Disappointed in the new rat look! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bailie · 09-14-2009, 07:32 AM

well they shud have left the face and top knot,, usually if a yorkie comes in to us and matted we always keep the face using thinning scissors if it matted to keep the yorkie look. unless it is pretty bad, which we wud explain to the customer before the groom. dont worry he is gorgeous

Fancy_Pants · 09-14-2009, 07:35 AM

I'm sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted. I hear too many horror stories so I don't think I'm ever going to take Fancy to the groomers - I'll just try to trim here and there as needed.

Regardless he still looks very handsome.

Gigi485 · 09-14-2009, 07:37 AM

I asked for a puppy cut and they gave me a poopy cut!

I'm having Deja vu - this happened to me with Sully about 5 months ago. I brought a picture and everything as to what I wanted. The groomer completely messed it up and when I picked him up I did not recognize him. He was shaved and looked like a Charlie Manson reject...Just thinking about it makes me cringe. It's taken 5 months for it to grow back the way I like it and I have not taken him to a groomer since.

I bought a little handheld groomer that looks like a moustache trimmer and I give him a sanitary buzz on his belly and butt whenever he needs it. Also use it to do the top third of his earrs. He's happy, I'm happy and I'm still on the hunt for a groomer for when he'll need another cut.

RachelandSadie · 09-14-2009, 07:48 AM

i think everyone has been through this situation at least once, i know my aunt has and did cry when they had to shave Bailey because of mats. i know i'll be in your shoes one day as well and have a situation where i'm not happy with my baby's new hairdo. it's just part of learning who you trust and like i guess. it will grow back in and try not to be too upset. in the meantime, have her/him wear clothes if you like to do so to cover it up and put a bow in his/her hair that's left if you want. that might help you feel better about the "rat" look. everywhere i take Sadie she gets the "rat" comment, so i've been using clothing and bows to deter those comments.

yorkie mad · 09-14-2009, 07:57 AM

I see he has taken to the drink in the pic lol He looks real handsome if you ask me

ritzydaisy · 09-14-2009, 08:18 AM

He looks really cute, but that is no excise for what the groomer did. I would find another groomer next time.

So, what's done is done. You might as well take advantage of it and brush him alot. With that short hair, it won't pull and he just might start liking it.

With his hair cut off and his mats all gone...
Oh where, oh where can he be???

Nancy1999 · 09-14-2009, 08:26 AM

I think he looks great, and your groomer did an excellent job. Shaving is much more humane than working out each mat when there are many. I would never take a badly matted dog to the groomer. All mats should be removed before you go. I also suggest that you follow your brushing with a combing session to ensure all mats are removed, use the comb flat against the skin. Cowboy Magic Detangler works on hard to remove mats, and use it on dry hair, once wet, mats are almost impossible to remove, and shaving is the only option. Some people have also reported good results with cornstarch, again, use it before the bath, not after.

Some people say taking a picture helps!

RachelandSadie · 09-14-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weneebug

Ok...here is the picture. This one is not really close up but he was trying to run from me because he thought I was going to take the bottle he was playing with. I think its close enough that you can tell he doesn't have any fur! Let me know if the link doesn't work.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Harleyrat.jpg

OHHH he's cute!!! don't feel bad, he's really adorable!! i actually think he looks great like that, little whiskers and short hair..he's so boyish and cute...i know it will grow back and you are upset, but he's really an adorable dog even like that!

sherile47 · 09-14-2009, 10:14 AM

He looks just like Moses when he got shaved. He had such a pretty coat, dark and tan and when I picked him up, he was almost all white! I was so surprised. He is growing out now, and his back is back to black and his legs are showing tans. But, I like them this way and back to the groomer he will go 1st of Oct. My husband loves them in long hair, but he does not bathe or comb them out, so he has no say.

LilMissy · 09-14-2009, 10:50 AM

I think he looks ADORABLE!

luvfla · 09-14-2009, 11:01 AM

Turn up you volume...that is NOT a water bottle...it's a microphone! And, oh, do I hear Harley singing???? Yea, yes it sounds like....

I'm too sexy for my butt, too sexy for my butt.....

Tinksmum · 09-14-2009, 11:09 AM

He still looks cute, it's pretty radical when that happens to your puppy, like someone said...it happens to most of us. I was surprised how fast the hair came back to something more like what I wanted - you probably will be too. They feel so yummy when the hair is short

yorkie mad · 09-14-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvfla

Turn up you volume...that is NOT a water bottle...it's a microphone! And, oh, do I hear Harley singing???? Yea, yes it sounds like....

I'm too sexy for my butt, too sexy for my butt.....

