Introduction to Grooming a Kerry Blue Terrier by Arlett van Dijk Copyright © 2003 Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation 5. Ears

5.1 Inside of ear Using a #30 blade, clipper up the inside of the ear with the lay of the hair (from the center out) while holding the ear as flat as possible in your hand.   More info on cleaning and pucking ears.

5.2 Outside of ear Using a #30 blade, clipper down the outside of the ear with the lay of the hair (from the center down) while holding it flat in your hand.

5.3 Outside of ear Note the direction of the clippers toward the outside edges of the ear. Glide the clippers smoothly on top of the skin to avoid nicks.

5.4 Edges of ear With the thumb and index finger of both hands, feel where the edge of the ear is.

5.5 Edges of ear Using the slim straight shears, with your thumb and index finger marking the edge of the ear, carefully scissor off the hair fringing the ear. Note: Less experienced groomers may prefer to clipper the edges of the ear using a #30 blade, beveling the edges top and bottom. Warning: Go slowly as you must be very careful not to cut the ear.

5.6 Edges of ear Notice how Arlett uses her thumb and index finger to guide the shears to avoid cutting the ear.