groomer shaved my border collie

I just wish his body was black not grey. Cracks me up that in one photo, it looks like he has a tu tu on! I have Malamutes, the fuzziest of fuzzies. It is ultimately up to you to seek treatment at an emergency clinic if you think your dog may be suffering from an organism that can cause sickness. hoping for the best. And I have to ask why they want it "neat"? He gets the odd brushing but always seems to have a ton of mats by spring so he gets a shave. Hair loss can happen to any dog, but it can be more noticeable in some breeds. How does Cody seem to feel? Even the parts that I thought were done growing are still growing(they didn't cut it evenly). There are many purebred dogs that have fine hair and appear healthy, even when they have diseases or health problems that can cause hair fall. will definitely look better like that than it looks now! It was NOT what we had discussed. Life is filled with tradeoffs. Dog hair isnt like human hair either! Your Border Collie may be suffering from hot spots on his or her ears, tail or face. The best way to prevent this from happening is by ensuring that your dog has regularly visited the vet since the beginning of childhood and that you regularly provide the appropriate amounts of food and water. The symptoms are like alopecia (hair loss) but more generalized, itching, it might include scaling, reluctance to chew/bite, and a loss of appetite. Their dog Tucker appreciates his shave just as Archie did and seemed to understand that the process was worth the result. And YES wet shaving is definitely the way to go! After his bath, when she started to cut, he looked "choppy" so she decided to use the razor. You may need to try different products and be more attentive to your dogs diet and activity level. Plus I trim around their ears and sometimes neaten up the tail. The evaporating moisture picks up steam and causes the hairs beneath to touch each other, causing irritation or worse, an infection. To be honest, it took a long time. Thank you. This is why you should look for alternatives instead of shaving off a Border Collies fur. My poodles get sunburn on their noses when they get their faces shaved on a 15. But as with any profession, some are much better than others. Great job! I have never heard of wetting down a dog that's that matted in that condition unless you are going to sit there and try to rake through the hair and save some of it. If someone comes to me with such a request (I'm a "stupid" groomer of 29 years, but leaving the profession real soon), I tell them straight up it's likely to look choppy and cosmetically unattractive. Make sure you get your dog checked by a qualified professional before resorting to any topical products or medications. As the caulk was drying his back leg hair was sticking to his tummy hair. The person who mainly takes care of Archie is my 36yr old sister in law (she's the one in the pink in the pics who didn't leave Archie's side the whole time I was working on him) she lives at home and always will; she's mentally challenged. ), and it took about a year for her fur to grow back, but it did! February 19, 2008 in General Border Collie Discussion. This is because the dog has heat-sensitive hair on its face, ears, chest and throughout its body. When the skin becomes more sensitive it can become damaged easily from the heat and then become itchy and crusty. Lets talk about the possible hair and skin conditions that a Border Collie might develop. By In this article, Ill be sharing my personal tips on alternatives to the hair and skin problems that your Border Collie may be experiencing. I thought I should also mention that I've never had to clip my Border Collie but that's because I'm lazy about that heavy brushing and send her to the groomer with the spoo 4 times a year!!! I brought Cody to a groomer for a "freshening trim". Poor Miss Lacey- They even hurt her on her bum! Hot spots can also cause itching in sensitive areas of the skin, especially those situated near the nose and eyes. I guess we've been though so much hardship with Mick's physical issues that a bad hair cut makes me laugh! A lifestyle change like this can also reduce stress and make you a more attractive person to the opposite sex. I trim all the feathering, the hocks, and the snowshoe feet on mine only using scissors and never have any problem doing it. Eventually this can lead to very noticeable problems including hair loss and even skin infections. It doesn't sound as short as Cody's but it took her I think about 8 months to grow back to a "normal" length. That is horrible , I would be SO angry . Just sad i gotta take him on walks and probably get judged by others for shaving my dog but whatever. If that was the best they could do, they're not very skilled at their work, are they? We don't have many choices of groomers near where I live, so even though my mom wasn't very happy with the grooming her collie got, I did take Noah to the same one. wish me luck. OH I WONT. Is he bothered by his new "do" or just takin' it in stride? I had the same kind of thing happen with my rough collie Noah. There are groomers who know what they're doing but an awful lot of them either don't listen to what you say or don't have the skill to do anything but the usual cookie cutter thing to all dogs that come in. