Heads
Here on a companion ACS you can see the patterning around the eyes that sometimes happens. Incorporate the most natural crown that you can. A soft curve to the underside of the ear coat is preferred( these particular clients like the underline left).
When blending the neck coat into the head coat I will often take my 7 blade backwards from the occiput while blending near the ear set as I find this the easiest way to blend into the tightness of the ear. Realistically you must do whatever is most comfortable for you. We all know the dangers of 7 blades and how easily they can catch skin. I would rather you stick within your comfort zone for the safety of the dog.
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Michele Grenkow is owner of the world-renowned Animal Haven Grooming Salon located in Surrey, British Columbia. Animal Haven is also a distinguished grooming school producing top quality professionals within the industry. Michele is a multiple award winning professional grooming competitor as well as a board member and creative certifier for the NAPCG. She is also an active participant within the show world, as a handler, judge, and owner of Great Danes. Michele is a recurring author in GROOM magazine and continues to educate through the industry’ s premier publication GROOM magazine, as well as webinars, seminars, and workshops around the world.