is blended into the fullness of the neck with a scissors, and th~ front of the head is scissored straight up and down from ear to ear. The sides of the head are allowed to grow in with the ears. The top of the head is scissored round. This type of head is advisable for puppy c1ips in pet grooming, whentopknot you want to let ear hair to grow. long and be tiedHowever, up with if a preferred, the entire may be the allowed to have growa chance rubber band in the same manner that the head of a Shih Tzu or Yorkshire Terrier is tied. (See Head Instructions for Shih Tzu or Yorkshire Terrier.) .

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SWEETHEART MOUSTACHE

The Sweetheart created by leaving all the hair from the corners of the mouth to the JipMoustache of the noseison the muzzle and the underjaw. Clip down the top of the muzzle to tne tip of the nose leaving a moustache and beard effect.

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EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) hair.

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Baby Powder

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and then comb through to remove any dead
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the naifs with a scissors-type naif c1ipper I removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Clean the wrinkles on the face with a damp piece of cotton and dry. A daify application of a baby powder will help keep the wrinkles dry and prevent them from becoming sore. 6. The flews and folds of the lips should be lifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. 7. Bathe and cage dry. 8. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 9. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Pug shOLild be bathed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need clipping.

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PULI
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

large Pin Brush Slicl<er Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Oster Clipper A5 #10 Blade

Scissors St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush

1.

Brush the coat with a large pin brush using a slicker brush and a mitting comb on the matted areas of the coat. Brush th~.coat upward and then comb down (see instructions for treatment of corded coat).

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cutthe quick. 4. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with scissors. 5. Clip the hair'from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. 6. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and fluff dry. 8. Thoroughly comb through the coat, including the tail. (The hair on the back may be parted from the base of the skull to the base of the tail.) 9. 5cissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance. 10. Apply StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. The Puli should be bathed and groomed every four or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need cJipping. If you wish to allow the Puli's coat to cord, follow the grooming instructions given for the K0r;'0ndor instead of these instructions.

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Hound Clove Ear Powder (medicated)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

Cha"mois Cloth Nail Clipper (heavy duty)

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Cfean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as notto cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eyedrops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the corner of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 7. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat and give it a shine. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Rhodesian Ridgeback should be bathed every three or tour months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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PULI
EQUIPMENT NEEDEO

Large Pin Brush Slicl<er Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Oster Clipper A5 #10 Blade

Scissors StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush

1.

Brush the coat with a large pin brush using a slicker brush and a matting comb on the matted areas of the coat. Brush th~.coat upward and then comb down (see instructions for treatment of corded coat).

2. CJean the ears by dusting the nside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a guillotine-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cutthe quick. 4. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with scissors. 5. Clip the hair'from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade.

6. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade.
7. Bathe and fluff dry. 8. Thoroughly comb through the coat, including the tail. (The hair on the back may be parted from the base of the skull to the base of the tail.) 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance. 10. Apply St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. The Puli should be bathed and groomed every four or eightweeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. If you wish to allow the Puli's coat to cord, follow the grooming instructions given for the K6mondor instead of these instructions . .
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush HoundGlove Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors

lanolin Coat Conditioner Chamois Cloth

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush and a hound glove.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent- the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. The flews and the folds of the lips should accumulated food, etc. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes.* . 7. Scissor any stray hair on the edges of the ears. 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat and give it a good sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Rottweiler can be bathed every three or tour months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly .~nd the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. be lifted and c1eaned of any

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3
SToBERNARD (ROUGH-COATED)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such s Eye-Brite)

Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the body with a stiff bristle brush using a slicker brush on the matted areas.
Pay special attention to the tail, hindquarters, and bib. Comb through the coat to remove all dead hair. A matting comb may also be used on the matted areas. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops to the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. corner of eyethe and under eye with damp piece cotton remove any eye 5. The flews and folds of the lips should be Iifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. . 6. Bathe and cage or f1uffdry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. Remove any hair growing around the paws and between the toes with thinning shears give them a neat appearance. The area from the hocks to the feet may also be to c1eaned with thinning shears. 9. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using your brush, brush the coat conditioner nto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The St. Bernard should be bathed and groomed every eight or ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush SteelComb Shedding Blade

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1.

