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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.70833
EAN: 9781554073283
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1554073286
Label: Firefly Books
Manufacturer: Firefly Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: September 14, 2007
Publisher: Firefly Books
Studio: Firefly Books




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Ultimate Dog Grooming reveals the secrets of the industry's top groomers. Featuring more than 500 full-color photographs and hundreds more step-by-step sketches of grooming techniques, this book provides specifics for 170 dog breeds.



The first section of the book covers caring for and grooming a pet dog: how to keep its coat healthy; tips for routine care; how to bathe a dog; and how to choose a groomer. The second section covers grooming as a profession, including starting a grooming business; choosing and buying equipment; how to detect coat and skin disorders; and tips on handling problems that commonly arise.



The third section covers specific grooming information for the 170 individual breeds. Each chapter is dedicated to a type of coat and then further organized into step-by-step instructions for grooming each breed from start to finish. Insider tips on preparing a dog for show are also included.



Ultimate Dog Grooming is the ideal reference for learning how to clip, strip and blow-dry a dog. Pet owners as well as professional groomers, handlers, trainers and dog-daycare specialists will treasure this definitive reference book.





Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - pets, not show -- not enough details
This is a very good book for the pet groomer. More thorough than other books I have seen that are directed at the pet groomer. However, there is little detailed information on grooming for show. There is specific information on grooming each breed, but this information, too, is not nearly detailed enough for show. If, however, you are grooming a pet, this book is recommended.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - a good general book but lacking details
This book is a good general reference to various dog breeds and typical grooming styles. Where the book falls down is that each breed, other than a few common breeds, is given very little details. For example, the Chinese Crested, which I was interested in, had no pictures to show the grooming, just a small paragraph. As well, no alternative cuts are suggested for some of the breeds that have several cutting styles, only the standard cuts are given.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - More like grooming the ultimate show dog
This book is not a complete guide to 170 dog breeds.

This book does an OK job of covering the health aspects of grooming. I wouldn't say that it does a better of job of any of your standard "All about dogs" book.

This book is more of a guide on how to groom a dog for show. If your dog is of a breed where the dog is groomed similarly for show as it would be groomed as a pet, this is a great book. If your dog is of a breed where a show worthy grooming is the complete ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Grooming Styles
Focuses exclusively on grooming - which is good. Covers wide range of breeds - also good. Wish there are more grooming styles featured for the various breeds especially long-haired ones. Only poodles were featured in a number of grooming styles.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great for would be groomers
I found this book to be full of helpful information with clear instructions and explanations. The pictures are excellent. After reading this anyone would feel comfortable approaching any type of coat. It would be perfect to have in front of you in the salon and it lists every item needed for each design. It goes into great detail of the more tricky styles, as well as combatting any problems. All the info is here. Well worth the purchase.I see myself keeping this one for many, many years to come.




 



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