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joeyandtanksmom · 05-03-2010, 04:01 PM

haha, I groom my boys myself, and I'm sorta just playing the whole "learn as we go" thing...I must say my boys have had some haircuts that I wasn't too proud of, haha. It grows back! That's what I keep telling myself

Ashley V · 05-03-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RoscoesMommy42

I really like that cut and I think I may try it on my babies. They are just so difficult to keep up with being in a full coat.

Chip's hair has always, always, always been in that cut and it works so great for us. It is extremely easy to maintain and Chip's hair is (thankfully) the type that doesn't knot all up. Honestly, I don't even brush him unless I really want to or I give him a bath and he never, ever matts.

chloemiel · 05-03-2010, 04:38 PM

chloe was as cute as can be, & she still is freaking adorable and i love her to death but they totally shaved her body.

to be honest, i'm glad that they didnt chop off all the hair around her face altogether (i specifically told them not to cut much hair off of the face but i should've said something about the body too, obviously!)

i took her to a salon that was supposed to be one of the best in manhattan. the regular groomer apparently wasnt there though. this was her very first cut, & i'm pretty upset about this.

she looks like she needs a fur coat.

Philly · 05-04-2010, 01:42 AM

Yes, it does grow back fast.

I wish I could get a product called "HAIR NO GROW" and 'NAILS NO GROW". But - with a living, breathing little furball, that'll never happen.

Philly · 05-04-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom

haha, I groom my boys myself, and I'm sorta just playing the whole "learn as we go" thing...I must say my boys have had some haircuts that I wasn't too proud of, haha. It grows back! That's what I keep telling myself

I'm one of those "do it yourself" pet owners too. Sometimes Bailey looks great and at other times I wish I could put a paper bag on her. LOL
I have been getting better with time. Those little curved end manicure scissors are great for getting to the problem areas.

mzw00dy · 05-04-2010, 02:58 AM

I am fortunate to have a groomer locally owned who can do a great puppy cut. Plus I can sit and watch while they work...and suggest shorter or longer as they work. Wonderful set of folks there.

MI Yorkielover · 05-04-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Does anyone know where I can find good pictures of the different cut styles? I think taking one in is a great tip.
I made an appointment next week for Rhett's first groomer visit. His hair isn't very long, so this is a "getting to know you" type appointment. But I'd like to have pictures for future reference.

If you go to Yorkies of Walnut Hill website and look under yorkie haircuts there are some nice photos of different styles there.

misslissa · 05-04-2010, 06:20 AM

i understand for gatsbys first haircut i asked for a puppy cut and they gave him a Schnauzer cut i was so upset they told me they misunderstood and they thought that was what i wanted they told me it was very popular with yorkies i had to take him to another groomer to be evened out and he ended up short but it was not so bad

katienme2002 · 05-04-2010, 06:26 AM

Don't let it stress you out too much. When I first got Roxie about a month ago she had super long hair, it was to the point that it just looked messy and with our hot weather I decided to get her groomed. I took her, and she looked ok, but I thought hmm...a little more should have been cut around her eyes, etc.lol..So I got a pair of scissors (bad idea) and cut a place here and there..you get the picture..lol..Shes still adorable, but we are waiting on it to grow out since I screwed it up. I need to have self control when it comes to those dang scissors..lol..dont worry though her hairs growing so fast already. Do you have picture of the new hair cut?

nicolecicle · 05-04-2010, 06:48 AM

I'm sorry about the bad hair cut! When I took Tanner to his first grooming appointment I told them specifically what I wanted, I may have seemed a bit obsessive and controlling but he came out how I wanted. I took him to Pet Co, and it turned out really nice and it was only around $16! So just ask a lot of questions and be very specific. But your little guy is super cute

Rhetts_mama · 05-04-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MI Yorkielover

If you go to Yorkies of Walnut Hill website and look under yorkie haircuts there are some nice photos of different styles there.

Thank you! That's exactly what I was looking for.

maryeverett1 · 05-04-2010, 07:58 AM

Another idea is to stop people on the street who have dogs with nice haircuts because just like people even if you took a great picture to a crappy hairstylist they may just try and do their own thing! Try and get referrals in town and scare the life out of them when you go in and tell them to do it exactly like what you are asking! Nothing peeves me more than when groomers and hairstylists alike think they know better! I take my brood 30 minutes one way to our groomer who owns a puppy parlor/kennel on her farm and she let's me stand there while she grooms Louis and Paris! The drive and price are worth what she does! My sister went to her first with her yorkie Ross so I didn't have to look far! Sometimes referrals are the best way to go along with your fantastic idea of taking in a picture...like they say a picture is worth a thousand words! Your avatar is adorable! What a darling little face! Geez! I love yorkies more and more everyday! You couldn't find a cuter breed! Good luck! :-)

katienme2002 · 05-04-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by maryeverett1

Another idea is to stop people on the street who have dogs with nice haircuts because just like people even if you took a great picture to a crappy hairstylist they may just try and do their own thing! Try and get referrals in town and scare the life out of them when you go in and tell them to do it exactly like what you are asking! Nothing peeves me more than when groomers and hairstylists alike think they know better! I take my brood 30 minutes one way to our groomer who owns a puppy parlor/kennel on her farm and she let's me stand there while she grooms Louis and Paris! The drive and price are worth what she does! My sister went to her first with her yorkie Ross so I didn't have to look far! Sometimes referrals are the best way to go along with your fantastic idea of taking in a picture...like they say a picture is worth a thousand words! Your avatar is adorable! What a darling little face! Geez! I love yorkies more and more everyday! You couldn't find a cuter breed! Good luck! :-)

I LOVE your babies names! Very cute and different!

roxygirl1281 · 05-04-2010, 01:58 PM

Same thing happened to me....may invest in a cutting kit and do it myself next time. The grooming mishap was in January and it's just now growing back finally. I attached a pic...

