Dog Grooming Style Guide
Clean face and feet (also called "Poodle feet" or "tight face and feet") is a grooming technique where the hair on the face, muzzle, and feet is shaved close to the skin with a #10 or #15 blade, creating a smooth, clean appearance. This is a hallmark of traditional Poodle grooming and is required for all AKC Poodle show clips. The clean face reveals the Poodle elegant bone structure, expressive eyes, and chiseled muzzle. Clean feet showcase the tight, oval foot pads and give a refined, aristocratic look. Beyond aesthetics, clean face and feet serve practical purposes: the face stays cleaner during meals (no food trapped in facial hair), tear staining is easier to manage, eye infections are spotted earlier, and the feet dry faster and track less dirt inside. Many Doodle and Poodle mix owners are now requesting clean face and feet as a modification to their standard cuts, combining a teddy bear body with a Poodle face for a unique hybrid look. The shaved areas need re-clipping every 3-4 weeks to stay smooth.
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