Trav goes short--really short! (pic update)

[Pat and Traveler]

I took Trav in to Petco, where I was going to give him a bath, and got talking to the groomer.  Next thing I knew, I'd checked him in for a bath and trim.  Now, this is shorter than I like as a rule, but his ears were matted, and there were mats between his toes, and I'd scissored off a bit of fur myself so he was looking fairly uneven.   Now I'm worried about him getting cold when he goes outside!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Why did they have to him quite so close. No use in asking I suppose. Maybe next time you could try to time things so he gets done in October : ) Anyway it's done and you both will be fine.

[Pat and Traveler]

I think the groomer was trying to match some of my inept trimming--and I wasn't really specific enough about what I wanted.  But, like you said, it's done now, and we'll just have to work with what we have--or don't have.  Last time he was cut this short was in winter too.  What a silly doodle mom!

[Camilla and Darwin]

I agree, they look way different! Darwin can look like a DRASTICALLY different dog based on his haircut.

And shaved:

[F, Calla & Luca]

So dramatic!!

[Pat and Traveler]

Camilla, I was thinking about Darwin when I saw Trav!  I remember this dramatic difference. Darwin is gorgeous both long and short, but sure looks different!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Wow, Tara wants to know who that handsome new doodle is! His color is beautiful and I bet he feels like velvet. Is his coat thick or does he have an undercoat? If not I would try the sweater. Tara wears one when the temp drops below 40 degrees. Her hair is fine and thin so she is pretty exposed.  At least give the sweater a try. He might choose to suffer rather than endure the indignity of a sweater though. :)

[Pat and Traveler]

Ricki, I must say I love petting this velvet dog.  His coat is thin, with no undercoat--fine and thin, like Tara.  I think I'll head over to PetSmart tomorrow--and let the battle begin!  LOL 

[Patti]

Pick him up a coat!... Please, get him a coat. He looks cold.

[Pat and Traveler]

Patti, he was warm enough in the photo, but that was inside.  I'll look for a sweater, or coat.  Thanks for caring about him.  :)

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'd say post a picture but who knows where that will lead : )

[Pat and Traveler]

I will try to get his new sweater on him, and if things go well I'll try for a picture.  Right now it's warm enough out so I can procrastinate.  :)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I think Trav might need a coat for a while. :-}  As everyone always says, it will grow.