The All Natural Look Step By Step | Cavalier King Charles

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Hello and welcome. I am so excited to not only educate people but to show everyone what it takes to be a dog groomer!
Today I am going to be showing you how we achieve a natural look on Lady, the King Charles. Her mom wants her hair cut to prevent matting but does not want to change her look entirely. Cavaliers have such a unique look and it should stay that way!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:13 Bath Time
07:13 Blow Dry
10:47 Table Time
12:04 Brush Out & Dematting
20:15 Undercoat Removal
24:56 Stripping Blade Use
29:23 Paw Pad/ Sanitary Trimming
34:13 Nail Trimming
38:24 Scissoring Feet & Body
57:42 Outro and Close Ups
Tools:
Coral Brush
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Butter Comb
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Undercoat Rake
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Blue Razor
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Purple Cordless Clippers (Bravura)
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[@compscidoggo]

I love how she says hi to the cameraperson, and refuses to walk to the tub wanting to be picked up instead. True royalty!

[@KittyASmith]

This is the best pet groom I have seen in 15 years of Cavaliers. I can’t understand how owners that gush over how beautiful the breed is and then have them shaved down. The shaved hair feels sharp and itchy to me. I would prefer to see her belly to chest outline longer at the chest, but since she wears a harness, I’m sure this is the better route to alleviate matting. I’ll be sharing your video with Cavalier pet owners. Thank you for doing it!

[@Sam-et8ex]

I'm so glad I found this. My salon manager swears that cavaliers don't have double coats and shaves them.... I have black and tans at home and refuse to shave them but that means I've never seen the correct way to groom.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

I'm happy you found this too lol! They definitely shed. There is one cavalier on my Instagram sitting next to a pile of his undercoat. I think it also just depends on preference.

[@joyce5091]

They don't have double coats.

[@blackberry1670]

What a chill dog. She's such a lady. 😊

[@stephaniefockler335]

Great tips and tricks! I will definitely put a cotton ball in my Cavaliers ear before bathing now.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Yes!!

[@uncensoredaye]

one reason I love my cav is how easy she is to work with when I groom her

[@Leaaaaaaa410]

Mines scared of the brush- she tries eating the shampoo 😭

[@lesliematthis]

learned so many new things: cotton balls in ears; undercoat rake; detangling spray; hand blade tech; curved shears; ear cleaner...thank you so much. lady looked great! hopefully, peyton will look just as put together.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

I love it!! Yes! If you have more questions I'm always at @magdalenagrooms on Instagram

[@melissakinnear828]

I just love how she looked like she deserved such a beauty treatment. I know she's does, but love that she does too. Sweet girl!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

She is a Queen lol

[@pulltenpokemon]

You did a lovely job! I love how gentle you are and the fact that you used a happy hoodie to protect her hearing during drying!! If you were in my area, I would 100% trust you to groom my cavalier.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you! Yes, I love Happy Hoodies, they also help with anxiety. We have some dogs that won't allow us to dry them without one lol.

[@sandiclark4700]

I am having a hard time finding a groomer ho know how to groom my King Charles Cavalier

[@scotttom4106]

Finally a thorough video on this technique. Good camera movement at every step. Content explanations are very well stated. As another reviewer said, I felt like actually learned a lot.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comment.

[@sllymom2]

This is the best grooming for Cavaliers I've ever seen. Thank you very much 🥰💕🐾.

[@arlothepuppy6593]

Best grooming of a cavalier I've seen by far!! I love the natural look, and you really enhance her natural beauty with this technique! Wonderful job♥️

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Ahhh! Thank you for your kind words 🖤🖤!!

[@tinadudley5318]

Her facial expressions is everything🥰🤣sge TO adorable I want A king cavalier so bad!!!!

[@FR-tb7xh]

Outstanding video on how to groom the breed! And I’ve never seen a more patient yet alert client!

[@Lozza2301]

Oh how I wish you were in my area (Ottawa)! Best Cav groom I have seen! You addressed so many concerns/issues m. My Cav is just over a year and up until now we have groomed purely at home but considering a professional groom now but so worried we will have a bad experience of someone who does not know what they’re doing!