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'bordercollietalk_com-box-2','ezslot_2',170,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-bordercollietalk_com-box-2-0')};Pet parents who have a Border Collie usually ask, Can you shave a Border Collie? The answer all depends on why you want to shave your dog in the first place. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'bordercollietalk_com-box-4','ezslot_11',167,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-bordercollietalk_com-box-4-0')};Are you suffering from hair loss, fine lines or an over-active skin condition? Cody looks so much like Kit right now, just in Black and White! I also do the feathering, hocks, feet. Okay, horses and all other animals too, plus outdoor activities - dogsledding, riding, camping, hiking with the dogs, swimming with the dogs etc. I like the shave on Kit better than what they did to Dixie! In short, your Border Collie is stressed. he is only a year old. You cannot paste images directly. Being a groomer I'm sure you shave poodles with a 10 blade all of the time. Good. My dog has had to be shaved in several places for surgery or other medical procedures, and it's always come back fine. Their fur may not grow back the way it used to look like. i think it would look a little better. Wishing I had faster internet so I could at least post a pic once in a while! Most Border Collies should have no problems with hair fall even if their parents have it. If your dog has hair problems, the first thing to consider is whether he has low pigment in his hair. Its important to get a fast fix for these problems before they get any worse. Except for the last two inches of his tail. From diet, behavior, grooming, and so on, we provide practical tips and tricks for every dog owner. However, on the bright side, he seems happy-go-lucky, not-a-problem-Mom, so I don't think he realizes all his gorgeous coat is gone. Its important to get your dog to the vet as soon as possible so they can get these problems treated before they become even more serious. It was grown back with-in a maybe a month. Nancy, Kit looks so cute, kinda like a terrier/whippet with her trim! I realize this is a double coated breed but come on! This is a sign that he or she has bad skin conditions that are causing excessive itching. Tell us your experience with your Border Collie and how they overcame their hair or skin problems! For some dogs with really thick undercoats the guard hair can get stuck under it as it grows slowerI think this is why some people say the coat is never the same after shaving, but it will get there and you can help it along with regular brushing. Maybe the longer hair on top covered it so it just looked like it grew back. here's a couple more we were totally brain dead and didn't get a full after shot! The exact same thing happened to Kit when I brought her to the groomer's (for the last time!) It came back patchy, but it came back just like it was before. Just recently, I had to do some serious trimming of the sheltie's ruff on her chest to get it looking even again. That's terrible, I would have been very upset. Good Job!!! WTH are you talking about? Man FD I just don't think I could do that x_x I'd be really afraid to screw up my clippers and blades. I didn't want her to have any excuse to start doing any extra cutting. When growth occurs in these areas it can cause irritation as well which can lead to increased hair growth. I made my feelings unequivocally known about the subject, and 6 months later (after the fur on the tail had grown back) I was careful to be aboslutely explicit about how I wanted her fur done for that and all future trims. In answer to your question about how long it takes for the hair to grow back, I'd think every dog is a little different but Sara was shaved from her "armpits" all the way to her tail for her liver surgery in early July and she now has fully grown back her coat - however, the hair on her belly has a slightly different texture than the rest of her coat. Symptoms may include skin reddening, scratching and fatigue. I gave Daisy a hair cut her first summer. She uses her cattle clippers and it seems to work. you look like a real PRO peeling that onion. Advice on this forum is not a substitute for advice from a trained and credentialed professional. This dog is her baby. I doubt a 7 would have even made it through that mess. From diet, behavior, grooming, and so on, we provide practical tips and tricks for every dog owner. At least it's just hair. This breed has had some genetic issues that cause them to shed their fur at an abnormal rate. In this blog, we discuss common Border Collie topics and problems to help you raise a well-rounded canine. I once