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Breed Standard Groom | Affenpinscher

  • Presenter
    Alicia Fragiadakis
  • Level
    Advanced
  • Access
    6 Weeks
  • Video time
    ~45 mins
  • Study Notes
    Yes
  • Exam
    Yes
  • Certificate
    Yes

In this Tutorial, You will learn:

  • How to groom an Affenpinscher to breed standard, creating their signature "monkey face" expression
  • Techniques for stripping the coat while keeping the rough, natural texture and correct length, including when to strip the dog before bathing for a better grip
  • How to establish the Affenpinscher’s top line and cape, ensuring it remains level while leaving fullness through the back thigh to minimize angulation
  • Effective techniques for shaping the carrot tail, keeping it tight without blunt edges
  • Step-by-step method for trimming and shaping the legs and feet, maintaining a natural, clean look without excessive angulation
  • The correct way to trim the tips of the ears for breed-standard triangular shapes
  • Finishing touches for styling the head, including tips for creating the “arch” above the nose and proper spray techniques for fluffing the head and cape
  •  Tips for shaping the underline, neck, and legs to enhance the Affenpinscher’s compact, square look and give a powerful silhouette

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Alicia Fragiadakis

ICMG

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Alicia Fragiadakis started washing dogs at the age of 12, then later learnt to groom pet styles by the age of 15. Now at 30, Alicia prepares a number of different breeds for the show ring.

With grooming her passion, Alicia is now an international master groomer and multi award winning groomer competing in competitions across Australia.

Alicia has won multiple best in groups from the Gundog and Terrier class, best in group Poodle and Asian fusion, a runner up traditional groom in show with a Standard Poodle, two best in shows with a West Highland White Terrier and a Best in show with her Wire Fox Terrier.

Alicia is a proud member of the DGS Creative Groom Team and Runner Up finalist of the Australian Television Show Pooch Perfect, winning this place with her sister Michaela.

Alicia also runs seminars, workshops, private lessons and shows her Fox Terrier (Wire) and Bull Terrier (Miniature) in confirmation.