RachelandSadie · 09-14-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvfla

Turn up you volume...that is NOT a water bottle...it's a microphone! And, oh, do I hear Harley singing???? Yea, yes it sounds like....

I'm too sexy for my butt, too sexy for my butt.....

LOVE IT hahaha

Britster · 09-14-2009, 11:37 AM

I think he looks adorable still! They should have left his face longer, but I prefer the body cut short like that because it's sooo easy maintenance and it grows back so fast.

09-14-2009, 07:35 AM	#17
Fancy_Pants YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 972	I'm sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted. I hear too many horror stories so I don't think I'm ever going to take Fancy to the groomers - I'll just try to trim here and there as needed. Regardless he still looks very handsome. __________________ Shelly & Fancy♥

09-14-2009, 07:37 AM	#18
Gigi485 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Methuen, MA USA Posts: 306	Been There I asked for a puppy cut and they gave me a poopy cut! I'm having Deja vu - this happened to me with Sully about 5 months ago. I brought a picture and everything as to what I wanted. The groomer completely messed it up and when I picked him up I did not recognize him. He was shaved and looked like a Charlie Manson reject...Just thinking about it makes me cringe. It's taken 5 months for it to grow back the way I like it and I have not taken him to a groomer since. I bought a little handheld groomer that looks like a moustache trimmer and I give him a sanitary buzz on his belly and butt whenever he needs it. Also use it to do the top third of his earrs. He's happy, I'm happy and I'm still on the hunt for a groomer for when he'll need another cut.

09-14-2009, 07:57 AM	#20
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	I see he has taken to the drink in the pic lol He looks real handsome if you ask me __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

09-14-2009, 08:18 AM	#21
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 1,904	He looks really cute, but that is no excise for what the groomer did. I would find another groomer next time. So, what's done is done. You might as well take advantage of it and brush him alot. With that short hair, it won't pull and he just might start liking it. With his hair cut off and his mats all gone... Oh where, oh where can he be??? __________________ Yorkie Talkin' with Paula & Daisy!

09-14-2009, 08:26 AM	#22
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I think he looks great, and your groomer did an excellent job. Shaving is much more humane than working out each mat when there are many. I would never take a badly matted dog to the groomer. All mats should be removed before you go. I also suggest that you follow your brushing with a combing session to ensure all mats are removed, use the comb flat against the skin. Cowboy Magic Detangler works on hard to remove mats, and use it on dry hair, once wet, mats are almost impossible to remove, and shaving is the only option. Some people have also reported good results with cornstarch, again, use it before the bath, not after. Some people say taking a picture helps! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 09-14-2009 at 08:29 AM.

09-14-2009, 07:32 AM	#16
bailie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern ireland Posts: 947	well they shud have left the face and top knot,, usually if a yorkie comes in to us and matted we always keep the face using thinning scissors if it matted to keep the yorkie look. unless it is pretty bad, which we wud explain to the customer before the groom. dont worry he is gorgeous

09-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#19
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i think everyone has been through this situation at least once, i know my aunt has and did cry when they had to shave Bailey because of mats. i know i'll be in your shoes one day as well and have a situation where i'm not happy with my baby's new hairdo. it's just part of learning who you trust and like i guess. it will grow back in and try not to be too upset. in the meantime, have her/him wear clothes if you like to do so to cover it up and put a bow in his/her hair that's left if you want. that might help you feel better about the "rat" look. everywhere i take Sadie she gets the "rat" comment, so i've been using clothing and bows to deter those comments.

09-14-2009, 10:14 AM	#24
sherile47 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pewee valley Posts: 118	He looks just like Moses when he got shaved. He had such a pretty coat, dark and tan and when I picked him up, he was almost all white! I was so surprised. He is growing out now, and his back is back to black and his legs are showing tans. But, I like them this way and back to the groomer he will go 1st of Oct. My husband loves them in long hair, but he does not bathe or comb them out, so he has no say.

09-14-2009, 10:50 AM	#25
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I think he looks ADORABLE! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

09-14-2009, 11:01 AM	#26
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Turn up you volume...that is NOT a water bottle...it's a microphone! And, oh, do I hear Harley singing???? Yea, yes it sounds like.... I'm too sexy for my butt, too sexy for my butt.....

09-14-2009, 11:09 AM	#27
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	He still looks cute, it's pretty radical when that happens to your puppy, like someone said...it happens to most of us. I was surprised how fast the hair came back to something more like what I wanted - you probably will be too. They feel so yummy when the hair is short

09-14-2009, 11:37 AM	#30
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I think he looks adorable still! They should have left his face longer, but I prefer the body cut short like that because it's sooo easy maintenance and it grows back so fast. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier