Traces the history and development of the Standard Poodle, highlighting its talents as a guide dog and therapy dog, and discusses training, exercise, coat care, and nutrition

The Complete Standard Poodle

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Geeson, Eileen

Pets & Animal Care

Howell Book House

Definitive how-to reference for grooming 170 dog breeds. 
 When it comes to dog grooming, one size clearly does not fit all. No other animal species is as diverse as the dog. The wide range of breeds includes all sizes, looks, temperaments and, most critically to grooming, coat types. 
 Each breed presents its own unique challenge for a finished grooming effect. 
 Ultimate Dog Grooming reveals the secrets of top dog groomers. The first section covers caring for and grooming the pet dog: how to keep coats healthy; tips for routine care; and advice for choosing a groomer. 
 The second section covers grooming as a profession: advice for starting a grooming business; choosing and buying equipment; the grooming process; detecting coat and skin disorders; and instructions for handling problems that can commonly arise. 
 The third section covers specific information for individual breeds. Each chapter is dedicated to a coat type, with step-by-step instructions for grooming each breed from start to finish. Insider tips for preparing a dog for show are also included. 
 More that 500 color photographs and line drawings throughout show exactly what to do. Ultimate Dog Grooming is the ideal reference for understanding and learning how to clip, strip or blow-dry a dog.

Ultimate Dog Grooming

Vetter, Barbara

Whitmore, Lia

Firefly Books

Ultimate Dog Grooming reveals the secrets of the industry's top groomers. Featuring more than 500 full-color photographs and hundreds more step-by-step sketches of grooming techniques, this book provides specifics for 170 dog breeds. 
 The first section of the book covers caring for and grooming a pet dog: how to keep its coat healthy; tips for routine care; how to bathe a dog; and how to choose a groomer. The second section covers grooming as a profession, including starting a grooming business; choosing and buying equipment; how to detect coat and skin disorders; and tips on handling problems that commonly arise. 
 The third section covers specific grooming information for the 170 individual breeds. Each chapter is dedicated to a type of coat and then further organized into step-by-step instructions for grooming each breed from start to finish. Insider tips on preparing a dog for show are also included. 
 Ultimate Dog Grooming is the ideal reference for learning how to clip, strip and blow-dry a dog. Pet owners as well as professional groomers, handlers, trainers and dog-daycare specialists will treasure this definitive reference book.

"This large-format, colorfully illustrated handbook will find a place on library shelves where a good, general instruction manual for grooming one's own pet and even establishing oneself as a professional groomer is called for." --Booklist 
 A professional groomer is expensive, anywhere from $40 for a small dog to more than $100 for specialized clipping. That is strong motivation for a dog owner to learn how to groom their pet. For someone studying for certification or already in the business, a reliable reference that covers all skills and all breeds is essential. With more than 500 step-by-step color photographs and line drawings, Ultimate Dog Grooming is that guide. 
 This edition contains new material, including: 
<ul>
<li> Illustrated 16-page section on grooming Designer Dogs such as Cockerpoo, Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, and Yorkie X</li> <li> Introduction to Creative Grooming, where groomers use colors on the entire coat or to create spirals, pin striping, and tattoos</li> <li> How to improve grooming skills, training for certification, and competing in grooming competitions</li> <li> Grooming undocked tails, including on a Poodle</li> <li> Updated advice on the Continental Lion Clip for a Poodle. </li>
</ul>
 The book has three parts: 
<ul>
<li> Grooming the Pet Dog Topics include coat types, routine care, operating a grooming business, choosing a groomer. </li> <li> Professional Grooming features practical business information, such as training, equipment, grooming methods, coat and skin problems, "difficult" dogs, and troubleshooting. </li> <li> Breed Profiles contains eight chapters and more than 180 breeds organized into coat type: Corded and Curly; Long-coated; Medium-Length; Shorthaired; Stripped; Thick, Dense-Coated; Clipped and Trimmed. Each chapter features a comprehensive description of a full groom and turn-out for one breed. The other breeds are described in detail as to Coat, Maintenance, and Procedure, including Equipment and Breed Tips. There is also a section on Poodle clips, which are Sporting or Utility; Lamb; Dutch; Full Puppy; Puppy Lion; Continental Lion; and Traditional Lion. </li>
</ul>
 Ultimate Dog Grooming reveals the secrets of top dog groomers. It is packed with valuable expert advice and is the perfect guide for all dog owners and groomers.

For the first time, the Standard Poodlethe largest of the three poodle varietieshas a book to itself, concentrating on its history and development, and describing the Standard Poodles charming character and working ability.  The Poodles ancient origins are traced, focusing on its role as a waterretriever, and its appeal as one of the most successful of show dogs.  There is also valuable advice on puppy training, exercise, coat care and nutrition as well as tips for the first time poodle owner.  This wonderful book is illustrated with top-quality color and black and white photographs.Eileen Geeson has been actively involved with Standard Poodles for over thirty years, and has enjoyed considerable success with her Janavons prefix.  Ms. Geeson is an international Championship Show judge and is vice chair of the Standard Poodle Club.

Ringpress

No marks or major blemishes. Gently read, perfect pages!

The Ultimate Grooming

The Poodle is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. The 'Best Of Breed' series is a ground-breaking truly breed specific book, from the first page to the last and is perfect for all pet parents. Written by breed experts, this book will enrich your pets life and help you train and care for your dog from day one.

The Poodle (Best Of Breed)

Magnet & Steel

Peluquería canina. Guía completa para el cuidado, aseo y peinado de 170 razas de perros (Spanish Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Beauty, Grooming, & Style

TIKAL

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The Complete Standard Poodle

Ultimate Dog Grooming

Ultimate Dog Grooming

Ultimate Dog Grooming

The Complete Standard Poodle

The Ultimate Grooming

The Poodle (Best Of Breed)

Peluquería canina. Guía completa para el cuidado, aseo y peinado de 170 razas de perros (Spanish Edition)