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50 Pet Haircuts That, For Better Or Worse, Completely Transformed Their Look (New Pics)
Whether it's to keep them cool in the scorching summer or to prepare them for surgery, there are a number of reasons why a pet might need a haircut. However, not all of them go the same as the owners imagine in their heads. Some furry friends end up with the most comically unfortunate looks! So we at Bored Panda collected pictures from all over the internet, showcasing our beloved companions who will just have to grow it out.
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#1
My Dog Got A Haircut Yesterday, Someone Please Tell Me Why He Now Looks Like An Emo, Goth Teenager Who Tells His Mom "It's Not Just A Phase"
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#2
Sheep Dog?
For dogs and cats, proper hair hygiene is essential. And it starts with grooming.
"Grooming is as important as bringing your pet to the vet for regular checkups," Lauren Lakritz, who is an Animal Care Technician in the ASPCA's Animal Recovery Center (ARC) and a certified professional groomer, said.
"It's maintaining the well-being of your animal."
#3
He Looks Like He's Ready To Teach Some Kung Fu
#4
I Was Told To Save Whatever I Could, And That They Wanted Clean Face/Feet. How Did I Do?
#5
I Accidentally Found This While Looking Up Dog Haircuts. Itâs So Ridiculous, I Had To Share
Good groomers don't just cut for beauty; they are on the constant lookout for signs of trouble beneath the furry surface.
"A groomer may discover health issues before you know they exist, including cysts, bad skin conditions, and ear infections—all of which can hide under fur," Lauren added.
#6
Chico The Rock Star, Before And After
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
SO HANDSOME and happy!! I think the groomer should only allow the dog to leave with a haircut that makes them happy and not ashamed
#7
So Cooper Got A Haircut Today And I Refuse To Believe That This Is The Same Dog I Had Yesterday
#8
Is It Me Or Does She Look Like Sid's Granny?
#9
My Cat Has Also Just Got Back From The Groomers, But I Am Not Laughing I'll Be Sleeping With One Eye Open Tonight
For instance, matted hair can progress quickly from causing mild skin irritation to infecting wounds.
Fleas and ticks can live relatively invisibly in a hair mat, and mats around the hind end can cause an accumulation of feces that sometimes obstruct defecation.
Severe hair mats can grow so tightly that they can even restrict or cut off blood circulation, which can eventually require amputation.
#10
Mr. Kitty Took A Hit At The Groomers Too
#11
Thank You Pet Groomer
#12
Pretty Sure She'll Want To Talk To The Manager About This Haircut
"Simply put, animals, especially those with long hair, suffer when they aren't maintained or regularly groomed," Lauren said.
Cats, especially breeds with medium and long length hair, are also prone to health issues caused by matting. Sometimes Lauren has to completely shave them to eradicate their dangerously-matted coats.
#13
This Dog
#14
My Sisterâs Dog Is Not Pleased With His New Haircut
Goose of the Ahonkalypse 2 years ago
He looks like he's about to yell about some snakes on a motherf'ing plane.
#15
Sheepdog
“Managing animals who are scared or otherwise not cooperating is a huge challenge," Lauren explained. She has clipped breeds ranging from Yorkshire terriers and miniature Poodles to large-breed dogs and cats.
Breeds like Schnauzers, Airedales and Scottish terriers, whose coats have patterns or skirts, may require professional grooming.
#16
Told The Groomer To Leave Him A Goatee
#17
When My Dog Comes Home From The Groomers
#18
Took The Dog To The Groomer. I Don't Know To Feel Sorry Or Happy For Him
But generally, there are ways to prevent trips to groomers or veterinarians to treat matted hair.
Brushing your pet on a regular basis at home can help prevent injury and save money too because groomers often charge extra for mats. Doing so may also allows your pet to get used to being handled and brushed, which will hopefully make it less stressful if they ever need to visit a groomer.
#19
Dad Took The Dog To The Groomers And Told Them To Shave Off As Much As They Could. I Promise You Itâs The Same Dog
#20
I'm Not Gonna Name The Place Where He Got His Haircut From... Not Happy With It
#21
It's Morgan Pawlen
Other important hygienic responsibilities include cleaning your pet’s ears regularly, and starting oral hygiene at an early age so they can get used to the routine.
However, owners should ask a vet or groomer to show them how to do it properly at first.
Grooming your pets isn't just for the eyes. It's a responsibility all owners should take seriously to keep their pets clean, healthy, and happy.