had a poodle-mix that would only leave the house to pee, he was so embarrassed. You could be causing damage to the skin by keeping your dog in the hot sun too long. Anything with skin exposed to the sun can get sunburn. Any choppiness is going to be really hard to see once he fuzzes out a bit too. It is possible to trim some hair off a Border Collie while it is still soft, but it is not recommended to shave it all off. Clear editor. At times, this can be necessary. Last summer Mick decided to lay right where my DH had put some fresh concrete caulk on a crack in our porch. Also, I didn't mean to insult ALL groomers as being stupid but this particular one is deserving of that By the way, after asking for a refund, which they said no to in their voice mail mssage to me, I disputed the Visa charge. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'bordercollietalk_com-leader-3','ezslot_13',181,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-bordercollietalk_com-leader-3-0')}; There are many signs that your Border Collie is suffering from illness. Your pup is adorable and although he doesnt look exactly like you would like, his coat will grow back! I'd avoid it at all costs though Shaving a double coated dog is a last resort for me. Not many pet groomers can produce a smoothly scissored coat to the terms of what you sound like you wanted. Did he get a bath too? The good news is that there are often treatments for these problems that will kill the parasites in your dog without affecting their overall health. Upload or insert images from URL. I've never done wet shaving. Your Border Collie might be suffering from parasites in their skin. It takes way to long just to down load the pictures that do get posted. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Well, let me tell you, he pranced like he was the hottest thing on 4 legs! It's not something you want to do regularly with double coated dogs but once isn't going to cause permanent damage. Will show all my future groomers this picture and say NOT like this so this never happens again. However, shaving off their fur should not be your immediate solution! Like the people I know with shelties do with their dogs. Before her cancer, she had the most beautiful long coat, and a tail that looked like a flag (see the picture below). Thanks so much for the reply and the compliment how he looks! I tried to wash it off with the hose, then tried to pick it off. It sounded to me that what you wanted for him was to have the uneven, split ends of the feathering on his tail and his "kilt" (as my sister calls it) trimmed. My friend always shave her samoyed and the trainer I follow does it with his border collie. Ha! He looks so thankful you saved him from that mess. She looked like a fox head stuck on a polar bear. His tail is the cutest floof, and he looks like a little puppy the way his ears stick out. No need to brush daily until it gets a bit longer though. It's still growing back. AT4X versions of the GMC Sierra and Canyon. Maybe some smelly good spray so he'd have to go home and roll in poo just to get back to normal! Be carfull in direct sun because the skin is sensitive. It will grow back dont worry! He really doesn't care one way or another. Trim the top and clean up the edges and that is it for double coat dogs. Seriously, made me happy to see him like that! It can get quite hot here and that was before I understood about the undercoat and how all that worked. There are many ways for you to treat your dog with medication or a simple diet change. Yes, he will need to be careful in the sun, but this is SO much better. Not trying to make light of your frustration but every cloud has a silver lining, no? Display as a link instead, This was a one time thing, I wouldn't expect that we'll need to do it again, I completely disagree with shaving down long double coated breeds, but this was an exception. Granted, he looked different for a while but it was worth it to have him feel so much better. These painful and sometimes dangerous conditions can make your dog lethargic, listless, and uncoordinated. If so, there is hope. If your Border Collie has skin problems or allergies, the best thing you can do is to get the allergy tested and take the medicine as soon as you spot the problem. It's further away but worth it. These problems can be treated by professional dog groomers and professional veterinarians. It's not a professional job, but they still look well groomed and like the breeds they are. There are many problems that affect dogs. He seemed so happy after we were done, I haven't seen him that active and bouncy in a long time!! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Last time she had him groomed she tried someone else and was much happier. Your previous content has been restored. Pasted as rich text. he doesnt look awful but he looked much better before of course. Time to vent. However, the good news is that these issues can be reversed by proper care and attention. yipee! If the excessive shedding continues, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. It looks so much better and is getting long and thick but I think it's still going to be a while at least, and will probably still be growing into the fall. He told me he didn't want everybody to just stare at me so he laid in the caulk just to get his hair cut! The groomer did a nice job of cutting back her coat; but she shaved the tail, making it look like a rat's tail! Some people think that shaving is the best solution to these problems, but thats quite the contrary! That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.". It is also thought that while shaving a Border Collie, you might accidentally cause an infection which could become septic and eventually lead to abscesses. Poor Cody . None of my pets will ever get haircuts again. P.S. makes me feel a lot better thanks so much. I've always heard that you should never shave a double coated dog??? Certainly you can try it, as you did, and they produced you a neat smooth clip (with clipper blades--likely not "razors") with comb attachments to get it to 1/2 inch, maybe they used a #4. Once he even had to have a section of his super fluffy tail shaved to remove a ruptured cyst, which I thought would permanently change the fullness of his tail plume, but even that grew back exactly as before. When I came to pick him up four hours later, he was shaved. Go to a veterinarian or a groomer before deciding if your Border Collie needs a shave. If you are doing a shave down, then get started and don't give the dog grief by trying to cut through and comb through mats you know? As was said, patience Now go tell Cody how beautiful he is and how much you love him. I had already made sure there were no mats behind his ears of elbows or in the inner thigh area. Your link has been automatically embedded. Just short hair everywhere. Thanks, a lot of interesting stuff here, I've learned a lot. One of the times my mom had her dog there he didn't even feel like he'd been bathed. This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read before putting it to use in your daily life. Please don't go back to that groomer. nowwown, Thanks for posting pictures. So for about a year, she had a red head but a fluffy white body. If you take that away, they will be prone to all kinds of sickness. Its similar to how humans get ticks, but it happens on a smaller scale. If you attempt to shave your Border Collie it is likely that the dog will come away from the attempted shave with cuts or large fissures formed from the razor being pushed into the skin. But, I digress. Shes an elderly dog though (14) so that may have contributed to the length. I'm so sorry about Cody! Not only that, but their fur will end up growing irregularly, patchy, and very uneven. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.poodleforum.com/7-general-off-topic-chat/5748-guess-breed-game-21.html, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. she said she went to school for grooming LMAO. So I was thinking that Mick is looking so muddy and yucky that I was going to get him professionally groomed. OMG I would go on a rampage, but that is my personality. Well I do think that a 10 blade on a double coated dog IS much shorter than I'd ever want to do too. After hearing this story I know I won't ask for a trim! dogs (of course! It sounded to me that what you wanted for him was to have the uneven, split ends of the feathering on his tail and his "kilt" (as my sister calls it) trimmed. Sorry to hear about the groomer shave - I can't believe they used a razor on him! These little critters burrow into the fur and skin of any animal they wind up getting attached to. Press J to jump to the feed. Your Border Collie might be suffering from skin allergies. A topical cream might be able to treat it, but ultimately tick treatment is the best way to get rid of parasites. Anyway, one summer was particularly bad for fleas and I just couldn't figure out what to do for the poor guy, so I decided to shave him making it easier to find any fleas that had the audacity to trespass on him. If your Border Collie puppy starts itching and becomes severely uncomfortable in the afternoon, schedule a visit to the vet immediately. I think it took approx 7-8 months for her to completely regrow her coat. If left untreated, they can lead to serious infection or even death. Typically, pet parents should not shave their Border Collies. For my dog, his hair grows back to the point where you could not tell it was ever shaved in 2-3 months, although your dog has longer hair, so it might take a bit longer for him. I think you are way overexaggerating and I'm glad she didn't see this before she went and shaved that poor dog. I called to complain the next day but they basically said they did the best they could, that they had given him a bath, trimmed his nails, cleaned his ears, etc. But here's a question, how long do you think it will take for his beautiful long coat to grow back?

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