How to Groom Standard Poodles

Standard poodles are known for their thick, curly fur coats that are always well-groomed. Poodle owners need to keep to a strict routine of grooming every 6 weeks at the latest in order to keep their dog’s coat in check and manageable.

Items Needed:

• Slicker brush


• Metal comb


• Mat rake


• Splitter


• Grooming scissors

1. Use a metal comb and slicker brush to brush the standard poodle’s coat. The Poodle has two parts to their coat. The top coat that protects the bottom coat. The bottom coat is prone to knotting, so it is necessary to brush the poodle on a daily basis.


2. Take the mat rake and splitter to take out any tangled, knotted clumps of hair. Be gently and do not pull on the dog, doing so will give the dog a bad experience and make grooming the dog hard.


3. Brush the poodle’s fur near the ears and check for ear mites. If the fur is long near the ears, trim with a pair of grooming scissors.


4. Trim the poodle’s fur coat on the body if desired with grooming scissors. Most Standard Poodle owners prefer to keep their dog’s coat at a short length for easier maintenance. To trim the body, start near the rear and work your way towards the dog’s head.


5. Trim the underside of the dog with the grooming scissors. To do this, gentle massage the dog until lays down. Then move the dog onto its back and gently cut the hair with the scissors.