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Taking your dog for a grooming session is like spinning the wheel of fortune. You think you know what you’re gonna see when you come pick the little furry boi or gurl up, but that’s not always how it works.
You see, in times of worldwide social isolation and our best efforts to stay home, our beloved pets haven’t had a decent wash and cut in ages. Many have grown their fur way beyond their recognizable selves, and given the first opportunity, no owner would wait any longer to take them to the grooming salon.
After the session is over, things have changed, literally. According to people on social media, their dogs are not only unrecognizable, they’re literally different dogs. Can you go from being a proud parent to a cocker spaniel with luscious locks to a cute short-haired beagle in less than an hour? Yes, you can. Is there a conspiracy that groomers around the world have been mixing up doggos and handing their owners the wrong ones? You could call it that.
Let’s see it to believe it in the most hilarious post-haircut ‘not my dog’ moments shared by confused owners and hand-selected by Bored Panda for an ultimate cuteness overload.
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#1
My Dog Got A Haircut, And Now It Looks Like He Gave Up Drinking
āššš ššššš”ā 4 years ago
3 months this Wednesdayš„³š„³š„³
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#2
This Is The Same Dog. My Friend Adopted Her After She Just Showed Up On Her Porch. I Groomed Her And Made Her Brand New Babe Feeling So Fresh And Clean
She had to have all her teeth removed, she had a giant sore on her leg and under her tail and she was a giant matted mess.
Lokiās Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Who knew that there was be such a cute little dog under all that matted hair.
ISABELLA CHATHAM-STEPHENS 4 years ago
How does she eat now with all her teeth removed?? That must be hard for her
#3
My Sweet Girl Cheech Is 15 Years Old. After Her Haircuts, Everyone Always Thinks Sheās A Puppy
įæįį į°iį¶ į£įįįį¦į 4 years ago
Chill kim. Its not that deep, idk why you are so mad about it (-_-)
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Pansexual Panda 4 years ago
That type of haircut on a dog is actually called a puppy cut.......
Angie Chan 4 years ago
My 12-yo pom is the same way. She even spins and bounces about as if to say, "Oh yesss! Keep calling me a puppy!"
To find out more about the art of dog grooming, Bored Panda reached out to Lindsey Patton, an Indiana-based professional pet groomer with 17 years of experience. Lindsey is also a member of the International Professional Groomers Inc. and the National Dog Groomer’s Association of America. She said her “commitment and passion for my job has allowed me to assemble a loyal and steadfast client base,” and you can see some of her recent dog transformations on her Instagram account.
Lindsey explained that a good groom is always the result of the groomer and owner working as a team. “As a pet owner, acclimate and desensitize your dog (or cat!) to every possible scenario they might encounter during the grooming process.”Imagine that during the grooming session, “as professionals, our hands literally cover every square inch of your pet’s body… oftentimes more so than your veterinarian does during a routine health exam!”
And according to Lindsey, it’s the owner’s responsibility to normalize these activities to your pet at home. In fact, “the more your pet is exposed to prior to visiting the grooming salon, the more comfortable and confident they will be in a proficient salon setting,” the expert groomer explained.
#4
That's A Different Dog
Raine Soo 4 years ago
I like Kubo's shaggy self. But, it was probably getting hot and unruly for him.
Chicago Dog Lover 4 years ago
If a dog is NOT matted, shaggy dogs like this are cooler with longer hair. It insulates them. (It took me a while to believe this.) I don't know about dogs designed for cold weather like Huskies, though.
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Cat 4 years ago
I remember the first hermitcraft episode I watched. It was in s7, when Mumbo sold his mustache to Bdubs or Grian I think. Honestly I forgot
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white_shadow 4 years ago
I think he looks cuter in the second pic; he looks like he's thinking 'so this is how I'm supposed to look, right?' LOL
David Dwyer 4 years ago
As far as I know, he doesn't have any cats. You might be thinking about Grian or GoodTimesWithScar.
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#5
We Rescued A Maltese From A Puppy Mill In Georgia That Got Busted With Over 700 Dogs This Weekend. After 3 Hours Of Cutting Matted Hair And Bathing, Here Is Lunaās Before And After
Oogiebogieaugiedaddy 4 years ago
I hope people that run puppy mills burn in hell. Just so f*****g cruel!!!!