[@JennyMa-jt9fk]

Very good job. Lucy looks beautiful.❤

[@christinewhitsitt6653]

I like this lovely video. My groomer works similarly so my cav has the natural look too. So nice. Gracie is not a show dog but the show standard is very natural too- no trimming except the bottom of the feet! So I call her cut, which is something like this one, "show dog-light"!

[@laceyhall1122]

She looks just like my cavalier...best dogs ever!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

They are such good dogs! Awesome first pets as far as temperament goes

[@SharonRaeRyan]

Omg the moment when she stops getting petted, looks back with the "why did you stop?" face. Realizes you are going to continue and goes to the camera person for pets. Such a cavalier thing to do!

[@tinadudley5318]

This my first time on you channel and I'm hook you are so gentle, Patient, and loving to the Amimals you give them treat I'm a New Subscriber I watch plenty grooming channels you are the 3rd groom I like that treat the doggies with luv and not being rough with them!!!!

[@tammyross9159]

Wow!❤ You did an awesome job! I love how calm, patient, and gentle you were grooming her! I have a Cavalier King Charles and was looking for tips on grooming him. Thank you for this video!❤ Love from Minnesota. 😁

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you 😊! You're so welcome. Cavaliers don't always look like it but they are super high maintenance. Good luck🤩

[@louisetremblay5603]

Beautiful job. I haven't seen a full cavalier groom yet, nicely done.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you very much!

[@furkids4ever]

You are definitely a gentle groomer! The Sanitary trim: OMGosh! I'll never forget the one time I took my Cava/Chin to a local (small town) groomer. He came out looking like a bare a$$ baboon! She shaved him from belly all the way up to his butt! It took FOREVER to grow back!

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

That happened to my Full breed Havanese! She even shaved his snout and his mustache to look like a a weird Yorkie mutt mix!

[@furkids4ever]

@@jaquelinedeponce5251 🤨😡That's even worse! Uggh you really have to wonder some days ....

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

@@furkids4ever abosolrtely😡! I was livid. It took many months for his long silky hair to even remotely resemble what kind of dog breed he was. Grrrrr. She shaved his back side straight up like an airplane tarmac. Shaved up his 12” hair several inches upward past his rump off his beautiful long haired silky tail too. Now part of his tail looked like a rat’s hairless tail. And she was highly recommended. I don’t get why people fall in love with an expensive,beautiful, specific dog breed only to shave them so they can resemble mutts from a dog pound. I have no issue with adopting homeless pets. I had a beloved rescue dog ears back, that we took in from the humane society. She lived a very long healthy life and being a shepherd/ collie mix she was as smart as could be. She could open doors, turn on faucets if her water bowl was empty and nobody was home. Or fling the heavy metal dog bowl down the basement steps repeatedly if my brother forgot to feed her. Usually after midnight, until someone got up to deed her. She understood very complex commands to list her many talents and attributes would take paragraphs. We had taken to spelling things out so she wouldn’t understand until she became puzzled and finally caught on to what we were spelling. lol.

[@bellaalice5812]

you are soo gentle with them!! and such a cute cav! what a great video 💖

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you!

[@alkaiable]

I keep my cavalier's coat natural length as well..I find shaven cavaliers loose their elegance and beauty, their coat is what makes these dogs look so gorgeous and regal. it doesn't change their character but still !!!!!

[@ajcambern]

What a beautiful client, great job on the groom.

[@stacispigner1094]

Love your videos! You are so caring to all the adorable fur babies you groom. I just wish your videos were in their original state instead of being covered with music and fast speed. Other than that, you are very knowledgeable and you do a fantastic job!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

I will consider this in the future! Thank you for your kind words 😊.

[@christinefarrall9391]

My daughter had one of these puppies for years. her name was Pebbles.

[@billfletcher5166]

Thank you for such a nice video on a little tri . You both were great.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thanks Bill!

[@karinegdorf9112]

Have you ever groomed a Cavalier for the show ring? I would love to see a video on that! Fabulous job....I saved this video to my library!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Hey Karin! No I haven't, they are groomed very differently and far more frequently. I focus more on keeping dogs happy and comfortable :)

[@sanb3]

Watched one video and def subscribing. You rock!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you!!

[@christinefarrall9391]

I like your doggie bath.

