Two scoldings at the groomers yesterday. One from Irina (groomer) who reminded me when I came to pick Charlie up, about his weight and to not wait 4 months to bring him back. The other from Charlie telling me that he'd had a really difficult day at the spa and could we please go through the drive-thru at McDonalds for a cheeseburger--Okay, I was hungry and figured that's what he would have said...But since he is the star of our household and much of the time the world revolves around him, one thing is for sure, he really did want to hear that he smelled wonderful and looked great! Personally, I can never decide which look of Charlie's I like the best. I really love shaggy-dogs (who doesn't?) but then there's his appearance when he's fresh from the groomers that does seem a bit more polished. What do you think?
He's a cutie, for sure. When one of my 5 go to the vet, I often go thru the McDonald's drive thru to get 5 cheeseburgers so each get a treat to celebrate a successful doctor visit. :)
ReplyDeleteoh, I have never ever had a breed of dog-in all my years of rescues and adoptions-that was shave-able.
ReplyDeletei envy you.
I love me a shaved dog. I just do.
Oh Charlie! You look amazing!! So soft and cuddly. What a great Mom to stop and get you a cheeseburger! Don't let Gracie get wind of this>
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Kim... I love both looks. I'll bet he feels so much better.
Hmmmmm, I don't know???? You can see his blue eye.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...that's a different dog! I'll bet he feels 10lbs lighter!
ReplyDeleteI like the shaved look..He is such a wonderful looking dog. I just wish I could have one.
ReplyDeleteDogs are like humans ~ they love rewards~!
Have a Tiggeriffic Day~!
Ta Ta For Now from Iowa:)
Charlie is cute either way! Have a nice day, Kim.
ReplyDeleteI forgot what he looked like under all that fur! If the dogs are getting shaved it must be a sure sign of spring!! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's a handsome fellow, either groomed or shaggy. You can tell in that last picture that he thinks he's pretty hot stuff!
ReplyDeleteCharlie is one handsome fellow no matter what! But I think I'm with you - I have a soft spot for shaggy dogs! Have a wonderful weekend, Kim!
ReplyDeleteShaggy dog gets my vote !
ReplyDeleteEither way he is totally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteEither way I think he is simply adorable but I do enjoy seeing his loving eyes. We are having beautiful weather too but snow is in the forecast-however I am ready for spring. Enjoy your warm days.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Noreen
Charlie looks like a totally different dog! I'll wait for a couple weeks for his fur to grow a bit, perhaps it will 'soften' his look. Whatever it is, he is a good looking boy and he looks good in any hairdo!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Charlie boy... you are one gorgeous looking fella!
Love,
Homer
He looks cute...but I prefer the shaggy look...all cuddly and soft and besides, it doesn't show his waistline!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI'm the same. I love my pack long and curly, but when they're shaved down they look so sleek and athletic. I shave them four times a year, then let them grow out.
ReplyDeleteMine all need baths and haircuts right ow. Maybe I'll tackle a couple this weekend.
Does Charlie have two different colored eyes?
He looks great and I bet he smells good. I'm a sap for shaggy dogs too.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am going to be brave and tell the truth, I like the smooth coat. I really like the smooth short coat best of all. But I don't love them for how they look, I love their spirit!! Their loving personality!! Dogs Rock!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love them all!!
Thanks Kim for your visit!!
XX Bambi & Fern
The transformation is incredible. I never knew that a trip to the groomer could make such a difference. With labs, groomers aren't really needed.
ReplyDeleteTell Charlie that I want to come over and cuddle with his new soft fur!
Charlie is gorgeous in both before and after photos, but I bet he smells a whole lot sweeter once he'd been coiffured!
ReplyDeleteRosie Mae had a bath and hair cut this week too - but done by me so not very stylish (but I still think beautiful). She smells gorgeous too!
xxx
You really have two different dogs there - Charlie S(haved) and Charlie N(ot shaved)! Both of them are lovable and huggable!
ReplyDeleteCharlie looks great before and after! I know what you mean though. Sophie is due for a 'clip' very shortly too. It's makes her look like a different dog too.
ReplyDeleteIs Charlie a 'doodle'?
Hmmm... I think he looks cute either way but I must admit ~ I lean towards the shaggy pup look! ;)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Aww, look at Charlie! He is cute either way!
ReplyDeleteHe's such a good boy, that I say, "Which one does HE like the best?"
ReplyDeleteWoof! Woof! Oh My! ... totally looks different. Are you sure you brought the right Charlie. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteCharlie is a handsome boy either way. That's just all there is to it.
ReplyDeleteMy google reader is on the fritz again, so I'm catching up.
Been there!! I, too, have a white dog and my groomer scolds me too. i always feel chagrined but like mine shaggy too....so lovable. whe he comes home, he looks TOO clean and well shaven! I'm with you...love the mangy hound look!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's so sparkling white after his grooming, but he looks so... I don't know... home-spun in his shagginess. I can't decide which I like best, either!
ReplyDelete- Anne
Oh nice and sweet smelling Charlie, and a tummy with Mc Donalds foods right? The perfect ending to this story and a beautiful Charlie
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tweedles
Well, he's a handsome boy either way. :) I just love his Marilyn Manson eyes. Too cool!
ReplyDeleteYou probably got Charlies views about a visit to McDonalds spot on. After a trip to the groomers the biblical story of Samson always seems to come to mind. Wonder why ?
ReplyDeleteCharlie does look happy and very much a cuddly soft-toy after his day at the groomer's. Probably enjoying all the attention and the spa treatment!
ReplyDeleteBut then yes, I do love a fluffy shaggy dog too:)
Hope you are having alovely weekend, Kim
Charlie is that really you? You look like you lost 10 lbs....maybe Rama should try going to the groomer! teeheehee
ReplyDeletexoxo
I definitely love the rustic charly! why not the new look is very nice, but I like all your hairs:)
ReplyDeletekisses, see you soon.
Charlie is gorgeous either way but I have to say he does look "perkier" after a visit to the groomers. Maybe he was just making his "saucy" pose for the camera! You are such a cutie Charlie!
ReplyDeleteTina xo
Voting for shaggy Charlie, but if a new hair doo = a cheeseburger I'd been shavin' my doo too.
ReplyDeleteBen
I think the scruffy looks the best on Charlie...
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
He looks adorable either way but I'd have to vote for the "shaggy" look - so snuggly!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on the Christmas Tree - TOTALLY missed that somehow. Glad you all made it through safely with those crazy winds!
WOW! Charlie looks like a new man! Keep him away from that skunk!
ReplyDeleteWell, he looks like a different pup, for sure! But I love both of his looks. The shaggy look reminds me of the old show Please Don't Eat the Daisies (yeah, an oldie from the Stone Age) and I always loved that dog. Have no idea what the show was about, but I watched it to see the dog :)
ReplyDeleteAt least you both got hamburgers out of the deal!
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