Diego's new haircut

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:02 am

After thinking about it for several months I finally did it.
I shaved my Chow.
It sounds awful, doesn't it? I know.
But I did it for several reason, but mostly because of his allergy..
And I didn't shave the whole dog, I did a Portugisisk vannhund cut.

Here is some pictures..

I can tell you one thing, Diego loves it..
He looks so funny on this picture.

And remember before you all go pshyco on me, it will grow back..

Judy Fox · Post by **Judy Fox** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:41 am

Well he certainly does not seem upset by it! and as you say, it will grow back.

Shane · Post by **Shane** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:13 am

You said that you shaved him due to his alergies. Is his allergic to his own furr, because if that is so he has a huge problem. A chow is practically furr.

Shane

anita_robins · Post by **anita_robins** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:25 am

I LOVE THE NEW LOOK, my chow would die of embarrasment, but looks lovely on your chow... so much cleaner in the back area.

Good on you,

Anita and Chico

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:02 pm

Shane wrote:You said that you shaved him due to his alergies. Is his allergic to his own furr, because if that is so he has a huge problem. A chow is practically furr.

Shane

No, allergic to his food. Even the allergy food.
He chewed on himself, trouble with his stomach etc
So I shaved him and started giving him new food..

But I did partly shave him because I wanted to.

And Diego loves it.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:05 pm

anita_robins wrote:I LOVE THE NEW LOOK, my chow would die of embarrasment, but looks lovely on your chow... so much cleaner in the back area.

Good on you,

Anita and Chico

Thank you..

Diego doesn't seem bothered over his new look..

He is much cleaner in the back area, and that is very good.
Because of his allergies he has some troubles with his stomach, and it got all messy back there.. So its cleaner, more movement, and he doesn't get that hot.

anita_robins · Post by **anita_robins** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:55 pm

God I know about stomach issues, I think it is a personal preference to shave your chow, there are pros and cons, most being that the fur acts as an insulation to heat and cold.. but if your chow has issues, ex. skin issues, and chewing issues, may be a good idea to start fresh and be able to apply treatment directly to the skin.

You do what you have to do for your fur baby.. and if he is happier, and less itchy,,, good on you.

I am all for a cleaner back end.. I have my chows back end groomed close, my groomer calls it the cheecky bum... looks so much nicer, basically just have his back flags taken down, and shaved around his anus... I also have the front flags trimmed back, and his stomach shaved.. so much cleaner...

Jeff&Peks · Post by **Jeff&Peks** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:13 pm

He looks fine to me, dosn't his butt get cold in the snow and whats the black thing around him.

anita_robins · Post by **anita_robins** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:54 pm

I think the black thing is a halter I could be wrong though...

Anita

TigerTiger · Post by **TigerTiger** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:52 pm

He looks great! Taz, do you mind to tell me the brand name of the harness that you are using in Diego? I can not ask where you got it as you are far away from us.

Purple kisses from Tiger xxxxx

Karen, Pablo & Tiger

willowchow · Post by **willowchow** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:00 pm

I was also interested in what harness that is?? Willow always wears a harness outside. I think he looks cute and as someone who is all to familiar with the back end being a mess, I think I might try it too!

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:28 am

Jeff&Peks wrote:He looks fine to me, dosn't his butt get cold in the snow and whats the black thing around him.

No, he is not cold.

He has about 4-5 mm left on his back area.

So yesterday at our walk at the beach, were it was surprisingly snow, Diego refused to come when we were going home.
He just started walking and I had to carry him to the car.
Because he wasn't finish with the walk.
Even tho we had been there for about 2 hours.

The black thing around him is a harness, at least I think thats what it called in English.. Sele: In norwegian.

Edit: Had to correct myself.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:29 am

anita_robins wrote:I think the black thing is a halter I could be wrong though...

Anita

No, I don't use Halti on my dogs.

Or is halter something else?

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:37 am

TigerTiger wrote:He looks great! Taz, do you mind to tell me the brand name of the harness that you are using in Diego? I can not ask where you got it as you are far away from us.

Purple kisses from Tiger xxxxx

Karen, Pablo & Tiger

It is a Norwegian brand, Gresshoppa.
They has it in several shops on the web.

http://www.paratuspet.no/index.php?cat=37981
Here are at least one.
http://www.olivers.no/

TigerTiger · Post by **TigerTiger** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:06 am

Thanks for the information, Taz. I will check it out.

Purple kisses from Tiger xxxxxxx

Karen, Pablo & Tiger

willowchow · Post by **willowchow** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:48 am

I'm going to check it out too, it looks like a really nice one.

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