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About Kim Wingate
Expertise
I can answer general questions about Poodles. My specific area of expertise is Standard Poodles, but I will answer all questions about Poodles and dog related questions if I can. If I can't answer your question, I will be able to find information or someone who can.

Experience
I am a Dog Groomer and Dog Trainer, who has raised Standard Poodles for over 20 years. I can answer Housebreaking questions, Obedience questions, Grooming questions, Breeding questions, and General Dog questions.

Organizations
I am a member of the AKC.

Education/Credentials
I have worked at several Pet stores in my area, worked for a year as a Vet Tech, was an apprentice for a Dog Trainer, and have also worked at a Grooming/Showing kennel for several months. I have also raised, shown, trained, and groomed my own Standard Poodles for over 20 years.

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Poodles - My minature poodles ears

Expert: Kim Wingate - 11/2/2009

Question
I have an awsume choc poodle, I have 3 others that are tiny toys also. But, my mini Kane has the fluffiest ear hair that I have ever seen. When I grome himthey are even bigger and fluufier....I would like for them to lay down some. I have tried thinning, trimming and some hair products. They are just always so big and fluufy...do you have any tips for this? Thanks

Answer
Hello Claire,
I like to use a product from Sally's Beauty Supply called Proclaim Spray-On Glosser. You can find it at:
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Spray-On-Glosser/SBS-631520,default,pd.html?cgid=Hair
It will condition the hair and will give it some weight to help keep it from being so bushy. You can also ask your Groomer to "skim" some of the thickness off the underside of the ear so that its not as bushy, but it doesn't affect the look of the ear. Also, while trimming is good, try letting the length of the ear grow some so that it weights the hair down. When you trim the bottom of the ear shorter, the hair doesn't have the weight to keep it from flying and frizzing.
Using a good conditioner and water when you brush his ears will help the hair to not break when you brush, which will help with frizz.

I hope this helps you some. If you have other questions for me, please feel free to ask.

Thanks for using AllExperts.com,
Kim

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