Finally, a new Shih Tzu hairdo! Of course, please be gentle in criticizing my novice grooming skills. Apparently, Buchi loves his dirt... and rain... and wallowing like a tiny carabao in the mud.
Super Duper Dirty Shih Tzu! |
It seems that living the outdoor life with Rin and the others has freed this Shih Tzu's inner dog nature. This Christmas, we finally decided to buy...
A Wahl U-Clip Dog Clipper Kit from Pet Express SM MOA orignally costing 4,249.75 php. We got it discounted at 20%. |
This is what I used to clip the newly bathed (YEAH! Smells good...) Shih Tzu's (e.g. sounded a lot better than Buchi) chrysanthemum and the occipital area (dog's back). Jargon-y!
Viola! Better looking but still subject for improvement! |
So Buchi isn't the most cooperative grooming model YET... Neither am I the a good groomer at the moment... but I do hope I'll eventually get it right in due time. By the way, Buchi doesn't like treats or toys (he just wants to hump so I'm still trying to figure out what could motivate him for good grooming behavior).
I'd like to thank the Furries of Whisppy's Mom for inspiring me to get my own dog clippers and groom the two most adorable Shih Tzus of my life.
Buchi looks adorable!! And what better way than to have you both learn at the same time. :) Grooming is fun once you get the hang of it and I'm sure you both will. Does Buchi like lots of kisses and praise? Calming music might help. Make a game out of it. You'll figure it out. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWell done...our mom wouldn't even try grooming us so we are giving you an A+ for effort.
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Bawahhhaaawa..We love your pig tails :) I hate being baffed and brushed. You look super cute :) Good job Mom :) Now go roll in some mud..BOL xxxooxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
Great job there. My peeps grooms my furs but I don't like it as I like to get down and get dirty. Have a terrific Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Very cute. I could never ever groom Dr. Zira myself. I kept her hair really short because she was so hard to groom, I think her old owner rarely groomed her when I got her she was a mop
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Great job! Buchi looks adorable. It does take time to learn to groom but worth it to do it yourself. We get hand-stripped and that takes ages but we can snooze when Judith is doing it which isn't so bad and we do love treats as a reward :-) woofs and licks from Magic xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a good first attempt! It will get easier as you gain more confidence and experience. :)
ReplyDeleteThankfully Whisky is very well behaved when being groomed though now that she's a senior girl, she tires easily so grooming has to be really quick!
Looking good there Buchi, however Mom, that first picture looked awesome, cause fun was a hand, yes dirt, rain, mud and all stinkie, what could be better then that for furs!
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Susie & Bites
He looks pretty good to us but, hey, hair always grows back...much too fast if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteAs for his inspiration, well, you can always get him a blow-up leg to use while you're grooming him! Just sayin'
:)
We have missed you!
ReplyDeletebut we must say you Mom did and amazing job on your home hair cut, you look pawsitively fabulous!
Slobbers
We think you did a GREAT job, Haopee! Buchi looks so much better in that last picture. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, WE think Buchi looks PAWEsome, especially in little ponytails like that!
ReplyDeleteIts hard to believe that is the same Buchi! You did a great job, and yay for Whisppy's mom for encouraging you. Our mom will bath us cats if she thinks we aren't doing a good enough job, so that motivates us! (It usually is because an older cat can't wash properly any more.)
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome after photo - you did a great job, can't believe it's your first attempt - way to go!! :)
ReplyDeleteWags to all
Your pal Snoopy :)
Bucchi looks very tres chic! Great job. Becks, Josh and their two standard poodles Daisy and Maple are staying with us for an extended time. They just relocated from California to Albuquerque with dreams of finding careers and settling done to a new life here. We met through our blogs...isn't that the best?
ReplyDeleteThat's a great first effort! But no baths for me thank you! woo woo woo!
ReplyDeleteI think Buchi quite likes it, judging from his expression!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe think Buchi looks good! we hope the bath will last ;)
ReplyDeletePip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
I think you did an excellent job!
ReplyDeleteYours,
I think you did a GREAT job. I wouldn't know where to start.
ReplyDeleteYes, you did a great job. You should see how Scrappy and Willa look after My Vickie is through with them. It is shameless, how she leaves them. They are emberrassed to go outside or be seen by their friends.
ReplyDeleteBert
I never thought to pull pig tails up to keep the hair out of the eyes! not that my pup needs it, but I will pass the tip along!
ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only one who did that to my shih tzu. I am not alone!
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