Cosmetica Solist 4 years ago
I absolutely despise people who get their pets from these factories (not those rescuing the poor animals). Supporting such places is as despicable as running them
ISABELLA CHATHAM-STEPHENS 4 years ago
Puppy mills are horrible. Plz remember to adopt don't shop because it saves so many dogs.
Hyde and Seek 3 years ago
If you must shop,shop responsibly and do research.
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Christy Smith 4 years ago
Well this is just f*****g upsetting, THIS is why breeding is so shitty, this s**t happens.
Nicole Tomme 4 years ago
Poor thing. Some people need to be stuffed in filthy cages themselves to get a taste of their own cruelty. So glad the dogs were rescued.
#6
New Haircut, Same Smile
Lokiās Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
The first photograph makes me think of the Fizzgigs from Jim Henson's the Dark Crystal.
Elli Rahim 4 years ago
Before: Dude who got deranged from a bad mushroom trip. After: Uncle Fred who never fails to have a funny story that he tells with a completely deadpan expression, cracking everyone up at family gatherings.
ā¢LeXiā¢ 4 years ago
My question is why the owner had the dog look like that before getting it groomed.
When it comes to dramatic pet transformations, Lindsey said that in some of the most dramatic cases she’s dealt with in her career, some dogs and cats have truly looked unrecognizable.
In cases when “the extensive matting requires them to be 'stripped' down with a very close clipper blade to safely & humanely remove a badly felted coat, we are just as shocked as the owner when we fully reveal the end result.”
However, Lindsey assured owners that “never should a professional groomer put an animal through torturous hours of de-matting just to appease a demanding human customer... Or, worse yet, for monetary gain by charging additional fees for de-matting services.”
#7
From Shaggy To Happy. Total Transformation
Cupcake168 4 years ago (edited)
She looks much younger and more friendly without that huge beard. (And more female too, obviously.)
Nicole Tomme 4 years ago
And from dirty to bright white! Now you can see all his sweet puppy spots!
#8
My Friend Had To Triple Check With The Groomer To Make Sure He Was Bringing Home The Right Dog
Demongrrrrl 4 years ago
My dog normally looked like the picture on the left. When she had her summer trim, she looked *nothing* like the picture on the right.
Sherry Harvey 4 years ago
I guess this golden doodle underwent elimination of the doodle part and whatās left is a golden.
#9
It's 32Ā°C Degrees (90Ā°F) Outside, So My Dog, One-Eyed Snuggles, Needed A Groomer
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Snuggles looks so much happier, lighter, cooler, and more comfortable nowā-the big smile gives it away.
Jacey Lynn 4 years ago
What happed to his or her eye? Poor doggy! But their soo cute! Nice haircut!
Yeet Yeet 4 years ago
It could have had a bad infection in the eye or something
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Jaybird3939 4 years ago
They all look so happy after. I don't know if it's the hair cut or the attention, but so far, they all look like they're having the best day ever.
On other occasions, owners may be stunned not only because of an extreme case of matting, but also because of a misunderstanding of the owner’s instructions for a hairstyle. It can indeed result in “a total alteration of breed character.”
“For example, certain breeds known for their distinct traits—such as a Schnauzer's eyebrows and beard or a Poodle's trademark topknot and tail pom—look starkly different when these characteristics are taken away.”
Having said that, Lindsey said that pet owners must be willing to accept the fact that it’s not the hairdo that makes their dog who he is. “Whether their pet is meticulously coiffed or shaved down to his birthday suit, he is still the same animal who casts no judgment and loves unconditionally,” the groomer concluded.
#10
My Puppy Otis Got His First Haircut. I'm Not Sure They Gave Me Back The Same Dog
#11
Our 9-Year-Old Goldendoodle Got Her First Grooming Since Quarantine. Our Other Dog Barked At Her When She Came Home
Nela Rothenbach 4 years ago (edited)
š³ why? Do people not realise that fur is also protection? Even if it is hot. They took away way too much.
