Baring it all!

I finally broke down and shaved Bunny. I used a 7 blade, but with her matts, I had to go even closer and by the time I was done, she was naked!
She seemed a bit embarrassed and it hasn't been hot enough for her to enjoy the benefits.

I have to say; it isn't my favorite look, but it was necessary.
I took the pom-pom off her tail, and the ears were thinned as they looked out of balance.

She should look good again by October!

Barbie 15 weeks: Table shots

After the photo shoot yesterday, I realized I needed to take off a bit more hair to get the look I wanted. Poodles are supposed to be a square dog, with the legs appearing to be long. So I took more hair off under her chest to bring her legs "up", and I am pleased with the result. I feel she has the right shape for the breed. So here is a record of Barbie at 15 weeks.

Barbie at 15 weeks

Like most puppies, it was hard to get her to stand still for long!

Bunny at the same age.

Bunny's New Do

I finally succumbed and gave Bunny a shorter "do". Between the coat change and Barbie's rough housing, her coat was continually matting. So we shortened it all over particularly on her head and neck.No more elastics to try to scratch out...no more hair in the eyes; she's a happy Poodle!

Swamp Hopping

Bunny before running in the "swamp"...
...and after!

Barbie giving swamp hopping a go!
Bunny showing how it is done!
But to get the true technical style, you must consult the master...Juno! (picture taken last month)
Perfect form!

Barbie contemplating her next move!
Practising her hopping skillz!

Cinco de Mayo

A good day for a run...

Tangles, Matts, Knots and Rats Nests!

What a nightmare! When we returned home from Georgia, Bunny's coat had become all clumpy. At first I thought it was too long between baths, and some time out in the rain. That may have contributed slightly, however, it is the dreaded coat change that Poodles go through!
Apparently this is a real test of what I'm made of...of whether or not I'm cut out to be a "Poodle person"! I worked all last week at it; with combs, rakes, slickers and pin brushes and the blow dryer. One session was two hours on one side, only to have it clump back up by the following day! Well, to be honest at this point, I'm really close to giving her a buzz cut! I'm going to try a product called "Cowboy Magic detangler" and that will be the last resort. She may be sporting a shorter "do" pretty soon, if I can't get this under control!