Westie given spiral-leg groom at Bone Idol Academy in Hove

Ollie the West Highland terrier was given a spiral leg look with by dog grooming teacher Helen Kirby at the Bone Idol Academy in Blatchington Road, Hove.

Helen, 30, travelled to Malaysia to learn the Asian fusion grooming-style, which includes spiral styles which traditionally covers the dog’s main body.

Ollie the West Highland Terrier. Photo: Bone Idol/ Animal News Agency

When Ollie came in for his regular groom, Helen was asked to try something new by his owners and created a spiral around his right front leg.

Helen said: "This groom is a combination of a few different styles.

"I based his groom around his owner's requests but it’s a combination of a Westie pet trim with the chin taken short like an Asian Fusion groom and an element of creativity with his newly added spiral leg.

"When I started grooming I was totally inspired by the Asian Fusion style that I'd seen on Instagram and I made it my goal to be able to groom dogs in that style.

Helen Kirby from Bone Idol in Hove. Picture: Bone Idol/ Animal News Agency

“It's something that I've worked really hard at."

After the groom, Bone Idol posted three-year-old Ollie's new look to Instagram, and users were quick to praise the talented groomer for her creativity.

Helen said: "I was very surprised with how good the reactions have been from other groomers and also pet owners.

“I feel like it’s a real love or hate style and I expected some negativity but have had none as of yet.

"Hopefully more dog owners will be asking for something a little different occasionally? It is hair that will grow out into a normal shape in no time."

Last year, Helen appeared on BBC One show Pooch Perfect, which saw professional dog groomers from around the country compete for the title of the UK’s best.

Helen, who lives in Hove, competed with four other dog groomers and impressed with her standard breed cut on a cocker spaniel.

To find out more about Bone Idol and the Bone Idol Academy go to www.boneidol.co.uk