Acknowledgements.

About the Authors.

Preface.

PART I.

History of Dog Grooming.

The Fundamentals of Dog Grooming.

Clipping and Scissoring.

The Poodle.

The Poodle Show Clips.

PART II--The Longhaired Breeds.

The Longhaired, Parted-Coat Breeds.

Longhaired Sporting Dogs.

Longhaired Hounds.

Longhaired Working Dogs.

Longhaired (Scissored) Terriers.

Longhaired Toys.

Longhaired Non-Sporting Dogs.

PART III--The Shorthaired Breeds.

Shorthaired Sporting Dogs.

Shorthaired Hounds.

Shorthaired Working Dogs.

Hard Coats, Long Legs.

The Short-Legged Terriers.

Shorthaired Toy Dogs.

The Shorthaired Non-Sporting Dog.

PART IV--The Smoothhaired Breeds.

Smoothhaired Sporting Dogs.

Smoothhaired Hounds.

Smoothhaired Working Dogs.

Smoothhaired Terriers.

Smoothhaired Toy Dogs.

Smoothhaired Non-Sporting Dogs.

PART V.

Health, Welfare and Fine Points.

PART VI.

The Professional Groomer.

The Grooming Shop.

Shop Operation.

Shop Management.

Conclusion.