Trizyre 4 years ago
Here's the thing. Many doodleowners (not saying all of them but many) doesn't brush their dogs enough. Many of them have fur that gets matted underneath and the owners only get the top part. To get that out the groomer have to shave the dog. All that mess just hurts the dog, it is much better to shave then try and fix the matted fur!
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Susan Egan 4 years ago
Why so short? it looks like the even shaved her chest in a couple of spots. I don't think I'd return to that groomer. Unless this is what you normally ask for.
Jennifer Courtemanche 4 years ago
Aww! The other pupper thought, "Who's THAT? What did you DO with my friend?"
Shirley Heyn 4 years ago
Same as my groomer, they left the ears ragged and nails too long. . .
#12
My Boy, Before And After Going To The Groomer. Went From Dirty Biker To Innocent Preacher's Kid
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
This is a Schnauzer. They shouldn't look like that dude on the right side. "Angry biker" is the default. (And yes, they need grooming. But not what happened to that dog. Money unwell spent...)
Autumn 4 years ago
Well dogs don't have to be groomed the way the standard has it but I do think schnauzers and miniature schnauzers should stick to the first cut.
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#13
Life Lesson Learned. Be Very Specific When Explaining How You Want Your Dog Be Groomed. Dropped Off A Shihtzu, Picked Up A Llama
Christopher Bowers 4 years ago
Why does the after remind me of Joe Exotic? Maybe its the hairdo.
Lou Hetzer 4 years ago
Or Patty. She also looks like she has a major issue with her dining bill.
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Fired My Groomer Today
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
If it was a little more sculpted, Iād say Flock of Seagulls, but it isnāt, so Iāll go with a failed attempt at a 1980s Billy Idol.
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Cybele Spanjaard 4 years ago
Oh baby..from a lovely soft cuddle bunch of fur to a long legged Silkie chook topknot!!At least the dog is laughing
#15
He Looked Like The Squirrel From Ice Age
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Bad groomers should be given the same bad haircut they give poor helpless dogs, just as a hard object lesson.
Jude Ponting 4 years ago
Wow it Looks like someone got over excited with the clippers, looked way better before
#16
Took Doggo To A Groomer. Got A Different Doggo Back
OhBlahDi OhBlahDa 4 years ago
The *dog* looks like he wants to speak to the manager!
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Joan Zatorski 4 years ago
This is what happens when "groomers" take a pair of electric shavers and shear off the dog's hair instead of using scissors & a comb. If your dog has hair (which grows) instead of fur (which sheds) AND I if YOU regularly brush them, an electric shaver is NOT NECESSARY! A scissor can do a beautiful job. But if YOU don't brush your dog on a consistent schedule, your groomer will have no choice but to use a shaver due to the amount of knots and matting. Most of the shaved dogs posted here look pretty miserable-to-traumatized, I-M-H-O. Learn to brush your dog, it's a great time to bond & can be very pleasurable for both of you if done gently & with care.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
Agreed. Sadly, our dog is a big whimp and hates being brushed, so every now and then, I take scissors and get to work. Never sheared him.
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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
Ah yes... The moment you realize that it really wasn't "all fur" after all and need to put doggy on a diet.
troufaki13 4 years ago
He doesn't seem happy with his new look!! He's like "what have you done to me, human!!"
#17
My Pupper After I Adopted Him, And After I Had Him Groomed
#18
Oliver, Our 8-Month-Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail) Shed His Puppy Coat At The Groomers. I Didn't Recognize Him At First
Cheryl Carter 4 years ago
The problem with a lot of these is that some breeds like above should never have their undercoat cut. They will never get it back like they should and need.
Cybele Spanjaard 4 years ago
Old English Sheepdogs are wonderful with full fur..I understand they too need constant grooming with a brush or ten..This boy looks bewildered already..and nothing like an OES
#19
My Good Boy Got His Summer Haircut
Random Panda 4 years ago
This kind of haircut is bad for poms' fur., it grows back unevenly (or might not grow back at all) and doesn't look as good. Their fur is also a thermal insulator, so it keeps them warm in the winter and cold in the summer. Cutting it really short will cause them to overeat more easily and they might get sunburned. Don't do it unless absolutely necessary, like for a medical reason. There are other ways to help them cool down.
