How to Give a Cocker Spaniel a Haircut

Cocker spaniels are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. They are known for their fun, lively and kind nature, which makes them extremely family-friendly dogs. They have a long and silky coat that is lovely to look at, but if it is not trimmed regularly, it can grow tangled and matted and be uncomfortable for the dog. Professional grooming can cost from $30 to $50 dollars and needs to be done every four to six weeks, which can add up pretty quickly.

Things You'll Need

  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Slicker brush
  • Pin brush
  • Steel comb
  • Clippers with variety of blades
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Give your cocker spaniel a bath before grooming to get rid of the tangles and matting.

    • 2

      Brush out your cocker spaniel's hair. Make sure you get all of the tangles out. Then let the hair dry.

    • 3

      Trim hair on the body from the back of the neck to the tip of the tail with a No. 10 blade on the clippers.

    • 4

      Trim the hair on the legs from the toes to the back of the leg all the way up to the body with a No. 7 blade. Cocker spaniel's have thicker hair in certain places, hence the use of different-size blades.

    • 5

      Use the scissors to trim the hair on the Cocker spaniel's feet and to feather the hair on the legs.

    • 6

      Shave the head and ears carefully, shaving in the direction of the hair. Shave about one-third of the way down the outside of the ear in a "V" and about one-third the way down the inside.