With most round head styles, the muzzle area is trimmed by hand. There are multiple style options. The fur may be trimmed very short or left very long. The important thing is that the muzzle is evenly shaped and the edges are buffered into a soft, neat line.<\/p>\n

Ears<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many ear trims that work with this head style. Choose one that works and appeals to the owner\u2014from shaved to very long or even tasseled. Shorter ear styles give the dog the look of a puppy. Longer ear styles could be rounded or blunt-cut to give a polished, soft look to the finished trim.<\/p>\n

The line at the skull junction should be neat and tidy. With thinning shears, create a soft line over the top of the ears to gently define them. If the ear is clipped close, edge the ear leather with small detailing\u00a0 shears, keeping the tips of the shears towards the tips of the ears.<\/p>\n

Trimming the ears to the length of the nose is a popular style for many pets. Trimming to the length of the nose not only balances well with the head, but also solves a sanitary issue with many dogs\u2014ears dragging in the food or water dish.<\/p>\n

The shorter ear style eliminates that problem. Longer ear styles also are popular. Just double-check that both ears are equal in length and the bottom edge is neat. Pull the ears forward and check behind and under the ears for long or missed hairs.<\/p>\n

Tail<\/h3>\n

The tail, like the ears, has many style options. It may be left long and natural, trimmed to any length that suits the owner or tufted with a plume. The key is that it should be in balance with the overall dog.<\/p>\n

Detail Finish<\/h3>\n

Check all over the dog for rough spots. Soften those areas with thinning shears. Normal trouble spots include the stop area by the eyes, around the ears, under the front legs, feet, flank and under the tail. Application of bows and mild cologne is optional.<\/p>\n

Always discuss ear and tail options with the owner before trimming any substantial length from them. These are areas that most owners are very sensitive or passionate about. It’s always easier to take more coat off; it cannot be replaced once it has been trimmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are a number of different ways to create a round head style on your dog. The length will vary based on individual preference and length of body coat. It’s most important that the head be in balance with the body. Here’s a short summary:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n