The all breed dog grooming guide [Plastic Comb]

Sam Kohl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2002

This long awaited 3rd Edition of the dog grooming industry "bible" is the most up-to-date and user-friendly manual for both the seasoned stylist and the novice groomer.

Fully illustrated instructions accompany easy to follow numbered steps for the complete grooming of the 161 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.

With 416 pages, 320 illustrations and 41 photos, this book is an absolute essential for anyone with an interest in dogs and making them look their best.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sam Kohl, the former owner (1965-2000) of the New York School of Dog Grooming, has been active in all phases of the pet industry since 1949. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of the Pet Industry, the American Dog Groomers Guild, Ltd., and the International Dog Education Association in Japan.

Mr. Kohl judged the very first national dog grooming contest in the United States. He represented the grooming industry on the New York City Board of Education Animal Advisory Commission.

He established the AARONCO Pet Products Company in 1987, publishing books on dog and cat grooming, boarding kennel management, as well as designing and marketing innovative tools to improve the life of the groomer/stylist.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 416 pages
• Publisher: AARONCO; 3rd edition (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964607247
• ISBN-13: 978-0964607248
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bordering on useless, January 12, 2004

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Katherine L Bryant (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The all breed dog grooming guide (Plastic Comb)

This book is supposedly a reference for professional dog groomers. As one, I find it disappointing. The illustration quality is variable, and on one particular clip (the miniature schnauzer, I believe) there is a serious error in the clipping guidelines. Not enough angles of the dog pictures are shown for you to be able to discern the clipping pattern. Also, most dog groomers use modified forms of the show cuts on their customers' dogs. This book fails to describe or even mention these alternative clipping styles, which I think are not only invaluable to dog groomers but to laypersons as well who choose to groom at home.

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!, July 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide, Revised Edition Includes 8 New Breeds (Plastic Comb)

Step-by-step illustrated instructions for bathing, trimming, scissoring and grooming more that 136 breeds. The Spiral binding allows it to lie flat on the table. A must have for every dog owner or groomer-wannabe.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grooming Service Coordinator for a major pet company, February 7, 2000

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paul & bobbi marvin (SLC, Ut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide, Revised Edition Includes 8 New Breeds (Plastic Comb)

I have used this book for many many years and rely heavily upon it for all of our groomers. The information is precise and the drawings are accurate. Kohl and Goldstein's book should be in the hands of ANY groomer wanting to advance their all-breed grooming skills. It should NEVER be 4-6 weeks out of print.