In which direction is the Bedlington Terrier's face, tails, and ears clipped?

• A. With the grain
• B. Against the grain
• C. Circular motions
• D. Downward only

Answer: (B)

Clipping against the grain means cutting the hair opposite to the direction it grows. This yields a closer cut and a crisper edge, which is essential for shaping the Bedlington’s face, ears, and tail. When you trim these areas against growth, the outline becomes clean and uniform, helping the face look sculpted, the ears stay neat, and the tail taper smoothly. This prevents stray hairs from curling outward and keeps the characteristic Bedlington silhouette sharp. Clipping with the grain would leave a softer, more blended line and a less defined finish, while circular motions describe a technique rather than a direction, and downward only isn’t a standard grooming directive for creating a precise shape. Therefore, the requested direction is against the grain.