A toy poodle is a great dog.Their size is similar to standard poodles.They need more grooming attention than their larger counterparts.If you want to give them a look like the Continental cut, this is the case.Regular grooming includes brushing your poodle's hair.If you want to trim your dog's hair yourself, there are several classic styles to choose from.With a little bit of time, your poodle will be taken care of and look great.
Step 1: Every day.
Go over your dog's body with a quality dog brush.It is important to brush poodles because they have long, curly fur that is prone to matting.The areas most likely to become matted are the neck and chest.The legs need to be brushed from the body down to the feet.The poodle's middle section should be brushed from the shoulders to the hind legs.When brushing your pet's ears, head, and chest, be gentle.
Step 2: Every week.
Put a cotton ball in a cleaner approved by your vet.It is a good idea to wipe it on the underside of your dog's ears.Don't put anything in the inner ear.It is always a good idea to ask your vet about the appropriate cleaners.
Step 3: It's daily.
You can brush your poodle's teeth with a soft brush.Never use human toothpaste for dogs.poodles are prone to dental problems, so it is important to brush their teeth.It's a good idea to start brushing dogs' teeth when they're young.If you're brushing an older dog's teeth for the first time, let them sniff the toothpaste and brush first.Only brush a few teeth at a time.You can give them a full brushing once they're used to it.The process is a little easier when the brushes slip over the end of your finger.
Step 4: It happens regularly.
Your vet can help you choose a trimmer that is painless for your dog.You can pay for a vet to trim your poodle's nails if you don't feel like you can do it on your own.Regular trimming is not necessary if your dog spends a lot of time outside.Only approved dog nail clippers are used.You can take off nails at a 45 degree angle.It's important to trim a small amount to avoid hurting your dog.If you can't use clippers, use a nail file to file down your dog's nails.Before, during, and after your poodle has its nails clipped, give it lots of treats.
Step 5: Put your dog in a bathtub.
Whenever your poodle becomes dirty, you should bathe it monthly.Place a folded towel in the bottom of the bathtub to keep your dog from sliding.Don't turn the water on until you put your dog in the empty tub.Help the dog feel comfortable by petting it.
Step 6: Your puppy can be sprayed with warm water.
If your tub has a spray attachment, use it.Allow warm water to run in the unplugged tub, and use a cup to pour some on your dog.When you put water on your pet, talk to it and pet it.Make bath time a better experience by giving your dog lots of treats.
Step 7: Rub dog wash into poodles fur.
A small amount is put on a sponge.From front to back, sponge through your dog's fur.It is important to keep the hair product out of your dog's eyes.Only approved products are used for dogs.A dog can be irritated by human hair.When washing your puppy's face and underside, be careful.If possible, use a cloth and water to clean these areas.
Step 8: Put your poodle in the warm water.
The spray attachment or cup can be used to rinse the hair.Remove the excess water with a towel.If you want to finish drying off your pup, use a blow dryer on the low setting.As you dry your poodle's hair, brush it.
Step 9: Cut in the style of a teddy bear.
Pick a blade guard that will cut your puppy's hair to the length you want.Cut the hair on its body except for its face and feet.For a simple look that shows off your pet's features, the Teddy Bear look cuts all hair to the same length.If you're using a quality dog trimmer with a blade guard, run it over the poodle's body.Clear hair away from the blade guard.After trimming the rest of the body, you'll cut the face and feet.
Step 10: The Lamb cut is a stylish 'do.
As you go toward the neck, cut your poodle's fur so that it is short in the back.You can change blade guards several times.The poodle has a guard on its hindquarters, back and sides, and shoulder area.
Step 11: For a classic look, create a Continental cut.
Remove the sides, legs, and back of your poodle.The hair should be a few inches longer in each spot if you leave a "bracelet" around each ankle.Leave a poof of long hair on the poodle's head, even though it has a short face.
Step 12: Take your poodle's hair out.
To trim the long hair from your poodle's eyes, you'll need to use curved shears.To help it fade into the neckline, take the shears and trim the longest hair from its head.The long hair needs to be lifted between your fingers.Use your shears to trim its ends.The rounded cut will help the long hair fade into the rest of the fur.
Step 13: Your poodle has hair on his feet.
The excess hair should be trimmed around its feet and below its foot pads.Your pup's paws are prone to matting.If you want to give your poodle's body, you should use a short blade guard on your trimmer.Your dog's foot pads can be very sensitive, so be careful with your trimming.
Step 14: You should trim your poodle's fur every 3 weeks.
A poodle has hair that can grow quickly.If you like your pup to be long, you need to trim it regularly so it doesn't get tangled or matted.