Where'd my Doodle go?!

[Katie and Murphy]

Shaving.

I know, I said it. It seems like the word is taboo, and I've definitely gotten the impression from some Doodle acquaintances that shaving your Dood is a faux pas. But, I'd be a bad dog owner if I didn't do it. Murphy's a black goldendoodle, which means he overheats easily, even with AC blowing out icicles. I've had to cut him really, really short in December, which is crazy. To save time between trips to the groomers, I get him cut as short as he can go...during the summer, anyways. If he has to be cut in December, he gets the longer puppy clip.

I hate losing those gorgeous layers. Every time he gets shaved, my boy looks like he loses 50 lbs. and everyone wants to overfeed him because he's so skinny. Plus, he doesn't look like a Doodle anymore!! He feels good, though, so I'm learning not to complain.

So, the reason for this post:

If you've had your Doodle shaved, post a pic! We can't laugh at them when they walk out of the groomers, but we can definitely smile about their new 'do while they're asleep and chasing bunnies.

This picture is from last year, right after Murphy turned one (he was so little in these pictures!!). It was his first ever Big Summer Shave! He was embarrassed as he walked out of the groomers (I silently freaked out...HIS HAIR!) but felt better once everyone complimented him on his choice of baseball teams. Number one fan, right here! =)

Before.

After. Murphy was sleeping with his head against the wall, which is why the top looks flat. O_o

[Kathy Wilson]

I think he's adorable in both photos!

[Katie and Murphy]

Thank you! I'm getting used to him without fur. It's not something I've ever been around before, since Labs/Lab mixes never have to have their fur cut or shaved. :)

[Deanna Marsh]

Look at that face, he's cute no matter what. How precious. Tlhey do get bed head don't they!?

[Katie and Murphy]

They really do! He has it every morning, it seems like. :)

[Tammy & Gracie]

He looks like he has alot more hair than Gracie after her first shave!

[Katie and Murphy]

Gracie looks good with her hair cut! I like the ears, too. When you have Gracie cut/shaved, do you always do the ears? Do they grow the same length as the rest of the body? I've never had Murph's ears cut, besides the shaping/trim. I'm thinking maybe next summer I'll have everything done, minus the tail, which takes forever to grow back to length.

[GBK]

\ I love her in all her lengths........

[Katie and Murphy]

Love that chocolate color! :)

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

This isn't the shortest that I've cut Yankee but the most recent. He was getting matted from the pool.

[Sally]

I just got Duncan cut today. Not shaved but shorter than his usual shag because he's starting to lose the puppy coat and i want to be able to manage. Here's a before and after. They seem to give him a "blowout" after the cut which cracks me up. I miss his mop top but i like the crew cut too!