Devastated by Groomer

tankstar · 08-10-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironwil

I've heard that shaved dogs sometimes don't regrow their hair properly, but I've shaved my Aussies in the summer for years (where I live it gets to be 115 degrees in the summer, and I can only walk them in the evening) and have never seen this happen.

Double coated breeds such as aussies should not be shaved, as their coat will not grow back properly. Single coated breeds such as the OP's should have no problem growing back

Ironwil · 08-10-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tankstar

Double coated breeds such as aussies should not be shaved, as their coat will not grow back properly. Single coated breeds such as the OP's should have no problem growing back

I heard that, after I'd already shaved mine for the first summer. All coats grew back just as they were, and honestly, it's too hot here in the summer to walk them outside much without shaving them, even at night.

bryony · 08-16-2010, 04:17 PM

right if ur lucky the coat may stay nice, but its very lickly to go wooly or get slightly thicker now its been shaved. you also find this happens when a dog is spayed or neutered.

if u ring around your local groomers and find out if any of the hand strip or if u can google it.

normally i card the natural spaniels which just pulls out any dead coat and dosnt change the texture of the coat, not all groomers can do this so u need to ask .

if u want to try it ur self its pretty easy give ur dog a good brush then bye a stripping knife i use a red one made by mikki i find its the most easiest one to use , then sinning at the back of the dog u drag the knife trough the coat with the knife at about a 30 degree angle or if u start to get little tuffs of fluffy hair come trough u maybe able to just take a few strands at a time and pull them out this will encourage the new hair underneath to become shiny and sleek.

im really sorry im so bad at explaining things like this.

GreatDaneMom · 08-19-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironwil

I heard that, after I'd already shaved mine for the first summer. All coats grew back just as they were, and honestly, it's too hot here in the summer to walk them outside much without shaving them, even at night.

dogs coats really dont and shouldnt be shaved down because of temperature. they have those coats and are adapted to regulating their body temps with those coats.

pawzaddict · 08-19-2010, 03:10 PM

Ditto GDM. Undercoats serve a purpose and dogs with these coats can keep cool during summer and warm during winter.
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tankstar · 08-19-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironwil

I heard that, after I'd already shaved mine for the first summer. All coats grew back just as they were, and honestly, it's too hot here in the summer to walk them outside much without shaving them, even at night.

A good brush out and blow dry will make the dogs feel much better. AS were "made" in the unitied states, they were bred for the weather where you are. they will survive the heat if the coat is properly mantained. You may shave them 34 times, and the 35th time their coat may not grow back ata ll. its a gamble. And one I would not take for my dog.

The shop I work for outright refuses to shave any nautraly coated breed.Its not good at all.

angie001 · 08-31-2010, 04:15 AM

i have a small field bred english springer and don't panick! the feathers WILL grow back, i have mine shaved off because i just prefer it on him as he is always getting things stuck in him when he os out in the field, as he has to go into the bushes etc. it might take a while, i noticed that his grows quite slow, we have to clip him every few months to keep it down but they always grow back.

BarkBarkWoofWoof · 08-31-2010, 04:43 PM

I can understand. When I was in college for grooming, I had this small little Cocker Spaniel(It was like a miniature one) named Daisy. BEAUTIFUL coat. But when I took her into the groomer I said and I quote "Just cut the matts". Well, what did the groomer do, SHE SHAVED HER COMPLETELY.

I refused to pay the lady. She even had a certificate from the school I was going to! So I left with a completely shaved dog and my money.

I can understand. Whenever an owner comes to hand over their dog for grooming, I write down exactly what they want so that way I don't forget anything.

xdrybonesxvalleyx · 09-05-2010, 04:15 PM

I agree that it was irresponsible and rude to shave the coat that close. I know when I cut my Cocker if it is ridiculously short it looks /terrible./ Both Springers and Cockers are known for their specific breed cut, that shows off a beautiful, long coat. I would actually ask for a refund, and probably be very very angry at the breeder--because I would think what the customer wants would be priority.

In Ireland too, I can imagine it getting cold. Even my Cocker with her long coat gets cold in the 40 degrees or so in Texas, but she likes to cuddle in blankets.

All I can say is, that sucks =/

FourPawSpa · 10-11-2010, 03:58 PM

It was definately very bad business to shave your dog, one thing I learned when I first started on my own was to ask for ALOT of specifics, even if the owner is very passive and acts like they don't really care too much. One thing to keep in mind for the future is to be VERY specific about what you want. Just say flat out, shave here, don't touch this, brush that. It may seem like too much, but atleast that way you both know that there was no miscommunication. I would definately complain, plus if she cut your dog, she should have been the one to point it out and offer some re-compansation. That's just not acceptable