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  • Опубликовано: 30 апр 2013
  • Tripp Goes from Fluffball to Fancy! ~ Grooming the Poodle for show in a Historically Correct Continetal clip. This is the original working Poodle trim for hunting & water dogs. It is the same pattern you traditionally see in today's conformation ring, only the coat is shortened for more practicality with an active performance dog. Some judges may prefer the big hair, but the HCC trim is indeed a regulation style choice at any show.
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    Soundtrack: "FDT1 - Event Horizon" by stellarartwars, ccmixter.org/
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  • @tomtomruth
    @tomtomruth 6 лет назад +71

    No dog is more elegant and graceful than a poodle - they are super super smart and loving too!

    • @jgilton81
      @jgilton81 5 лет назад +1

      Oh that’s so not true and you know it

    • @kynnedijohnson5970
      @kynnedijohnson5970 5 лет назад +4

      @@jgilton81 what dog is really more elegant and graceful than a poodle mam

    • @bjfifi
      @bjfifi 4 года назад +2

      Kynnedi Johnson Siberian husky
      Can pull sleds
      Poodles don’t do it as well although poodles have been used for fashion for some reason

    • @evqalol
      @evqalol 4 года назад +1

      Alex Wongalong but they aren’t as elegant or graceful. I’ll admit though one poodle I know is the least graceful or elegant dog I’ve ever met.

    • @peteradaniel
      @peteradaniel 2 года назад +4

      @@bjfifi tricks wise. Poodles are the smartest, which is why they’re also circus dogs. Poodles take a couple of tries to learn a trick and have very retention. They’re not just a pretty face.

  • @leevi1080
    @leevi1080 8 лет назад +146

    U can tell he has been groomed since birth. Calm boy.

    • @booplesnoot608
      @booplesnoot608 7 лет назад +4

      lol I wish my younger dog was so calm. When we try to just brush the loose fur out of his coat he goes batshit.

    • @jadaparks8047
      @jadaparks8047 6 лет назад

      Lee Vi u R soooooo RIGHT!!!

  • @Rockshadow91
    @Rockshadow91 4 года назад +12

    This dog is amazing. This is a pretty intense grooming, I cant imagine how long it took and he just stands there like it's no big deal. Even looked like he was falling asleep at one point lol

    • @rockhound7245
      @rockhound7245 2 года назад +1

      A lot of dogs do sleep standing up during grooming. With a bit of training and experience they seem learn that it's just a time to chill & enjoy getting their hair did... Some chill harder than others!

  • @haileymacleod3520
    @haileymacleod3520 10 лет назад +21

    Wow that poodle is loving it! She stands there so still for you and tries not to move

  • @Glotglot
    @Glotglot 6 лет назад +11

    I'm impressed! That takes a lot of skill. 😊🐶🐕

  • @chowchowfluffy4948
    @chowchowfluffy4948 5 лет назад +2

    Poodles are the number one classy and elegant dog in my opinion. This cut is beautiful how anyone can say the dog looks silly baffles me, that is one stylish dog!

  • @Caroline-jb3tj
    @Caroline-jb3tj 5 лет назад +2

    We ask so much of our dogs, and this dog handled it unbelievably!

  • @mbmccamey2
    @mbmccamey2 3 года назад +1

    That dog definitely knows it’s profession

  • @whowantswaffles
    @whowantswaffles 9 лет назад +31

    beautiful dog - so patient too :)

    • @booplesnoot608
      @booplesnoot608 7 лет назад +1

      Meanwhile my dog goes batshit when he sees a brush coming near him

  • @djones3936
    @djones3936 4 года назад +4

    Idk if it because you have in fast forwarding or what but you make it look so easy. You got me fixing to cut my standard's hair right now.

    • @djones3936
      @djones3936 3 года назад +5

      Nine months later and I did it. I cut my standard poodle hair like this in continental clip. But I made the top knot a little shorter. The only thing I'm having a hard time with is figuring out where to set the rosettes. But other than that he gets compliments everywhere he goes.

  • @Wikibeauty
    @Wikibeauty 8 лет назад +7

    That looks so fun! Great job!

  • @KnowingDogs
    @KnowingDogs 4 года назад +1

    What a beautiful dog!

