The Poodle’s legs are trimmed the same way for most pet clips, with the exception of the Miami clip. On the back legs, the shape follows the natural conformation of the leg, emphasizing the angulation above the hock joint and the curve of the stifle joint. <\/p>\n
The front legs are shaped like cylinders, straight from the top to the bottom on all sides, not tapering to the feet or wedge-shaped. How much hair you leave on full-coated legs depends on several factors: personal preference, the dog’s lifestyle, the pattern you select, the length of hair you leave on the body (the trim must always be in balance) and the texture of the coat.<\/p>\n
Texture plays a very important role in finishing. Harsh, dense hair is fairly thick in diameter and holds together better than coats of less substantial texture. Fine, thin hair is slightly smaller in diameter and, when allowed to grow too long, doesn’t hold its shape and quickly becomes limp.<\/p>\n
When is trimmed shorter, however, fine hair looks neater, appears to be thicker and holds its shape much better. Under any circumstances, the hair on the legs is always slightly longer than that on the body. On pet trims, the body hair is never longer than the leg hair.<\/p>\n
There are two methods of styling the legs:<\/p>\n
We think it is easier to start by styling the back legs – shaping one, then the other – and then moving on to finish the front legs.<\/p>\n
If you intend to shape your Poodle’s legs with scissors, your goal is to achieve a smooth, plush finish.\u00a0 Notice that the bottom line of the leg is even and slightly rounded. Most groomers call this area the cuff. If you are a beginner, it is easier to set the cuff first, and then to shape the rest of the leg.<\/p>\n
If you have difficulty scissoring or if speed is a consideration, you can use a snap-on comb attached to a #40 blade to take off the excess hair, and then shape any untidy ends with shears. Choose a snap-on attachment that leaves the leg hair longer than the body coat.<\/p>\n
Remember: The areas where the body and leg hair meet must always be carefully blended to prevent a noticeable difference in length.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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