Poodle haircuts: types, tools and rules

Many people have pets. Some people prefer small poodles. Today we will talk about how you can trim the representatives of this breed.

Poodles belong to an ornamental breed with a huge amount of fluffy coat with a large volume. It is necessary to take care of the hair of such dogs. Brushing just won't be enough. Poodles must be trimmed (grooming). After all, a thick woolen cover can hinder the movement of an animal, it will experience severe discomfort, and matted wool will look ugly and sloppy.

Poodles are often sheared for shows.... In this case, the dog needs to be trimmed in the salon at least twice a month. If your pet will not participate in such events, then 3 or 4 haircuts per year will be enough.

A well-styled hairstyle will help ease pet grooming. If the hair is poorly combed and not cut, it will quickly begin to get tangled and tangles will appear on the animal.The puppy's coat grows quite thick and curly. It has a special structure that allows you to create amazing and interesting haircuts for your dog. The procedure for cutting a poodle itself is calm. After all, they do not perceive grooming as a threat. Many individuals even treat this with pleasure, so they do not need to be fixed on a chair, they themselves will obediently sit while cutting.

Nowadays there is a wide variety of hairstyles that can be done for poodles:

• Leo mapogo;
• Scandinavian lion;
• Modern;
• Continental;
• English saddle;
• Kennel;
• Lamb;
• Dutch haircut;
• Bichon;
• Bikini;
• Puppy.

The entire coat is slightly shortened to one length. In this case, the cover remains on almost the entire body of the dog. Only on the tail is the hair cut, but a small fluffy ball is left at the end.

As in the previous version, first, the coat is trimmed a little, the cover on the tail is sheared, leaving only a little at the end. On the chest part, the hair is practically not cut, there it should be the largest, so that the hairstyle looks voluminous.

The coat is cut short on the muzzle. The hair on the body must be made to the same length. At the same time, it is made slightly longer on the head, withers and on the ears. At the base of the tail, the hair is completely shaved off with a clipper. At the end, a voluminous pompom is necessarily made.

This type of haircut implies rounded shapes. The dog is cut so that a fluffy round pompom forms on the legs and on the tail towards the end. The coat located on the brisket can be trimmed a little to make it smoother, but the volume is always left. The cover is completely shaved off with a machine only in those places where there is a separation of the pom-poms, the upper part of the legs and the base of the tail.

The dog's face, the upper part of the front paws, and the beginning of the tail are shaved with a machine. The hind legs are shaped with fluffy volumes. In this case, the places located in the area of ​​the joints are completely cut off. The tail is made as bulky and fluffy as possible with a rounded shape.

This haircut will not require often difficult adjustments. It is also considered a practical and convenient option for poodles. First, you need to trim the length of the hairline using a typewriter, but the limbs are cut only with special scissors, you do not need to shave them. The tail should be as fluffy and voluminous as possible. The muzzle is cut short, but the cover on the ears and on the head should remain lush. The transitions from the torso to the limbs are carefully modeled with a machine at the end.

This is similar to the previous dog haircut. The coat is cut short only on the muzzle. On the head, tail and ears, it can be trimmed a little, but the volume must be left. The main difference between this hairstyle and the previous version is that the length of the hairline is different. It is made a little shorter.

This variety is quite difficult to do even in salons. It can take a long time. The hairstyle will look spectacular on large poodles with a thick coat. First, the face and limbs are trimmed. Front and hind feet should be fluffy with no pom poms at the end. The base of the tail is shaved off with a machine, and a voluminous large ball is left at the end.

This hairstyle is relatively uncomplicated and can be quickly styled. Almost all work is done with special scissors without the use of a typewriter. Begin cutting from the head section. Here the wool is rounded. The coat in this area should be long and fluffy. After they begin to design the body. The wool is made of medium length. You can leave a little more hair on the limbs for a fluffier look.

After that, they begin to trim the tail. It should look like one fluffy large pompom. A poodle trimmed in this way will outwardly resemble a Bichon Frize dog.