  • @lagrimasnegras17
    @lagrimasnegras17 8 лет назад +3

    Such a beautiful dog and a great clip!

  • @lynnlove349
    @lynnlove349 9 лет назад +5

    Like this version of the HCC. It has the style, but a livable length. Saving video for future reference when my boy has enough coat. Great job!

  • @travis8592
    @travis8592 7 лет назад +43

    that dog looked like a statue lol

  • @jessp1535
    @jessp1535 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for sharing this... SUPERB JOB! 🐩

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris2455 2 года назад

    GORGEOUS!

  • @Loveofpets
    @Loveofpets 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you and looking forward to more videos.

  • @tncritterclipper
    @tncritterclipper 11 лет назад +2

    so I already know how amazing Standards are, LOL... but I stumbled upon your amazing compilation video and then this one. Tripp is one outstanding dog!! I have met Gloria and Kelsey and positively drool over their dogs and grooming :-) You have done an incredible job doing your research and achieving so many great things with this boy... Keep up the good work!

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you!
      And I feel the same way about Tintlet Poodles. :-)

  • @ultramanxk7
    @ultramanxk7 6 лет назад +2

    Excellent video.

  • @radosawpasik9402
    @radosawpasik9402 7 лет назад +2

    Love those dogs.

  • @mindakahn9964
    @mindakahn9964 4 года назад +2

    My dog only gets groomed every 10 weeks. She’s been like this since was a puppy. It’s the breed. But if I did this to her she’d say “thanks now I can’t go out.”

  • @SuperCheetah3
    @SuperCheetah3 Год назад

    I love this so much, I only wish my girl could sit there like that. She can't even sit through a quick basic guard comb groom, let alone trying to do shear work on her

  • @candytime4204
    @candytime4204 8 лет назад +1

    Wow your dog is amazing and handsome.

  • @romanticfreak3126
    @romanticfreak3126 7 лет назад +5

    Such a beautiful dog!

  • @maggielaughton2995
    @maggielaughton2995 9 лет назад +1

    Absolutely Brilliant!!!!! Xx

  • @Alucard45000
    @Alucard45000 6 лет назад +6

    If my dogs only stood that still when i brushed them normally i would be happy.

    • @normamcp9181
      @normamcp9181 5 лет назад

      Cheese 4 puppies-in-training. My little guy fell asleep when I was grooming him at age 6 months. His head was hanging off the table he was so reIaxed. I was a first-time dog owner. My sister was disgusted because her American Cocker spaniel was shaking like a leaf 10 feet down the hall. Cheesy does it. Chips & flakes, not chunks. Poodles rule.

  • @Loveofpets
    @Loveofpets 11 лет назад +1

    Wow, Tripp looks stunning, you did a great job, I love the picture of him on the rock. I should do my black standard like that, is it hard to find the proper place for the rosettes on the hips?

  • @teresa1909
    @teresa1909 10 лет назад +1

    Wow, hermoso trabajo, saludos desde México.

  • @karenschmidt6624
    @karenschmidt6624 4 года назад

    That was awesome thanks for sharing!

  • @kireniavenegas5050
    @kireniavenegas5050 3 года назад

    Omg I’m getting a puppy soon I’m so excited for this cut 😀❤️

    • @paulacannon3452
      @paulacannon3452 2 года назад

      i am getting one in 2 hours hipeeeeeeee:)

  • @ericahearn2574
    @ericahearn2574 5 лет назад +2

    The dog is beautiful but the groomer deserves a applause because she is working her butt off. I know she's tired

  • @RAMOS-qn8xn
    @RAMOS-qn8xn 5 лет назад +1

    Me encanto el corte muy elegante ♥️

  • @eueusjjdjdjd668
    @eueusjjdjdjd668 4 года назад +4

    i actually have a teacher that looks like that lmao

  • @adria171
    @adria171 7 лет назад

    i like the choice in background music

  • @concon9636
    @concon9636 8 лет назад +10

    She's fast!

  • @suelemribeiro7227
    @suelemribeiro7227 8 лет назад +1

    Belíssimo!!! Beautiful Animale.

