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Roo's first big groom

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Well although I love her fur long, the weather and practicality has finally won over and today I decided to go for it and take a good bit off. We're headed back to Cornwall for Easter so the shorter coat will be better for the beach. Here's the Before and After pic.
 

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Hi Clare
Roo looks great after your brilliant cut. Rafferty looks very similar to the before picture at the moment and the scissors will have to come out in the next day or two as we are off to Cornwall as well in April. I can't bear the thought of sand and sea water in his long coat but I do love him to look scruffy :) Did you use thinning scissors (1 blade or 2) or just straight cut? You've made such a brilliant job of it. Wish me luck :D
 
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Hi, I used clippers with a 1 & 1/4 inch comb attachment on her body, scissor cut her face, legs, around her bum, hips to give her a waist and her upper chest to show her neck. I start with my regular scissors and then trip up any blunt cuts with my thinning scissors (just 1 blade). I was quite nervous as her coat shows the cut much more than Obis does (black and curly is very forgiving!) but I think once you get going you just get on with it...lol. Good on you for deciding to do Rafferty yourself. You know what you like and don't like and you're in control. You can always go on a grooming course to add to your confidence, that's what a few of us on here did about 18 months ago.

Good luck with Raffertys cut and don't forget to post before and after pictures :) .
 
#15 ·
Looks wonderful, I was wondering how even I would be able to get Dudley's coat when I finally have a go, be pleased if I can get it as good as this - I had been thinking that when I've got the table and all equipment perhaps I will leave him long as it should be easier for me to do - but the thought of his long coat on the Cornish beaches this summer - in a campervan.... hmm, me now thinks a haircut will definitely be the thing to do!! Hope you have a fab time and it warms up a bit for you, still there are some nice dog friendly pubs there to warm up in!!
 
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I love Roo's haircut. Molly is going for one next Saturday and I am scared she will end up looking horrible. I love her shaggy fur so would only want it trimmed. Her face needs work cause her eyes are getting too covered. I love Roo's haircut so when I go to the groomer what would I ask for to have her look that way?? Is there any specific instructions I should give her? I don't want her too short cause she is only 11 lbs so she would look way too skinny.

Will attach a few pics of her. They kind of seem like they have the same wave to them:) Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
 

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Hi, Molly is such a cutie and im sure she'd still look pretty no matter how she is cut. I used clippers with a 1 & 1/4 inch comb attachment on her body, scissor cut her face, legs, around her bum, hips to give her a waist and her upper chest to show her neck. I start with my regular scissors and then trip up any blunt cuts with my thinning scissors. I would recommend taking some photos of what you like to the groomers with you and be VERY specific about what you don't want (e.g. Don't shave nose etc. ). Good luck!
 
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