How long is your

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

doodle's hair.  Stuart is now 17 months old and other than a puppy cut on his face and a sanitary - his hair has never been cut.  It is 6 to 8 inches depending on the location, his tummy being 6 and his back and head being 8 inches.  He is so darn cute and people just love his look but he is a shedder, his hair is every place.  Also being in FL and loving to swim - would he feel better if it were shorter.  I'm considering trying it shorter.  Have you cut your doodle's hair, how long was it and how short did you go?

 

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Verns coat looks closer to Stuart's so I'm going to go back and look at Vern with it shorter to get some idea of what it might look like!

[F, Calla & Luca]

This is one of Luca's longer phases when he was just a pup

And Calla was pretty long haired here:

Calla was cut quite short about a month ago but it grows back fast. Both of my dogs get a moderate trim every few months. They don't shed and even brushing is easier if they are trimmed and we have fewer of the dreaded mats.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Calla is a cutie, makes me want to smooch her nose!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

That's a beautiful picture of Calla!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks.

[ERIC A. NATER]

Cooper is three years old, and I have never cut anything except for keeping his eyes uncovered, and a sanitary trim.  His hair is also at least six to eight inches or longer.  I just recently thinned his Beard for the first time to keep him from dripping water all over the house. I think Stuart looks great with his long hair, and would not cut it.

[Sue]

Experience tell me that you WILL eventually cut his hair.

This is Chip back in '07. I can't believe his coat looked like this!

And Kramer back a few years. They've both had many haircuts since. It's no big deal, as it does grow back. Click on the pics for better images.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

BEAUTIFUL!

 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

He looks fabulous and he has such a great quality to his coat. I just love his look and I can see how people would just have to stop and admire him. I love mine long too, especially Bella, but like Stuart, she sheds and although you haven't mentioned matting, Bella Matt's when she gets past 3-4 inches. So for hers and my sanity, not to mention the relief of my poor hard working Dyson, I cut her to about 3/4 inches once or twice a yr. then grow her back out until I can't handle it anymore.
When her coat becomes more work than enjoyment, it's time to cut. I get to enjoy so much more carefree time with her during that time. But still get to see her longer in a few months. And even though I always hate cutting those long locks, once she's done I always think she looks so neat and trim and like she actually feels better.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Stuart is sooo handsome. Little Auggie will hopefully look very similar to Stuart, I can see some of Auggie's features in Stuart's face.

I love the shaggy look of the doods as well, but it's just way too much work. Monty is curlier than your Stuart and he also mats. I usually go 2.5 - 3 months between haircuts.

Here is Monty at his longest:

And here he is after his regular haircut.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

OMD ~ I love that Monty sitting pose on the stairs.  He is so cute.  Also, I love the length of his haircut.  I am going to print this and see if the groomer can duplicate it for CB. Thanks

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

That top photo is a favorite :)   but the bottom photo - wow if Stuart would have the chenille (sp?) look - I would have his cut tomorrow, but that is what I'm afraid of - he has longer, wavey hair.  He might just look non-doodle like.