My baby got a bad haircut -- and his whole body is WHITE!

[KazzyK810]

Wow! Way to jump on a Newbie.

Originally Posted by Britster

Nobody said you had to pretend to like the cut. You used the word appalling which is a pretty strong word for a little Yorkie's cut who looks similar to mine (granted, I agree the cut definitely could've been better, and more even, but it's essentially how I get my dog done). So yeah I think I took it a little wrong.

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Lol wow!! Seems like the only one on the horse is you. With your " appalling" comment.

So your nitpicking a poster's word choice? Who appointed you word police? I would have probably chosen the word "dreadful" to describe the cut. I'll assume you'd have an issue with that too, as it's a synonym for appalling.

I find it offensive when members critique posts of newbies, especially those outside the States, where nuances, phrases of speech & word choice may be slightly different.

Originally Posted by Summerbummer

What a bitter forum, I joined.

Please don't judge the whole orchard by your encounters with a few bad apples.

[rilysmom]

Originally Posted by Summerbummer

These people that seem to love to shave yorkies, appear to like to get on their high horse, and act like they are doing it out of some moral code. When you are really just extremely stuck up.

Call me stuck up then......because I groom my own pups and I use a #7 blade on their body. That is what I like. I work full time and I don't have the time to brush and maintain three long coats. I think the long coats are gorgeous but I also think the same ting about the shorter cuts. To each his own.

IMHO....yorkie = gorgeous dog. Period.

[rilysmom]

Originally Posted by Britster

Lol. Yup, I'm a snob. You caught me! Anyone that's been around YT long enough should know by now that I'm not.

I said it would be cruel for MY dog to have a long coat with his personality and lifestyle. A lot of dogs love grooming time! Not mine, haha.

I have absolutely nothing against people keeping their Yorkies in a long coat. Whatsoever. I think it's gorgeous! Just not something I would do with my own dog. I've seen so many posts of people considering cutting full coats down because they obviously ARE more work. I fully admit, I am way too lazy, with Jackson's short hair, I don't brush him for weeks at a time, it's awesome. lol. Except I might comb his face. It's not my thing! A lot of ppl love it.

I'm right there with you, Brit.

[Cha0t1c]

Originally Posted by Britster

Lol. Yup, I'm a snob. You caught me! Anyone that's been around YT long enough should know by now that I'm not.

I said it would be cruel for MY dog to have a long coat with his personality and lifestyle. A lot of dogs love grooming time! Not mine, haha.

I have absolutely nothing against people keeping their Yorkies in a long coat. Whatsoever. I think it's gorgeous! Just not something I would do with my own dog. I've seen so many posts of people considering cutting full coats down because they obviously ARE more work. I fully admit, I am way too lazy, with Jackson's short hair, I don't brush him for weeks at a time, it's awesome. lol. Except I might comb his face. It's not my thing! A lot of ppl love it.

All 4 of my yorkies are cut short.. I tried to bows and grooming and such.. They wanted NOTHING to do with it. maybe when they grow out of their puppy stage.. but in all honesty its all about how your dog likes the style and how easier it is in you. I have a sheltie and until my groomer shaved her down as a miscommunication I never would have thought of it. I hated it at first then I realized how much my sheltie loved it.

[Melany]

sjew, what an unpleasant post this turned out to be.

[lovespandp]

[QUOTE=KazzyK810;4187229]Wow! Way to jump on a Newbie.


Really?? Wowzers!! However calling someone names is acceptable- LOL !

[Summerbummer]

Originally Posted by rilysmom

Call me stuck up then......because I groom my own pups and I use a #7 blade on their body. That is what I like. I work full time and I don't have the time to brush and maintain three long coats. I think the long coats are gorgeous but I also think the same ting about the shorter cuts. To each his own.

IMHO....yorkie = gorgeous dog. Period.

Well on the basis of this post I was getting abuse for using the word appalling, because the breeder did a bad job. I even apologised for my original post. But to no avail. Clearly I wasn't allowed to use the word classic coat, as it caused even more offense. I think it's unfair to judge me because I don't like the cut. It wasn't what they even asked for and they weren't happy with it. Why should I lie and let her be taken for a fool?

[Summerbummer]

And if you imply I'm cruel to keep it long. Or I have bad choice of wording, which makes me a bad person. Well I have just as much right to think you are stuck up.

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by Summerbummer

Lol sorry if I sounded rude, but in the context of not getting the cut right, the groomer screwed up. She used a quick fix, to make quick money. IMHO. I just personally think yorkie's coats are better long. I know it's not practical given they are dogs and coats get tatty and dirty. But it is a key feature of a yorkie, and their coat and colours are very beautiful.

OP your fur baby looks adorable. Poor Georgie has had some bad cuts and heck so have I LOL. I agree I love the long coats but it would be torture for both Georgie and I. He gives me those sad little eyes and I just can't take it I think it's all a matter of personal choice and everyone has adorable Yorkies regardless

[Summerbummer]

georgiesmamma love your avatar

[Summerbummer]

and for the record for anyone thinks I am some kind of monster. I just want to say, I would always love Jasper regardless. If he had one leg. He is my best friend, the one that helped me when I was sectioned for anorexia and bipolar. And I don't give a crap about his appearance. I just want him to be happy and believe he is part of my family.

[Summerbummer]

I am actually disapointed, as I have been a member for an eating disordered forum for the past five years. I won't disclose the name. But never ever have I felt so bad about how I responded and blamed for my words, than I have here in this single post.

I believed I was taking a positive step towards recovery in taking an interest in my yorkie baby, other than my own weight and pathetic body issues.

[gracielove]

I don't think a Yorkie can ever be made to look bad. Those cute little faces are just too adorable. I have seen some pretty "appalling" hair cuts given by horrible groomers though. An owner has a right to expect to pick up their dog with it looking like they requested. It sounds like the OP had no idea that her dog was going to come home with his hair shaved to the skin. That can be quite a shock when it is not what you requested or expected. I certainly understand why she would be upset. I once picked up Gracie minus most of her topknot and was pretty upset about it for days. It takes months to grow a topknot out to the proper length.

People get long haired dogs for various reasons. I believe Brit has mentioned in the past that a long haired Yorkie is just not for her. That is fine as long as they are both fine with it. I believe her dog is a bit larger and may not suffer from the cold as some Yorkies do. I know if Gracie were ever shaved to the skin she would have little coverage. She has a nice silky coat but it is not terribly thick so she would have nothing to hold her body heat in if she were shaved. The hair length does help give some insulation.

People who choose to shave their Yorkies just need to be aware of how well their dog is able to deal with the lack of coat. I personally like long haired dogs and have had several over the years of various breeds. I don't mind doing what it takes to keep the coat looking good. I actually enjoy it as I'm sure others do as well. I have never seen a well groomed long haired dog that is bothered by the hair.

I have seen some people here say that one of their Yorkies is cold all the time while the other gets hot easily so each dog is different and we just need to be aware of our pet's individual needs.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Summerbummer

I am actually disapointed, as I have been a member for an eating disordered forum for the past five years. I won't disclose the name. But never ever have I felt so bad about how I responded and blamed for my words, than I have here in this single post.

I believed I was taking a positive step towards recovery in taking an interest in my yorkie baby, other than my own weight and pathetic body issues.

I would never want you to feel that way and I apologize if I did. Never my intention! My feelings were somewhat hurt, too, and I can't help that I felt that way. And then to go on and call me a snob because I keep my dogs hair short?
But, I do apologize.

[Summerbummer]

sorry i personally am not mentally stable. i want to kill myself. i shouldnnt even be accepterd on this forum