CPS Breed-Specific Grooming Standards Flashcards

Which cut is the traditional AKC show standard for a Poodle's hindquarters in the continental clip?

Answer: Rosettes on the hips with shaved hindquarters

The continental clip features rosettes on the hips with shaved hindquarters, ankles, and tail base as defined by AKC breed standards.

A Cocker Spaniel's ears should be trimmed according to breed standard to achieve what look?

Answer: Long, silky feathering that blends smoothly with the body coat

Cocker Spaniels are groomed to show long, silky ear feathering that flows naturally and blends with the body coat per breed standard.

When grooming a Schnauzer, the furnishings on the legs and beard are typically left:

Answer: Long and full, contrasting with a closely hand-stripped or clippered body

Schnauzer breed standard calls for long, full leg furnishings and a thick beard that contrast sharply with the clipped or hand-stripped back and sides.

Which grooming technique is traditionally used on Wire Fox Terriers for the show ring?

Answer: Hand stripping to remove dead outer coat

Wire Fox Terriers are hand stripped to pull out the dead outer coat, which maintains the correct wire texture and color required by show standards.

The 'lion cut' is the traditional show trim associated with which breed?

Answer: Löwchen

The Löwchen, whose name means 'little lion dog,' is shown in a traditional lion cut with clipped hindquarters and a full mane.

For a Golden Retriever, breed-standard grooming involves the feet being:

Answer: Neatly trimmed to give a round, catlike appearance

Golden Retriever breed standard calls for neatly trimmed feet that present a compact, round, catlike appearance.