The second volume of the "Simply the Best" handbook is devoted entirely to the study and grooming of the Poodle. The authors have decided to separate the broad world of the Poodle from other breeds to give the reader a complete and in-depth view of its many aspects. Find out how to groom the Poodle professionally and achieve flawless results.
The book is structured to provide all the knowledge necessary for the groomer to best apply grooming techniques on the Poodle. The text is enhanced by explanatory photos and technical drawings provided by experienced breeders, which help to better understand the various body areas and the steps to be performed.
Learn Poodle grooming techniques for professional results.
The book opens with a general introduction to the Poodle, including historical background, the breed's geographic popularity, and its spread. Learn about the origin and evolution of the Poodle through an engaging narrative.
Next, special attention is given to the Corded Poodle, a less common variety of the breed but equally interesting for its coat type. It is explained how best to maintain its coat, respecting its nature without altering its structure.
Glossary of Poodle Grooming
A glossary of basic terms used in the descriptions has been included to facilitate understanding of the explanations of cuts.Understanding the technical language of Poodle grooming is critical to performing cuts accurately.
Regardless of the type of Poodle (corded or curly) and grooming, certain body areas are treated the same: muzzle shaving, tail break, tail pompom, foot shaving and their boule. These concepts are described once to avoid repetition.
Learn basic Poodle grooming techniques and how to apply them to any variation.
The authors offer a detailed explanation of "Puppy" grooming, with a distinction based on age and geographical location. Poodle "Puppy" grooming is essential for keeping the coat healthy and tidy. Learn techniques for each growth stage.
The book goes on to detail other major grooming of the Poodle, including:
Learn how to perform the different standard grooming of the Poodle and what techniques to use for each style.
The world of the Poodle is vast and complex! The authors guide the groomer or fancier of the breed to avoid the most common mistakes in official cuts, with or without a Top-Knot. An extensive section is devoted to the making of the Top-Knot itself. The book concludes with a chapter on head and neck hair maintenance systems, describing both elastic and pack maintenance, allowing the reader to choose the method best suited to his or her needs and the subject being worked on.
The book concludes with a chapter on skull and neck hair maintenance systems. Learn how to keep the Poodle's hair in perfect condition using techniques such as rubber bands and packs.
| 24. | The Breed Standards | ||
| 24.1 | Why know the Breed Standards | ||
| 24.2 | Morphology, anatomy and interpretation of the Breed Standard | ||
| 25. | Poodle | ||
| 25.1 | General premise of the Poodle | ||
| 25.2 | The Corded Poodle | ||
| 25.3 | Small glossary for the nomenclature used in grooming for the various cuts of the Poodle | ||
| 26. | Anatomy of the dog | ||
| 26.1 | The shaving of the Poodle's muzzle | ||
| 26.2 | Shaving the base of the tail (or detaching the tail) of the Poodle | ||
| 26.3 | The Poodle Tail Pompon | ||
| 26.4 | The shaving of the Poodle's feet | ||
| 26.5 | The "boule" of the Poodle's feet | ||
| 27. | Approach with and handling of the dog | ||
| 27.1 | Classification of Puppy cuts in the Poodle | ||
| 27.2 | Poodle American Puppy Clip | ||
| 27.3 | Poodle Full Puppy Clip | ||
| 27.4 | Poodle Continental Clip | ||
| 27.5 | Scandinavian Poodle Clip (Second Puppy Clip) | ||
| 27.6 | Poodle English Saddle Clip | ||
| 27.7 | Modern Poodle Clip | ||
| 27.8 | Poodle Terrier Clip | ||
| 28. | The most common mistakes in official Poodle cuts having the Top-Knot | ||
| 29. | The most common mistakes in official Poodle cuts without Top-Knot | ||
| 30. | The making of the Top-Knot in the Poodle | ||
| 31 | Skull and neck hair maintenance systems in the Poodle | ||
| 31.1 | Maintaining with elastic bands applied in a single row in the Poodle | ||
| 31.2 | Maintaining with elastic bands applied in a double row in the Poodle | ||
| 31.3 | Maintenance of tuft hair by packets in the Poodle | ||
| 31.4 | Mixed maintenance with rubber bands and packets in the Poodle | ||
| 31.5 | Complex mixed maintenance in the Poodle | ||
| 32. | |||
| 32.1 | Hair maintenance using elastic bands applied to the end of the ear in the Poodle | ||
| 32.2 | Hair maintenance with the use of a pack applied to the end of the ear in the Poodle | ||
| 32.3 | Hair maintenance using elastic bands along the front edge of the ear in the Poodle | ||
| 32.4 | Maintenance of ear hair using two rows of elastic bands in the Poodle | ||
| 32.5 | Maintenance of ear hair on race day in the Poodle | ||
Simply The Best s.r.l. - via A. Sommariva, 38 - 30026 - Portogruaro (VE). P.Iva and C.F. 04737760274 - Iscr. REA: VE-445924
