Dog Breeds

As you would expect, the Cockapoo is actually a cross-breed or as some would express it, a hybrid dog breed. And as the name suggests, it is a mix of Poodle and Cocker Spaniel. So its coat type and personality would depend largely on which breed is the more dominant. Cockapoo grooming doesn’t have to be difficult but some knowledge of the actual coat type will prove to be very beneficial.

Cockapoo Grooming Tips

Regardless of the coat type, an essential part of any Cockapoo care is having a good grooming routine.

The actual clipping can of course be done by a professional groomer. But if you decide to learn the basics of how to groom a Cockapoo yourself so that you can manage the clipping at home, then you will need some pointers on how to go about it.

Some helpful guidelines are probably even more relevant if you have had to self-isolate during the 2020 pandemic. Plus, it will definitely pay to have some knowledge of preferred Cockapoo grooming tools.

With patience and some practice you can eventually feel completely comfortable with managing the Cockapoo coat type.

You can find many tools included in dog grooming kits, tools that can make the whole task so much easier. I’m talking here of tools such as clippers, blades, grooming combs, scissors and toenail clippers, all in the one kit. Keep in mind that nail clippers need to be kept sharp so as to avoid discomfort.

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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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The Bichon Frise is a sweet, lively little dog breed that originated somewhere in the Mediterranean around the 13th century. What’s not to like about this fluffy snowball of a dog? A beautifully groomed Bichon Frise is a real head-turner. But maintaining that white, fluffy appearance can take some work. Hence this article featuring a number of Bichon Frise grooming tips.

Even though the Bichon Frise breed is generally non-shedding, a grooming routine is still required on a regular basis. This is because these dogs not only have a beautiful, fluffy topcoat, but a soft and dense undercoat as well. You can read about the difference between double and single coat breeds here.

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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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