  • @brittanythomas2707
    @brittanythomas2707 6 лет назад

    I love poodles!!! 🐩😍💜🤗

  • @txredkim867
    @txredkim867 Год назад

    I just purchased a Female Standard poodle puppy marked almost identical to hiim

  • @MegaMindyLou
    @MegaMindyLou 8 лет назад

    What a good boy!

  • @eddaislinger2489
    @eddaislinger2489 5 лет назад

    very good

  • @joaoluiz-gf9tn
    @joaoluiz-gf9tn 3 года назад

    Ficou show de bola

  • @27deathage
    @27deathage 11 лет назад +1

    which clippers are you using i have the new 5 speed andis, because im grooming many dogs a day, but im interested in the cordless looks a lot more comfortable, for home. by the way looks amazing cant wait till i get my own spoo.

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks. I was using a Laube Speed Feed there. Had a love-hate relationship with it. I now use an Andis Pulse Ion. Don't like the blade as much, but the clipper is sturdier.

  • @NJgamer1505
    @NJgamer1505 3 года назад +1

    They dog looks like the lead guitarist from Queen, Brian May.

  • @lauranglover521
    @lauranglover521 6 лет назад +2

    What brand/model of clipper is that please?

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад +1

      That was my old Laube Speed Feed.

  • @robertofuentes3040
    @robertofuentes3040 Год назад

    Dogs rule

  • @stampygirl0629
    @stampygirl0629 7 лет назад +1

    6:52 that tail doe

  • @jenniferhill9072
    @jenniferhill9072 6 лет назад

    How long did this take in real time? Including brush bath and blowout?

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад

      Hi Jennifer. I'm sorry it's been so long I honestly don't remember now! I think his show grooms averaged around 5 hours altogether?

  • @claudiablarr6735
    @claudiablarr6735 2 года назад

    Sehr elegant

  • @diannewagman7313
    @diannewagman7313 7 лет назад

    Very nice technique! Looks like a Linda Law student. 😊

  • @yitxie37
    @yitxie37 8 лет назад

    cool!

  • @noehmireyes1479
    @noehmireyes1479 6 лет назад +3

    me gusto el perrito se queda quieto 👍❤😘

  • @sashazitter5335
    @sashazitter5335 9 лет назад

    What clip was Tripp in before you shaved him to the continental? I am growing my boy's hair out and trying to decide what clip I want now. He was in the field cut before. I like the one that he was in before he was shaved for my poodle. What is that clip called?

    • @paigegalbreath4144
      @paigegalbreath4144 9 лет назад

      Sasha Zitter That looks like a Lamb to me :) Shorter body with full legs.

    • @pazrexthegermanshepherd4745
      @pazrexthegermanshepherd4745 8 лет назад

      i believe its called puppy clip but im not sure about other breeds grooming except the gsd

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад +1

      It was a very overgrown Sporting trim. ;-)

    • @nightowl4137
      @nightowl4137 5 лет назад

      Sasha Zitter try a dutch cut pretty but not so hard to keep up.

  • @michaelsimi2397
    @michaelsimi2397 5 лет назад

    Which blade are you using on the short sections?

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  5 лет назад

      It was either the 9 or 10 setting.

  • @plasboot9636
    @plasboot9636 Год назад

    hi what type of clippers are they

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  Год назад

      I believe that was my old Laube Speed Feed.

  • @azusenablanca84
    @azusenablanca84 7 лет назад

    what blade did you used on the body??

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад +1

      Sorry for not responding to your question sooner. RUclips wasn't letting me for some reason. :-(
      I usually clipped him on the #10 blade setting, as he has sensitive skin.

  • @pranii95
    @pranii95 8 лет назад +4

    standard poodle?

    • @thehannaawsome
      @thehannaawsome 7 лет назад +1

      Yes, a standard.

    • @ceecee685
      @ceecee685 7 лет назад +14

      is there also an automatic poodle? i can't drive a standard...

  • @thethreestupidteers1799
    @thethreestupidteers1799 4 года назад +1

    The things dogs do after this is sleep for 2 hours

  • @dougc1195
    @dougc1195 4 года назад

    Very nice parti poodle

  • @DaRkHoRsE-_-
    @DaRkHoRsE-_- 3 года назад

    How long did he stand without moving a foot? Poor thing at least give a potty break! Yes beautiful intelligent and patient!

