CPS CPS Breed-Specific Grooming Standards

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rosettes on the hips with shaved hindquarters

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Full natural coat left on the hindquarters

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Scissored even length all over the hindquarters

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Teddy-bear round pom on the full hindquarters

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Long, silky feathering that blends smoothly with the body coat

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Short, clipped velvet finish on the entire ear leather

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Cropped upright ear with no feathering

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Shaved ears with a fringe line only at the tips

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Trimmed to the same length as the body coat

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Completely shaved for a uniform appearance

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Lightly scissored to a short fringe only

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hand stripping to remove dead outer coat

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Clipping with a #7F blade

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Scissoring to a smooth finish

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Carding only with no stripping

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Löwchen

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Bichon Frise

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Maltese

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Shih Tzu

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Neatly trimmed to give a round, catlike appearance

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Shaved completely smooth on top and bottom

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Left entirely natural with no trimming

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Feathered out in a fan shape beyond the toes