In grooming the Clumber Spaniel, when should you card the coat?

In grooming the Clumber Spaniel, when should you card the coat?

• A. After clipping it
• B. Before clipping it
• C. During clipping
• D. Not at all

Answer: (A)

Carding after clipping is the best approach because clipping shortens and shapes the coat, and finishing with a card helps remove remaining loose undercoat and refine the texture to the desired finish. If you card before clipping, you risk pulling out too much hair and making the final clip uneven, since the coat length will change once clipping is done. Carding during clipping is awkward and unsafe, and not carding at all would leave loose hairs and a less polished look. So, perform clipping first, then card the coat to achieve a clean, finished texture.

Carding after clipping is the best approach because clipping shortens and shapes the coat, and finishing with a card helps remove remaining loose undercoat and refine the texture to the desired finish. If you card before clipping, you risk pulling out too much hair and making the final clip uneven, since the coat length will change once clipping is done. Carding during clipping is awkward and unsafe, and not carding at all would leave loose hairs and a less polished look. So, perform clipping first, then card the coat to achieve a clean, finished texture.