Which blades are used on the head of the long-legged terriers?

• A. #7, #8 1/2, #10
• B. #4, #5
• C. #2, #3
• D. #9

Answer: (A)

When shaping the head of a long-legged terrier, you need blade sizes that let you carve clean, balanced lines while preserving enough hair to maintain the breed’s characteristic silhouette. The chosen trio—mid-range to shorter blades—gives you that versatility: a mid-range blade helps outline the top and cheeks, a slightly shorter one refines around the eyes and muzzle for crisp edges, and the shortest cut handles the most delicate trimming above the eyes and along the jawline. Using these blades together lets you blend smoothly into the ears and neck without removing too much hair, producing the neat, proportional head that’s typical for long-legged terriers. Other blade sizes would either leave the head too long and shaggy or cut too close, making it harder to achieve the proper shape and clean lines.