danger zone-ears Right Ans - -#10 always
-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 Right 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 Right Ans - -control head
-watch for loose cheeks, lips, and tongue
danger zone-eyes Right 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 Right Ans - -cool blade
-hold skin taut
-extra care with #7F and #5F
danger zone-armpit Right Ans - -only shave when matted or requested
-always use #10
-watch skin folds
-work from center of chest out and down inside leg. never shave into from
behind leg
danger zone-undercarriage Right Ans - -cool blade
-light touch
-beware of nipples
danger zone-tuck up and inner leg Right Ans - -always use #10 blade on
inside
, -never shave on an angle or across, only down off of
-hold flap out flat with your hand and shave down
danger zone-sanitary Right Ans - -cool blade
-#10 blade only
-light touch
danger zone-hock Right Ans - -do not shave over back edge
-keep blade flat against inside or outside of leg
body contour Right Ans - -#4F or shorter length all over
-any breed
-fur shaved short to one length all over
sporting Right Ans - -shorter on top blending off at shoulder for Cockers
and lower for Springers
short-legged terriers Right 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 Right 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 Right 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 Right Ans - #10 blade used for a clean, short look;
Poodle, Cocker
rectangular head trim Right Ans - clipper work combined with scissor
work to angle the head into a rectangular shape; most long legged terriers
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