[@emmariordan8210]

Such a helpful video ❤

[@suzanneellis3396]

I love how calming and gentle you are with your grooming technique. Can you please tell me the brand and name of the scissors you use to groom Lady's feet to achieve that messy natural look?

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you! I try to go for a fear-free feel. I use a 6inch, 27 tooth Hybrid Thinning Shear from Shears Direct.

[@karenrichmond7584]

Love the video. I learned about carding when I owned a Cocker Spaniel years ago from a show groomer. Works great! I just love my caviler, Josie. She has such a big personality. I have noticed they can be as happy as possible but they have that pouty look on their face all the time!

[@pauldelgiudice8362]

I always enjoy your videos. Thank you 😊

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

You're welcome 😁

[@maryhutson55]

You’re so good!!! And the pup look’s fabulous!!!! Very well done

[@Artlover22]

Love the messy feet trim ❤. Lady is such a good girl ❤ Thanks for sharing Magdalena ❤

[@handyandy6050]

Beautiful Cavalier!

[@WhatAlex]

Great job!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank You!

[@gabydersch1482]

That's a real cutie. Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗

[@channingrhodes6756]

Great job!!!! Wish you were in my area, I would have you do my cavalier!

[@hkuiper100]

This is a terrific video. Extremely helpful. Thank you. From Australia. Do you have a video on your tools, where to get them, and what you recommend for different breed.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you! You can check out my "Top 10 Dog Groomer Must Haves" I go over some of my favorite products but I guess I could make a video like that in the near future! Thanks for the idea!

[@furkids4ever]

Great video! I especially like the explanation on the nail trimming! I always looked for the pink/white area and aimed for getting close. Regarding the stripping blade - I saw another video where they "card" the undercoat. What are your thoughts on carding? Have you used this method on a CKCS?

[@mariagonzalez8981]

Very sweet dog

[@pdaigle4939]

I want you to groom my baby!!! You are do good and gentle :) it’s so hard to find a good groomer ughhh - Canada

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you I try! If I could groom all the fur babies I would lol.

[@laurelsheart]

Sweet pretty dog. Nice

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

She is beautiful

[@Pretty60s]

Phenomenal work. Go you. Groomer of the year. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@krisq3616]

You're awesome!! Nice job; she looks beautiful!! I loved how you did her feet!!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you 😁😎🤩

[@louisetremblay5603]

I groom my own cavalier, and I was wondering if you can use thinning shears on the back instead of the stripping blade. I don't think I'd be comfortable using that. Piper doesn't stand still during his grooming... Best cavie grooming video, btw.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

You could use thinning shears for sure but it wouldn't give the same look. I stopped using a stripping blade and only use an undercoat rake :). Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@ep4539]

Beautiful groom! May I ask what dryer you use? I have never seen this hose before, or is it modified?

[@catherinestark3564]

Where do I buy those thinning shears and chunkers I have a cavalier and I like what you did in this video. I am wanting to do that for my cavalier.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

I have a woman that I call, she is local to my area. You can get grooming sheers from Ryan's Pet Supply or Cherry Brook

[@tv-wb8ik]

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[@magdalenagrooms8965]

감사합니다!

[@samwilson744]

Lovely job, well done

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you!

[@jennifergray6795]

This dog reminds me so much of mine haha 😂

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Her facial expressions were killing me 😆

[@cindycyr4272]

Are those undercoat combs? What sizes are you using? Great job by the way.😊 I have the same Cavalier tri colour and female.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you 😋 and yes! They are linked in the description 😊. As far as what I use, it depends on the coat, usually the 18 tooth medium or 10 tooth small

[@sheenidyasfalco1203]

Thank you for a wonderful video! Which scissor brand do you use? I need to splurge on a professional pair. The cheapies don’t work~

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Most of my shears are from Kenchii (expensive) or Shears Direct (Affordable and great quality)

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

Looks like my 10 month old Cavalier girl! How do you keep her coat shiny? I took her to a groomer that has certification by AKC board for a simple shampoo and a little nail clip plus light trim between paw pads, keeping her grinch feet and absolutely nothing else. She went in with a shiny coat and was still damp. (They didn’t want to traumatize her with the blower.) her coat is extremely dull. Her ears and head are glossy and shiny but the rest is not a month later. I use a boar bristle brush every two days to help her tame her coat and distribute natural oils but, I’ve yet to see her sheen return. Please advise

