Another Update on Darwin

[Camilla and Darwin]

Well, we are still living out in the country, preparing to move. Darwin is loving all of the extra people and space of course, and I think he's going to be sad when we leave. The funny thing about it is that there is so much space and places for him to run free but we never let him because he gets so filthy. Not to mention matted and covered in burrs. His coat is just terrible for this type of environment... like velcro. 

So, now that spring has come I decided to get him shaved really short so he could run, swim and explore to his hearts content. (also I was getting sick of his wet stinky beard LOL) The haircut is about 1/4" and I asked for 1/2" to 3/4", but I don't even mind. It will take longer to grow out this way, and he seems to be loving it. He's been very frisky... LOL

Here is the most recent photo I could find of him before the haircut. It was taken 3 or 4 days ago during my SIL's b-day. 

Here are some photos I snapped of him yesterday. It was a shock for all of the in-laws when they saw him, they didn't recognize him. There is now proof for everyone who doesn't believe me: He isn't chubby! 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

This is very different for Darwin, but he has such a beautiful doodle body that it looks great on him.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

He is adorable. I have to admit that I love the shaggy look of doodles, but there is something special about running your hand over the shaved doodle body. It's like you discover a whole new dog under all the fur. It's always a shock for me to see Monty run out of the groomer's place. I can suddenly see his beautiful brown eyes and, whoa, how come you've got such a long nose and legs, dude? :-) I just love to see the dog's body when all the shagginess is gone. And the feel of the short fur really reminds me of a stuffed toy. I just love it. And yes, they do get suddenly frisky. I love Darwin's haircut. If his ears were not cut short and if he was a bit whiter, I could easily confuse him for Monty.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

OH MY DOODLE - I love it!

[Christine & Shelby]

He looks great.  I get Shelby shave short too during the summer due to her love of the water and her displeasure in being brushed.  She also gets really frisky when she is trimmed short.... I think she likes it!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Darwin, You are one handsome boy with or without a lot of hair. I love your collar, too. Vern and Fudge go in for their shave tomorrow for the same reasons.

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

very handsome, but if I had seen those pictures anywhere but in your post, I would have had no idea that it was Darwin.  lol  I just love how doodle owners can have 2 different dogs...their summer doodle and their winter doodle!

[Adina P]

He is gorgeous in any haircut! Always love your photography too :)

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Woohoo!!! You are NOT fat!!!! You are looking ready for summer! Have fun!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Darwin, You look pretty cool but I wouldn't have recognized you with your new do.

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

He looks beautiful as always.  Murph got a new short cut too....not so cute, I haven't even taken a picture of him.  Wilson got his bangs trimmed and he actually does have eyes..LOL