Different Grooming Cuts For Poodles

There are several different grooming cuts for Poodles.  What ever cut you choose, remember that hair does grow back and that the same cut can look different on different colors of poodles.

Different Grooming Cuts For Poodles:

Continental Cut
Retriever Cut
Lamb Cut
Teddy Bear Cut

Beware that different cuts mean different things to different groomers depending on what region of the country you are from so be sure you are both on the same page.

It is also a good idea to cut out pictures from magazines of interesting poodle cuts that you can show your groomer.

To Start Grooming Your Poodle:

Brush out the coat first.  Most people new to grooming don’t realize how dense poodle hair is and how it mats.  This is why for longer haired Poodles daily brushing is a must.

Shed hair gets caught up in the living hair forming a huge mat, and this can also lead to skin problems if not removed.

I like to give a bath after brushing out the dog and drying them well.  A clean and dry coat really makes the hair softer and easier to brush and cut.

Decide on Your Grooming Cut:

If your poodle is very active and goes outside a lot a shorter lower maintenance cut is a must.  But if your poodle is mostly inside you can get away with a longer trim.  Remember if you make a mistake the hair will grow back.

You can even be created and give your poodle a Mohawk, play around to find a style you love.

Ears and Nails:

Some people get so caught up in grooming the coat they forget about trimming the nails and ears.  This only take a few minutes but gives a nice finish.

Summary:

Different grooming cuts for poodles appear different on different colored poodles, and also remember they might actually mean different things to different groomers.  So before entrusting your poodle to a groomer make sure you are both on the same page.