Rene Tryan-Bigford 4 years ago
I have always heard that,but we've always shaved ours down in the summer and it always grew back the same as always so have to say I disagree with that theory.
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Shirley Heyn 4 years ago
Poms should be left with their long hair, which helps insulate them from the heat. . . Why have a nice pedigreed dog and do this to them???
enjoyinglife 4 years ago
Look random panda we are looking at dogs with haircuts. We don't want a dialogue of bad haircuts we just want to see the change.
#20
What A Difference A Haircut Can Make
Mrs_ Possum 4 years ago
Aaaaw that is sooo cute! Can I boop the little nose and take him/her home?? š
Melissa Gallo 4 years ago
I'm the ultimate cat person and I still want to boop and steal that little guy :D
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Shirley Heyn 4 years ago
I can't say this too many times. . . why get a long haired breed and shave them so every dog looks the same? Just get a short haired dog!
#21
Pretty Sure We Picked Up The Wrong Dog At The Groomer's
AppleDragon 4 years ago
Your the woman who made the parrot comics, right? If you are, can you make more?
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Charyl Granatella 4 years ago
It's easier to shave thhem than to comb out their lovely legs and paws. Don't go back.
Sarah Stalder 4 years ago
Thanks for not cutting the fur too short. I don't know, I just thing grooming is perfectly okay, but dog's hair is part of it's breed. It's already the perfect length. This one is good, though.
#22
Raggamuffin To Stud Muffin. Quite The Transformation At The Groomer Today
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
I too prefer my men well-groomed and not shaggy. So both my husband and my male dog are always neat and tidy.
#23
My Dog Before And After A Haircut
įæįį į°iį¶ į£įįįį¦į 4 years ago
"I can see clearly noww, the rain is goneee"
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#24
First-Ever Big Boy Haircut
#25
What A Difference A Haircut Makes. Latest Fosters 13-Year-Old Vileda And 10-Year-Old Swiffer
#26
From Puppy To Dog In One Haircut
Elli Rahim 4 years ago
Wait, whaaaa? No way...that second photo with the distinguished doggo is the same as that curly wurly puddle of relaxed pooch.
Chicago Dog Lover 4 years ago
Not necessarily. Some dogs can have a recessive gene that gives them long fur. I met a Mastiff that had hair like many of its relations (e.g. Newfoundland). I wouldn't have believed it, except he was there with his litter-mates, all of whom had regular Mastiff fur.
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#27
Sheās Adorable
RandomHumanBean 4 years ago
my best friend's doggos name is muppet looks like the first one just he has slightly shorter fur
#28
My Dog Courage Before And After Grooming
TheWeeknd 4 years ago
bathing counts as part of grooming, when my dog gets groomed, she has fur, so she just gets a bath, not a cut.
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Joe Reaves 4 years ago
Good lord had he been bathing in mud? I mean I sympathise. One of my friends has a Westie who seems to have serious moral objections to being clean.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
I mean, our dog looks like that after a walk in the heavy rain (we usually walk in the forest), so it wouldn't even need a mud-bath. We rub him dry and after a few hours, he looks like himself again.
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Shirley Heyn 4 years ago
If they are doing this cut on a Sheepdog, they should have at least trimmed the eyes closer!
#29
Willie Had His First Haircut Today. I Think I Brought Home The Wrong Puppy
Patty Stier 4 years ago (edited)
The already cute shows up more in the after.
Load More Replies... įæįį į°iį¶ į£įįįį¦į 4 years ago
Hear me out...the dogs from coraline but puppy version.
Shirley Heyn 4 years ago
Always leave the brows, beard & mustache long. . . At least this one doesn't have a topknot!
#30
To The Guy Whose Dog Got A Haircut, I Present My Dog
Raine Soo 4 years ago
I like both versions, but the first one reminds me of a happy, tree-hugging hippy.
Cheryl Carter 4 years ago
That undercoat should not have been cut that short. I hope his coat recovers. These groomers should know this. Never cut an undercoat.
