bad haircut help

[morgan111]

the good news is it will grow back! after i got the frist bad cut i got the clippers and sissors and taught myself you do learn real fast and it is not for everyone one but when you have more than one its great .i thought if anyone is going to give a bad cut it will be myself

[Kaytee1006]

Originally Posted by Yorkielove1

i dont know.. when i asked for a puppy cut once they left it long, didnt even look like it was cut! i swear we should all just take a class and cut our own pups hair!!! They never get it right do they??"

I agree, it would also be a LOT cheaper. Its like $50 every time I have her hair cut...

[amandawash]

I started grooming my boys myself after going to pick up Ranger last year and watching how mean one of the bathers was to a petrified Shih Tzu... It really isn't too hard, and I agree, if it's gonna be a bad cut better it by me!!

To the OP- I want to see a picture. I am *positive* it isn't as bad as your think it is.

I know you said you liked Ranger's new haircut, here is a picture of him from last year I took to the groomer to show her how I wanted him. The problem with telling a groomer you want a "puppy cut" is that there is no standard definition for a puppy cut. So, basically, if you tell 10 groomers you want a puppy cut, you will get ten different cuts

I want to see pics and I guarantee Bailee still looks darling!!

[Robin Lodal]

Originally Posted by Kaytee1006

Don't worry. Just ask for a puppy cut. Thats what I asked for, and I'll post a pic of how they cut her hair.

Awww isn't she just purtty?!!!

[Yorkielove1]

So my next mission is to find some good clippers.. i hear they are very expensive though- anyone got any suggestions for clippers?

[jmdt]

Originally Posted by amandawash

I started grooming my boys myself after going to pick up Ranger last year and watching how mean one of the bathers was to a petrified Shih Tzu... It really isn't too hard, and I agree, if it's gonna be a bad cut better it by me!!

To the OP- I want to see a picture. I am *positive* it isn't as bad as your think it is.

I know you said you liked Ranger's new haircut, here is a picture of him from last year I took to the groomer to show her how I wanted him. The problem with telling a groomer you want a "puppy cut" is that there is no standard definition for a puppy cut. So, basically, if you tell 10 groomers you want a puppy cut, you will get ten different cuts

I want to see pics and I guarantee Bailee still looks darling!!

I just love the dark hair coming out from the bow. Adorable

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by jmdt

I just love the dark hair coming out from the bow. Adorable

That's all gone now I cried when the last of his dark puppy hair came off!!

[heatherm0890]

Originally Posted by amandawash

That's all gone now I cried when the last of his dark puppy hair came off!!

bailee still has a lil bit left of the black im sure ill get a lil teary when it goes...my bf comes back from out of town tommorow so ill use his computer to post pics,its so much easier than mine

[lemonlauren]

Aw, I think short puppy cuts are super cute, and of course it's neato that they're low maintenance as well. I love the pics people have posted so far in this thread... To the OP, show us a pic! Like everyone else keeps saying, I'm sure it's not so bad.

Lauren & Nikko

[AshSavalle]

I totally agree! I have never been happy with a groomer, yet! Everytime i would bring Teddy home I would have to fix it. One i have do almost cut the entire thing!!! I feel bad for them, you can tell when it is a bad one. I have said "puppy" cut so many times and they have shaved the whole body and left the head huge...left the body long and face real long and PARTED but shaved in between his eyes and under his eyes. One I just asked to make it about an inch and a half everywhere, nice and rounded off with no sharp edges or cuts...that was the WORST. He looked like an owl, my poor baby, his body wasnt touched, his face was totally parted down center and they shaved under his eyes. I felt so bad for him. I just re-cut it myself. Now I plan on taking a picture, or if I like they way he is I will say that I want him to look just like this but a little shorter! I think some groomers just have an image in their own mind and it dosnt matter what you want somtimes. Also if you ever see a dog in your area that you like, ask them where they go!!

[GoodLifeLilly]

Thank you for your great advice. I ended up buying a fine metal comb and used my Groom-Aid spray....it worked wonders. I noticed that many of these shed ending combs actually cut the hair, so I didn't want to attempt that without training. I didn't notice his fluff that was starting to mat under his collar until recently, and I brush him daily. The pin brush just wasn't getting all the way down to his skin. I just groomed him today. He looks quite studly and he knows it....has a spring to his step. I want his fur to grow out, so I tipped his wombat ears, shaved the bridge of his nose, his fat tum tum, his little coolie and his %$##...He gave me a strange look like, "Hey, lady, that is too close for comfort!"... My little boy is growing up.... Thanks again, friend...Lisa, Lilly & Jesse

[jc212]

I feel your pain! My bf took him to the groomer's once and Chase came back butchered. Once your over the shock of it, it won't seem so bad. It will all grow back in a month or so, I promise! Until then, use a lot of cute clothing to cover up the bad haircut.

[GoodLifeLilly]

Originally Posted by Yorkielove1

So my next mission is to find some good clippers.. i hear they are very expensive though- anyone got any suggestions for clippers?

I bought a Wahl clipper for men with the head attachments at least 15 years old and has lasted through four dogs....two current. Their hair is fine and if you keep the clipper oiled and clean, it will give you years of cuts. Also, the corded one is adviseable, because the cordless loses the charge too quickly. You can find very competitive pricing on Amazon. I just bought my son a new Wahl, just like my older version, and didn't pay over $50. Beauty supply stores have them, but you may pay more. Actual dog grooming clippers are very expensive, because you have to take into account the amount of animals these groomers do daily...they are industrial strength... I hope this helps.... Lisa, Lilly and Jesse, the stud with the new do...

[luvfla]

All 3 of my kidz are getting their puppy cuts this Friday. I've had Keegans hair growing all winter & his coat is beautiful! BUT it's getting to be summer here in Fl & he's already panting. It's just not worth having him be uncomfortable.

[GoodLifeLilly]

Originally Posted by AshSavalle

I totally agree! I have never been happy with a groomer, yet! Everytime i would bring Teddy home I would have to fix it. One i have do almost cut the entire thing!!! I feel bad for them, you can tell when it is a bad one. I have said "puppy" cut so many times and they have shaved the whole body and left the head huge...left the body long and face real long and PARTED but shaved in between his eyes and under his eyes. One I just asked to make it about an inch and a half everywhere, nice and rounded off with no sharp edges or cuts...that was the WORST. He looked like an owl, my poor baby, his body wasnt touched, his face was totally parted down center and they shaved under his eyes. I felt so bad for him. I just re-cut it myself. Now I plan on taking a picture, or if I like they way he is I will say that I want him to look just like this but a little shorter! I think some groomers just have an image in their own mind and it dosnt matter what you want somtimes. Also if you ever see a dog in your area that you like, ask them where they go!!

You can't just go in and say, "puppy cut!" This cut differs in every breed, especially in the shape of the head. I also like a round babydoll face, and have had my female returned looking like a sheep one time and with a huge lion head the next. I even typed out instructions down to the last detail. I don't remember ever coming home and not correcting something on either animal from day one, which is why I will clip them myself. The baby is a little too wild yet, but the female lays on her back and let's me clip her. Her temperament is incredible. She just had a cleaning with no anesthesia and got an "A" for obedience on her report card. My boy....well....he is project in the works...hehehehe. I am praying he learns by example... Yorkie Talk has tons of wonderful photos....so, my advise is if you are taking your animal in for grooming, bring a photo! Pictures speak much louder than words...