But if you're up for more similar pictures, check out our earlier publications on regrettable dog haircuts here and here.
#22
My Friend's Cat Had A Really Bad Haircut And He's Drinking To Forget
#23
A Travesty Of Justice When Groomers Refuse To Follow Directions. My Poor Girl Is Naked And I Can Barely Recognize Her
I’ll have to put her in a t-shirt to protect her from sunburn.
#24
Interesting Cut I Did Today
#25
The Groomer Came For My Orange One Yesterday. Summer âLion Cutâ
Featherking 2 years ago
Stop shaving your CATS, what the hell? Unless theyâve been in an accident or something, you donât shave cats. Itâs actively bad for them.
Lauora 2 years ago
Exactly! And these types of cuts are all just for attention seeking owners
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CertifiedCatServant (he/him) 2 years ago
Knew a cat with a majestic lion cut. The groomer left plenty of fur on the body but trimmed a mane and a tuft into the tip of the tail. It was so regal and amazing. If I could post a picture I would
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
That's a great lion cut. Nothing funny about this. Just impressive đ
Manusha Kanis 2 years ago
Looks like it helped this cat keep some confidence. We had neighbours who had a real mafiaboss of a cat, except after a shave, mean catdude would hide in the bushes until it grew back.
Charlotte Andrus 2 years ago
I hate those cuts. They should leave at least an inch of length on the body.
MotherofGuineaPigs 2 years ago
I get mine shaved once a year. She is a senior kitizen (18)and has grooming problems (and I can't touch her with a brush without a subsequent Neosporin session).
Frances Mooney 2 years ago
I had a cat who had. an injured hip and had his back half shaved. The other cats were not friendly until it grew back in...
ÄĂ„ĆĆŁÄÄĆá»É ĆÈż 2 years ago
Not too bad. About what I do for our long-haired Maine C**n. Sweet looking kid.
#26
That's Why I'm Afraid To Go To The Hairdresser
#27
Forgot About This Photo From 11 Years Ago. Yes, This Was The Requested Cut. Dog's Name Was Cutie
#28
Barley, The Shoodle (Sheep/Poodle)
David Paterson 2 years ago
There is a book on how to groom a poodle to make it look like a whole range of other dog breeds, schnauzer, saluki etc. This is not one of those cuts.
#29
Be Specific With A New Groomer Or Your Dog Can Turn Into A Poor Picture Of David Bowie
#30
The Groomer Torched My Dog
#31
Groomer Shaved My Woolly-Coated Husky When I Only Asked Him To Be âNeatenedâ Up
#32
I Might Have Failed At Dino Cutting My Cat
#33
My Friend's Cat Is Definitely Not Impressed With His New Haircut
#34
My Wife Took Our Dog To The Groomer And Picked Up Severus Snape
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
"Snape's eyes were boring into Harry's. It was exactly like trying to stare down a hippogriff."
#35
The Mohawk Is Doable
#36
When The Groomer Shaves Off Your Eyelashes And Nothing Else
#37
No, She Doesnât Need To Speak To The Manager. She Is The Manager
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
"Better wizards than you have lost buttocks you know!" Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, HP and the Goblet of Fire page idgaf
#38
My Poor Gizzy
#39
Olive's Fur Got Matted While We Were Out Of Town. Took Her To The Groomer, And This Is The Result
#40
Wife's Cousin Took Her Dog To The Groomer. Asked Them To Leave As Much Hair As Possible
#41
Itâs Not A Phase, Mom
#42
I'm Heartbroken
#43
Sir Simon Got A Haircut. He Does Not Approve
#44
Client Requested This Cut. It Was So Freaking Difficult To Do A Schnauzer Cut The "Wrong" Way
Destiny Rose 2 years ago
When you asked the groomer to take a little off the top, but he/she got carried away.
#45
Dougal Goes To The Groomer
#46
Lazy Orange Cat Gets A Haircut
#47
Took My Dog To The Groomer And He Comes Back With A Bowl Cut
#48
Mom Gave The Cat A Haircut
#49
When Your Expectations Are Not What You Get
#50
I Think The Groomer Gave Me The Wrong Dog
#51
Our Poor Sadie. The Grooming Did Not Go Well, We Asked For A Little Shorter This Time But All She Was Left With Was The Mop On Top
#52
Petco Is Fired
#53
Cat Came Back From The Groomers Looking Like Elon Musk. Also, She Lost 4 Lbs
Sue Denham 2 years ago
"Well, damn! Guess I can't get away with saying 'I'm not fat; I'm fluffy,' anymore."