Charyl Granatella 4 years ago
Lazy groomer. They need to have their fur and have it combed out, not shaved off ;(
#31
The Difference One Haircut Can Make
#32
Bagby
Pan Narrans 4 years ago
The first picture is dog, the second a fashion accessory. I prefer a dog!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Iām not a big fan of this teased bouffant grooming style. Theyāre live animals, not stuffed toys. Let them look like dogs, long hair or short.
#33
From Chicken Nugget To Barbie's Dog
Cupcake168 4 years ago
THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is a real groomer's work! Excellent performed! (I also like the natural look.)
#34
Before And After Grooming. Did We Bring Home The Wrong Dog
Danish Susanne 2 years ago
Does your dog look as happy after HIS hair cut?
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The 5-star rated 5-star rating system 4 years ago
Wow, the two pictures really don't look like they are of the same dog.
Susan Egan 4 years ago
I wouldn't take my dog back to that groomer. That is not grooming that's just cutting all of it off.
Derek Clark 4 years ago
Bad cut yet again, this isn't grooming, this is shaving and most dogs here shouldn't be shaved.
#35
We Got A Puppy. His Name Is Picasso. He Got His First Haircut Today. Heās 3 Months Old
Just Sam 4 years ago
I'd have left his hair to grow in, he was stunning before. Just trim his hair around his eyes.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Seriously. His hair wasnāt all that long to begin with.
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Cybele Spanjaard 4 years ago
Why so early..? His coat has not even fully developed. Some people seem to have to follow trends more than what is best for the animal !!
Kelly Hoover 4 years ago
Such a cutie! Love his coloring, & THAT face screams I'm cute, I know Dis & ready for cuddles
Sarah Stalder 4 years ago
Looks like an old man now! It's really cute. I guess I'm a fluffy dog person... but I like both.
#36
Still Not Convinced The Groomer Gave Us The Right Doggo
Laila Locklear 4 years ago
It was most likely really really matted :/ in which case a groomer is def needed to safely clipper the mats out. I see stuff like this all the time. A cute fluff ball comes in and mom doesn't want it shaved but it's matted to the skin. When you can shave off the coat in one pelt like a rug that's bad. It happens *way* to often. Then the groomer gets tossed under the bus but she or he worked really really hard for hours to safely dematt the poor thing. It's really unfair. Groomer's aren't magicians. We work with what we're given
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Most of these are horrendously cut. They're supposed to have log, shaggy hair. Okay, so it can be tightened up a bit, but they're not supposed to be shaved. These dog groomers should look up what the breed is supposed to look like before they pick up the clippers.
Carol Quinn 4 years ago
This is called a "welfare cut" basically the dog has to be shaved as the fur is too matted to comb out. So the groomer likely saved the dog from a nasty skin infection and they do not do it unless it's completely necessary. Maybe educate yourself a little on the basics of the whys and how's of grooming before making ignorant comments š
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Our Puppy Got A Haircut (She Had Matts) My Fiance Isn't A Fan. What Do You Think?
Bettye McKee 4 years ago
Dogs can't take care of all that hair, and if their human doesn't brush them, they get matts that hurt.
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thepinkrobot 4 years ago
If you can't be bothered to brush your dog daily, a haircut is necessary. If your boyfriend wanted him fluffy, have him get his brush and work on his coat.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
I think your fiancƩ should brush the dog more now, to keep the mats at bay and the haircuts he hates to a minimum.
Brandy Grote 4 years ago
If they weren't matted, the groomer could leave it longer. Brush your damn dog!
Scarface's Mom 4 years ago
Tell boyfriend to make sure to groom dog more often and there wont be any matts to have to shave..
#38
I Literally Took My Baby To Go Get Groomed Because His Hair Was Getting Longer And Look I'm Crying
C. Mayo 4 years ago
I know, right? I clicked into this thread to see the "before" photos of the ridiculously adorable, curly teddy bear on the main page! How disappointing to see that the curly bear was the "before" photo and the "after" is... well... just another poodle.
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Joan Zatorski 4 years ago
Me too, Fred & George! I prefer the original, too!
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#39
Took Him To A New Groomer
iluvanimals 4 years ago (edited)
Thanks alot, I can't unsee it now. I am imaging a tall, lanky teenage boy that wears eyeliner with his quirky face. But, a young gal can fall for a guy so sweet and kind
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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Even HE looks disgusted with the result. āMom, donāt ever take me back there again. Theyāre cluelessā.
