How to Clip a Schnoodle

Shnoodles are a cross between a schnauzer and a poodle and grow to be small to medium size. Schnoodles have unique coats that do not shed, and can be soft and fluffy, bristly, or a combination of both. Keep your schnoodle̵7;s fur from becoming matted or mangy through regularly grooming and clipping. Maintaining your schnoodle̵7;s fur will also ensure the overall comfort of your dog.

Things You'll Need

Dog shampoo and conditioner
Pin brush
Grooming scissors
Animal clippers
No. 4F comb attachment
No. 10 comb attachment
Soft bristle brush

Instructions

- 1
  Wash and condition your schnoodle̵7;s fur with dog shampoo and conditioner. Dry the fur with a soft towel and a blow dryer set on low.
- 2
  Examine the schnoodle̵7;s fur for mats. Carefully cut away these clumps with grooming scissors.
- 3
  Comb out the dog̵7;s fur with a pin brush.
- 4
  Shave the dog̵7;s neck, back, and sides, stopping at the head, the tail, and the tops of the legs. Use a No. 4F comb attachment on your clippers. Working in the same direction as the fur, start at the neck then move down to the sides.
- 5
  Shave the dog̵7;s ears with the No. 4F attachment. Hold the ears in your hand and shave down the length of the outside of the ears (in the direction of the fur). Hold the ears up and shave the inside of the ears. Use grooming scissors to trim around the edges of the ears. Use grooming scissors to snip long hairs from the ear canals.
- 6
  Use grooming scissors to carefully trim around the eyes. Trim the beard and the hair on top of the head.
- 7
  Shave the dog̵7;s chest, stomach, tail and rear end with a No. 10 comb attachment on your clippers. This will create a closer cut than the No. 4F and will prevent matting in these frequently problematic areas.
- 8
  Use grooming scissors to trim the dog̵7;s legs.
- 9
  Shave the around the dog̵7;s feet with a No. 10 attachment. Spread apart the toes and carefully clip the fur between.
- 10
  Comb out the dog̵7;s hair with a soft-bristle grooming brush.