Ruby is blowing her coat and even with her short hair and several hours of combing per day I couldn't keep up with all those knots! So she went to the groomer and it all got shaved off. We kept the long tail intact and attempted to keep a bit of a column on the legs but it is pretty drastic. Her legs look so long without the skirt. There was so much hair left on the groomers floor. It turns out that she is not portly at all - it was just all fluff. I will have to make her harness smaller because it is hanging off her new trim self. Her face looks pretty much the same but I get a shock when I see her legs. Still, it is better than a matted dog. And this time I remembered to ask for her eyelashes to be left alone so she is still a pretty girl.
Ruby got her massive mats practically overnight the day she turned 10 months and I had to wait two weeks for the grooming appointment which has been quite an ordeal of combing.
She looks fine! I found myself in the same boat even though I tried to stay on top of it. I just hope Zoe comes out looking as good as Ruby. Ruby looks happy. I bet she's a lot more comfortable!
Ruby looks absolutely adorable! Love those big brown eyes and fluffy tail. 😊 The groomer did a wonderful job! It's not easy keeping those little mats away.
Ruby looks adorable. I'm going through the same thing. I comb Rudy twice a day and he has so many mats. I'm trying to stay on top of it. He has an appointment with the groomer in two weeks, but I was just hoping for a trim. I just hope Rudy looks just as good as Ruby.
So it is now 4 weeks since we shaved Ruby down to manage the knots she was developing from blowing her puppy coat. I found the sight of her long legs to be rather shocking which necessitated the purchase of some doggy clothes to cover her shorn-ness. On the upside there has been no more need to de-matt her. And the short fur is luxurious to rub. Now that it has had a little time to grow it is actually looking pretty awesome (which many of you declared from the beginning).
She looks great! What did you mean about the eyelashes? Do some groomers trim eyelashes? Is there a risk of eyelashes growing too long? Love your original subject line. The tune is now stuck in my head . . .
Ruby is beautiful in her cut! She has really kept her color!
I have had Sophie trimmed once and it was so wonderful not having to comb and cut out mats. I love the length it is now but she has just started to get mats again. I think it's been about 4-5 months.
I think Ruby is just beautiful! Love the coloring!
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