All Groomed and Summer Ready!
 

So I decided that I was going to let Lexi's hair grow and keep her ponytail. But, after the first really hot day, I felt so sorry for her that I made the appointment. I just kept thinking of how I would feel if I had to walk around in a coat in 90 degrees. I also hated when her hair fell in her eyes. It has to be uncomfortable. So, what about the ponytail...with or without??

Her first grooming was when she was about 7 months and I didn't want to cut much off so, well you'll see.

This time, at 8 1/2 months, she's sporty ready for the Summer. I've included the before and after...

Picture 1 - Before her first grooming
Picture 2 - After her first grooming, but her bangs just wouldn't stay put.
Picture 3 - Same as above
Picture 4 - On our way to the groomers and you can see why. It's only a couple of hours after the above pic was taken. Hot Mess!

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Picture 5 - Going in Petsmart for her second groom.
The rest are after her second grooming at Petsmart.
The first grooming was at her vet.

Lexi's new hairstyle turned out really cute! She is adorable and ready for summer fun.

Lexi looks adorable with her new haircut!:aimeeyork

Sorry there are so many!

Most of them are after the second day when she had to have another bath. I turned my back for a quick second and when I turned back she was rolling in something that stunk up to high heaven! So, now she's short and curly. I love her!

she is very cute!! I can't stand it!!!! Only 4 more Saturdays, and I'll be getting my baby........

What a cutie!

What an adorable baby....love the haircut.

Awww great pictures, thanks for sharing. She's beautiful!!:)

Thank you. Oh my, how exciting! The next month is going to drag on endlessly. I look forward to seeing lots of baby pics.

Oh my goodness......she is a doll!

Thanks everyone. I'm so glad her ponytail is gone. It would look so cute...for the first 5 minutes. She seemed happiest when there were strands of hair touching her eyeballs. As soon as I'd take the band off her hair for her morning brush/comb she would take her paw, place it on top of her head, and slowly and deliberately drag her hair down into her face. Her toenails weren't engaged at all, and she only did the drag thing once, so I know she wasn't scratching. Ridiculous!

Now, it’s so strange in the morning. I comb her for an extra long time, even though there’s not much there. I’m really just going over the same spots. I know she’s had it with me and the comb and brush!

I felt the same way with our dogs. They looked so cute with their long hair we hated to groom them but like you I felt so bad for them in the hot weather. We have a yorkie, a shorkie and two shih tzus all with thick hair especially the shih tzus. Yes cute is cute but their comfort and well being comes first. By the way Lexi is a doll with and without her long hair.

Lexi is such a doll!! :) Thank you for posting all of the pictures. Jasper has his first grooming on Friday I've been a nervous wreck all week. He looks like the very first picture you posted. But seeing how well her cut turned out makes excited for Jasper to get his done, too. I just hate leaving him there. Is he going to feel like I abandoned him? I know he will be so scared. Ugh I am driving myself nuts. Am I the only one who does/has been this way over grooming? :confused:

What a cutie! I love her summer cut :)

Oh my, she is such a cutie! I wasn't sure if I should even look at the "after" shots as I was afraid it was going to be a big mistake but boy was I wrong. She is just adorable and she looks like she is happy not having all that hair in her eyes! LOL She's gonna love the Summer with her cute short cut!!! Congrats!!

Oh, you have no idea! I was terrified! I was even considering grooming her myself because I didn't trust anyone! Then, I found out there were grooming services at my vet and I felt a little bit more comfortable. At least, if she fell off the table she would already be at the vet. Terrified I tell you!

I don't know what that vet groomer did to her, but she was soooooo sweet when I picked her up. It was supposed to take 2 hours but it took about 4 1/2. I know she was so patient and that's why it took so long. Lexi loved it. She wasn't shaking when I picked her up and the next time I bathed her she wasn't shaking like usual. She really must have given her the spa treatment after all. But, the grooming part was just OK.

I vowed I would NEVER take her to PetSmart because I hear so many bad things about them. But, while she was at the vet getting groomed I went shopping and, of course, PetSmart was my first stop. There was a Yorkie getting groomed who looked EXACTLY like my Lexi. She looked FABULOUS! And the groomer was so gentle. I got her name and, this time, she did Lexi. I will say, I don't think she was pampered like she was before. She was shaking when I left her and shaking when I picked her up. I HATED that. She was also exhausted on the way home. Ugh! I think it was much more stressful for her than the vet. But, she was cute. And, she didn't have a lump on her head or partially paralyzed!

Thanks Diane. You don't know it, but when you got Princess Sophie groomed it gave me the courage to take Lexi. I think your baby is a couple of months younger than mine so I said if you could do it, so could I! Princess Sophie was adorable after her grooming.

And so, now I guess it's time for Lexi to get spayed, huh? :( Yuk!!!!!!!! My DD keeps asking me when I'm gonna have it done. I always say, 'Oh, I'm gonna make the appt. this week'. She started asking about 2 months ago... I'm praying that Princess Sophie has a speedy and easy recovery.

So pretty!! Beautiful baby.

I love her new do.....she's precious!

Oh my gosh!!!! You have such a precious little girl. Love. Love, Love the new do.

Lexie looks adorable in her new haircut. I'm sure she probably feels great.