But as time passes, clipping has developed and became a skill form and fashion for some folk. If you’re a proud owner and believes that your dog can shine in show rings, then you must select a show clip for this is the sole official clip permitted.
Show clips might be continental clip or British saddle clip. In the continental clip, the face, throat, feet and part of the tail are shaved. The higher part of the legs is shaved leaving pompons round the ankles. There’s also a pompon at the end of the tail.
British saddle clip is comparable to continental in which the face, throat, feet and part of the tail are shaved. The hindquarters aren’t shaved apart from a curved shaved area on each flank and 2 shaved bands on each hindleg. A Poodle under one years old could be shown in the little puppy clip. In the baby dog clip, the face, throat, belly and base of the tail are shaved.
Shaping of the coat is authorized for tidiness. When your Poodles show career is over or if your Poodle isn’t meant to appear in shows, pet clip is good in this situation.
Pet clips can be as easy or elaborate depending on the owners preference. But it is suggested that the hair in the feet, face and under the tail should be kept short to keep mud from matting in these areas.
