Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Various clipper blades: #5, #10, #3

Attachment combs to control length on specific areas (e.g., neck, shoulders).

Straight and curved scissors, thinning shears for soft, blended edges.

Start with cheeks, ears, throat, and neck. Use a #5 blade to shape cheeks, pulling down fringe and beard to avoid removing fullness.

Create a triangular clip pattern on the throat and neck to highlight the dog’s length of neck.

Fold ears under fingers, using a #10 blade to clip past the thumb. Clean both sides of the ear and round off the edges.

Use thinning scissors on the headpiece to blend and soften around the eyes, fringe, and muzzle.

Clip from the base of the ear to just above the breastbone, creating a smooth, triangular shape.

Use longer comb attachments to define the shoulder and blend into the body coat.

Clip body from shoulder to tail using a longer comb to retain coat length.

Leave coat longer on the rear to showcase angulation, muscle tone, and natural shape.

Avoid over-clipping near the tail to prevent a low-set tail appearance.

Trim back legs to highlight natural angulation, stopping above the hock to avoid losing shape.

Shape legs as “columns” by trimming the tips without over-thinning, creating straight lines.

Shape tail in a “carrot” or “Christmas tree” form, starting thick at the base and tapering to the tip.

Use scissors to trim and balance the tail, avoiding over-thinning that would disrupt its shape.

Use thinning scissors to blend head, neck, and body coat to prevent harsh lines.

Brush and re-comb areas to check for stray hairs and uneven spots.

Stand the dog to observe angles and ensure symmetrical lines across the body, legs, and tail