Brush the body with a stiff bristle brush using. a slicker brush to remove any dead hair. Comb through the coat after brushing. A shedding blade may be used to remove dead hair. .

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp to piece cotton remove any eye 5. The flews and folds of the lips should be Iihed and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. . 6. Bathe and cagedry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Smooth-Coated St.,Bernard should be bathed every ten or twelve weeks. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be ehecked monthly to see if they need c1ipping ..

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SALUKI
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Pin Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the body area with a stiff bristle brush. Brush the ears, tail, and leg
furnishings with a pin brush. Then comb through them to be sure they are free of any mats. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and f1uffdry. Pay special attention to the ears, tail, and leg featherings. 5. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 6. Scissor the featheri-ngs on the legs evenly. 7. Scissor the tail frnge wide at the base to tapered at the end. 8. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. 9. Applya lanolin coat eonditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the eoal. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Saluki should be bathed and groomed about every three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Shedding Blade

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1.

Brush the body with a stiff bristle brush using a slicker brush to remove any dead hair. Comb through the coat after brushing. A shedding blade may be used to remove dead hair. .

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by the applying eyea drops to the of inside of to the eye. Wipe the stain. comer of eyethe and under eye with damp piece cotton remove anyeye 5. The f1ews and folds of the Iips should be Iifted and c1eaned of any accumulated food, etc. . 6. Bathe and cagedry. 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet groomingthis step is optional.

The Smooth-Coated St.,Bernard should be bathed every ten or twelve weeks. The ears should be cJeaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping'. 'i

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Matting comb

Scissors Thinning Shears Ear Powder (medicated) NailClipper (heavy duty)

lanolin Coat Conditioner Dry Cleaner (between groomings) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. Use a slicker brush and a matting comb on
the matted areas of the coat. Comb through thoroughly after brushing. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails s>as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the nside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton tp remove any eye stain. S. Bathe and cage or f1uffdry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair on the face and over the eyes. 7. shears Remove growing around paws and between the toes with thinning to any give hair this area a c1ean, neat the appearance. 8. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *Forpet grooming this step is optional. The Samoyed does not have to be bathed as frequently as other long-coated breeds. However, for pets that live in the home and because of the color of this dog, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of visible dirt. A bath about every two or three should be the sufficient. Between groomings, a dry c1eaner may be months used to help keep coat c1ean. Apply professional a powdered dry c1eaner to the coat and then brush it out. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be check~d monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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SCHIPPERKE

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors Thinning Shears Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle brush. Then comb through to remove any dead
hair. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Bathe and fluff dry. 5. Scissor th~ whiskers on the muzzle as welJ as any long hair on the face and over the eyes. * 6. Scissor the leg fringes slightlyto 7. Scissor the underchest brisket to the f1ank. even them off.
slight/y to even it off. Accentuate a sloping line from the

8. Thin out the rump area with thinning shears to give the dog's hindquarters rounded appearance. 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance.

10. Remove any hair from between the toes and on the feet with thinning shears to give them a c1ose, neat appearance. 11. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a smalJ amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Sehipperke should be bathed and groomed every eight ortwelve weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be eheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush or Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade #5, #7, or #8-1/2 Blade

Scissors Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner ear powder, pulling out any

1.

Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated dead hair with your fingers.

2. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle or a slicker brush. Then comb through remove any dead hair. the coat to

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4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in-direct contact with the reetum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet, flush with the pads.

8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the
back to the base of the tail, and clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the shoulder and then to the elbow in the front with a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade.

10. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip down the sides of the body to the flank using
the elbow as your guideline. Follow the contour of the dog's body with an inclining line from the elbow to the flank. 11. Using the same blade, clip down the back half of the rear leg to a point just above the hock. Clean the inside (rear half) of the leg Iightly with the #10 blade. 12. Clip the neck in the front from the throat to the breastbone using the same blade as on the body. on the forechest,

13. Comb the hair on the face forward and with your #10 blade, clip from one-quarter of an inch behind the eye socket back to the base of the skull.

14. Using your #10 blade, clip the hair from the outside comer of the eye to the base
of the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down the cheek.

15. Clipthe ears c1ean on both sides from the base out, using a #10 blade.
16. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 17. Comb the eyebrows

forward and scissor away the excess hair between eyebrows at the stop to create a "V" shape.

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18. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center, leaving

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19. Scissor the center of the eyebrows at the stop to form an inverted "V".
20. Comb the beard forward and with thinning shears, thin out the line from the corner of the mouth to the cornerof the eyebrow so it-appears straight. 21. Trim leg furnishings slightly thinning shears. (The furnishings Giant the Schnauzer are generalfy verywith sparse, and require very little blending.) on the 22. Trim the underchest slightly with thinning shears to even out the hair following the contourofthe dog's body. 23. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off and give them a neat appearance. .24. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Giant Schnauzer should be bathed and groomed about every ten weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush or Slicker Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) dead hairwith your fingers.

Oster Clipper A5 #10 Blade #8-1/2 or #7 Blade

Scissors Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any
2. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 3. Brush the coatwith a stiff bristle or a slicker brush. Then comb through the coat to remove any dead hair. 4. Bathe and cage or f1uffdry. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet, flush with the pads.

8. Using a #10, #8-1/2, or #7 blade start at the base of the skull and clip down the
back to the base of the tail, and clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the shoulder and then to the elbow in the frontwith a #10, #8-1/2, or #7 blade.

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10. Using a 110, 18-1/2, or 17 blade, clip down the sides of the body to the flank using the elbow as your guideline. Follow the contour of the dog's body with an inclining line from the elbowto the flank.' 11. Using the same blade, clip down the back half of the rear leg to a point just above the hock. Clean the inside(rear half) of the leg lightly with the 110 blade. 12. Clip the neck in the front from the throat to the breastbone using the same blade as on the body. on the forechest,

13. Comb the hair on the face forward and with your 110 blade, clip from one-quarter of an inch behind the eye socket back , to the base of the skull. 14. Using your 110 blade, clip the hair from the outside comer of the eye to the base of the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down the cheek. 15. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides from the base out, using a 110 blade. 16. Scissor around the outside edges of tlie ears to give them a neat appearance. 17. eyebrows Comb theateyebrows scissor away the excess hair between the stop toforward create a and "V" shape. the

18. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center, leaving them long and vizor shaped. 19. Scissor the center of the eyebrows at the stop to form an inverted "V." 20. Comb the beard forward and, with thinning shears, thin out the line from the comer of the mouth to the comer of the eyebrow so it appears straight. 21. Trim the leg furnishings slightly with thinning shears. 22. Trim the underchest slightly with thinning shears to even outthe hair. Here again follow the contour of the dog's body. . 23. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off and give them a neat appearance. 24. Apply a lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Miniature Schnauzer should be bathed and groomed every six or eight weeks. The ears sho~ld be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipp,ing.

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NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush or Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) dead hair with your fingers.

Oster Clipper AS Scissors #10 Blade Thinning Shears #5, #7, or #8-1/2 Blade lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any
2. splitting. Cut the nails with only a heavy-duty, c1ipper, prevent Remove the tips ofpliers-type the nails sonail as not to cutto the quick. the nails from 3. Brush the coat with a stiff bristle or a slicker brush. Then comb throtlgh the coat to remove any dead hair. 4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (abouthalf an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Scissor the hairfrom between the pads of the feet, flush withthe pad~. 8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, start at the base of the skull and clip down the back to the base of the tail, and clip the entire tail. 9. Clip down the sides of the shoulder and then to the elbow in the front with a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade. 10. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip down the sides of the body to the flank using the elbow as your guideline. Follow the contour of the dog's body with an inclining line from the elbow to the flank.

