poodle grooming?

yes you will, their head will still be poofy but not has bad as like the show dog.
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friend who has a poodle

What you would ask for is a lamb cut. This is the name for what you described. I do this for my poodle and my poodle chi mix myself. I bought a shaver and cut it exactly the way I want. That way I am sure they are never hurt or mistreated.
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When you go to the groomer you can tell them exactly how you would like your poodle's hair to be cut. A good groomer will listen to you and then give you a version of what you want along with what is best for that breed of dog. Good luck!
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Had my half poodle groomed.

Yes. A groomer can personalize a haircut however you would prefer. The way the hair lies on top of a poodle's head, there will always be somewhat of a poof, but a groomer can shape it to make it smaller.

I would suggest that you keep the feet clean shaved (aka. 'clean feet'). It keeps things cleaner and less smelly. The light curly wispy fur that the poodle has tends to trap things in it easily.

Check out a few local groomers and talk to them about their experience with poodles, certain groomers specialize in certain breeds.
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I have a small Poodle and i feel like you do about the Poodle cut.I comb my poodle several times a day and when i take her to be grommed i always get her [its called a PUPPY CUT.] she looks so cute.Her name is PALAR and she is seven years old.
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Poodle can be groomed in any style the owner wants. You can look up pictures on the web for poodle styles and pick and choose the head style, face style, body style you want…like mix and match. You can also go to a groomer ahead of scheduling an appointment and see if they have books or pictures. I have been grooming for over 30 yrs, 16 yrs professionally and poodles are great fun to groom because of all the styles. BUT make sure you get your puppy or dog use to being handled and groomed right away, a will behaved dog is easier to groom…you will have to brush at home between groomings. Depending on the lenghth you want to keep depends on how often you must brush, the longer the hair the more brushing. Long coats every day or every other day, short coats every 3 days, really short once a week. If the coat is really short you only need a stiff bristle brush, if the coat is left longer you need a slicker brush. Brush the coat up from feet up to head, then brush a little hair down at a time, you want to see the skin, like a part (this is line brushing) that way you don't miss any hair. Poodle do mat (knot) if you don't brush and a matted poodle has to be clipped short and if its really matted the groomer may have to shave really short. After you brush you should also comb the coat with a greyhound comb. Make sure you get the ears and right behind them…ears mat fast. Put you poodle on a good grooming schedule with the groomer…every 4-8 wks depending on style and length.
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Boarding, grooming, show, breeding kennel owner for over 12yrs