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body contour Correct Ans--#4F or shorter length all over
-any breed
-fur shaved short to one length all over
sporting Correct Ans--shorter on top blending off at shoulder for Cockers and lower for
Springers
short-legged terriers Correct Ans--bodies are trimmed shorter on top and transitions down
to longer hair on bottom with a well-blended natural look
-a dog whose leg height is shorter than length of the body such as a Westie, Scottie, or Cairn
long-legged terriers Correct Ans--shorter on top with a longer transition to the hair on the
bottom
-a dog whose leg height is equal to or longer than length of body such as a Schnauzer,
Airedale, Wheaten, or Kerry blue
Body sculpted/hand scissor Correct Ans--combination of guard comb and shears all over to
create a patterned or sculpted look such as a poodle or Bichon Frise
clean face head trim Correct Ans-#10 blade used for a clean, short look; Poodle, Cocker
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rectangular head trim Correct Ans-clipper work combined with scissor work to angle the
head into a rectangular shape; most long legged terriers
teddy bear head trim Correct Ans-full and rounded, face scissored round with curves, nose
and eyes should be in the center of the face to ensure balance; Bichon Frise, Westie
natural head trim Correct Ans-very little grooming, rarely needs any clipping; Golden, Lab,
Springer
tied-up top knot head trim Correct Ans--hair on top of head is left long and secured by
rubber band at center of head by pulling hair up from each side of face starting from corner of
eyes to middle of head; Shih Tzu, Maltese, Yorkie
clippered ear trim Correct Ans--completely shaved very close; schnauzer, kerry blue
natural ear trim Correct Ans-left natural and needs little neatening; golden, lab
combination ear trim Correct Ans-partially shaved and left long or trimmed on remainder
of ear; westie-shaved at tip and scissored to taper into round head; cocker-shaved from base
approximately a third of the way down with the rest left long and flowing
danger zone-ears Correct Ans--#10 always
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-shave from base to tip and from middle of leather out
-never run blade across edge
-always point tip of shears to tip
-only use short straights when edging
danger zone-pads Correct Ans--use a #10, #15, #30, or #40
-be very careful of webbing
-gently scoop hair out, do not dig
-use caution when positioning dogs for this
-never use scissors across
danger zone-lips Correct Ans--control head
-watch for loose cheeks, lips, and tongue
danger zone-eyes Correct Ans--wash before and after bath and even during groom if
needed
-use tearless shampoo
-control head
-never point scissors towards face
danger zone-neck and throat Correct Ans--cool blade
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body contour Correct Ans--#4F or shorter length all over
-any breed
-fur shaved short to one length all over
sporting Correct Ans--shorter on top blending off at shoulder for Cockers and lower for
Springers
short-legged terriers Correct Ans--bodies are trimmed shorter on top and transitions down
to longer hair on bottom with a well-blended natural look
-a dog whose leg height is shorter than length of the body such as a Westie, Scottie, or Cairn
long-legged terriers Correct Ans--shorter on top with a longer transition to the hair on the
bottom
-a dog whose leg height is equal to or longer than length of body such as a Schnauzer,
Airedale, Wheaten, or Kerry blue
Body sculpted/hand scissor Correct Ans--combination of guard comb and shears all over to
create a patterned or sculpted look such as a poodle or Bichon Frise
clean face head trim Correct Ans-#10 blade used for a clean, short look; Poodle, Cocker
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rectangular head trim Correct Ans-clipper work combined with scissor work to angle the
head into a rectangular shape; most long legged terriers
teddy bear head trim Correct Ans-full and rounded, face scissored round with curves, nose
and eyes should be in the center of the face to ensure balance; Bichon Frise, Westie
natural head trim Correct Ans-very little grooming, rarely needs any clipping; Golden, Lab,
Springer
tied-up top knot head trim Correct Ans--hair on top of head is left long and secured by
rubber band at center of head by pulling hair up from each side of face starting from corner of
eyes to middle of head; Shih Tzu, Maltese, Yorkie
clippered ear trim Correct Ans--completely shaved very close; schnauzer, kerry blue
natural ear trim Correct Ans-left natural and needs little neatening; golden, lab
combination ear trim Correct Ans-partially shaved and left long or trimmed on remainder
of ear; westie-shaved at tip and scissored to taper into round head; cocker-shaved from base
approximately a third of the way down with the rest left long and flowing
danger zone-ears Correct Ans--#10 always
, Petsmart Grooming Academy- Questions and Answers
100% Solved
-shave from base to tip and from middle of leather out
-never run blade across edge
-always point tip of shears to tip
-only use short straights when edging
danger zone-pads Correct Ans--use a #10, #15, #30, or #40
-be very careful of webbing
-gently scoop hair out, do not dig
-use caution when positioning dogs for this
-never use scissors across
danger zone-lips Correct Ans--control head
-watch for loose cheeks, lips, and tongue
danger zone-eyes Correct Ans--wash before and after bath and even during groom if
needed
-use tearless shampoo
-control head
-never point scissors towards face
danger zone-neck and throat Correct Ans--cool blade