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13. Comb the hair on the face forward and with your #10 blade, clip from one-quarter of an inch behind the eye socket back to the base of the skull. 14. Using your #10 blade, clip the hair from the outside comer of the eye to the base of the ear. Then clip from the comer of the eye down the cheek. 15. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides from the base out, using a #10 blade. 16. Scissor around the outside edges of the .ea~sto give them a neat appearance. 17. Comb the eyebrows forward and scissor away the excess hair between eyebrows at the stop to create a "V" shape. the

18. Scissor the eyebrows diagonally from the outside comer to the center, leaving them long and vizor shaped. 19. Scissor the center of the eyebrows at the stop to form an inverted "V." 20. Comb the beard forward and, with thinning shears, thin out the line from the comer of the moutn to the comer of the eyebrow so it appears straight. 21. Trim the leg furnishings slightly with thinning shears. 22. Trim the underchest slightly with thinning shears to even out the hair. Here again follow the contour of the dog's body. 23. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off and give them a neat appearance. 24. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coal. The Standard Schnauzer should be bathed and groomed about every eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthlyto see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (heavy duty) the coat.

Thinning Shears Stripping Knife Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a slicker brush to 'remove any dead hair. Then comb through
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet, flush with the pads. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Remove any unruly hair from the top of the head with a stripping knife. Thinning shears may also be used to c1ean this ar'a. 7. Remove any straggly hair from the ears with a stripping knife or the #10 blade on your clipper. 8. Remove any unruly hair from the cheek area with a stripping knife or thinning shears. 9. Remove any unruly hair from the neck and throat areawith thinning shears. 10. Remove any straggly hair from the body with thinning shears. This will give the body a neat appearance. 11. Trim the beard and whiskers with thinning shears so that they are squared off, leaving them fui!' 12. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 13. Comb the leg furnishings forward and scissor them at the ends to even them off. 14. Scissor the tail featherings so that they are even. 15. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Scottish Deerhound should be bathed every two or three months. The ears should be cleaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.;

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

TERRIER

Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS

#10 Blade

#5, #7, or #8-1/2 Blade

Scissors Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner ear powder, pulling out any

1. Clean th.e ears by dusting the inside with medicated

dead hair with your fingers. 2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type so as not to cut the Quick.

nail c1ipper, removing to remove

only the tips of the nails

3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush through the coat after brushing. 4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry.

any mats and dead hair. Comb

5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never putthe blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. the pads of the feet, f1ush with the pads.

7. Scissor the hair from between the base of the tail.

8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip from the base of the skull down the back to
9. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 bJade, clip down the sides of the neck to the top of the shoulder (between the withers and the elbow).

10. Following the contours

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breastbone.

12. Clip the tail (the top side only) from the base to the tipo Use a #5, #7, or #8-1/2
blade (same blade used on body).

13. Comb the

hair on the face forward, and with a #10 blade clip the head from one-quarter of an inch behind the eye socket to the base of the skufl. Then clip from the outside corner of the eyebrow to the base of the ear.

14. With a #10 blade clip from the outside comer of the eyebrow down to the eheek. 15. On the Scottish Terrier's head a tuft of hair is left attached to the head and to the front inside edge of the ear. The same hair remains on the baek of the ear. Use a #10 blade and clip the top half of the ear c1ean on both sides. 16. Scissor around the top outside edges of ~he ears to give them a neat appearance. 17. Fold the top half of the ear down and irim the tuft of hair around the base of the ear even with the folded edge. Use your scissors or thinning shears. 18. Comb the eyebrows forward and scissor away the excess hair between eyebrows at the stop to create a "V" shape. the

19. Scissor the eyebrows diagonaflyfrom the outside comer to the center, leaving the eyebrows large and vizor shaped. 20. Scissor the center of the eyebrows at the stop to form an inverted "V." 21. Comb the beard forward and thin out a line from the comer of the mouth to the corner of the eyebrow with your thinning shears so that it appears straight. 22. Blend the hair into the body at the shoulder, hip, and forechest with thinning shears, if necessary. 23. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet. 24. Scissor the tai I from wide at the base to tapered at the end.
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25. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Scottish Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six or ten weeks. The ears should be cle~ned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if'they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush SteelComb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Oster Clipper AS dead hair with your fingers.