  • @dorisreyes7225
    @dorisreyes7225 9 лет назад

    Hermoso

  • @teamlaceyochlia1284
    @teamlaceyochlia1284 10 лет назад +21

    Now all the other dogs will make fun of him

    • @Zebra-dogs
      @Zebra-dogs 8 лет назад +6

      +Victoria Ruzbarsky Other dogs don't give a shit.

    • @teamlaceyochlia1284
      @teamlaceyochlia1284 8 лет назад +3

      no way

    • @Zebra-dogs
      @Zebra-dogs 8 лет назад +1

      ***** yes way

    • @ethanlamoureux5306
      @ethanlamoureux5306 7 лет назад +6

      Other dogs don’t care, but people will notice, will admire, and the poodle will adore the attention!

  • @the5seasons947
    @the5seasons947 2 года назад

    I don't hate the music

  • @c.v1291
    @c.v1291 5 лет назад

    He seems to be clicking his teeth/chomping/jittering his jaw. I wonder if it's stress.

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  5 лет назад

      LOL I think you are seeing his "puffy cheeks" - just normal breathing, and typically a HAPPY Poodle sign. ;-) I assure you he is not clacking his teeth; I think he actually dozed off standing there at one point!

    • @c.v1291
      @c.v1291 5 лет назад

      I did some research on the term you mentioned, I found nothing. I did further research and can't find anything positive about clicking his teeth. I own Poodles and have never seen their bottom jaw do what this guy is doing. I can tell he's either used to it or has been disciplined to remain still but I'm not convinced this doesn't cause him some sort of stress.

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  5 лет назад +1

      My point was that he is not clicking his teeth. (Pretty sure I would have noticed that!) I believe whatever you are seeing is probably an illusion due to the video being sped up. I did go back and rewatch it and I cannot see his jaw doing anything out of the ordinary at regular speed.

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  5 лет назад +2

      And yes, "puffy cheeks" is not a technical term - I made it up. LOL It's just how I describe his breathing puffing out his lips. But I have seen many Poodles do this. Typically when happy/relaxed. ;-)

    • @Flippityfloop44
      @Flippityfloop44 5 лет назад +1

      @@c.v1291 since it's been sped up maybe that's just him just doing normal dog mouth things. Probably has a few hairs in his mouth considering hes getting a haircut

  • @lildog997
    @lildog997 2 года назад

    🥰😍

  • @user-yj6qh9xr3l
    @user-yj6qh9xr3l 6 лет назад

    Калайсын

  • @lenabobena
    @lenabobena 6 лет назад

    I’ve never seen a parti in a show before...

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  6 лет назад

      AKC only allows solid colors in the conformation ring, however UKC allows multicolored Poodles to show, as do some of the international organizations. It is a recessive gene that is original to the breed.

  • @youtubesisters2797
    @youtubesisters2797 6 лет назад

    He looks like a pokemon

  • @noehmireyes1479
    @noehmireyes1479 6 лет назад +1

    alguien habla español👍

  • @robinsisson8013
    @robinsisson8013 5 лет назад +1

    Hi. I am Looking for a great groomer in my award winning grooming salon in Naples Florida...

    • @CanineStyle
      @CanineStyle  5 лет назад

      Hi Robin. I would suggest checking with NDGAA, IPG, and ISCC for certified groomers, as well as competitive groomers at the trade shows. You can also try contacting some quality schools such as Nash, Paragon, etc for graduates in your area. Good luck!

  • @laurduncan
    @laurduncan 9 лет назад +17

    Look at that beautiful natural tail. It is a shame what they do to tails in the US

    • @rarirappa_
      @rarirappa_ 7 лет назад +2

      princesslau what do they do? Because from what I know, docking tails is uncommon. Especially on poodles.

