Poodle Grooming Gear

[Poodle wrangler]

I've currently only got clippers, blades #4F, #5F, #10, #30, slicker, greyhound style comb (teeth a bit too short for the standard poodle).

I've been looking at some US websites and there's so much stuff out there.

I was thinking of:

* either another #30 or #40 blade for face, feet, tail, plus for comb attachment. Other one is starting to show first signs of rust http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...p;rd=1&rd=1

* #3 blade for body of standard http://cgi.ebay.com/Laube-3-75-Dog-Groomin...oQQcmdZViewItem

* Doggyman slicker

* Comb with longer teeth? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...hlink:middle:us

or http://cgi.ebay.com/Resco-Long-Tooth-Dog-G...oQQcmdZViewItem

* Maybe a pin brush? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...:PIC&ih=005

Or, have I gone a bit shopping-mad ?

Edited July 20, 2007 by Poodle wrangler

[fluffy2]

You've gone a bit shopping mad.

I only every use a pin brush on show coats everything else is done with a slicker (and my dogs have very full, exaggerated scandinavian style pants). I also comb with a normal greyhound comb - same on standard as on toys - I only ever use the giant comb when doing the jacket of a show standard - I find the smaller comb really fluffs up the coat and gets out pin knots.

I would not shave a pet with a 40 unless they were a retired show dog and their skin was used to it - most salons only use a 10. I use a 15 on clients and a 30 on my dogs.

I rarely use the f3 on standards.

If your blades are rusting - oil them after use and wrap them to store.

[fluffy2]

Just saw that you said the pins on your comb were too short for a standard - I actually use these combs when combing out the jacket of a mature standard in show coat so it is probably your technique. Comb after you have slickered and do a small section at a time starting at the skin - if you find a knot tease it apart with your fingers, hold the hair above the knot and use the comb to gently comb the knot out (similar to how you would comb a childs hair) My description is not very good - do you have Shirley kalstones book - it is great.

[Poodle wrangler]

Just saw that you said the pins on your comb were too short for a standard - I actually use these combs when combing out the jacket of a mature standard in show coat so it is probably your technique. Comb after you have slickered and do a small section at a time starting at the skin - if you find a knot tease it apart with your fingers, hold the hair above the knot and use the comb to gently comb the knot out (similar to how you would comb a childs hair) My description is not very good - do you have Shirley kalstones book - it is great.

I've got the Shirley Kalstone book and have been trying to follow it. She shows all the gear, including pin brushes etc., so I wasn't sure.

That was a really helpful description, and if that comb's what you use on a show coat, it's my technique that's at fault. Thanks .

Shopping fever .

I've always kept the mini in a shorter trim, but it's been so cold I'm reluctant to do the usual #4 body on the young standard. Going soft, I think :D .

I'm now more careful with blades, oiling etc.

[Poodle Mum]

I looove shooping for grooming stuff. I checked out your link for doggyman brushs in the states & also found a link for some scissors....so I will probably buy some.

I clip my Std girl on her body with a 7F all year round & just scissor the legs. But my girl is the house most of the time & we have heaters on etc I don't like the shaggy, scruffy look :p

I have always clipped their points with a 40 blade, again that is what their skin is used to. (gently around the anus!) & I always apply Aloe Vera gel to the throat & face afterwards