[Applecelery]

Is it easier to wait till the coat is at the right length or to set the pattern in the continental and let the coat grow in that way. I am going to do the continental cut but not sure if I should wait till he has more coat. I am impatient and would love a little less hair to deal with too lol

 

[Skylar]

I’ve done it both ways. I think it’s easier to cut now and let grow in because if you don’t quite get the proportions right it’s not as obvious. Then you can fudge the edges while you fix any problem. Once the hair is long enough to have a clear definition you will have the correct pattern.

 

[Applecelery]

Thanks skylar that is really helpful. I took the plunge I get what you are saying I feel as though I got the basic pattern here but can do some tweaking as it grows in this is not finished yet obviously I haven’t touched the underline and the back poms need to be shaped but it’s a start. I welcome any critiques too

 

[Mysticrealm]

Very rough drawing but some idea. I also have a YouTube video on this trim on my YouTube asher_the_show_spoo

 

[Applecelery]

Very rough drawing but some idea. I also have a YouTube video on this trim on my YouTube asher_the_show_spoo
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Omg awesome thank you. I see now the jacket should be further up I knew the rosettes weren’t quite right I was so afraid to take too much off lol he is well proportioned however he has very long legs and long back. I have watched so many videos it is definitely a difficult trim to get right especially when you are looking at nothing but hair. Thanks so much for your help

 

[Eclipse]

Is it easier to wait till the coat is at the right length or to set the pattern in the continental and let the coat grow in that way. I am going to do the continental cut but not sure if I should wait till he has more coat. I am impatient and would love a little less hair to deal with too lol View attachment 463975

Omg awesome thank you. I see now the jacket should be further up I knew the rosettes weren’t quite right I was so afraid to take too much off lol he is well proportioned however he has very long legs and long back. I have watched so many videos it is definitely a difficult trim to get right especially when you are looking at nothing but hair. Thanks so much for your help

Join the FB group "Poodles in Modified Continental". Lots of helpful discussion posts and also many, many picture examples of dogs in the cut with critique and help on getting it right.....

 

[Axeldog]

Mystic!
It is so fun to see your edits on the trim! It made me realize what I am doing wrong on my Betty's back leg poms .

AppleC - I think you did a great job!!

 

[Vee]

Good job! I love the continent trim

 

[Applecelery]

Ok here we are made some adjustments I still think the rosettes need to move a little more towards the jacket and he has to fill in obviously. Thank you for all the help also he is not a show dog so sorry for the poor stack lol

 

[PeggyTheParti]

Looking VERY pretty! I'm fairly new to purebred poodles so this is all so fascinating to me. Please do keep sharing.

Our groomer is itching to try one out on Peggy, but my husband will take some convincing.

 

[Applecelery]

Thanks it’s something different

Looking VERY pretty! I'm fairly new to purebred poodles so this is all so fascinating to me. Please do keep sharing.

Our groomer is itching to try one out on Peggy, but my husband will take some convincing.

I didn’t think I would like it on him but it’s growing on me

 

[Applecelery]

I know this has nothing to do with this thread but here is the German trim Idid on my step daughters mini

 

[Jaxtheservicepoodle]

Very rough drawing but some idea. I also have a YouTube video on this trim on my YouTube asher_the_show_spoo
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I saw this earlier this week and it is sooooo helpful!! Thought I would share 😊

 

[Applecelery]

I saw this earlier this week and it is sooooo helpful!! Thought I would share 😊
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Love this!! So helpful no I am playing the waiting game lol I know I need to move some lines but need to wait a bit for a little more hair growth

 

[Applecelery]

Ok here we are just clipped him again and made some adjustments not sure what to do with the back of the jacket the line looks straight to me when I have him on the table but when the hair starts to move when he gets down it looks like it is on an angle I think maybe I need to round off the hair at the back of the jacket but am having anxiety about it lol he coat takes so long to grow I find. I think something needs to be done though so you can see the straight line on the jacket. Any critiques are more than welcome thanks.

 

[Applecelery]

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Ok here we are just clipped him again and made some adjustments not sure what to do with the back of the jacket the line looks straight to me when I have him on the table but when the hair starts to move when he gets down it looks like it is on an angle I think maybe I need to round off the hair at the back of the jacket but am having anxiety about it lol he coat takes so long to grow I find. I think something needs to be done though so you can see the straight line on the jacket. Any critiques are more than welcome thanks.

 

[Fenris-wolf]

I think he looks great!