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The coat that looks like it should be clipped but shouldn't
Field Spaniels have a combination coat that looks, to the uninitiated, like it wants to be clipped. It doesn't.
If you're not working a Norwich Terrier every three weeks, you're already behind
The rolled coat is a completely different mindset to a sculpted wire coat. With a wire fox or a Lakeland, you're building toward a finished result. With a Norwich on a roll, you're maintaining a system.
Spay coat: why desexed golden retrievers always look a bit fluffy - and what groomers can do about it
It's the fuzzy, cottony undercoat that makes a desexed golden retriever look a bit like a sheep - and no amount of slicker brushing or combing is going to fully resolve it.
The breed standard is the brief. The dog in front of you is the raw material. The groomer is the one who bridges the two.
One of the things we love about watching Alicia Fragiadakis work is how clearly you can follow her thinking. She's not just scissoring - she's narrating a decision-making process, and every decision traces back to the same question: what does this breed standard actually ask for, and how do I get this dog there?
At the highest level, grooming isn't just about making a dog look tidy. It's about making it look correct.
Show and competition grooming demands a completely different kind of thinking - and watching someone who really has it is the fastest way to understand what that means.
Seven months of growth, one German trim, and a lot of decisions to make
Koro is a black standard poodle who usually lives in a continental or a modified. Prue Hammond has been growing him out for seven months - and now she's putting him into a German trim for the first time.
Hand stripping an Irish Terrier: when the dog is still learning
What makes this tutorial interesting isn't just the Irish Terrier technique - it's watching how Michelle reads the dog throughout and adjusts her plan accordingly.
Before you clip a Westie, card it. Here's why.
It's a step a lot of groomers skip on clipped terriers. It's also a step that makes a meaningful difference to the dog's skin, the finish of the coat, and how the whole groom sits when it's done.