    • @sheilaallen2146
      @sheilaallen2146 7 лет назад

      princesshockey My miniature poodle and toy poodles tail was docked too short they are still beautiful to me

    • @gsvmom
      @gsvmom 6 лет назад

      My poodles tail is docked, I didn't realize they did that, or I would have said to not to. :(

    • @ferreribabe94
      @ferreribabe94 6 лет назад

      Pinkus Dean Not illegal in the US

    • @girlart9
      @girlart9 Год назад

      I soooo agree! We’re in the USA. Thankfully my girls tail was not docked. She holds it like a plume. She’s also a parti poodle but white and black. I’ve seen some butchered tails. So sad.

  • @tadeovelasquez3538
    @tadeovelasquez3538 6 лет назад

    Boni

  • @1slicer21
    @1slicer21 6 лет назад

    poms too low in the back

  • @emmamoni4519
    @emmamoni4519 6 лет назад

    Scottsh

  • @jbsteven
    @jbsteven 5 лет назад

    Parti colored poodles cannot be shown in AKC conformation events

  • @scrumptious_bussy1037
    @scrumptious_bussy1037 7 лет назад

    peraonaly I prefer my poodle nice and flafy

  • @kitkatmangle5aj753
    @kitkatmangle5aj753 7 лет назад

    o.o

  • @senderaway2409
    @senderaway2409 9 лет назад +47

    Such a stupid look for such a great hunting dog. But that being said, there was a reason for that particular clip. Those balls of fur kept their joints warm, while shaving off unnecessary hair kept them from getting bogged down with a waterlogged coat. It also helped them to dry faster.
    So yes, its look dumber than all hell, but it has a purpose.

    • @ethanlamoureux5306
      @ethanlamoureux5306 7 лет назад +4

      Sender Away Nothing stupid about it. Why would you think it looks stupid?

    • @romanticfreak3126
      @romanticfreak3126 7 лет назад +1

      Ethan Lamoureux it makes them look like trees or something tbh. Although it has good purpose behind it when it's being used correctly.

    • @ethanlamoureux5306
      @ethanlamoureux5306 7 лет назад +20

      Poodles have had their hair clipped in a similar way for over a thousand years, because it suits them. It is unique and beautiful. No sense complaining about it now! Also, who says the trees you speak of aren’t trimmed like poodles?

    • @kenziestieber4784
      @kenziestieber4784 6 лет назад +4

      The continental cut is an exaggeration of the original working cut designed to keep poodles warm in cold German waters

    • @kymbrairwin8745
      @kymbrairwin8745 6 лет назад +1

      Sender Away it’s your own opinion but I disagree I think it’s beautiful

  • @lexell21
    @lexell21 7 лет назад +12

    but that dog wouldn't be able to be a show dog anyway since it has two colors. Poodles can only be one color.

    • @lexell21
      @lexell21 7 лет назад +1

      beautiful dog tho

    • @thezestypumpkin3202
      @thezestypumpkin3202 7 лет назад +8

      LoveCats pure breeds can have 2

    • @lexell21
      @lexell21 7 лет назад +2

      Yeah, purebreds can have two colors but that's not what I said. Two-colored poodles aren't allowed to be used for showing

    • @thezestypumpkin3202
      @thezestypumpkin3202 7 лет назад +3

      why

    • @ethanlamoureux5306
      @ethanlamoureux5306 7 лет назад +6

      LoveCats Parti poodles can show in UKC.

  • @GabrielSouza-ux7bq
    @GabrielSouza-ux7bq 6 лет назад +1

    Desculpa! Mas podle não tem duas cores este aí é mestiço

  • @Avi-od4cz
    @Avi-od4cz 6 лет назад

    I just hope my dog would be so calm while grooming!😅....hit a like it your dog is not a calm one!

  • @abaynrharero7945
    @abaynrharero7945 5 лет назад

    It isso bad

  • @youtubesisters2797
    @youtubesisters2797 6 лет назад

    I feel bad for the dog he looks like a cue tip with giant marshmallows on his legs

  • @nicoleffion1563
    @nicoleffion1563 6 лет назад

    His hair cut looked nicer before 😂

  • @vaporwaves6154
    @vaporwaves6154 6 лет назад

    wow. I wonder how many beatings this dog had to endure to stay that still.

    • @devyndaisy5162
      @devyndaisy5162 5 лет назад +3

      You would be able to tell if the dog has ever been hit. It would be hand shy. This is a regularly groomed dog who likely likes to be groomed.

