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Grooming your new poodle can be fun and entertaining for both
you and the poodle.
(It can also be a nightmare for both without the proper equipment and practice!!)
Using the links above, you will find tips on choosing the
correct equipment, Different Grooming styles, and tips & photos
on home grooming. You will also find other useful
information for caring for your poodle.
There are many different ways to groom your poodle. There are
the show trims and the pet trims. Only three trims are allowed
in the conformation show ring but you can have them trimmed
almost any way for obedience, (the exceptions being some
specialty obedience shows).
Although as a breeder I have a great appreciation for the show
trim it looks rather unusual to most people and I personally
prefer a simple pet trim.
The show trim does have a history in the breed and Standard Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers. The long "lion mane" was designed to keep the dogs vital organs warm when they swam in cold water. The puffs on the feet were to keep the joints warm, the puff on the tail so you could see the dog while it was swimming in the water. The rest was shaved to keep him from getting water logged and to prevent sticks from catching in the hair.
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