[@helonrudisill2423]

😊

[@hankh263]

Great video. We raise Cavaliers, where do you get the stripping tool/knife you use in this video. It's blue. thank you

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Omg Cavalier puppies are so cute! The blue razor is from Talyn Shears

[@hankh263]

@@magdalenagrooms8965 Jeana, one more thing, I've ordered the blue thinning blade from Talyn, is it hard to use? I'm getting better at using the clippers, and undercoat rake, got any tips on using this knife? Thanks again. Hank

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

@@hankh263 Hi Hank! I briefly go over how I use mine in the video. I usually use it for fly aways on the body and also the dead hairs, usually on the bottoms of the back legs. You can see those on goldens as well. I'll try to make a tutorial video in the future 😊

[@hankh263]

@@magdalenagrooms8965 Jeana, hi, I have a couple of my boys, big thick mats around ears, and chest. I've been using thinning chears to get these off, or should I use clippers. I have good equipment, what do you recommend?

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

@@hankh263 Hi Hank, this is Magdalena by the way. Jeana is the owner but she isn't very involved with the youtube channel. I highly recommend using clippers to get them out, start fresh in those areas, and create a daily brushing routine for your babies. Be sure to use a slicker brush and comb to check your work. Be careful clipping behind the ears because it is a high-risk area.

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

He looks super worried ! Hahaha

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Lol thats what I thought too! I was thinking confused because of the camera and extra person 🤣.

[@sddrastal]

What size are those MARS Coat Kings? I think I have the fine one, but wondered what size the wider one is.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

To be honest. I don't know if they were MARS specifically. One must have been a 10 tooth and an 18 tooth. Artero has both

[@wendybauman4074]

Hello. What is the name of the shears that you use on her feet to give them a more messy look? (Close up at 38:53) Thank you!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Hey Wendy! I use a 6inch, 27 tooth Hybrid Thinning Shear from Shears Direct.

[@wendybauman4074]

@@magdalenagrooms8965 Thank you!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

@@wendybauman4074 You're welcome!

[@Teddypup08]

What temperature is the water, and does the blow dryer have any heat or is it just cool air?

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Temperature is warm to open up the hair shaft and follicle. No heat on this particular dryer. Some groomers like to use stand up dryers that produce heat to straighten the hair further. Using this technique correctly won't burn the pet.

[@cb5550]

I think cutting the side skirts at an angle from back to front looks better rather than level the whole way.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

I agree, I usually do it on breed clips and should apply it here too. Next time!

[@catherineengel4720]

Can you make a list of all the tools you use and where to get them, please.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Yes! I'll take care of that by tomorrow. I'll comment here again once it's up :)

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Tools are now in the description along with links.

[@catherineengel4720]

Good job, thank you!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

@@catherineengel4720 You're welcome!

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

Great thanks. I do my boy, as often as possible.Be blest☦️👩🏻‍🦳🇺🇸

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Yes! They need a lot of love and care. Their coats are super THICK

[@marquespimentel3058]

What type of color do you consider this cavalier King Charles spaniel 🤔

[@RobynBruntonStyling]

What was the ‘tool’?

[@Alissa_Marie]

Magdalena, there are actually hypoallergenic breeds as hypo means "less than normal" but people take it to mean "not at all" so the hypoallergenic breeds produce less dander and hair/fur than other breeds making allergies more manageable or virtually non existent to that particular animal. Also, for people who are really allergic, you can book an appointment with an allergist, and you can get tested. Perhaps even start a course of injections to build up your resistance to allergens!

[@catherineengel4720]

What size rakes do you use on the Cavaliers?

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Medium and/or Coarse. The thickness of the coat will depict which of the two will be more effective. I didn't get much undercoat out of Lady here but there is a cavalier I got TONS of hair out of on my Instagram @magdalenagrooms.

[@catherineengel4720]

I want to hire you.

