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Mastering Poodle grooming styles usually presents a real challenge for new groomers. I’m sure it would be just as daunting for dog owners wishing to trim their own Poodles. So in this article we will discuss 7 of the more popular haircuts. In addition we will touch base on how to trim and shape Poodle ears.

But because Poodles can come in 3 different sizes, groomers need to be able to adjust their approaches accordingly.

More specifically you could be dealing with any one of these Poodles:

• The Standard Poodle
• A Miniature Poodle or
• A Toy Poodle

The Poodle enjoys an enviable reputation of being one of the most intelligent of dog breeds, up there with the Border Collie. So this breed will prove to be a joy to work with either as a groomer or as a dog owner.

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Learning the art of grooming Shih Tzu is one task that all owners of this cute breed have to manage. So let’s find out if learning how to groom a Shih Tzu at home is the answer.

A small dog, with appealing large dark eyes and a soft, long, double coat, the Shih Tzu pup can win anyone’s heart. Who can resist bringing home a fluffy ball of fur with an adorable face?

This Chinese breed was first introduced in America.

Its name translates to lion dog as it resembles the lion in oriental art.

This small dog breed is very cute, many standing no more than 11 inches and weighing about 7 kg, although I have seen healthy Shih Tzus weighing in at around 10 kg.

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