This brief and sassy Bichon modification hits all the appropriate spots for the Bichon fancier. Whether or not it’s a purebred present canine or a blended mutt in drag, a spherical, cute face with a manageable physique is a win with most pet homeowners.

Fig 1) Begin proper the place the canine’s shoulder blades meet and clip to your required size. For my shoppers on a six-to-eight-week rotation, I like to recommend a 1/2″ guard comb over a #30 blade on the highest line.

Fig 2) Subsequent you’ll carry that very same size across the ribs and beneath the canine’s brisket.

Fig 3) Then swap to a #5F in reverse, going from the canine’s Adam’s apple as much as the throat latch.

Fig 4) With a purpose to present angulation within the rear, you’ll take a shorter size than the physique (on this case a 1/4″) and clip from the pin bone right down to behind the knee.

Fig 5) So as to add some stability, it’s essential to go longer on the legs. For this trim I used 1″ guard throughout the rear leg.

Fig 6) For continuity, you’ll do the identical factor on the entrance legs.

Fig 7) For Bichons, it’s OK to maintain the toes down and scissor round them. Form a pleasant spherical foot with a decent bevel.

Fig 8) With the tail held over the again, trim away any of the hair that attracts the attention away from the middle of the canine.

Fig 9) Shifting on to the face, shave the highest lip and only one or two strains of hair on the underside lip simply beneath the nostril.

Fig 10) Subsequent, clip the cease with a #10 blade to assist make the eyes pop.

Fig 11) Comb the hair in the direction of the eyes and trim the hair away from the eyes at a 45-degree angle.

Fig 12) In that tight throat latch that you simply clipped, use a curved scissor reversed to separate the pinnacle from the physique.

Fig 13) Beginning on the backside of the pinnacle, form a decent lip and spherical out towards the ears.

Fig 14) When you get even with eye degree, you’ll flip your scissor as much as assist create a spherical head from each angle. Then repeat on the opposite aspect.

Earlier than I had any good Bichons to apply on, I had tons of curly blended breeds. I’d apply and apply on all types of mixes, so long as I may make them fluffy. So this trim would work on blended breeds as nicely. That is additionally a pleasant trim as a result of the ears are brief and manageable. ✂️

Blake Hernandez

Together with his loopy fits and outgoing persona, Blake Hernandez is the epitome of “Mr. Approachable,” making him a shot of power and positivity for the trade. Blake is the 2020 Barkleigh Honors Seminar Speaker of the Yr and co–creator of Groomsource, the canine grooming schooling hub. He additionally represents Cunning Roxy’s Provide Co., Ladybird Line smocks and GroomLoop, however is finest recognized for his on-line persona and have in episode 4 of Netflix “DOGS” documentary collection. Blake manages a profitable salon in San Diego, CA, grooming many breeds, with Poodles being his true ardour. Discover Blake on Instagram @blakemhernandez