Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Pomeranian Shave

In like a lion, out like a lamb!
Gizmo got his annual haircut last weekend. He has been getting cuts since 2009, when we noticed he was sluggish, panting and overall miserable in the summer heat. These breeds were put together in colder climates. We want Giz to get lots of exercise as he gets on in years, and a shave in the summer offers him some relief.

 Aaaaaah! 
See how eager he is to get started? Okay, sitting in one spot being brushed and clipped isn't exactly his idea of fun. He'll thank me later. For those ready to poo-poo the shaving of pomeranians... he was just yawning. Relax.

By now, Gizmo knows the deal. He sits in one spot, patiently waiting for it to be over. He dashed inside when the family traffic headed that way, but other than that he was very cool about it. There were some folks who were concerned with how we shaved our pom. Again, I use a long blade, leaving the undercoat intact. He isn't shaved down to the skin. Thanks for the concern, but his coat is looking the same as always.

Once finished, Gizmo got lots of treats and special attention. Probably what he kept repeating to himself during the shave. He has been more active since the trim, ruthlessly sneak attacking Riley and generally smacking us all in the face. How precious.

Loves it!

Riley approves: "Yes, yes. Quite nice."

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4 comments:

  1. Garden GnomeMay 19, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Hes still fluffy cute.

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  2. F.P. MolinaMay 26, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    My mom would totally spin that into some yarn! Yes he is also cute

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  3. natalieanddogsJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    It was a challenge for us when we had our puppy's hair cut the first time. It took almost an hour just for shaving, she's a pomeranian too, by the way. She keeps on moving and is very much amazed with the sound of the shaver. We almost had her on a mohawk.

    Cheers,
    Natalie on Pomeranian care

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  4. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    I get my 6 year old Pomeranian shaved due to skin issues. And he was miserable in the summer before we had him shaved, as soon as he`s shaved he`s acting more like a younger Dog than an older Dog.
    My Pomeranian and Pomeranian mix are both getting shaved in a couple of weeks, this will be my Pom mix`s first short haircut!

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