Which phrase completes the muzzle clipping guideline?

• A. Over eye & across the muzzle
• B. Under eye & down the sides of the muzzle
• C. Under chin only
• D. Across the lips

Answer: (B)

In muzzle clipping, you want to protect sensitive areas while shaping the hair to follow the natural contours of the face. The phrase that fits best is clipping under the eye and down the sides of the muzzle. This keeps hair away from the eye so vision isn’t obstructed and avoids cutting across the lips, giving a neat, natural edge that follows the muzzle’s shape.

Clipping over the eye risks injuring or irritating the eye area and can produce an unsafe, awkward line. Clipping under the chin only doesn’t address the muzzle itself, leaving an uneven look. Clipping across the lips could nick or irritate the lips and mouth. So the safe, balanced approach is under the eye and along the sides of the muzzle.