Complete Poodle Clipping and Grooming Book [Paperback]

Shirlee Kalstone (Author), Larry Kalstone (Photographer), Marty Wolfson (Drawings)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 1981

Now better than ever, this award-winning classic covers dogs in all stages of condition, basic grooming requirements, and special grooming problems, and features new products, equipment, and techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 2 edition (October 12, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876052677
• ISBN-13: 978-0876052679
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Shirlee Kalstone, an internationally recognized expert on pets for over twenty years, has published 8 books on pet care. A trainer, groomer, and humane society worker, she has also professionally bred and shown both dogs and cats.

Customer Reviews

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best poodle grooming reference on the market, February 11, 2000

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Melissa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Poodle Clipping and Grooming Book (Paperback)

This book, along with the Oster poodle grooming video, were my lifelines when I first stumbled through grooming my black standard poodle almost 7 years ago. I have since bought other books on poodles, but the concise text, pictures and diagrams were extremely helpful in the beginning. I have opted for various pet trims instead of the traditional show trims as they are much easier to keep. I can now clip my poodle, trim, pluck hair, etc. better than some of the groomers I have taken him to. The initial equipment cost for anyone owning a standard poodle (clippers, table, scissors, etc.) is quite a chuck of money added already to the purchase price of the dog, but it is much more cost effective than spending $70-$100 for a good groomer every 6-8 weeks. I highly recommend this book and will buy the new edition when it comes out in November. I'll then pass this one on. My only recommendation, use some colour pictures next time too.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best poodle grooming book to date, October 10, 2000

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Louise L. (San diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Poodle Clipping and Grooming Book (Paperback)

I have yet to find a more comprehensive, practical book on poodle grooming. If this book is available at your library and you are considering buying a poodle, check it out! There's nothing better in print for unraveling the mystique of poodle grooming. Whether you wish to attempt grooming and clipping your own poodle or simply wish to become an educated consumer when taking your poodle to the professional groomer, you'll find enough detailed, easy-to-understand information in this book to do the job. Future editions could be improved by adding some color pictures and possibly a review of new grooming products, techniques and /or styles. Even so, when a book has been around this long and is still getting rave reviews, consider it a must-have for the poodle-owner's library.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An EXCELLENT "How To" Book! Very Informative and Detailed, March 21, 1999

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This review is from: Complete Poodle Clipping and Grooming Book (Paperback)

Wonderful and Fun book for the person who wants to clip their own poodle at home. I've been looking for many years for a book like this to come along! I loved the detailed pictures of the different poodle clips. Also, I learned many new aspects of grooming health that I did not know, previous to reading this book. Ms. Kalstone's book makes it easy for anybody's poodle to look like they came out of a professional grooming salon.