QuestionI am from Nebraska and have been professionally grooming for almost 20 years and have never groomed a bouvier. The pet owner complains of taking it to several dog groomers and having it coming out looking like a "big version of a schnauzer" which is what I thought they were. What I was wondering is if they are even suppose to have a pattern to them or not. I usually take 5 or a 7 to the backs of my schnauzers but from what I can find out the bouvier is suppose to be about 2 inches all over. Is this what you have done in the past? We just don't have this breed around here so I would like to have it done right for the guy. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Judy
AnswerHonestly Judy,I have never done a Bouvier. I have had Giant Schnauzers, but I would have to dig for some grooming info myself if a Bov walked thru the door. Have you checked with the Bouvier Club of America? Or maybe find a breeder. I am hitting a couple dog shows in the next few months and I will now make sure I seek a Bov out to take a look. I'm pretty sure if I groomed one today, it would look much like a Giant. Hope you find what you need. Wendy