Introduction to Grooming a Kerry Blue Terrier by Arlett van Dijk Copyright © 2003 Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation 14. Tail

14.1 Before Gently hold the tail up to trim it.

14.2 Sides at base Standing behind the dog, use the straight shears to trim excess hair off both sides of the tail at the base, blending the hair with the clippered area on the back of the tail.

14.3 Base Holding the tail up and slightly forward, trim around the base to blend it into the topline and to accentuate the angle of the hips. Cocking the tail forward while trimming around the base ensures that the finished tail doesn't look "pasted" on the dog like an afterthought.

14.4 Sides Continue using the straight shears to trim the sides of the tail from the base, vertically to the tip. Blend the longer hair on the sides with the clippered area on the back of the tail. Create a uniformly straight tail--not a pyramid.

14.5 Front Hold the tail straight up and trim the front of the tail vertically to the tip.

14.6 After Note the straight lines of the tail--front, rear, and sides.