#54
I Don't Know If To Laugh Or Cry
#55
We Dropped Off Our Dog To Groomers Looking Like That And They Gave Us Back This Scrawny Alien
Lara Verne 2 years ago
My cousin cut her dog's fur at home and she gave him better haircut than most of 'groomers' here :)
#56
Brush Recommendations For Long-Haired Cat: Before And After Pictures
We have her on a schedule now every 8-10 weeks, she has a dense undercoat and I want a quality brush for daily maintenance between appointments so I don’t have to shave her again.
#57
Our Pomeranian Recently Got Her Haircut. The Groomer Didnât Do So Great, And Now She Looks Hilariously Adorable
#58
Took My Dog To The Groomers And Wanted It Cut Like The Dog On The Left. They Nailed It
#59
A Very Unfortunate Before And After Of Maxâs Quarantine Haircut
#60
I've Made A Huge Mistake
Abigail Snyder 2 years ago
Can someone please explain why people are taking their cats to the groomers?! They clean themselves, and all breeds of cats shed
#61
That Was Half A Jumpscare. I Wasn't Expecting That
#62
My Mom Decided To âTrim Him So He Could Seeâ. Yâall I Looked Her Dead In The Eyes And Said âWhat Happened?â
#63
Took My Little Dog To The Groomers For A Trim, Now She Looks Like Half A Chicken
#64
Cursed Grooming
#65
My Co-Worker Sent Out An E-Mail That She Had To Leave Early Because Her Cat Was Stuck In A Hole At The Groomer's. She Then Sent This Result Of His Haircut
#66
The Importance Of A Good Groomer
#67
My Groomer Totally Messed My Baby Up
#68
My Friend's Cat Got A Haircut
#69
So My Mum Took Our Fifteen-Year-Old Cat To The Vet For A Haircut. Normally I Or My Dad Take Her. Poor Bugger
#70
I Genuinely Tried My Best And Feel Horrible. Iâm Buying Her An Outfit Tomorrow
#72
"We Home Groom, But Thought We'd Give A Professional A Try"
#73
So My Dog Went To The Groomers Today. I Don't Know Why My Mom Took Her Back Looking Like This. Here's A Comparison
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
Plot twist- Mom cancelled grooming appointment and tried to makeover your dog into a granddaughter
#74
I Think âLionâs Cutâ Is Groomer-Speak For A Really Ugly Haircut. Boo Wonât Be Speaking To Us Until Her Hair Grows Back. Sorry Boo
#75
Husky X Poodle
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Nadine 2 years ago
Many of these are disturbing. Shows owners are neglecting care if their pets. Cats are sensitive to shaving. Not funny, bp.
TheDemonicCat 2 years ago (edited)
And shaving an animal with a double coat can be bad for them, the fur may not grow back the same and it affects their temperature regulation. It should only be done if absolutely necessary
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sturmwesen 2 years ago
and chose a brush that is right for the coat and does not hurt. I found a human tangle teaser works great on short or medium long fur
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ToGo 2 years ago (edited)
Why are there so many cats getting haircuts?! Unless their coats are matted (generally avoidable by taking proper care of them) or they need an operation, there is absolutely no need to shave them like this. Pretty horrible to see, honestly.
Bored Retsuko 2 years ago
So that people can show off the fancy "lion cut" on social media :-(
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Alex Boyd 2 years ago
I wonder how many of these with a normal-looking "before" photo, that photo is also "before" they skipped brushing their dog for several months. I'm sure some of them are just incompetent groomers, but I'd bet a good share are the owner's fault.
Oskar vanZandt 2 years ago (edited)
Cats should not be shaved unless for medical treatment or in cases of neglect (by the owners or a poorly/elderly cat)** which causes severe matting. A lot of the featured dogs were groomed unecessarily when all they needed was a wash, brush and trim. Animals should not be "groomed" (including having their fur dyed) for the amusement of the owner. **also applies to canines
sturmwesen 2 years ago
A lot of those poor dogs will get sunburned or get coat issues when it grows back. Has none of these "groomers" ever heard of scissors?
