Known for their unique cuts and styles, poodles are fantastic, fashionable dogs that exude love and energy. If you want a fresh new look for your poodle, the team at Ty-D-Paws Express in Lincoln, NE, will expertly and carefully groom them. For 16 years, they’ve provided professional dog grooming services to all breeds. For poodles, here are the five most clips.

A Dog Grooming Guide for Poodle Owners

1. The Lamb Clip

One of the simpler options of poodle cuts, the lamb clip leaves the coat all the same short length, without any pom-poms or exposed skin. It’s a comfortable look that many pet owners prefer.

2. The Teddy Bear Clip

The teddy bear clip is the next step up from the lamb cut, as it leaves longer hair around the ears, face, legs, and body of your poodle. After their dog grooming visit, your poodle will resemble a teddy bear, and their fur will be out of their eyes.

3. The Continental Clip

A pet grooming style accepted at AKC dog shows, the continental clip gives your poodle a regal, flashy appearance. With precise measurements, this cut leaves your poodle closely shaven, but with a large tail pouf, long hair around the face, very long fur on the shoulders and front torso (called a pack), and ankle poufs on all four legs. The fur on the ears and tops of your dog’s hips (called hip rosettes) is left long, too.

4. The Bikini Clip

Also known as the ‘Miami clip,’ the bikini cut offers personality and keeps poodles cool. Most of your poodle’s coat will be cut to a short length, but pompoms will be left on his or her ankles and the tail, with a longer topknot and fur on the ears. The shorter coat provides relief from the heat, but if the coat is cut too short, it can expose the skin, leaving it vulnerable to sores and sun irritation.

5. The Kennel Clip

Easy to maintain and perform, the kennel clip, also known as the utility clip, trims your poodle’s coat short but not shaved, leaving a topknot, tail pompom, and longer fur on the legs. It’s a stylish look that’s low-maintenance and comfortable for your poodle.

Whether your poodle is performing in an AKC show or needs a new cut to prevent mats, there’s an assortment of popular dog grooming styles to choose from. However, attempting to groom your dog’s coat yourself can end badly, either with an injury or an unattractive clip. Let the professional pet grooming team at Ty-D-Paws Express in Lincoln, NE, dazzle you with a great new style for your four-legged friend. Call them to schedule an appointment at (402) 405-3999 or reach out using their online contact form.