Mae (just add water) 4 years ago
We took our dog to a new groomer and Immediately switched back. They didnāt do a very good job, staff didnāt seem as good and instead of letting the pups play they were locked in stacked crates. All the dogs were crying. What do yāall think?
I LOVE THIS GAME 4 years ago
his eyes are like cristals you find in a dogs eyes lol the one on da screen
#40
I Think The Groomer Gave Me Back The Wrong Dog
Laila Locklear 4 years ago
They were probably thinking, "this is matted." Most likely scenario tbh
Load More Replies... Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
Well... Good thing: doggo is definitely not in need of a diet. Bad thing: WAY too short and why shave the ears? Other bad thing: Doggo's got weak ligaments in the front-paw. Maybe an old injury, or it's a problem with the food or maybe genetics.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Thatās not a haircut. Thatās a clean shaveā-totally bald. Almost the doggie version of Mr Clean.
#41
It Was This Little Girlās First Time Being Groomed And She Was An Absolute Angel
#42
Gave My Ten-Year-Old Boy A Haircut And Now He Looks Like A Puppy Again
#43
Took My Dog For A Haircut And I Think They Gave Me A Different One Back
#44
I Present You This
Clara Knaub 4 years ago (edited)
I thought the same thing, they look a bit funny in the second pic
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My Dogs Had A Run In With A Bad Groomer
Isa 4 years ago
They got a SIA haircut...as you say thank God it grows back poor babies!
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Jumilicious 4 years ago
This is so bad! Had the same happen with my pupper. Luckily it grows back quickly.
Helen Galindo Sotelo 4 years ago
She looks like Sia! Give it month, you'll be at the groomers again! We almost live there!
Mrs_ Possum 4 years ago
Aaw, they used to look like adorable little Ewoks!! Now.... Well, it will grow back š
#46
Gave Our Puppy His First Real Haircut. Wasn't Sure If We Brought Home The Right Dog Or Not
#47
Senior Doggo Teddy That We Rescued From Animal Control. He Went To The Groomers Today And Looks Totally Different
#48
My Dog, Thor Got A Haircut For The Summer Heat. Looks Like A Totally Different Dog
#49
Our Pup Got A Haircut And We Are Still Doubting Ourselves If I Picked Up The Right Dog
#50
Derpy Dog Needed A Haircut, So I Gave Him One
Emily 4 years ago
Very very cute! A note to pomeranian owners: they have very unique fur and cutting into their undercoat can/will forever alter the way it grows back. That's why those who opt for the "teddy bear" cut have to make it a permanent commitment as they will never grow back the same coat.
#51
My BF's Dogās Transformation. It Was Drastic. I Had No Idea Who He Was When I Got Home. His Hair After About A Month And A Half Since Grooming Looks Good
I was mad at first but realized now he canāt go back to looking homeless like that again
#52
It Actually Helped Him
Adriana Coppage 4 years ago
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#53
Tell Them Puppy Face! This Was My Puppyās First Haircut And I Had No Idea What To Expect. Puppy Face Or Teddy Bear Cut
#54
I Took My Puppy To Get Groomed This Morning. I Hope I Brought Back The Right Dog
Nikki Bastian 4 years ago
No mistaking this guy's face, he's very distinguished with his beard!
#56
My 13-Year-Old Dog Archie Before And After Having Visited The Groomer (He Hasn't Been Since October). He's Practically A New Dog
#57
Andy Before And After A Trip To The Groomer. I Donāt Think Iāll Be Getting Him Trimmed Quite So Short Next Time. I Canāt Get Over How Different He Looks
Derek Clark 4 years ago
Get him to a different groomer next time, this isn't how you groom Yorkies.
#58
I Rather Keep Him Fluffy. They Cut His Fur Every Time
Linda Roy 4 years ago
Or for him go a dog park..the other dogs will laugh
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Becky Samuel 4 years ago (edited)
Then either you need to find a different groomer, or you need to take better care of the coat so that the groomer isn't forced to cut the coat back to get rid of matts.
