Grooming...Finally Getting a Hang of it... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Deuce · 07-24-2011, 09:06 AM

I've improved over the last year

finally a grooming job that I'm not ashamed of, LOL! I even took it much shorter than normal, used a #3 for his body, and I'm leaving the leg hair to grow out again (it looked shaggy a few weeks ago so I took it to a #8)
I know his face isn't quite perfectly even, but I think all in all I can finally say I've improved my skills

First are the before shots, followed by the after

(3 each)

Deuce · 07-24-2011, 09:07 AM

I love this puppy!

Perrella · 07-24-2011, 09:09 AM

Terrific job...he looks amazing!

I really loved it with them shorter. I have Zhoie in a short cut to and it's so much easier. Love the long face and legs look too.

CouversMom · 07-24-2011, 11:32 AM

Rizzo looks great!! You did an awesome job. I groom both of mine, and I improve every time. Just keep practicing and you will be a pro!

DvlshAngel985 · 07-24-2011, 02:47 PM

I love his tail!

RileyDC · 07-24-2011, 03:03 PM

GREAT Job!!!!

Britster · 07-24-2011, 03:16 PM

Wow! He looks fantastic! I need some grooming tips! I really wish I could start doing Jackson on my own.

Mom to Hot Rod · 07-24-2011, 11:17 PM

Great job! Love his long tail.

Deuce · 07-25-2011, 08:19 AM

Thanks for all the sweet/encouraging comments

I'm just glad I'm improving and not getting worse, lol. His tail appears to finally be silvering out, lol, still a lot of black, but I can see some silver roots coming in

RoscoesMommy42 · 07-25-2011, 08:43 AM

Great job!! I usually groom myself too and have had some whopper grooming jobs! But then I've also had some pretty bad ones from groomers!

Bentleys Momma · 07-25-2011, 09:40 AM

He looks GREAT. You did an awesome job. I keep thinking about cutting Monkey short. He had a dental last month and of course they shaved his leg for the IV. But you can't completely tell because his hair is long everywhere else and covers the real short section.

I think my husband will be disappointed if I go short. If I do it I need to do it soon so it can start growing for winter. Decisions decisions....

Anyway, again awesome job!

jadabug · 07-25-2011, 09:44 AM

Rizzo looks so handsome!!! You did a great job with the grooming. I do the grooming on my guys myself too. It is never perfect, but neither was it when I took them to a groomer. It does get easier each time. Love his hair style too and that tail is to die for

heartmyyorkie · 07-25-2011, 10:00 AM

oh my gosh, i loooove his loopty loop tail...great job, he is precious!!!

Valenie · 07-26-2011, 07:17 AM

Good Job! So glad to see another baby with a tail!

07-24-2011, 09:06 AM	#1
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	Grooming...Finally Getting a Hang of it... I've improved over the last year finally a grooming job that I'm not ashamed of, LOL! I even took it much shorter than normal, used a #3 for his body, and I'm leaving the leg hair to grow out again (it looked shaggy a few weeks ago so I took it to a #8) I know his face isn't quite perfectly even, but I think all in all I can finally say I've improved my skills First are the before shots, followed by the after (3 each) Attached Thumbnails

07-24-2011, 09:07 AM	#2
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	last 2 after shots I love this puppy! Attached Thumbnails

07-24-2011, 11:32 AM	#4
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Rizzo looks great!! You did an awesome job. I groom both of mine, and I improve every time. Just keep practicing and you will be a pro! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-24-2011, 02:47 PM	#5
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I love his tail! __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

07-24-2011, 03:16 PM	#7
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Wow! He looks fantastic! I need some grooming tips! I really wish I could start doing Jackson on my own. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-24-2011, 09:09 AM	#3
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Terrific job...he looks amazing! I really loved it with them shorter. I have Zhoie in a short cut to and it's so much easier. Love the long face and legs look too. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

07-24-2011, 03:03 PM	#6
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	GREAT Job!!!!

07-24-2011, 11:17 PM	#8
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Great job! Love his long tail. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

07-25-2011, 08:19 AM	#9
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for all the sweet/encouraging comments I'm just glad I'm improving and not getting worse, lol. His tail appears to finally be silvering out, lol, still a lot of black, but I can see some silver roots coming in

07-25-2011, 08:43 AM	#10
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Great job!! I usually groom myself too and have had some whopper grooming jobs! But then I've also had some pretty bad ones from groomers! __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

07-25-2011, 09:40 AM	#11
Bentleys Momma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	He looks GREAT. You did an awesome job. I keep thinking about cutting Monkey short. He had a dental last month and of course they shaved his leg for the IV. But you can't completely tell because his hair is long everywhere else and covers the real short section. I think my husband will be disappointed if I go short. If I do it I need to do it soon so it can start growing for winter. Decisions decisions.... Anyway, again awesome job! __________________ "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." — Will Rogers

07-25-2011, 09:44 AM	#12
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Rizzo looks so handsome!!! You did a great job with the grooming. I do the grooming on my guys myself too. It is never perfect, but neither was it when I took them to a groomer. It does get easier each time. Love his hair style too and that tail is to die for __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-25-2011, 10:00 AM	#13
heartmyyorkie I ♥ Pita & Oliver Donating YT Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 878	oh my gosh, i loooove his loopty loop tail...great job, he is precious!!! __________________ Ashley Pita Pocket & Oliver Pita's Pooch Apparel ♥ Follow on Facebook♥

07-26-2011, 07:17 AM	#14
Valenie Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Loyall KY USA Posts: 2,252 Blog Entries: 15	Good Job! So glad to see another baby with a tail! __________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam!