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This standard poodle is a stunning competition dog. He has the attitude to capture the judge's attention. He has an amazing coat. You can mold and sculpt it into anything you want.
In order to make the most of what this dog has - you need to show off his elegance. That's what a Poodle is all about - elegance. You also need to understand proper breed profile.
Lisa Leady is a well-respected competitor and grooming competition judge. In this lesson, she shows you how minor changes can make a big difference in the outline of this dog.
Lisa keeps the breed standard firmly in her mind is she sculpts the coat with clippers and scissors. She explains how she accentuates this dog's positive attributes - while minimizing his faults.
We have broken this lesson into five chapters for you. By breaking it into these individual sessions, you will be able to focus quickly on the sections that most interest you. Or - sit down, relax, and enjoy the entire video lesson.
Approximate total running time: 78 minutes
Session A: Clipping the Face, Feet, & Tail
Session B: Blocking in the Body with Scissors
Session C: Blocking in the Legs with Scissors
Session D: Scissoring the Tail
Session E: Trimming the Topknot, & Neck
In this video you will learn:
- which guard combs to use to set the body length.
- Lisa's personal rule when it comes to scissoring.
- how to tell if something is off balance.
- where to set the center of the dog.
- how wide the back of the neck should be.
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