My poor dog was shaved - pics and questions inside

[jencar98]

Yikes! Ruby's first grooming appointment is tomorrow, but after seeing this, I am a little nervous, thinking maybe she can wait a little longer. I did go to two different recommended groomers (surprise visit) to check their facilities and show them Ruby's hair and it's length at that time ( three weeks ago) I would like her hair kept at this length and would be upset if she comes back shaved. it's funny I am more adventurous with my own hair, but don't mess with my girl, ya know?

[Carinhosamulher]

Originally Posted by sorz

Hey everyone,

I'm new to this forum. I've had my yorkie for about four months, she's still a puppy. Anyways, I brought her to the groomer, and asked for a "summer cut," thinking that the groomer would just take a little bit more off. Boy was I wrong. When I went to pick my dog up, the groomer told me I could go in the back and get her. I went out back, and couldn't find my dog. So I called the groomer over and asked where my dog was. "Right here." she says, and points to a dog that looks exactly like a chihuahua. I was in shock. She had shaved all of my dogs hair off. I think the groomer knew something was wrong, and told me puppies were free, but I couldn't walk out without paying her, even though my dog was botched, so I gave her 20$ and left.

So now, my dog seems to be horribly depressed. She's usually hyper and now she just seems to mope around the house. She won't play with our other dog, and just lays around all day. So my question is, how long on average does it usually take for yorkies to grow their hair? I've enclosed three pictures. The first two are when she was a puppy, about three months ago, and the last was taken today in her chihuahua state. As you can see, she took a good shaving. Any ideas on how long it will take for her to get some length on her hair again?

Thanks.

I deliberately shaved my Biewer Yorkie exactly like that a few months ago. Now his hair is growing out beautifully - and it's actually helped his coloring come in stronger! Here are before and after pictures for you to compare - picture of Matthias with full length hair, picture of Matthias right after I shaved him in March, and picture of Matthias that I took yesterday.

[LeslieA]

OMG! of course it's fine when you CHOOSE to shave their faces! BUT GEEEZ!
you're a much better person than I ... The scene would have been bloody if it were me.

[Yorkiesforever]

OMG yes that would of been a shocker. But She is cute, No matter how you look at her.

[Carinhosamulher]

well, it only took three months for his hair to grow out this much so it's really not that bad. I posted the pictures to show how much hair growth happens in just three months. I guess what I'm saying is hang in there, cause the hair will grow back in good time.

In the meantime.... BAT-DOG!

[onelovelylynn]

Groomer on crack........... Id be lookin for someone to crack if my penny came out of the groomers lookin like that!

WOW!!!!!!! What on earth were they thinkin??? Ive heard of a puppy cut, but what kind of puppy has a cut like that?>?? OMG!!!

However she does look cute as can be, so dont fret, it will grow back in a few months, and yes just keep telling her how pretty she is.. She is still very pretty!! And in no time she lookin yorkie again.

[yorkiegirl2]

I'm sorry you have such a bad groomer..Good news is it will grow back.
Here is a pic of mine before grooming, after grooming and today 3 month later.

[Emmsmom]

I know this may sound crazy but are you sure you picked up the right dog? One of his ears in the before pictures are floppy. In the after pictures they are both standing up straight. I didn't know if the pictures were taken right before the trip to the groomers or when he was a baby. Either way he is still cute. His hair should grow back in no time.

Michelle

[Magneticgal]

I can feel your pain!! The groomer that I took Lexie to the 1st time shaved her bald as well. It is unbelievable! I was absolutely HORRIFIED when I went to pick her up. She was only 4 mos old and it was in the middle of winter. Who knows what the heck she was thinking??!!! It took me a while but I finally found a GREAT groomer- she is FANTASTIC!! There are great groomers out there. Talk to people you know that have long haired breeds. It took about a month for Lexie to start growing her hair back. Now 6 mos later, her coat is now long. Good luck to you!