We all get them, the poodle owners who say, "Don't make my dog look like a poodle..." then almost in the same breath, "...but don't shave him!" My guess is you have the exact same client in your data base.

This video lesson by Kathy Rose gives you a stylish option. She turns a Poodle into a Bichon. In this case, a giant Bichon! Kathy is working on her own Standard Poodle, Taylor. His coat is extremely dense and very long.

Kathy says that the secret to this type of trim is to have the dog beautifully prepared. That means no tangles. He has to be totally blown out by hand so the coat is straight and separated. The comb needs to glide easily through the coat. She uses snap on combs or guard combs to facilitate speed and set the basic outline. She finishes the trim using super blenders and hand scissoring techniques.