To perform such a summer haircut, you will need both a clipper and scissors. The muzzle is cut as short as possible. The hair on the ears and head can only be trimmed slightly with the tool. The hair on the limbs is shaved off with a machine, only at the end a little wool is left, from which a rounded pompom is made. The base of the tail is cut off, a fluffy oval is made at the end, it is trimmed a little with scissors. On the body, the hair is made as short as possible. The chest is also shaved. At the end, the remaining part is well combed with a stiff brush.

As a rule, such a haircut is done for poodles who participate in dog shows. No hair is left on the face. On the head and ears, they are trimmed and combed a little, giving them a lot of volume. Then they begin to design the body. Here the cover can be slightly trimmed, the limbs should not be shaved, towards the end you can make a small oval seal of wool on them. The beginning of the tail is shaved with a machine. Its end is made round or slightly oval. If necessary, the cover can be trimmed slightly with scissors.

In addition to these popular hairstyles, poodles are sometimes given a sporty hairstyle. In this case, the wool is trimmed, a pompom is made at the end of the tail, and volume is made on the head. Sometimes poodles have Asian-style hairstyles. You can choose a Korean haircut, making the length of the coat the same, while leaving a lot of volume on the face and ears. The cover on the paws can be made more voluminous towards the end.

Before starting the procedure, you should prepare all the necessary tools. These include scissors. In specialized stores, you can now find various models of such devices for grooming dogs. In the assortment you can find scissors with different blade shapes. So, there are tools with a rounded shape. They are most often used to trim the face and limbs. They will be suitable for almost any type of coat.

Today they produce concave scissors with rounded blades. They are used for safe haircuts in sensitive areas, including paws, muzzle and ears. The ends of this shape allow you to avoid accidental injury during the cutting process. Standard scissors with straight blades are also used to trim the poodle. They can also be used for all types of wool. In stores, you can choose thinning tools with concave blades.

They are designed for hair thinning. There are special curved scissors. They are produced with one-sided micro-groove cutting edges. They can cut even in the most difficult to reach places. Often they are used to decorate the tail of a dog. Many models are equipped with a special place for the finger rest, which makes the work of the master comfortable.

Models of scissors are produced with slightly curved elongated blades, which have a one-sided micro-notch.This design does not allow hair to slide along the canvas when cutting. They also have insert rings. For dogs, scissors are available with small round holes in the canvases. They are specially polished in two stages to achieve better glide. Most of these samples provide a rest for the human fingers.

Popular manufacturers of dog grooming scissors are Witte, Andis, GRO, Trixie. In addition to scissors, the grooming of a poodle is also carried out with a special electric machine. In stores you can find all sorts of similar devices for poodles.

Today, simple small machines are produced for trimming mustaches, beards, eyebrows. Sometimes limbs are modeled with them. As a rule, a set of such small standard tools comes with several detachable attachments that allow you to cut the cover more accurately. Some kits even have special oil and a small brush. They are intended for cleaning the instrument.

Also in specialized stores there are clippers that are designed exclusively for cutting in hard-to-reach places... As a rule, these are the models that make up the fur around the eyes or between the fingers. The size of such machines is small, you can easily take them with you. At the same time, they work at high speeds.

Camouflage models of dog trimmers are also produced. They practically do not differ from previous samples. Such tools are also needed for cutting hard-to-reach places. They differ simply in the original design. Today, some manufacturers produce heavy-duty machines that can work for a day without recharging. Often they are of a vibration type motor.

One set with such tools can contain more than two attachments. If the machine has a vibration motor, then you do not have to apply force when pressing the device. This variety can overheat due to this. The device will quickly fail. Such models of machines must be lubricated with special oil after each use.

Hand models are used not only for trimming sensitive areas, but also for quickly removing dirty or unhealthy hair... These machines are equipped with wooden or plastic handles. The main body is most often made from a metal alloy. For novice craftsmen, buying such a tool is not recommended. After all, working with him requires certain skills, so only an experienced specialist can safely cut a poodle with this device.

