Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: History, Equipment and General Care.
Chapter 1: The Development of Poodle Trimming.
Chapter 2: Selecting the Right Equipment.
Chapter 3: Coat Care for the Pet Poodle.
Chapter 4: Bathing the Pet Poodle.
Chapter 5: Fluff Drying the Pet Poodle.
Chapter 6: Bathing and Drying a Poodle in Show Coat.
Chapter 7: General Hygiene.
Chapter 8: External Parasites and Their Control.
Chapter 9: The Official AKC Standard for the Poodle.
Chapter 10: Interpreting the Breed Standard with Emphasis on Grooming.
PART II: Basic Clipping Instructions.
Chapter 11: General Clipping Tips.
Chapter 12: Clipping the Poodle's Feet.
Chapter 13: Clipping the Poodle's Face and Neck.
Chapter 14: Clipping the Poodle's Tail.
Chapter 15: Clipping the Poodle's Stomach.
Chapter 16: Shaping the Topknot.
Chapter 17: Finishing the Ears.
PART III: Clipping the Poodle for the Show Ring.
Chapter 18: The Changing Fashions of Show Trims.
Chapter 19: Care of the Poodle in Show Coat.
Chapter 20: The Three AKC-Recognized Show Clips.
PART IV: Clipping the Pet Poodle.
Chapter 21: Introduction to the "Pet" Poodle Trims.
Chapter 22: Styling and Finishing the Legs.
Chapter 23: Pet Clips.
PART V: International Poodle Clipping and Grooming.
Chapter 24: The International Scene.
Chapter 25: Grooming Contests Around the World.
Chapter 26: So You Want to Be a Professional Groomer.
Appendix: Additional Reading.
Index.