puppys first hair cut!!

[Westyns~Daddy]

I am debating on taking westyn to the grommer to get him shaved,just wondering how old all your shorkies were before they got their 1st haircut!!!and I'm having mixed feeling about it as I haven't had the best of luck with groomers so I'm terrified to take him!all opinions would be greatly appreciated and thank you!!!

[Mai Tai]

Mine both had their first grooming at about 16 weeks after all of their shots were done.  They both did really well.  I thought we would have to sedate Mo, but he was fine.  Good luck.

[Westyns~Daddy]

Thank you I will keep everyone updated on my decision!

[minnie mee]

I really think it depends on the groomer.  My friend's boston terrier runs like mad in the other direction every time they even approach the groomer and even when they're not going there.  What I liked about my groomer (I went when Minnie Mee was 5 months old) is that she asked me what I wanted, and as a result, I got a dog with clipped nails, a clean face and butt, no more matting, but all her hair intact, which since I brush her every day, was fine.  Another friend went to another groomer with her morkie, and couldn't even recognize the poor thing.  She cried!  Remember, it's just like you getting a hair cut.  If you don't ask for what you want, you never know what you will get.

[shorkiejem]

Minnie, right on!

[Mai Tai]

My groomer is at PetSmart.  I don't think the store is necessarily good, but this particular groomer is very good.  When my dogs see her, they go running to her.  She takes time to play with them whenever we are in the store, and remembered their names from the first time we brought them in.  Mo hates the comb when I try to use it, but lets her do it.  I stay with the store because of her. If she ever leaves, I will have to follow.

[Westyns~Daddy]

So I wanted to update everyone on my decision!!Westyn did get groomed and looks absolutely precious,I didn't take him to the groomer,they were asking $40.00 and I didn't have the money but one of my friends helped me with it-he did pretty good at first he was not having it but slowly eased into it!!!granted it wasn't professionally done,he still looks adorable and is a lot happier and bouncier!I'm goin to get his nails clipped,only goin to cost me 5 dollars wich I think is pretty cheap hopefully he does good I wil definatelly keep u guys posted!!thank u guys for all the great advice-it waz greatly appreciated.

[Mai Tai]

Hey West, he looks great.  If you want to save the 5 on nail clipping, maybe your vet will do it for nothing.  Mine let me bring in my dogs and cats for nail clipping whenever they need it and don't charge for it because we are customers.  Give it a try, it can't hurt to ask.  Good luck.

[Westyns~Daddy]

Well unfortunatelly my vet does charge wich I think is ridiculous!but as long as he gets them done because his nails are sharp and it doesn't feel good on my neck

[TravisKR]

Meika just experience the worse grooming experience ever. I clearly asked the groomer to shave the body...and to shape her face out and shave around her genitals... I also told her to keep her tail long.  So when i goes pick her up, shes not shaven, nor shaped around the faced..gentials isnt shaved.. and in the process she has three of her claws totally ripped off. I'm soo rotted, you wouldnt even imagine how pissed i am... such a sin!

[Westyns~Daddy]

I'm so sorry that happened,I definately know how u feel,I took my yorkie bella to the groomer and they hung her,that definately waz not a happy day 4 me

[TravisKR]

i agree...and they call themself "professional" groomers!! ugh!

[Westyns~Daddy]

I know I would just rather do it myself,it may not look as good but atleast my dog comes home with me!thankfully the groomer that killed bella got shut down so I guess that's a positive,it still makes my blood boil everytime I think about it

[Mai Tai]

Sorry Travis.  I guess there are both good and bad groomers.  West, that is a horrific story about your poor Bella.  So sorry.

[Stinkum]

My 'lil Stinkum turned 2 in April.  He was a honey color when I got him as a puppy.  When he turned 8 months,  I took him to a groomer for his first puppy cut.  To my dismay, all the color came out and left his fur a cream color, but still cute as hell!  Did anyone else experience this?