To trim poodles, special machines are also used, equipped with LED lamps with ultra-bright snow-white rays. It is convenient to work with such a tool in rooms with poor lighting. Such samples can work both from the battery and from the mains. Used to trim the ears and limbs of the dog.

There are machines with a mixed type of food. In work, they are practically silent, so they are used for pets who are afraid of sudden noises. Devices can work either from a battery or from a network. The most popular dog clipper brands are Andis, Artero, Oster, Moser, Wahl. Before buying a typewriter, pay attention to a few things. Look at the weight of the item. It is better to choose models with low weight, so that working with them is as comfortable as possible.

You also need to find the right brush for your poodle. They are one-sided and two-sided.In the first version, the teeth are located only on one side of the product, in the second version, rigid elements are located on one side, and softer pins on the other. Massage brushes for brushing dogs are often made of wood or plastic. Metal hairpins. They can be of different lengths. Some samples are produced with extended teeth (Show Tech Maxi-Pin Extralong model).

Today you can find models in stores with antistatic effect (Hello Pet sample 14358). They are suitable for all types of wool. During the manufacture of such combs, they are coated with a special application that does not allow the dog's hair to become electrified. This variety allows you to remove dead or dirty wool. It can prevent hair from rolling off. The device is used to comb the hair from the ends to the roots.

There are models in the assortment with natural bristles (Hello Pet 3309S model). They are designed to make the cover look healthy and beautiful. The combs can easily remove dirt particles and dead hair from the dog. Some brushes are specially made for combing hair around the eyes and ears (model Show Tech Eye Comb). They are used for animals with thick hair on their heads. The thin pins on these samples are made of stainless steel.

Double-sided models have a soft brush on one side and a soft brush on the other side a harder comb (Hello Pet 33215, TRIXIE). They give the coat shine, make it fluffy. It can also be used to remove dead or too dirty hair, regenerate old skin, and stimulate hair growth.

Some masters use combs in the form of gloves (samples Ferplast GRO 5934, Hunter Smart). As a rule, these varieties are double-sided. They put them on the hand and begin to comb the pets. They not only comb the dog, but also massage the skin, stimulate hair growth. Products are made from rubber.

First, the dog is walked, bathed with a special shampoo and dried. During water procedures, it is better for the dog to plug the ears with cotton materials. Only after that the haircut is started. Often dogs, especially small puppies, are afraid of the noise of cars and similar procedures, so they can be fixed on a chair so that they do not run away.

You can trim a poodle at home, but this should be done carefully according to the scheme so as not to spoil the appearance of your pet and not injure it. To get started, prepare all the tools necessary for the procedure (scissors, a clipper, a hairbrush or comb with metal pins, a hair dryer, tweezers, animal shampoo). The animal must be thoroughly washed and dried with a hair dryer. Then you need to fix the pet. He should sit evenly in place and behave at ease while cutting. To do this, you can use a dog leash or a special collar.

The haircut must be done in a certain sequence. Today there are special schemes for beginners on how to trim a poodle at home.

• head and cervical regions;
• limbs;
• tail;
• stomach.

The ears are folded back neatly so that they do not interfere. They take the poodle's face in their hands. The machine makes slow and smooth movements in the direction from the auricles along the cheek to the nose. The hair around the eyes is carefully trimmed with a special trimmer. After that, the poodle's head needs to be slightly raised up. The hair is cut with a tool from the cervical spine. It is permissible to leave some hair on the chin.

Each foot is taken into the hand so that the person's thumb is pointing up. Hair is removed along the entire length of the leg. At the end it is better to trim them.This can be done simply with scissors.

Take the tail in your hand. Use a clipper to trim his hair. The tool must be directed from the base to the end. At the end, you need to make a rounded fluffy pompom. When you have removed the cover from one side, gently grasp the tail so that you can see the opposite part of it. There you also need to remove the hair. At the end, using a typewriter, you need to simulate the distance between the hind legs of the poodle.

The front paws of the dog are slightly raised. The clipper should be guided from the navel to the extremities to the thick coat.

For information on how to cut a poodle correctly, see the next video.