Schnauzer (Miniature)

RUBY

In this relaxed but detailed tutorial, Ruby the Mini Schnauzer gets a cute teddy bear trim. She’s clipped, but her coat is still strippable, and Michelle demonstrates how carding maintains texture and colour. If your clients love a scruffy look with tidy edges, this is a great one to study.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

PART 1 The groom starts with a card-out to remove undercoat and even the surface before clipping. Ruby is clipped with a yellow comb attachment, avoiding damage to her wire coat. Michelle explains how to balance softness and evenness, especially on dogs whose owners prefer a natural finish.

PART 2 - The head is built using soft curves and plenty of thinning. There’s a clear process for setting landmarks like stop, eye corners, and ear base. The result is a soft, rounded face that doesn’t look too sculpted, with techniques that work well on dogs with lower coat volume or regular clip schedules.

PART 3 Tidy little feet are scissored carefully, and column legs are shaped with minimal coat removal. The tail is blended into the body to avoid harsh transitions. A final pass with a fine carding knife removes fuzz and loose undercoat, encouraging texture and helping owners manage shedding at home.

Study Notes and Key Concepts

- Card before and after clipping to maintain texture and support coat growth
- Use coat kings, knives, and fine rakes depending on the area and coat density
- Longer comb attachments prevent over-clipping into undercoat
- Scissor lightly and avoid taking too much off when chasing evenness
- Work from defined points (stop, eye, ear) to create symmetry
- Use thinners to soften edges and maintain scruffy character
- Tails are shaped but left natural
- Feet and legs are carefully sculpted with minimal handling for nervous dogs
- Final card-out encourages growth and reduces hair shed at home

PINTXO

Michelle and 9 month old Pintxo showcase Asian Styling in a pet trim. Michelle demonstrates setting in body pattern and using your clippers to blend, focussing on his adorable face. Then step by step and tips to get that cute round muzzle, followed by scissoring feet and legs.