POODLES

Question
AT WHAT AGE CAN YOU CLIP A PUPPY'S FACE AND FEET?

Answer
Hi Nora!
I you didn't say how old your puppy is. If the hair is getting long enough that it's matting or hard to keep clean, then it's probably safe to say that you can clip it.

If your puppy has never been clipped, take some time to let the dog get used to the sounds, feelings and grooming items. If you're using an electric clipper, turn it on, just to let your dog get used to the sounds. Make grooming a fun and positive. Include some treats and plenty of praise.
Socializing your puppy to the grooming experience now, while it's small, will mean a lifetime of easy grooming.

The Poodle puppy has a soft hair coat which usually falls in gentle waves to soft curls. As the puppy grows the coat grows. Sometime between 9 and 16 months the coat begins to undergo a change in texture. During this "coat change" time the coat tends to mat easily, frequent brushing will be needed to keep the mats out and the dog comfortable.

Once the coat change is complete the brushing can often be decreased to once a week, depending upon the activities of the dog and it's individual coat type.

Most people prefer to have the face, feet and base of tail to be clipped very short on their poodles. It's best for hygiene and general cleanliness.

I hope this answers your question and if you have any more questions,please feel free to ask!
Nicole.D.