Well the dreaded deed is done, and I'm quite happy with his cut. All the matts are out and she managed not to scalp him. His coat is well over an inch long and even his legs are quite chunky still. His face looks a slightly strange shape, but I think that's because his ears are fluffier. A few days' walks will soon fix that! And only £30 which I think was very reasonable as I was quoted £60 elsewhere. Apparently he did not stop wriggling so presented quite a challenge. Here are the before and afters.
I don't think he'll ever look quite as gorgeous as he did when he was shaggy, but practicality wins out.


I don't think he'll ever look quite as gorgeous as he did when he was shaggy, but practicality wins out.