Well, had my first Poodle in '78......had many more since. I have to say I do not like those fancy cuts that leave them 1/2 naked and 1/2 fluffy. BUT as their hair grows, it needs to be attended to. I prefer them to be givien an all round clip....shaved on the face and around the bum............as this makes them comfortable.
I do not have any Show Dogs................I have only got my dogs to love. and only have saved dogs to love. Never have any of my poodles been groomed for the sake of being a 'show off'. Regards Mich.