I_am_a_dinosaur 2 years ago
So what I learned from this is that I do a significantly better job at grooming than I thought
Nilsen 2 years ago
Why on earth would you shave a cat? Unless it's for surgery it's animal cruelty
Jules 2 years ago (edited)
And this, folks, is why I learned to groom my own dogs. Most of these are shameful and harmful to the dogs and cats coats
sturmwesen 2 years ago
or you go to a trained groomer that does take the time to learn about different coats and trims/cuts/shears accordingly. We had no idea how to care for a long haired podengo portuguese so we found a groomer that showed us how to pull out the dead hair instead of cutting and ripping his hair with brushes.
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Never Snarky 2 years ago
Unless the animal is full of mats, just bathe and brush. Their hair grows the way nature intended.
UpupaEpops 2 years ago (edited)
I don't know about cats, but dog breeds are definitely a bit like humans in the sense that if you were to take someone with a 4c hair to someone who has never cared for that hair type, they will probably mess it up. I had my Spaniel's fur butchered by a groomer who has never worked on a Spaniel before. So now I try to take him to places that are more familiar with the breed. (They aren't very common where I'm from.) Would have loved to see how he would have ended up like when we were in the UK, but I just never got around to it. For a Samoyed, Huskey, or Malamute, I would be checking their references and specifically for the breed.
Grace Note 2 years ago
These are mostly really awful. a lot of those animals shouldn't be having their fur shaved like that.
Livingwithcfs 2 years ago
Too many of these show total disregard for the owners and the animals. I think some of these cuts are so bad the owners would have good case for small claims court. Groomers obviously don't know what they are doing
Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago
I found no humor in any of these. Apparently if you have a table, some shears, and hate animals you're qualified to be a groomer.
Kraede Epoch 2 years ago
I feel this on a deep level and am Very resentful. I have worked as a pet Groomer for over 20 YEARS. THE PEOPLE WHO NEGLECT THEIR PETS WILL COMPLAIN THE MOST. WE, As Animal Specialists only want to keep the animals in Our Care comfortable and Healthy. If I shave your dog down, it's not because it's funny or easier; it's definitely NOT. It's for the health of the animal. Also, I can guarantee that most of the weirder cuts were requested by the owners. I have a regular customer who asks that the dog(a Bearded Collie) looks like a Muppet character. I hate this Post so much.
𝕎𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟 ℙ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕒 2 years ago
Some of these pets look like they have HUGE heads. This is literally abuse to the animals,
Maja Lange 2 years ago
Almost all of the cats look pretty much the same. (I didn't know cats even got haircuts), while the dogs vary a lot. Yet another reason why dogs beat cats. ;) Actually, the animal I've loved the most in my life was a cat... but I'm still a dog person!
ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago
Most of these are definitely money back situations. A few of them are not the same dog. Just horrible. I feel bad for these dogs, cats and owners
Panda Pandemic 2 years ago
DOG on it! I need more posts like this. My life is a CATastrophy and I want more content like this to make it more PAWsome!
Sonja 2 years ago
You don't need to be a chef to know when your food is burned, and you don't need to be an expert in general to see when a job is botched. If it's bad enough even a child can see when it's done wrong. Besides, with an article about pets you target pet owners and pet lovers. And true pet lovers get educated before they get pets and know what's good for them. While lots of pet groomers out there just do it for the money and because in most countries it's not regulated and you don't need a certification or proof of knowledge to open a pet salon. So there's no guarantee that your pet groomer knows what they're doing. So there are a lot of black sheep who buy clippers and get started. Just like any other job that doesn't have certification this job as well is no guarantee for knowledge. And I can tell, lots of the examples here are not made by professionals. I see what walks out of the dog salon of the groomer in our town and she has a great reputation and this here is not to that standard.
Load More Replies... Nadine 2 years ago
Many of these are disturbing. Shows owners are neglecting care if their pets. Cats are sensitive to shaving. Not funny, bp.
TheDemonicCat 2 years ago (edited)
And shaving an animal with a double coat can be bad for them, the fur may not grow back the same and it affects their temperature regulation. It should only be done if absolutely necessary
Load More Replies... sturmwesen 2 years ago
and chose a brush that is right for the coat and does not hurt. I found a human tangle teaser works great on short or medium long fur
Load More Replies... ToGo 2 years ago (edited)
Why are there so many cats getting haircuts?! Unless their coats are matted (generally avoidable by taking proper care of them) or they need an operation, there is absolutely no need to shave them like this. Pretty horrible to see, honestly.
Bored Retsuko 2 years ago
So that people can show off the fancy "lion cut" on social media :-(
Load More Replies... Alex Boyd 2 years ago
I wonder how many of these with a normal-looking "before" photo, that photo is also "before" they skipped brushing their dog for several months. I'm sure some of them are just incompetent groomers, but I'd bet a good share are the owner's fault.
