Introduction to Grooming a Kerry Blue Terrier

by Arlett van Dijk

Copyright © 2003 Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation

3. Feet


3.1

Before

Note the hair between the pads.

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3.2

Clippering pads


Pull the pads apart with one hand, then use a #15 blade and clipper the hair from between the pads. Glide the clippers on top of the skin to avoid nicking the pads. Do NOT dig into the skin with the clippers.

3.3

Clippering pads


Continue gliding the clippers on top of the skin to avoid nicking the pads.

Note the angle of the clippers.

3.4

After


A finished paw reveals the pink skin between the pads.

3.5

Shaping the feet


Hold your curved shears at a 45-degree angle and trim around the foot. Make sure your Kerry is standing properly, with its foot firmly on the table.