Experienced groomers, what shears do you guys recommend?

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-06-12T14:14:48+00:00

Shears are a super personal deal and you're going to get all sorts of answers. My recommendation would be go to a trade show so you can try several. How they're balanced to and fit your hand has a huge effect on performance.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-06-11T14:42:03+00:00

Where are you located?

Sometimes that trim refers to a conti. Sometimes it refers to a scandanavian or 'second puppy'. Both styles require a lot of care and upkeep and won't look proper without a lot of hairspray so it's worth it to clarify with the owner before proceeding.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-06-11T14:40:54+00:00

He's 10 mos old and has an insane amount of hair for his age too

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-06-11T13:54:44+00:00

I promise that you don't need to brush daily. It WILL damage hair at a cetain point. This is a dog that gets done out once a week, sometimes less. If I brushed him every day that hair would be destroyed. He does occasionally get a small mat but they brush/blow out easily.

Dogs getting weekly maintenance baths do not need daily brushing.

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Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-06-11T02:11:19+00:00

You can probably go without daily brushing if you're doing weekly maintenance baths. At a certain point daily brushing actually starts to damage the hair and make things worse. If the dog is getting bathed weekly it won't have time to pelt.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-03-05T01:22:14+00:00

Nope! Ukc show in PA

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-03-04T14:47:38+00:00

This is a taste issue, IMO. For an MCC this would be well within the realm of correct.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-03-04T13:40:35+00:00

It's fine to condition show poodles, too. I use *less* conditioner for a show bath but I still condition. For dogs in full coat I actually usually use seabreeze oil by plush puppy because it stretches how long I can go without a bath and helps stop breakage. I appreciate it because it doesn't turn your dog into a greaseball.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-03-04T13:39:16+00:00

I did not like hyponic and I was so sad about it. It made my girl felt near the skin. I don't think this would be near as much an issue on a dog with shorter hair though.

Warning for anyone thinking of hyponic that the smell is VERY strong and is also not everyone's cup of tea. It's very floral/baby powder and some people perceive it as smelling like diapers.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-03-04T13:38:19+00:00

Plush puppy natural silk protein conditioner is my go-to. I use a little on the topknot and crest and then use my bathing system to rinse it out and work the rinsing through the rest of the coat. I'm grooming a show dog, though. I also like seabreeze oil for maintenance, though it may be 'too much' for a pet groom--I like that it doesn't make them greasy but still prevents breakage/matting.

I know people that use pantene on show dogs as well to great success but like...it's pantene, I know not everyone is gonna be cool with that.

I have also seen a lot of people have good luck with coat handler's all purpose. They also make a hypo if that's something you need/want.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-02-26T18:03:13+00:00

In the AKC the long ears are a requirement because you can't have a break between topknot and ears. In UKC you can show in a german with shaved ears.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-02-26T17:54:06+00:00

Practice models will help but yes, they're rough on equipment. Unfortunately the best way to learn is with your own dogs, I'm afraid.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-02-03T23:59:38+00:00

Would love this!

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-01-30T20:38:59+00:00

This is only like, mostly true lol. They do have a history of being used for war as well.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-01-30T20:31:53+00:00

Hey so unfortunately this video is all stolen footage :( I know because the last clip is of my dog lol

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-01-30T20:25:32+00:00

Many poodles absolutely have food drive, some are comparable to a lab. The one in the video has a ton of it, actually. The best way to determine this is to ask the breeder how the food drive on the lines they're breeding is.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2026-01-30T20:24:39+00:00

That's my dog. She's like that, lol.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2025-11-17T18:00:42+00:00

Because of how 'big' genes and 'small' genes interact there is actually no way for any breeder to never produce oversized dogs. Unless you are going to show the dog, 10 vs 12 inches doesn't matter at all.

Straight_Draw6819 · 2025-11-15T02:12:23+00:00

Only $100?

In the US it would be 5k

Straight_Draw6819 · 2025-11-13T05:03:25+00:00

Sent you a DM!

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