Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference - Hardcover

by Shirlee Kalstone (Author)

Beautiful renderings by world-renowned artist Maude Nilsson illustrate Poodle trims from around the world. They add even more pizzazz to this already heavily illustrated guide. Back by popular demand, Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference is a revamped version of the original classic that no groomer can be without.

Authored by renowned expert Shirlee Kalstone and bursting with hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step directions, this new edition promises to be even more of a boon to Poodle groomers and enthusiasts worldwide than the previous edition. Its thoroughly illustrated instructions guide you through
* selecting the right equipment
* caring for the coats of pet Poodles and show Poodles
* basic clipping of the Poodle's feet, face, neck, tail, stomach and ears, as well as fashioning the perfect topknot with tips from the experts
* setting the patterns for sanctioned show trims and popular pet trims
* and many other Poodle grooming secrets and nuances

Back Jacket

Beautiful renderings by world-renowned artist Maude Nilsson illustrate Poodle trims from around the world. They add even more pizzazz to this already heavily illustrated guide. Back by popular demand, "Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference" is a revamped version of the original classic that no groomer can be without.

Authored by renowned expert Shirlee Kalstone and bursting with hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step directions, this new edition promises to be even more of a boon to Poodle groomers and enthusiasts worldwide than the previous edition. Its thoroughly illustrated instructions guide you through

• selecting the right equipment
• caring for the coats of pet Poodles and show Poodles
• basic clipping of the Poodle's feet, face, neck, tail, stomach and ears, as well as fashioning the perfect topknot?with tips from the experts
• setting the patterns for sanctioned show trims and popular pet trims
• and many other Poodle grooming secrets and nuances

Author Biography

Shirlee Kalstone lives in New York, NY. She has been involved with dogs for over 35 years as a groomer, a breeder/exhibitor, the director of one of the first grooming schools in the United States and the organizer of one of the world's most prestigious grooming competitions and educational conferences. She is the author of 11 books and countless articles about the grooming and health care of dogs and cats. Mrs. Kalstone also wrote a monthly grooming column for Pet Supplies Marketing magazine for over 17 years, and she was the regular grooming columnist for Pure-Breed Dogs: The American Kennel Club Gazette for over 5 years. Her feature articles about grooming have appeared in Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Dogs USA, Dogs in Canada, Groom and Board, Groomers Europe and other publications overseas.