Results of Not Brushing

[Leslie and Halas]

Even though Halas loooooves Tina the Groomer, and will be very still, sweet, and cooperative for however long she has to work on him, he hates it when I brush him.  As a result, I don't brush him nearly as often or as thoroughly as I need to.  Combine that with he and Barley being together for the better part of this month, biting, chewing, and slobbering on each other, and I had one matted doodle.  He went to see Tina the Groomer yesterday.  I told her that she'd probably have to shave some spots, but she always does her best to avoid that, or try to work a comb-over situation to cover up a spot that she has to clip really short or shave.  I also wanted about 2 inches taken off of his coat anyway, so I was expecting a very short-haired doodle when I picked him up, and that's exactly what I got.  She had to go so short in so many spots, that he looked really patchy, so she just evened him out.  I think he looks really good, and he's velvety soft.  I also like that you can tell he's not fat.  When his hair is long, everyone thinks he's fat.  Now, you can really see his scrawny little neck, although it's covered by his ultra-tough skull and crossbones bandanna in these pics.

Here is a before pic.  It's just of his face, but it's such a goofy look that I had to include it.  These pics are all from my phone, so I don't know how good they'll be.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

And here's one of Barley, just because he's cute, and partly responsible for the state of Halas' hair.

[Vivian & Mojo]

Ricki I'm sure he did get a good home, my ex neighbor was very covert when telling me what happened but she did wink and said things to that affect without spilling the beans about exactly what happened to protect the rescuer. I love happy endings :)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Me too Vivian!!!

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

Spoiled? A doodle spoiled? Never heard of such a thing. Oh, gotta go, Murphy and Bella's 's Liver Fondue is almost done and I haven't picked the fresh flowers for their place setting yet. Spoiled???? Some people just don't get it.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

LOL! Sue, you have two VERY WELL CARED FOR Doodles too! So glad you get it!

[Leslie and Halas]

I let Halas and two other dogs eat at the table for his birthday dinner, which I grilled for him.  But, spoiled?  I don't think so.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Never!

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

Ok, how did they eat at the table? Did they sit in chairs? Do they have their own forks and spoons? Please tell me you have pictures? Lol

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Yeah, I want to know too so I can do it! LOL

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

The perfect party for a well cared for doodle!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

They got the good dishes, too. It was pretty amazing. Here's the link with plenty of pictures:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-host-a-doodle-bir...

[Leslie and Halas]

Thanks for posting the link! That was a great party!

[Hazel & Chester Wayte]

HA HA ,, that is hilarious.Because it is true : )