sorry! you know what they say about assuming. as you have poodle knowledge, disregard everything I said.
When I adopted my poodle I didn't realize just how fast their hair grew.
at first I clipped him myself too, but got tired of the mess and I lacked skill and speed. The groomer gets it done in half the time and my dog is less stressed. now everyone is happy. I don't opt for the froo froo style either. he's a 13 year old dog with a puppy cut