Bichon Grooming: Lamb Cut

Bichon grooming is much more an art than a science. A groomer has an artistic eye for styling the dog’s coat and can take the dog’s body structure into account when making decisions. They then use this knowledge to create a cut that beautifully highlights the dog’s build. This is important to know when learning to groom your bichon. In this article, we’ll look at a basic style of bichon cuts, the Lamb Cut, and talk about specific tips and strategies to keep your dog looking great.

Before we dive into the styles and grooming tips, it should be noted that the bichon should be thoroughly washed and detangled before grooming. Bichons are known for having matted and matted fur, so be sure to clean and brush your dog before attempting to cut it.

Lamb cut

In general, there are three basic types of bichon cuts. They are the lamb cut, the modified puppy cut, and the fuller cut. Here we will see the lamb cut or “shaved”. This style is exactly what it sounds like – the body, legs, and head are trimmed with electric razors, resulting in short hair all over. This style of cut is preferred by those who have no plans to show their bichon in competitions or during the summer. It is a convenient style because it requires very little maintenance and is quite easy to achieve. The benefits include much less matting and tangles, and a cooler dog in the warmer months.

Lamb cutting tips

The first decision you need to make is what size clipper to use, and this depends on the current length of the dog’s hair. If it is quite long, it is not recommended to cut to the final length in one go. Instead, use a longer cutter first and then cut again with a shorter blade. The final length is up to you, but we recommend reducing the length with shorter and shorter blade lengths until the desired length is reached.

Some people like their dog’s bottom or belly to be trimmed a little closer than the rest of the body. Again, if this is the look you would like, it is recommended that you gradually bang up to the desired length.

Another approach to take is to shave in the same direction that the hair grows, which is generally from the head to the tail. This is important for both safety and appearance. If you shave against hair growth, you run the risk of the blades catching the skin and cutting your dog. Also, shaving with the direction of the hair will result in a much more even cut.

The head is the hardest part to shave. This is especially true for the area around the eyes. To achieve the desired look, cut as close to the eyes as possible with the electric razor and use scissors to finish. Remember that bichons are prone to tearing and eye infections if the hair around them is too large, so pay special attention.

Finally, once you are done shaving, you should wash your bichon again. This will help remove loose hair to prevent itching, and is a great way to clean not only your hair but your skin as well.

Unless you plan to enter your bichon in competitions or are very fond of the look of a well-groomed dog, this is the most recommended grooming style. It’s an easy way to keep your dog looking good and should take less than two hours once a month.