American Cocker Spaniel

Supplies Needed

Large pin brush Slicker brush Matting comb
Steel comb Ear powder (medicated) Nail clipper
(guillotine type)
Oster Clipper A5
(recommended) Lanolin coat conditioner Scissors
# 10 blade # 7 or 8 1/2 blade Thinning shears
Artificial tears eye drops

Large pin brush ....Brushing the coat
Slicker brush/Matting comb..... Removing mats
Ear powder ....Inside of ears
Nail clipper.... Nails (use caution)*
Scissors.... -between pads of feet
-leg feathering
-feet
# 10 blade -about 1/2" around the anus (never directly on anus)
-underneath tail
- pelvis (navel to groin)
-front neck
-top upper 1/3 of ears (inside & out)
- head
Steel comb ......Entire coat
# 10 or 8 1/2 or 7...... Entire back & tail (from back neck to tail)
Thinning shears --blending uneven hair at shoulders and hindquarters with -leg feathering
-blending uneven hair on chest
-under chest (if necessary)
-front legs
Lanolin coat .....conditioner Entire coat
Artificial tears eye drops ..... Use during and after clipping to remove any hair blown into the eyes