  • @regprofant6984
    @regprofant6984 7 лет назад

    Blanca I can agree with you on they have a reason for the way they cut its hair. But that in no way affects how ugly I think it is. The breed is beautiful in its fur color and feeling. The cut should not be used for showing the dog even if the cut is for a specific reason.

    • @ethanlamoureux5306
      @ethanlamoureux5306 7 лет назад +5

      reg profant The cut is part of the breed standard. It is a large part of what distinguishes a poodle from any other breed. I don’t see anybody criticising all the other breeds which have specific grooming requirements, so why all the negativity over the poodle?

    • @girlart9
      @girlart9 Год назад

      Well, personally, I do not care for this cut. I realize it is the standard and the cut serves some sort of purpose, especially the puffs of hair covering the hip sockets. Keeps them warm when hunting and in water?? But I think the extremes of that cut just looks silly - extremely short next to long hair?? It’s cute for the circus though. (I do like poodles having the clean face and feet, especially the face because of all the “doodles” being bred. Doodles have an unclipped face usually - whatever.) The poms (?) above the feet accentuate the “poodle prance” style of walking/running. Well, that’s my two cents, folks. 😎

  • @roxanacaro1838
    @roxanacaro1838 6 лет назад

    WTF, nunca rapen un perro, puede contraerle enfermedades de piel, ya que no puede protegerse del frio ni del calor

  • @maloriearellano1104
    @maloriearellano1104 6 лет назад

    You distroyed that buetiful dogs fur you think dogs like this he or she is not wagging its tail

  • @MissTrixie29
    @MissTrixie29 6 лет назад

    Lol, could you imagine hunting with your dog in that haircut? Everyone else has their labs and hounds and your poodle has his ass shaved. Gorgeous dog but boy does that look dumb. He has obviously been groomed his entire life, so impressed with his attitude.

  • @kristenvanfleet191
    @kristenvanfleet191 5 лет назад

    It is so sad to see poodles being changed by being parti. Not a real poodle!

    • @BKStarlet08
      @BKStarlet08 3 года назад

      it is a real poodle. In fact most the original poodles were parti-color. The AKC conformation being "solid only" came from enthusiasts who preferred solid poodles to be the "standard."
      What's really sad about Parti poodles is the fact that this organization would go as far as killing dogs of this coat to cull their numbers just so there would be more solid colored dogs.

  • @danielk2422
    @danielk2422 6 лет назад

    hate party color so sad to do that to the breed

    • @Sinpathie
      @Sinpathie 6 лет назад +1

      Daniel K the parti color is as old as original poodles. There is nothing sad about it! AKC doesn’t allow partis to show, but it is a color that was bred together with the solids.

    • @devyndaisy5162
      @devyndaisy5162 5 лет назад +1

      Parti is the original coat color. Most old photos of poodles will be parti dogs

  • @linb.9063
    @linb.9063 6 лет назад

    It's a dog and not a model !

  • @regprofant6984
    @regprofant6984 7 лет назад

    I hate the way they cut the dog's hair. beautiful animal until they do that stupid hair cut

    • @azusenablanca84
      @azusenablanca84 7 лет назад +5

      reg profant you have to know more about this breed to understand the reason for the Continental clip... have a specific function

    • @ethanlamoureux5306
      @ethanlamoureux5306 7 лет назад +3

      reg profant That’s your opinion. I think it’s beautiful, and I think most knowledgeable people realize that a well groomed standard poodle is at the top when it comes to beautiful dogs. Most comments about the poodle look being ugly or stupid are uninformed or because of petty jealousy. There is no reason for a poodle not to look like a poodle!

    • @khaleesimotherofdragons285
      @khaleesimotherofdragons285 6 лет назад +2

      reg profant there's a specific reason they cut the hair like that. Since poodles were originally bred as retriever dogs, hunters took them on their trips. Later on they found out that the poodles hair would weigh them down when they went in to the water to retrieve birds. They cut all the way up to the end of the rib to protect its heart and kept it warm. They left the second half so the dog wouldn't get weighed down when it was swimming. The little fluff on their legs were to protect its joints. The two balls on either side were for the kidney. It doesn't look practical, I know, but it actually is.