What is the ‘Bolero’ clip?

The ‘Bolero’ clip is completed using a #10 blade or 5-in-1 clippers on the rump of the cat’s body and leaving the coat anywhere from behind the shoulders to the lower back forwards, depending on the cat’s needs.

Why is the clip named the ‘Bolero’?

The ‘Bolero’ clip is named after the Bolero jacket, a short, cropped jacket you may wear with a dress.

Why would a cat receive a ‘Bolero’ clip?

A cat owner may require the clipping to be removed, but prefers the majority of the coat to remain.

There are many reasons a cat may need this style: age, over- or under-grooming, matting removal in winter, health issues, being overweight, surgery, skin conditions that may require topical medication, or simply liking the style!

What does a ‘Bolero‘ clip look like?

CFMG, Julie Dorman-Ogden, You Had Me at Meow Cat Grooming, shares her stunning work in the photos below.

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