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The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds by Ben and Pearl Stone is a vintage 1981 hardcover reference that professional handlers and hobbyists still reach for. Its 304 generously illustrated pages walk you through coat types, tools, and step-by-step trims for every AKC breed, making dog grooming approachable for young adults and adults alike.
Judith Tillinger’s detailed drawings clarify blade choices, brushing patterns, and safety tricks, while the Stones share decades of kennel wisdom on everything from show-prep scissoring to home-bath basics. The result is a practical skills manual that doubles as a charming piece of pet-care history.
This sturdy copy retains clean, tidy pages and a tight binding; a former owner’s name penned on the front flyleaf is the only mark. Coming from a smoke-free home, it’s ready to anchor your grooming shelf or complete a collector’s set of classic canine guides.