How to Clip the Top Knot on a Poodle

The poodle is a breed of dog well-known for its distinctive, puffy hairstyle. As a result, grooming is a necessary chore for poodle owners. This is done not only for an aesthetic appeal, but as necessary maintenance for the dog. Allowing the hair on top of the head get too long can hinder its vision.

Things You'll Need

  • Curved trimming scissors
  • Hairbrush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hold the dog by the mouth. This will allow you to move his head in order to get the best angle while preventing the dog from nipping at your fingers as you trim its hair.

    • 2

      Clip the bangs first. This is the most important aspect of the trimming process because long bangs will hinder the dog's vision. Use slow and calculated snips, using the curve of the scissors so that if the dog shakes its head you won't injure it.

    • 3

      Continue trimming around the brow while keeping it rounded off. You can trim as much of the hair as you want. However, the more you cut, the more you're going to have to trim off the entire knot to keep it uniform.

    • 4

      Clip around the knot slowly, covering small areas of hair at a time. This will allow you to check the progress of the haircut to make sure it is even. Move his head in order to get the correct angles.

    • 5

      Brush any loose hairs off the poodle's head using the hairbrush.