2girls · 05-04-2010, 02:31 PM

Yikes...I think we all made mistakes with bad haircuts but the hair grows back and hopefully our babies don't know they have a bad cut. My first yorkies first haircut was so awful my Dad commented so coming from a man who wouldn't notice if I colored my hair purple was huge! I really felt like I let Lola down.
The groomer was a referral from our company event planner whom is so very particular I said "great, you take your yorkie there".

Well.....I "showed" her what had happend and she said "you asked for someone who was going to treat Lola like gold........you never asked about the talent".....UTHHHH.

Well.....I found a wonderful groomer so keep looking and ask lot's of questions....lol. Good Luck

05-03-2010, 04:01 PM	#16
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	haha, I groom my boys myself, and I'm sorta just playing the whole "learn as we go" thing...I must say my boys have had some haircuts that I wasn't too proud of, haha. It grows back! That's what I keep telling myself __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

05-03-2010, 04:38 PM	#18
chloemiel YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 9	they did the same thing to my chloe! chloe was as cute as can be, & she still is freaking adorable and i love her to death but they totally shaved her body. to be honest, i'm glad that they didnt chop off all the hair around her face altogether (i specifically told them not to cut much hair off of the face but i should've said something about the body too, obviously!) i took her to a salon that was supposed to be one of the best in manhattan. the regular groomer apparently wasnt there though. this was her very first cut, & i'm pretty upset about this. she looks like she needs a fur coat.

05-04-2010, 06:20 AM	#23
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	i understand for gatsbys first haircut i asked for a puppy cut and they gave him a Schnauzer cut i was so upset they told me they misunderstood and they thought that was what i wanted they told me it was very popular with yorkies i had to take him to another groomer to be evened out and he ended up short but it was not so bad __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

05-04-2010, 01:58 PM	#29
roxygirl1281 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 128	Same thing happened to me....may invest in a cutting kit and do it myself next time. The grooming mishap was in January and it's just now growing back finally. I attached a pic... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Morgan & Emily 's Mommy

05-04-2010, 02:31 PM	#30
2girls YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Posts: 680	Yikes...I think we all made mistakes with bad haircuts but the hair grows back and hopefully our babies don't know they have a bad cut. My first yorkies first haircut was so awful my Dad commented so coming from a man who wouldn't notice if I colored my hair purple was huge! I really felt like I let Lola down. The groomer was a referral from our company event planner whom is so very particular I said "great, you take your yorkie there". Well.....I "showed" her what had happend and she said "you asked for someone who was going to treat Lola like gold........you never asked about the talent".....UTHHHH. Well.....I found a wonderful groomer so keep looking and ask lot's of questions....lol. Good Luck __________________ *Wendy, Lola, Lea & Gracie*

05-04-2010, 01:42 AM	#19
Philly Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 108	Yes, it does grow back fast. I wish I could get a product called "HAIR NO GROW" and 'NAILS NO GROW". But - with a living, breathing little furball, that'll never happen.

05-04-2010, 02:58 AM	#21
mzw00dy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Posts: 550	I am fortunate to have a groomer locally owned who can do a great puppy cut. Plus I can sit and watch while they work...and suggest shorter or longer as they work. Wonderful set of folks there.

05-04-2010, 06:26 AM	#24
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	Don't let it stress you out too much. When I first got Roxie about a month ago she had super long hair, it was to the point that it just looked messy and with our hot weather I decided to get her groomed. I took her, and she looked ok, but I thought hmm...a little more should have been cut around her eyes, etc.lol..So I got a pair of scissors (bad idea) and cut a place here and there..you get the picture..lol..Shes still adorable, but we are waiting on it to grow out since I screwed it up. I need to have self control when it comes to those dang scissors..lol..dont worry though her hairs growing so fast already. Do you have picture of the new hair cut?

05-04-2010, 06:48 AM	#25
nicolecicle Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ripon, Wi Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 2	I'm sorry about the bad hair cut! When I took Tanner to his first grooming appointment I told them specifically what I wanted, I may have seemed a bit obsessive and controlling but he came out how I wanted. I took him to Pet Co, and it turned out really nice and it was only around $16! So just ask a lot of questions and be very specific. But your little guy is super cute

05-04-2010, 07:58 AM	#27
maryeverett1 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 795	Another idea is to stop people on the street who have dogs with nice haircuts because just like people even if you took a great picture to a crappy hairstylist they may just try and do their own thing! Try and get referrals in town and scare the life out of them when you go in and tell them to do it exactly like what you are asking! Nothing peeves me more than when groomers and hairstylists alike think they know better! I take my brood 30 minutes one way to our groomer who owns a puppy parlor/kennel on her farm and she let's me stand there while she grooms Louis and Paris! The drive and price are worth what she does! My sister went to her first with her yorkie Ross so I didn't have to look far! Sometimes referrals are the best way to go along with your fantastic idea of taking in a picture...like they say a picture is worth a thousand words! Your avatar is adorable! What a darling little face! Geez! I love yorkies more and more everyday! You couldn't find a cuter breed! Good luck! :-)