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We took Gracie (7 months old) to the groomer for the first time today.

They had to cut it shorter than I'd probably like for her, but I can take the blame for that. Unfortunately, although I won a few battles against mats, I lost the war. There were just too many of them on her legs to work through. I'm actually ok with it being that short, though, because I know she's been getting very hot here lately, and the weather is only going to get warmer. Also, she's going to the Vet later this week to get spayed, so I wanted her to do the work of shaving her underside ahead of time.

Just another side note, I've mentioned this before but I'll say it again before anyone asks. Gracie was born with a naturally docked tail, so it's only about an inch long. The hair still grows longer on it, so she gets a little "poof", though.

Here's the before picture from a few weeks ago:
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Yeah, actually the most surprising part to me was how long her legs are. With that long coat, I feel like she has little stumps for legs sometimes. And yeah, she is very soft right now.

The only thing I don't really like is how straight and angular the hair on her face is, but I guess that's par for the course.
 
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awwwww, she is adorable!
The groomer did a nice job on her!
We had Tillie shaved down in March, it was a hard desicion, but yes, I was losing the battle of Blowing Coat also. One can only spend SO much time grooming!! LOL

Here are a few of Tillie the day she was shaved down!
2 months later she is getting nicely fluffy and IF I were to shave her down again I would probably be doing it soon... but I'm NOT! ;)
 

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I think she looks adorable! I know this is probably akin to saying you hate ice cream, but I think they all look so much cuter in puppy cuts. I don't know why anyone ever lets their coats get long if they aren't being shown! As I said, I know this is a VERY minority view but really they look so darn cute when they are short....
 
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LOVE the short 'do!! I was all for the longer hair the first few years I had my doggies......then I did the shorter cuts and I just cant go back!! It gets SO hot here in the summer, I know they are much happier shorter. Plus they look so cute, and baths are a snap! With my bum shoulder it's the only thing that keeps me sane!
 
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Now i know how you feel, normally i've kept up with all 3 of ours, but having to work away for the past couple of weeks meant leaving the grooming to DH, who seems to think a quick brush over the top looks grand - until i got home and showed him the matts underneath. So on monday i took them to the groomers, pixie and jasper had to be shaved right down, i could've cried, i loved their long hair. Marley got away with a longer teddy bear cut but they've angled it quite harshly on the sides and i prefer a softer look. While they are short i am coaching hubby in how to groom properly, so we will see how it goes, at least they will be cool for summer.
 
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The groomer told me to focus on the legs, more than the torso. I guess it's easier to work through knots/mats on the torso (which is probably the same reason that's mostly where I worked at them), and if the legs are alright they won't have to cut her as short.

I don't mind the short hair that much, although she looks like a totally different dog. If I had my choice, I would go with a little longer and messier like the black/white puppy in the banner at the top of the page. I know it'll grow out in a few weeks, too.
 
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I think she looks cute! I know what you mean about the mats on the legs I thought it was Zoeys skin OMG It like happened over night it took me a long time to gently comb it out only to return the next day. Ive learned that its fuz from under causing the mats so I'm making sure I comb in lairs and get to the skin. I have stated in another trend I should save it and spin some yarn for a little hat:)
 
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Do you think they get mats and snarls on their legs because the morning dew on the grass?

Jack's legs gets completely soaked every morning. I never get to groom him until much later after he dried. Mornings with kids, dogs, cats, and hubby are crazy enough without adding trying to groom the dog.
 
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morriscsps said:
Do you think they get mats and snarls on their legs because the morning dew on the grass?

Jack's legs gets completely soaked every morning. I never get to groom him until much later after he dried. Mornings with kids, dogs, cats, and hubby are crazy enough without adding trying to groom the dog.
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I think it's a combination of a lot of things... getting wet, moving around a lot, and lying down that ALL contribute to mats. Anything that rubs can cause a mat. When Kodi was blowing coat he would have a huge mat (or more) from his (very soft) car harness, even after a relatively short ride.
 
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All the 'kids' look so cute in their puppy cuts! I think it makes them look young and, well, like puppies! I don't recall Augie getting mats much on his legs - it was his feet that got so matted. And his chest area, jowls, and around the ears and under his arms. We will see how the new puppy does. I don't really look forward to blowing coat stage again. No siree, I don't. :)

Wow, 90's in the south, huh? Ick! I think it has gotten in the low 70s once or twice here. And it is absolutely pouring rain as I write this with small hail mixed in. But if we don't have tornadoes or flooding, I will not complain! But boy, the mighty Columbia looks quite high.

Augie doesn't like the heat at all either. When it got hot last summer, we got the hose out for him and put the nozzle on it and let it spray really softly. He loved that and was noticeably more comfortable. A bit messy with a long coat, but shouldn't be too bad for the shorter-coated Havs.
 
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I decided that Havs are just cute, period, despite their hair length. Biased much am I? :biggrin1:

Anyway, I cut Momo's hair when it gets to around 1 inches or so and starts to mat. I love that the groomer puts bows in her hair. They don't last long, but, definitely are very charming.
 

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