Scissors Thinning Shears lanolin Coat Conditioner

#10 Blade #5, #7, or #8-1/2 Blade

1. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any
2. Cut the nails with a scissors-type naif c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cutthe quick. 3. Brush the coat with a slicker brush to remove any mats and dead hair. Comb through the coat after brushing. 4. Bathe and cage or fluff dry. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum.

6. Clip the stomach area (from the groin to the navel) with a #10 blade.
7. Scissor the hair from between the pads of the feet, flush with the pads. 8. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip from the base of the skull down the back to the base of the tail.

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11. Using a #5, #7, or #8-1/2 blade, clip down the forechest to just above the
breastbone. 12. Clip entire tail from the base to thetip using the same blade as on the body. 13. Comb the hair on the face forward and clip from one quarter of an inch behind the eye socket back to the base of the skull with a #10 blade. 14. Using a #10 blade, clip the hair from the outside comer of the eye to the base of the ear. lhen clip from the comer of the eye down the cheek. 15. Clip the ears c1ean on both sides from the base out, using a #10 blade. 16. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 17. outside Comb the hair on the inner face forward scissor diagonally the comer to the comer and of the eyes. the Doeyebrows not scissor the hair from between the eyes, but allow it to grow down the top of the muzzle. 18. Comb the beard forward and thin the line from the comer of the mouth to the comer of the eyebrows so that it appears straight.

19. the Thinbeard the beard slightly with thinning shears give the t. head a longer look. Leave fui!' Do not trim the bear if it doesto not need
20. Blend the hair into the body at the shou/der, hip, and forechest with thinning shears, if necessary.
21. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet.

22. Applya lano/in coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on yoU( hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. The Sealyham Terrier should be bathed and groomed every six or eightweeks. The ears should be ~/eaned weekly and the nails should be c1ipped monthly.

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NEEDED

Matting Comb Slicker large Pin Brush Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite)

Nail Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors Thinning Shears 50ft Brush StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be
used on the matted areas of the coat. lift the hair and brush it down layer by layer. Comb through the coat thoroughly to make sure it is mat free. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pJiers-type nail c1ipper to prevent the nails from splitting. Remove only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. the Clean eyes by applying eye adrops the of inside of the eye. Wipe eyethe and under the eye with damp to pi~ce cotton to remove any the eye comer stain. of 5. Bathe and fluff dry. 6. Comb through the coat with a wide-tooth combo 7. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 8. If the coat is too abundant behind the ears and on top of the tal, it may be thinned with your thinning shears until the desired effect is attained. 9. Scissor any fringe that may grow around the outside edge of the ear. 10. Comb the leg featherings in the direction that they grow. 11. Apply Sto Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush. A final brushing with a large pin from brushthe should done the grain of the make the hair stand away body. be Also use against your comb to loosen thecoat coat to and bring it away from the body.
* For pet grooming this step is optional.

The Shetland Sheepdog should be bathed about every six weeks. The coat should be brushed about every two days to help keep it e/ean and free of mats. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping. ,

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

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large Pin Brush Slicker Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper Oster Clipper AS Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Scissors Small Rubber Bands Coat Dressing Sto Aubrey's Royal Coatalin Soft Brush Cotton Balls Cream Rinse or Balsam

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Brush the coat with a large pin brush. A slicker brush and a matting com b may be used on the matted areas of the coat. Be sure to remove all the mats from the dog's coat before bathing. ear powder.