Oskar vanZandt 2 years ago (edited)
Cats should not be shaved unless for medical treatment or in cases of neglect (by the owners or a poorly/elderly cat)** which causes severe matting. A lot of the featured dogs were groomed unecessarily when all they needed was a wash, brush and trim. Animals should not be "groomed" (including having their fur dyed) for the amusement of the owner. **also applies to canines
sturmwesen 2 years ago
A lot of those poor dogs will get sunburned or get coat issues when it grows back. Has none of these "groomers" ever heard of scissors?
I_am_a_dinosaur 2 years ago
So what I learned from this is that I do a significantly better job at grooming than I thought
Nilsen 2 years ago
Why on earth would you shave a cat? Unless it's for surgery it's animal cruelty
Jules 2 years ago (edited)
And this, folks, is why I learned to groom my own dogs. Most of these are shameful and harmful to the dogs and cats coats
sturmwesen 2 years ago
or you go to a trained groomer that does take the time to learn about different coats and trims/cuts/shears accordingly. We had no idea how to care for a long haired podengo portuguese so we found a groomer that showed us how to pull out the dead hair instead of cutting and ripping his hair with brushes.
Load More Replies... Never Snarky 2 years ago
Unless the animal is full of mats, just bathe and brush. Their hair grows the way nature intended.
UpupaEpops 2 years ago (edited)
I don't know about cats, but dog breeds are definitely a bit like humans in the sense that if you were to take someone with a 4c hair to someone who has never cared for that hair type, they will probably mess it up. I had my Spaniel's fur butchered by a groomer who has never worked on a Spaniel before. So now I try to take him to places that are more familiar with the breed. (They aren't very common where I'm from.) Would have loved to see how he would have ended up like when we were in the UK, but I just never got around to it. For a Samoyed, Huskey, or Malamute, I would be checking their references and specifically for the breed.
Grace Note 2 years ago
These are mostly really awful. a lot of those animals shouldn't be having their fur shaved like that.
Livingwithcfs 2 years ago
Too many of these show total disregard for the owners and the animals. I think some of these cuts are so bad the owners would have good case for small claims court. Groomers obviously don't know what they are doing
Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago
I found no humor in any of these. Apparently if you have a table, some shears, and hate animals you're qualified to be a groomer.
Kraede Epoch 2 years ago
I feel this on a deep level and am Very resentful. I have worked as a pet Groomer for over 20 YEARS. THE PEOPLE WHO NEGLECT THEIR PETS WILL COMPLAIN THE MOST. WE, As Animal Specialists only want to keep the animals in Our Care comfortable and Healthy. If I shave your dog down, it's not because it's funny or easier; it's definitely NOT. It's for the health of the animal. Also, I can guarantee that most of the weirder cuts were requested by the owners. I have a regular customer who asks that the dog(a Bearded Collie) looks like a Muppet character. I hate this Post so much.
𝕎𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟 ℙ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕒 2 years ago
Some of these pets look like they have HUGE heads. This is literally abuse to the animals,
Maja Lange 2 years ago
Almost all of the cats look pretty much the same. (I didn't know cats even got haircuts), while the dogs vary a lot. Yet another reason why dogs beat cats. ;) Actually, the animal I've loved the most in my life was a cat... but I'm still a dog person!
ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago
Most of these are definitely money back situations. A few of them are not the same dog. Just horrible. I feel bad for these dogs, cats and owners
Panda Pandemic 2 years ago
DOG on it! I need more posts like this. My life is a CATastrophy and I want more content like this to make it more PAWsome!
Sonja 2 years ago
You don't need to be a chef to know when your food is burned, and you don't need to be an expert in general to see when a job is botched. If it's bad enough even a child can see when it's done wrong. Besides, with an article about pets you target pet owners and pet lovers. And true pet lovers get educated before they get pets and know what's good for them. While lots of pet groomers out there just do it for the money and because in most countries it's not regulated and you don't need a certification or proof of knowledge to open a pet salon. So there's no guarantee that your pet groomer knows what they're doing. So there are a lot of black sheep who buy clippers and get started. Just like any other job that doesn't have certification this job as well is no guarantee for knowledge. And I can tell, lots of the examples here are not made by professionals. I see what walks out of the dog salon of the groomer in our town and she has a great reputation and this here is not to that standard.
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