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1.Puppy type

Poodles under a year old may be trimmed to a puppy style with long coats. In this form, the face, throat, feet and lower part of the tail are trimmed. The trimmed entire foot is clearly visible, with the tail trimmed into a pom-pom. In order to make it clean and elegant in appearance, and to guarantee its smooth visual effect, it allows for proper grooming of the fur of the whole body. England Saddle - The face, throat, forelegs and base of the tail of the English Saddle need to be trimmed. After trimming, some hair remains at the joints of the forelimbs, and the tip of the tail is trimmed into a pom-pom. The rear half of the body is cut short, except for the two arc-shaped modified furs on the sides of the body and the two hind legs. The fur of other parts may not need to be trimmed, but in order to ensure the overall balance of the poodle, it can be properly trimmed.

2. Continental

Trim the face, throat, feet and bottom of the tail. The rear of the dog is trimmed into a pom-pom at the rump, and the rest is trimmed clean. After trimming, the entire foot and front leg joints are exposed. The fur on the rest of the body may not be trimmed, but may be trimmed appropriately to maintain overall balance.

3. Hound

In a hound poodle trim, the face, feet, throat, and bottom of the tail are trimmed, only A clump of snip-like cap-shaped fur is left, and the base of the tail is also trimmed into a pom-pom. The rest of the torso, including the extremities, should be no more than an inch of hair, which may be slightly longer than the torso, for a clean and smooth outline throughout.

In all trims, the hair on the head can be left in its natural state or tied with a rubber band. Only when the hair on the head is of equal length can the dog show a smooth and flawless appearance. Headgear refers only to the skull, that is, the hair from the bridge of the nose to the occiput, and only in this area can the rubber band be used.