Poodle clipping & grooming tips

04/11/05

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BODY CUTTING

Size

Cut

Description

4 3/8" / 9.5 mm Skip Tooth blade ideal for short legged dogs like Westies, Scotties, Cairn and Australian Terriers.
4F 3/8" / 9.5 mm Full Tooth finishing blade version of the Size 4.
5 1/4" / 6.4 mm Skip Tooth blade for body work leaving a shorter cut than Size 4.
5F 1/4" / 6.4 mm Full Tooth finishing blade version of the Size 5.
7 1/8" / 3.2 mm Skip Tooth blade popularly used on many breeds. Ideal for matted coats when blended.
7F 1/8" / 3.2 mm  Full Tooth finishing blade version of the Size 7.
     

ALL PURPOSE CUTTING

Size

Cut

Description

8 7/64" / 2.2 mm Head, face and neck, commonly used on some Terriers and Sporting Breeds.
8 1/2 5/64" / 2.0 mm Ideal for various uses on Terriers.
9 1/16" / 1.6 mm Smooth finish commonly used on Spaniels and Schnauzers.
T-84 3/16" Wide cutting surface for medium length. Large dogs and dense coats.
10 1/16" / 1.6 mm Underbody areas such as the stomach and genital areas. Short, popular blade.
15 3/64" / 1.2 mm Poodle feet and pads, face, as well as Terrier and Cocker faces. Close cut.
30 1/100" / .25 mm Closer than the Size 15, often used in show trimming. May be used under Snap-on Combs.
     

SPECIALTY CUTTING

Size

Cut

Description

5/8 1/32" / 0.8 mm Only 5/8 inch wide cutting surface. Usually used for setting patterns. Very close cutting.
7/8 1/32" / 0.8 mm Only 7/8 inch wide cutting surface. Usually used for setting patterns. Very close cutting.
   

Originally from petgroomer.com

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