Butchered!!!!

[rxybabe17]

Aww I am soo sorry she is still really cute but I can only imagine how upset you were and how she feels. If you get her some cute little outfits I think that will help her confidence go back up!! She won't be soo hot with them on now. I am sorry but she is still adorable.

[carolina yorkie]

I've been there myself. Jolene had a horrible cut last January where she was buzzed just like your baby. Finally, now she is about 4 inches long all over, with her head a bit longer. I know how you feel. It will grow back and she is certainly a beauty!!

[simonandhallie]

I think she looks beautiful. You are very lucky to have a healthy little girl regardless of what her hair looks like. It will grow back in no time and she will stay so much cooler for the summer.

[yorkshirecrazy]

Originally Posted by icy

I took Brownie to the groomers this past weekend and I told them I wanted a puppy cut. She had a full length coat and now that it's nearing summertime, I thought I should take some off. Our temperature highs were in the 30's (celsius) this past week.

LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO HER!!!!

As soon as I took a look at her, I was mortified . I didn't know what to say. Usually, these people are really good and I have been going to them for over a year. They said, "Everyone's cutting their dog's hair like this". I told them this wasn't just anyone's dog, she was my baby.

Brownie was so upset she wouldn't even look at herself in the mirror. She whined all night, and I mean ALL NIGHT. I turn on the a/c at home and now she sits there shivering and so I have to put a light sweatshirt on her, which defeats the purpose of why I had her cut in the first place.

I asked her if she wanted to go to work with me today, which usually she races me to the door, but today, she hid under the sofa. I guess she's self-concious and wanted to stay home. Good thing I'm pet sitting my friend's chihuahua (Brownie hates her) and they can keep each other company.

I think she still looks sooooooooooo beautiful. I really like the cut...I don't see what's not to like, really???? She is a cutie...U should see the cut I gave my baby girl. Now that is terrible...The poor thing...

[dray]

Well ladies , I am a groomer and I do not want in any way to defend this groomer as the cut is appalling!! but never ask for a puppy cut as the term means many different things to every groomer. Puppy cut means any length from shaved to three of four inches long. It is a generic term. You all will be a lot happier when you learn to ask for what you want and you pick a groomer that can groom!!! If you can, watch your groomer work, find out if she can hand scissor a dog, watch how she treats other peoples dogs. It takes a bit of talent to trim a yorkie and make it look great, hand scissoring is a must with the silk coats. The head should be in proportion to the body, cute and round to make it look like a puppy with what ever length you wish to ask for. But if you just say puppy cut, remember you can get any length the groomer whishes to put on your dog. This hair cut took all of 15 minutes and even though the dog looks sweet it is an terrible hair cut!!! There is no excuse for sending out any dog like this.... learn to give good directions to your groomer.... I would like the body coat to be about two inches long and the legs about the same, I would like the head to be round and nicely scissored and the ears tipped just at the end. Take in some notes if you must or even a good picture. Then be sure you discuss ever point with your groomer before you hand over the dog. Do not give your dog to any one but the groomer that is going to groom your dog, as things are lost in translation. And when it is all done you will be happy if you have picked a good groomer and you can give good directions!!!

Debbie Ray
www.sumtoiyorkies.com
Owner of Best Friends Pet Salon
PS I have had students that have never groomed that bad, even when they started!!!

[icy]

Thanks for the advice, I've learned my lesson. Next time I'll bring in a photo of what I want. Does anyone have any good photos to share so this NEVER happens to anyone else?

[Dan & Corinne]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

Your baby is really adorable!!! But you're right it does look kind of unbalanced. When I give Mitzi her summer cut I leave the hair on her legs longer and cut the face shorter. This way she looks more like a Schnauzer.

I love Mitzi's cut! Kind of like a schanuzer cut! So cute!

[SnowWa]

I think she looks cute! I don't know why everyone gets so upset about the way their little Yorkies are groomed. Honestly, how many times have we had our own hair cut and not been happy with it!!!!!

For sure - different people like different Yorkies cut different ways. I guess "beauty really is in the eye of the beholder."

Hair grows - and if her body cut is too short - the next time you go in - ask that it be left longer.

"She won't look in the mirror at herself!!!" I really doubt our little dogs are as vain about their haircuts as we are. I do know that my sister's little poodle always hid for two days after it went to the groomer. It did look darling and had the "perfect cut," but we think she just felt "naked" for a day or two. Then, she soon became her old self again.

AGAIN - your puppy is darling! A little too-short cut just makes your visit to the groomer last longer.

Carol Jean

[Nikko's_human]

You have my sympathies. Nikko has had his share of bad cuts as well but I would be more concerned why your baby seems a bit traumatized. Maybe the groomer was too rough with her or she felt like you abandoned her. The last time I took Nikko for a haircut he came back looking adorable but wouldn't respond to me or give me a kiss. He ignored me for half the day and it was mostly because he felt abandoned at the groomers. She uses cages and he was there for a few hours. In the end, give your little girl lots of love and reassurance and make her feel secure. The hair will grow back in no time, I promise Nikko sends lots of puppy kisses to your precious girl.

[icy]

Mommy went shopping this weekend and got her some cute stuff, see pics attached. Brownie is so small that I couldn't find much in her size

[ja9nyc]

Thats exactly what my coco looked after she has a cut about a month ago and I specifically said do not shave her! It was horrible!!! it is finally growing back though!

[icy]

Brownie seems better now, jumping, eating and playing. I think she likes the clothes because she seems like her old self now. I think it's because she doesn't look naked anymore

Thanks to all for words of condolences.