2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated

3. Cut the nails with a nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick.

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5. Scissor the hair Irom between the pads 01 the leet. 6. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never putthe blade in direct contactwith the rectum. 7. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 8. Bathe and fluff dry. After the bath when the coat is still wet, apply a cream rinse or balsam to the coat and let it soak into the coat, then rinse. 9. Comb through the coatthoroughly. 10. top Using down center 01 the back the of the the edge head of toyour the comb'rart base o the the tail.hair Comb thethe hair on either side of from the part straight down. Spray the part with a coat dressing. 11. Begin at the top of the head and continue to part the hair down to the tip of the nose. Comb the hair down on either side of the head. 12. Using the edge of your comb, part the hair on the head, from the comer of the eye to the comer of the ear on each side of the head. Then part the hair from ear to ear across the top of the skull. Gather the hair evenly in one hand and with the other hand wrap a rubber band three times around the gathered hair. Check the outside comers of the eyes to be sure that the hair in the topknot is not pulled too tightly. A small bow may be placed at the base of the topknot. 13. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 14. Comb the tail. 15. Apply St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush. This will help to condition the coat and give it a nice sheen. The Shih Tzu should be bathed and completely groomed everythree orfourweeks in order to keep the coat in good condition. The coat should be brushed about three times a week ~o help keep it c1ean and free of mats. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the n,ailsshould be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Stiff Bristle Brush Slicker Brush Steel Comb Matting Comb Shedding Brade Ear Powder (medicated)

Naif Clipper (heavy duty) Scissors Thinning Shears Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) lanolin Coat Conditioner Cotton Balls

1. Brush the coat with a stiff bristre brush. A slicker brush and a matting comb may be used on the matted areas. After brushing, comb through the coat. A shedding blade may be used to help remove dead hair. 2. crean the ears by dusting the inside of the ear with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a heavy-duty, pliers-.type naif cJipper to prevent the nairs from splitting. Remove only the tips 01 the naifs so as not to cut the quick . . 4. crean the eyes by apprying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and fluff or cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as welf as any long hair over the eyes and on the face.* 7. Remove any hair growing around the paws and between the toes with thinning shears to give these areas a cJean, neat appearance. 8. Applya ranolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Using your brush, brush the coat conditioner into the coat to glve it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Siberian Husky has a harsh coat and should not be bathed as frequentJy as most other dogs, since bathing tends to soften the hair. However, for pets tha&.livein the home, it may be desirable to bathe them more often to rid the coat of shedding hair and doggy odors. A bath about every three months should be sufficient. The ears should be cJeaned weekly, and the nails shourd be checked monthly to see if they need clipping ..

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Slicker Brush Pin Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated)

Nail Clipper (scissors type) Scissors Stripping Knife Thinning Shears

StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin Soft Brush Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade

1. Brush the coat with a pin brush. A slicker brush may be used on the matted areas
of the coat only; however, it is best not to use this brush unless it is absolutely necessary as it tends to break the hair on this type coat. 2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Scissor the hair from between the pads of thefeet. 5. Bathe and cage dry or fluff dry (depending upon the condition of the coat). 6. Pluck the long hair on both sides of the ears which extends past the outline of the ear, using a stripping knife or the #10 blade on your clipper. 7. Scissor around the outside edges of the ears to give them a neat appearance. 8. Clean the feet of any straggly hair up to the hock in the back and to the first joint in the front with your thinning shears. 9. Holding the tail out, trim the tail feathering so that it is about half an inch long. Use your thinning shears. 10. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 11. Using the edge of your comb, part the hair down the center of the back, from the top of the head to the base of the tail. Comb the hair down on either side of the body. Use a coat dressing to set the parto 12. Part the hair from the top of the head down to the tip of the nose and brush the hair back on either side of the muzzle. 13. Apply StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a soft brush. The Silky Terrier should be bathed every six or eight weeks. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need cJipping.

