Cavoodle

Part 1: Clipper work and setting the pattern

Tayl begins by clipping the legs before the body, explaining how this simple change makes blending much easier. She demonstrates one of her favourite attachment comb combinations, using a longer comb on the legs and a shorter comb on the body to create a smooth, natural transition. She also shares tips for working with softer drop coats, setting up the body pattern, and using wide attachment combs to save valuable grooming time.

Part 2: Feet, legs and shaping

With the clipper work complete, it's time to refine the finish. Tay shows how to bevel the feet without making them appear narrow, create neat U-shaped feet, and build strong leg columns while maintaining fullness. Throughout the lesson she explains how small adjustments underneath the feet and around the hocks help create cleaner outlines that stay looking tidy long after the groom.

Part 3: Opening the expression

Attention turns to Louis' face, where Tay demonstrates how she creates a tighter teddy head while preserving a soft expression. She explains why she prefers thinning scissors on drop coats, how to work around natural cowlicks, and how to open the eyes without creating that startled or "surprised" look that can happen when too much hair is removed above the brows.

Part 4: Creating the donut muzzle

In the final section, Tay builds Louis' signature donut muzzle from the ground up. She explains how drying technique influences the finished shape, creates layered support to add volume to softer coats, and carefully refines the muzzle into a clean, rounded finish. The tutorial finishes with the final touches to the ears, neck and body, bringing together a polished salon trim that's both practical and adorable.