The head is left in a natural state with light trimming in the eye area. The Silky Terrier topknot is left free. The entire ear is clipped clean and very close to the skin. Use a #15 blade for the backside of the ears and a #40 with a light touch for the insides.<\/p>\n

Edge the ear with small detailing shears, keeping the tips of the shears towards the tips of the ears.<\/p>\n

Tail<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Slightly neaten the underside of the tail with thinning shears.<\/p>\n

Clipping the Feet and Hocks<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

The feet of Silky Terrier are clean, like a Poodle, but not as close to the skin and a bit higher up on the leg. Clip the top of the foot with a #10 blade with the grain of the coat, or a #7F against the coat growth.<\/p>\n

Clip from the wrist to the toes on the front and from the hock to the toes on the rear. Neaten the edges with detailing shears or a #40 when the pads are clipped.<\/p>\n

Detail Finish<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Lightly neaten the entire outline of the Silky Terrier, removing long, shaggy stray hairs that interrupt a smooth flow. The finished appearance is very natural.<\/p>\n

This can be done with thinning shears or shears as long as the look remains natural. Finish with a fine mist of coat polish on the body coat for added shine.<\/p>\n

Suggested Tools and Equipment<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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• Nail Trimmers<\/li>\n
• Styptic Powder<\/li>\n
• Ear Powder<\/li>\n
• Ear Cleaning Solution<\/li>\n
• Hemostat<\/li>\n
• Cotton Balls<\/li>\n
• Clippers<\/li>\n
• #40 and #15 Blades for Pads<\/li>\n
• Slicker Brush<\/li>\n
• Greyhound Comb<\/li>\n
• Pin Brush<\/li>\n
• Dematting Tools<\/li>\n
• Straight Shears<\/li>\n
• Curved Shears<\/li>\n
• Small Detailing Shears<\/li>\n
• Thinning Shears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Breed Facts & Characteristics<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

  Country of Origin:<\/strong> Australia<\/p>\n

  Height at Shoulder:<\/strong> 9″-10″<\/p>\n

  Coat Length\/Type:<\/strong> Long\/Flowing<\/p>\n

  Color:<\/strong> Shades of blue and tan with the darker color creating a saddle over the back, back of neck and top of head.<\/p>\n

  Correct grooming procedure:<\/strong> Bathe & Brush Out\/Minor Trimming<\/p>\n

  Common pet grooming practices:<\/strong> Bathe & Brush Out\/Clipper-Trim<\/p>\n

  The Goal:<\/strong> Coat should be mat- and tangle-free. The fur should be light and airy, moving freely with the dog as it moves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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