Where should the Lamb Clip pattern be placed?

• A. From the withers to the base of the tail
• B. From the tail to the withers
• C. From the shoulder to the rump
• D. From the neck to the tail

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the Lamb Clip shapes the body by removing hair along the central torso while leaving longer fur on the head, ears, legs, and tail for a lamb-like appearance. The correct placement runs along the body from the withers—the top of the shoulders where the neck meets the back—down to the base of the tail. This creates a uniform short coat across the trunk without shaving the neck or the extremities, which is essential for the Lamb Clip look.

Clipping from the neck to the tail would remove hair in the area that should stay longer for the contrast, changing the silhouette. Clipping only from the shoulder to the rump would leave parts of the torso uneven and wouldn’t produce the smooth, continuous body line characteristic of this pattern.