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SKYE TERRIER

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Slicker large Pin Brush Brush Matting Comb Steel Comb

Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (guillotine type) Oster Clipper AS #10 BJade

Scissors Coat Dressing StoAubrey's Royal Coatalin 50ft Brush

1. Brush the coat with a large pin brush using a sJicker brush on the matted areas.
Comb through the coat thoroughJy after 5rushing. Be sure that the coat is mat free before bathing. 2. Clean the ears by diJsting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the naiJs with a guillotine-type naiJ cJipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Remove the hair from the pads of the feetwith the scissors. 5. Clip the hairfrom the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of the rectum) using the #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (froro the groin to the naveJ) with the #10 blade. 7. Bathe and f1uffdry. Apply a cream rinse to the coat after the bath and rinse. 8. Comb through the coat thoroughly afterdrying. 9. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to give them a rounded appearance. 10. Using the edge of your comb, part the hair down the center of the back, from the top of the head to the base of the tail. 11. Comb the hair on either side of the part straight down. Spray the part with coat dressing. 12. Beginning at the top of the head, continue the part down to the tip of the nose. Comb the hair down on either side of the head. 13. Comb the hair on the ears outward to give them a winged effect. 14. Holding out,ascomb the as hair down scissor the tail to a tape red point. Leave thethe tailtal fringe long and heavy as and possible. 15. Apply St. Aubrey's Royal Coatalin to the coat with a 50ft brush. The Skye Terrier shouJd be bathed and groomed every four or eight weeks. The coat should be brushed several times a week to help keep it c1ean and free of mats. The ears shouJd ,be checked weekly and the nails should be cheeked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

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Rubber Brush Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type)

Eye Drops (such as Eye-Brite) Chamois Cloth Cotton Balls

Scissors Lanolin Coat Conditioner

1. Brush the coat with a rubber brush, followed by a good finger massage.
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Clean the eyes by applying eye drops to the inside of the eye. Wipe the comer of the eye and under the eye with a damp piece of cotton to remove any eye stain. 5. Bathe and cage dry. 6. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. * 7. Apply a lanolin c;oat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbing it onto the coat. Use a chamois c10th to rub the coat briskly to give it a sheen. *For pet grooming this step is optional. The Staffordshire Terrier should be bathed every three or four months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

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Slicker Brush Steel Comb Ear Powder (medicated) Nail Clipper (scissors type) Thinning Shears Stripping Knife through the coat after brushing.

Scissors lanolin Coat Conditioner Oster Clipper AS #10 Blade Ouplex Ores-ser

1. Brush the coat with a slicker brush to remove any dead hair or mats. Comb
2. Clean the ears by dusting the inside with medicated ear powder, pulling out any dead hair with your fingers. 3. Cut the nails with a scissors-type nail c1ipper, removing only the tips of the nails so as not to cut the quick. 4. Remove the hair from between the pads of the feet with a scissors or the #10 blade on your c1ipper. 5. Clip the hair from the rectum area (about half an inch on either side of -the rectum) with a #10 blade. Never put the blade in direct contact with the rectum. 6. Clip the hair from the stomach area (from the groin to the nave!) with a #10 blade. 7. Bathe and f~uffor cage dry.

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8. knife Remove any straggly hair from abov~ the or thinning shears.. . ears and on the cheeks with a stripping 9. Remove any straggly hair from the body with thinning shears or a stripping knife. Do not c1ean the entire body area, just even out the coat. 10. Clean the face with a duplex dresser to rid it of any excess hair, but do not c1ean it as c10se as you would with a Cocker Spaniel. (This will not remove the whiskers.) 11. Scissor the whiskers on the muzzle as well as any long hair over the eyes and on the face. 12. Scissor the leg furnishings on the ends to even them off. Comb them out to see if they are even. 13. Remove any hair from between the toes with thinning shears. 14. Scissor around the outside edges of the feet to round them off. 15. Applya lanolin coat conditioner by first putting a small amount on your hands and then rubbi~g it onto the coat. The Sussex Spaniel should be bathed every two or three months. The ears should be c1eaned weekly and the nails should be checked monthly to see if they need c1ipping.