Poodle Grooming

Just to tell I have been grooming dogs since 1972, and it all will soon be history. ( I am still grooming own dogs now in 2010 )
Grooming dogs is an art, and it can be a heavy work, but if you have look for details, and get used to the scissor, it is a challenge :)

Here is an article:  
Good grooming by Falk, John R
Not just for show dogs any more Gun dog grooming is viewed by some owners as largely unnecessary, a frivolous practice of pompous showdog people prettying up their charges for a prance around the ring.
Nothing could be further from fact.
For your gun dogs well-- being, the importance of regular grooming-brushing, nail clipping, coat cleaning, and minor barbering--cannot be overemphasized.
When conditioned to regular grooming, most hunting breeds welcome such sessions as opportunities to receive added attention from their owners.
Kennel dogs especially benefit because they ordinarily have far less personal contact with their bosses than house dogs do.
These groomings also offer owners the chance to inspect their dogs thoroughly, spotting unhealthy skin conditions, eye and ear infections, sore pads, and other problems before they become major troubles.
Ideally, a gun dog should be groomed at least three times weekly for at least 10 minutes.
But no matter how little time you can spare for each session, bear in mind that shorter, more frequent sessions will be much better and easier on both you and your dog than long, drawnout sessions every three or four weeks. -John R. Falk Continue by Falk, John R