#59
When Your Dog Goes Into The Groomer As Appa And Returns As Falkor
Joe Reaves 4 years ago
Much better than the one with the show cut further up. Looks like a dog that can actually BE a dog. Although admittedly for mine being a dog consists mainly of sleeping.
#60
My Diamond Always Looks Like That After The Cut Her
#63
Finally Got An Appointment With The Groomer And Now Bob Has Been Dechonked
#64
Puppy's First Haircut. She Transformed Into A Whole New Dog
#65
I Had To Cut His Hair. He Looks Like A Whole Different Dog
#66
He Looks Like A Pokemon
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
But... why? That dog doesn't even have excessive hair, why cut it off?
#67
Billy Came Home From The Groomers A Completely Different Doggy
#68
Wesley Is Looking Dapper After His Man-Glam Makeover With Talia
Joe Reaves 4 years ago
Apparently not and they look like they really need to be done. But if a dog has been neglected then its nails can grow weird and the groomer may prefer to let the vet trim those. It looks like that was a possibility in his case. My dog was ungroomed for four years and it definitely damaged his nails (like if a human loses a nail it doesn't always grow back right). My groomer will trim them but even with all her experience she has occasionally made him bleed.
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#69
I'm Not Convinced It's The Same Dog
#70
I Gave Them One Dog, They Returned Another. I Had To Put A Shirt On Him Cause He Was Self Conscious
Nikki Bastian 4 years ago
Or he might have been cold... They took clippers to his insulation, remember.
#71
I Think The Groomer Gave Me The Wrong Dog
#72
Princess
sturmwesen 4 years ago
Why the freaky shorn feet and toecaps? Just trim between the toes and clip the nails.
Stitches 4 years ago
This is a typical poodle cut. Itās pretty common around here.
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#73
This Dog
Patty Stier 4 years ago
The little lion lost his mane but the floofy tail remained! Adorable before and after!
Lokiās Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
It looks like a Pomeranian, but I could be wrong.
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Is It The Same Dog?
#75
I Was Like I Took Jonathan Firulais And They Only Gave Me Back Firulais. I Wanted Him To Keep His Teddy Bear Cut And Just Be Reshaped. They Gave Me A Whole New Dog
#76
My Dog Got A Very Bad Haircut A Few Years Ago, We Never Took Her Back To Those Groomers Again. They Literally Shaved My Girl Bald
#77
Before And After Going To A Very Bad Groomer
#78
Took Otis To The Groomer. Still Not Convinced I Picked Up The Right Dog
#79
This Is What Happens When You Can't Get A Groomer For Over 6 Months. Poor Guy And His Matting Left Them No Choice
Cupcake168 4 years ago (edited)
No need to let them go matted. You can brush or comb a dog, if needed.
#80
Lillie Groomed By Lauren
#83
Took Away All His Fur
#84
Our 5 Month Old Puppy Jason Got His First Haircut
#85
They Definitely Played With My Baby. They Made Her Look Like A Little Boy, They Could Have At Least Give Her A Bow, But They Sent Her Back With A Lil Bandanna
I nearly cried when my mom brought her back home
Rissie 4 years ago (edited)
A bow? You want a bow on your dog? Poor animals being treated like an accessory. If you even wonder why many dogs are little yeppy ankle biters, it's their owners people.
Just Sam 4 years ago
I'm with u. I don't agree with dressing an animal. We have animals in our home to love them, and let them be as free as possible. Not dress them up like an accessory
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Helen Galindo Sotelo 4 years ago
Ask for a"Puppy Cut"and ask to see the blade settings. They should have a piece of fur that shows you how much hair each blade takes off.
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Nela Rothenbach 4 years ago
There are way too many dogs on this list who have naturally long hair but have been shaved like sheep. I feel sorry for them, they do not have any other prorection against rain, sun or even scratches from sticks or other dogs teeth (when they play bite). Why do people do this to their dogs?
Random Panda 4 years ago
I will never understand why people buy beautiful long-hair dogs like Pomeranians, and then give them an ugly short cut. It does nothing but damage.
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Kesyra 4 years ago
Dogs need their coats to be tended to, brushed and a good grooming certainly won't hurt. A professional groomer gives them the kind of care their coat needs, unprofessional shaves them like a sheep and takes your money for it.
