Which set of blades is used on the head of the Scottie and Sealy?

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

Answer: (B)

The idea here is using a range of blade sizes to sculpt the head into a clean, breed-appropriate shape. For Scotties and Sealyhams, you want a face that reads as crisp and defined, with a smooth transition up to a round, softly contoured crown. Starting with a close-cut blade on the muzzle and face gives you the precise lines needed to keep fur out of the eyes and maintain facial expression. Then a mid-length blade lets you blend that shorter facial area up toward the cheeks and top of the head without leaving a noticeable step. Finishing with a fine, shaping blade lets you feather and smooth the crown so the head appears rounded and natural, without harsh edges.

In this combination, the muzzle is trimmed with the short blade to achieve that tight, neat facial look; the mid-length blade blends upward for a seamless transition; and the finishing blade provides the subtle refinement needed for a polished top of the head. Other blade sets would either leave the face too long or too abrupt, or fail to achieve a soft, rounded finish on the skull, which is essential for these breeds' head shape.