Abby's new DO

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

I decided to give Abby a hair cut. I was pretty nervous but figured - what the heck, it'll grow back. She has been walking around panting since the snow melted! Well, here she is...

It turned out ok considering it was my first time clipping her. (she is still panting tho!! LOL)

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

Wow excellent job!! She looks great!

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

well, thank you!! :-)

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Wow, Abby looks great! How did you do her? Did you use clippers and if so, what size blade? Or did you use scissors only? I worry about using scissors and getting straight cut lines. She looks beautiful. You must have a talent for this if this is your first time ever!!!!! I really want to do Gracie but am scared to death to "hack" her up. I have trimmed her feet and eyes a little but only with scissors. I have researched the clippers and am sort of starting to understand which blade size I would probably need to order. Any help you can give me would be great!

Nancie and Gracie Doodle

PS how long did it take and did you take breaks in between?

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

Well, thank you... I have a pair of Oster Golden A-5 clippers I bought years ago when I had cocker spaniels. I used to groom them - self taught. So when we got Abby, I went out and bought a new blade -it says 15 on it - and I bought a comb attachment - 1" #8. I clipped her going with the hair. It took me about 20 minutes the first time and then we took a break. Then I took her out and did it again - probably another 10 minutes. I used the clipper on her chin also and under her ears. The head and mustache I did with scissors and thinning scissors. Abby did wonderful considering she has never been clipped before. Up to this point I had just scissored her face and head. It was easier than I thot it would be. If you make a mistake, it grows back. I have been touching it up here and there all day. (poor dog) But she is a trooper. She got a big bully stick today after it was all said and done.

[Sine]

wow, she looks so beautiful. think i will take her pics in when joey sees the groomer this monday!

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

Well, thank you - what a compliment!

[elyse]

She looks so cute - you did a great job.

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

Thanks :-)

[1i86r4x3nftnw]

you did a great job she is beautiful did nyou use clippersnto do her or did you use scissors

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

Thank you. I used clippers with a 1 inch comb attachment on her body, under ears, and chin - and scissors on her face and head. It was easier than I thot it would be and Abby sat there like we had been doing it forever. I was amazed at how well she stood for me.

[Jeanette]

Awesome job!

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

Thank you.