Full Description
Beautiful renderings by world-renowned artist Maude Nilsson illustrate Poodle trims from around the world. They add even more pizzazz to this already heavily illustrated guide. Back by popular demand, Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference is a revamped version of the original classic that no groomer can be without. Authored by renowned expert Shirlee Kalstone and bursting with hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step directions, this new edition promises to be even more of a boon to Poodle groomers and enthusiasts worldwide than the previous edition. Its thoroughly illustrated instructions guide you through * selecting the right equipment * caring for the coats of pet Poodles and show Poodles * basic clipping of the Poodle's feet, face, neck, tail, stomach and ears, as well as fashioning the perfect topknot with tips from the experts * setting the patterns for sanctioned show trims and popular pet trims * and many other Poodle grooming secrets and nuances
Contents
Introduction. PART I: History, Equipment and General Care. Chapter 1: The Development of Poodle Trimming. Chapter 2: Selecting the Right Equipment. Chapter 3: Coat Care for the Pet Poodle. Chapter 4: Bathing the Pet Poodle. Chapter 5: Fluff Drying the Pet Poodle. Chapter 6: Bathing and Drying a Poodle in Show Coat. Chapter 7: General Hygiene. Chapter 8: External Parasites and Their Control. Chapter 9: The Official AKC Standard for the Poodle. Chapter 10: Interpreting the Breed Standard with Emphasis on Grooming. PART II: Basic Clipping Instructions. Chapter 11: General Clipping Tips. Chapter 12: Clipping the Poodle's Feet. Chapter 13: Clipping the Poodle's Face and Neck. Chapter 14: Clipping the Poodle's Tail. Chapter 15: Clipping the Poodle's Stomach. Chapter 16: Shaping the Topknot. Chapter 17: Finishing the Ears. PART III: Clipping the Poodle for the Show Ring. Chapter 18: The Changing Fashions of Show Trims. Chapter 19: Care of the Poodle in Show Coat. Chapter 20: The Three AKC-Recognized Show Clips. PART IV: Clipping the Pet Poodle. Chapter 21: Introduction to the "Pet" Poodle Trims. Chapter 22: Styling and Finishing the Legs. Chapter 23: Pet Clips. PART V: International Poodle Clipping and Grooming. Chapter 24: The International Scene. Chapter 25: Grooming Contests Around the World. Chapter 26: So You Want to Be a Professional Groomer. Appendix: Additional Reading. Index.