Brandy Grote 4 years ago
If people would brush their dogs every few days, groomers wouldn't have to shave them to nothing! It's part of proper pet care, bonding and health for the dog. The breed specific cuts are what groomers would rather be doing, believe me. But no, we have to take down your lack of care to save the dog.
Load More Replies... Mourlie 4 years ago
What's with all the poor shaved dogs? Brush your dog regularly and it won't get matted so easily. Keep your dog at a healthy weight to help it deal with the summer heat - shaving is NOT going to help much because dogs can't sweat.
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 4 years ago
Dogs sweat through their paws and tongues - they also sweat through their skin, just not as much.
Load More Replies... Alec 4 years ago
Love all dogs, but except for a few rescues where the extreme grooming was most definitely needed, I tend to prefer the before pics
Katinka Min 4 years ago
Most of these examples are terrible grooming jobs!!! Tehre is only a handful of breeds that you can actually shear. And any dog with an undercoat is NOT one of them! Brush you dogs, people!!! Trim the few bits of too long hair yourself. Neglecting your dog's fur out of sheer lazyness and tehn have it all cut off compeltely is lazy af and really bad for the og in the long run. After everal years of this, they have this puppy like soft down instead of proper fur are hot in the summer and cold in winter and look terrible.
Yeah, you heard 4 years ago
There's way too much anthropomorphising going on here. People say a dog looks "happier" because it is panting, but that's just because a pant looks a bit like a smile. Panting may not be a sign of happiness though.
Sid Castle 4 years ago
I would seriously avoid some of the 'groomers' on here! No respect for the dog...they've just shavec them!
Rainbow Panda 4 years ago
Those dogs are adorable, but are much better when cut, rather than shaved. 🐶
Nela Rothenbach 4 years ago
There are way too many dogs on this list who have naturally long hair but have been shaved like sheep. I feel sorry for them, they do not have any other prorection against rain, sun or even scratches from sticks or other dogs teeth (when they play bite). Why do people do this to their dogs?
Random Panda 4 years ago
I will never understand why people buy beautiful long-hair dogs like Pomeranians, and then give them an ugly short cut. It does nothing but damage.
Load More Replies... Kesyra 4 years ago
Dogs need their coats to be tended to, brushed and a good grooming certainly won't hurt. A professional groomer gives them the kind of care their coat needs, unprofessional shaves them like a sheep and takes your money for it.
Brandy Grote 4 years ago
If people would brush their dogs every few days, groomers wouldn't have to shave them to nothing! It's part of proper pet care, bonding and health for the dog. The breed specific cuts are what groomers would rather be doing, believe me. But no, we have to take down your lack of care to save the dog.
Load More Replies... Mourlie 4 years ago
What's with all the poor shaved dogs? Brush your dog regularly and it won't get matted so easily. Keep your dog at a healthy weight to help it deal with the summer heat - shaving is NOT going to help much because dogs can't sweat.
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 4 years ago
Dogs sweat through their paws and tongues - they also sweat through their skin, just not as much.
Load More Replies... Alec 4 years ago
Love all dogs, but except for a few rescues where the extreme grooming was most definitely needed, I tend to prefer the before pics
Katinka Min 4 years ago
Most of these examples are terrible grooming jobs!!! Tehre is only a handful of breeds that you can actually shear. And any dog with an undercoat is NOT one of them! Brush you dogs, people!!! Trim the few bits of too long hair yourself. Neglecting your dog's fur out of sheer lazyness and tehn have it all cut off compeltely is lazy af and really bad for the og in the long run. After everal years of this, they have this puppy like soft down instead of proper fur are hot in the summer and cold in winter and look terrible.
Yeah, you heard 4 years ago
There's way too much anthropomorphising going on here. People say a dog looks "happier" because it is panting, but that's just because a pant looks a bit like a smile. Panting may not be a sign of happiness though.
Sid Castle 4 years ago
I would seriously avoid some of the 'groomers' on here! No respect for the dog...they've just shavec them!
Rainbow Panda 4 years ago
Those dogs are adorable, but are much better when cut, rather than shaved. 🐶
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