Stew's first grooming.....

[Jess & Stewart]

Turned out to be amazing!!! I was nervous bringing him in after hearing all the shaving horror stories! Thanks to DK, I went in with the doodle instructions & pictures. The groomer is very highly rated in Philly, they even specialize in hand scissoring & stripping, but I was still nervous.

The only gripe I have is how long he was at the groomers. I dropped him off at 11:30 & was called at 2 telling me he was ready. They said they ran a little behind & got started with him around 11:45. Still over 2 hours!

So, moment of truth...I walk in & he's clawing the floor trying to get to me. He looked AMAZING. He was 4.5 inches and they cut him to 1.5 inches. When his coat really starts changing, I may even get him cut to 1 inch It looks like they cut his nose really short, but the rest of him is so great that I don't mind that.

I cannot embed the photos, I'm on my iPad, my computer is broken. If someone would embed them is appreciate it!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Stew is just gorgeous and what a great grooming job! You lucked out!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

I think that is the fastest groom I've heard of! Seriously, my guy is a standard but they kept him for hours and hours. I started grooming him myself before he turned 2. I now have two standards and groom them both. Your groomer did an incredible job. I hope Stew enjoys them. He looks adorable.

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

So glad you were pleased with your groomer. Luck of the Irish!
He is sure cute

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

You got a great groomer there for sure! I wouldn't be too concerned about 2.5 hrs. It's normally 4-5 hrs in my area by the time they dry them and take breaks. I groom myself as well, but daughters 2 doodles go to a popular groomer regularily and it takes most of a morning for their visits.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Love it!

[Kimberly Keenan]

He looks great!

[Miss Ellie]

Adorable...they did a great job...what a relief that must be...still trying to find a good groomer in our area...Ellie is past due for a trim...but I am just terrified to trust just anyone!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

I think that's about how long it takes for Libby's grooming.  Stew looks great!  So handsome!

[Julie and Max]

Stew is one handsome doodle, I love his cut, he looks amazing!

[Camilla and Darwin]

He looks so cute!!