[@kaylalivingston8581]

What are the type of scissors you use on her feet? I have a cavalier and have been looking and looking and looking for years for a grooming video where the groomer didn't shave the cavalier. I love the natural look but I couldn't find a tutorial any where so I've just been trying to figure it out myself without cutting any hair. I learned so much from this video and am so relieved to learn it's okay to trim the feathering without damaging the coat as well as shaving the more sensitive areas! This was a top notch tutorial, I felt like I was getting trained as if I was just hired on. This is exactly what I was looking for. I cannot thank you enough for this video, Lady looks so good and my cavalier is gonna stop looking like a mop :')

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Awww! Yay, I love that this helped you! So many people have and love their Cavs but always struggle with keeping their hair from becoming a giant mat. I hate shaving these guys down they just look so dang odd, I can never get rid of clipper marks, and it's not good for their skin and coat in the long run. The scissors I use on her feet are a 6 inch, 27 tooth Hybrid Thinning Shear from Shears Direct.

[@catherineengel4720]

Now I want to know about the scissors you use.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

The scissors are from our local scissor merch and I'm unsure where she gets them.

[@kevinwilson455]

Very good job... but I keep my cavalier at a number 2 all over. For the last 3 years she just does not grow long hair so I literally never have to face a Cavalier with long hair.

[@kevinwilson455]

Ouch... that sentence was painful to read back to myself. I keep my cavalier short as it suits her personality... she swims nearly every day and loves running about the woods... when Cavalier's have long hair they pick up EVERY stick, slug etc and you have to get them out after the walk. Cavalier's are active dogs that LOVE runni g and playing... cut them as short as you can and let them be free :)

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Yes!! I've definitely done shorter haircuts on dogs for those exact reasons. Let the dog be a dog. Some parents could care less for brushing and leave it all up to the groomer which is A O K.

[@susanstein6604]

What if don't want a "natural look?" I've had back surgery and maintaining a natural look is too much strain on my back.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Hi Susan! I hope you have a speedy recovery. Try to get in touch with a groomer to see if you can just have a brush out service once or twice a week.

[@Melinncj]

It is unbelievably hard to find a good groomer for Cavaliers. So much so I put it off way to long :-(

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

It totally is. My best advice is to stay on a schedule and communicate with your groomer!!

[@tiffany123459]

Her parents should be brushing her every day. If that is to much for them then they should have her hair cut short. My cats hair is cut short

[@SarahSodaTX]

If you plan on showing a Cavalier, no hair cutting/trimming is allowed. The only place the fur can be trimmed is on the bottom of their feet.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you for your input Sarah. This is definitely a pet trim.

[@jampubs1]

Not messy feet; they are her slippers. 😉

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

😂

[@sharonproctor4079]

If Cavaliers are fixed too early they get a thick coat

[@michelleandgloriaortega9063]

I have seen other videos here on KZbin where the so-called groomer is just brutal compared to you!!!!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

Thank you! Everyone's practices are different.

[@sharonproctor4079]

You are not supposed to trim Cavaliers except their footpads.

[@SB_41]

CKCS are a no-trim breed. The ears are tragic.

[@andreatuckman1084]

If a groomer cut off all my Cavalier ‘s feathers I would never bring him back again. Horrible job!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

So don't ask for an outline trim from your groomer. Some people like getting their hair trimmed bc they live a busy lifestyle, still want their dogs to swim and be a dog without the hassle of having to brush every single day. They are being mindful of the fact that they can't maintain a full coat and don't want their dogs to get matted. Jerk.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

In the end creating more work and stress on the groomer and DOG. If you actually watched the video and didn't jump to conclusions you would have understood that. Byee

[@missfireandice1]

I agree with this person's point of view regarding the aesthetics of a Cavalier but this is just rude. You are running a business and need to make your clients happy and do what's right for the dog. Thanks for sharing and ignore the haters!

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

@@missfireandice1 Thank you❤! I will try to in the future. I've gotten a lot of great and helpful feedback from a lot of people.

[@maryvalent961]

A good groomer grooms to the owner’s preference, not their own. Have you ever gotten your own hair cut by a stylist who completely ignored your instructions? Same thing. Most of my customers prefer 8 week appointments and want the clip to last.

[@SB-dg8hq]

Re-do the video without the mask, it's a terrible reminder of how silly people were to follow like sheep.

[@magdalenagrooms8965]

you're a sheep