how short can you cut a pomeranians hair

"Again, thanks for the education. :) I do have several Poms that get short hair cuts and have no problems at all. It will just take time. This is a front view of the same scissor cut as the dog above, but on a different dog. I hope that this blog helps some Pomeranian owners decide what clip is good for them and their dog. Then try to find a groomer that knows how to use thinning shears to thin and shorten the ruff around the neck and chest. My name is Nita and I have a 4 year old Pom named Aspen who has a beautiful thick coat. Our little girl is getting pretty bad buildup but I hate to have her put under at the vet to have her teeth scraped since she has a reaction the last time and vomited of 2 weeks straight as a result of too much anesthetic. The coat has been damaged from scissoring. I have two poms, and groom them myself because I can't afford to pay a groomer. It would involve buying a High Velocity dryer. I wonder if he does have something in him besides yorkie. Hopefully. Should You Brush A Pomeranian Wet Or Dry? How often should she get a bath? Poms do look cute with the ears trimmed slightly. This retains some length to your Poms hair for more styling options, yet it does not hang to the ground and becomes a pain to clean. Lisa, can you recommend a slicker brush/pin brush you might recommend? Is there a way to groom her so her butt isn't sticking out for all to see? :)As for the teeth. Will it grow back? Should I shave him down or Not!! Can you imagine if you had never had a bath until you were 16? I don't know if the groomer used clippers or scissors on your dog. Do you think it should grow back in to at least 4 inches or so? My other pom has a courser coat and needs to have a little more work to it. I would love to know your thoughts. If he should be cut what would be the least damaging way to have him cut. I have to say that it is not a very good sign that the coat has not grown back in 6 months. If your Pomeranians coat starts to mat up and get out of your control, take him/her to a professional groomer to fix the coat.One last note: Make very sure that your groomer understands that you do not want them to cut anymore hair off of your dog than you tell them to.I hope that this helps you a little. These breeds are high maintenance in the grooming department. I ignore that also, then she doesn't know what to do. Possibly up to a year for the coat to get back to what it was. Maybe even learn a grooming tip or can leave a friendly grooming tip for me. Instead of keeping the head hair short, you would want to trim it and give it some shape. But at the same time, this is a high-maintenance style for your Pom. Hi there, we have a 4 yr old toy Pom who has always had a puppy cut since he was 1 yr old. Even if you only get one leg brush the first day, that is okay, try to do just a little more the next day, and the next, and so on till she gets better about being brushed. If anything, I'd want to do the "this little guy had his whole outline" trim. Trim the belly, chest, bum, and ears to give these areas a rounded shape. :/ Shaving normally does not effect Yorkie hair. I do warn my customers that, on some Poms, the coat that is being cut may eventually not grow back.Lisa, MFF. :), Hi Mimi,Sorry to take so long to reply.Because Poms have such thick double coats that most owners are unable to thoroughly brush out, or don't brush at all, a regular grooming of every 4 to 6 weeks keeps the coat healthy and removes any of the shedding undercoat. There are many different types of shampoos at your local pet store. I love working with those types of dogs. Her rear feathering almost drags the floor. How long is your natural pom's hair?I appreciate any feedback you can give me. Hi, Thanks for this great analysis and photos. I'm sure I do a pretty terrible job but I do keep him clean and presentable and not matted and for the most part he does pretty well for me. Trim the coat short, as well, so it complements this cut even better. So happy I found this page of yours.I have never owned my own dog before and only recently discovered Pomeranians and love the specific style of cut these owners have done. That is 29 years of experience speaking, and seeing it with my own eyes.Lisa, MFF. :)Lisa, MFF. Needless to say he's terrified of groomers and I just decided that I can only trust myself! I much prefer to use a curved slicker brush, a pin brush, and/or a metal comb. My pom got pregnant during her 1st cycle, which threw her into the puppy uglies, a bit later than usual. She is lucky that she was adopted by a groomer. There is NO excuse, imo, especially if your dog has been bathed with a good cream rinse, and blown dry first. Over time the owners asked for the scissoring to be a little tighter, but still not too short. Im so happy i read this! Its easier to maintain than a longer coat while giving you more options to accessorize your pooch. Both of his Pomeranian's get clipped with a #4F blade, scissor to blend the head and tail. Its also another stress-free cut to maintain because of the short length all around. would I be psychologically scarring this dog as has been mentioned in blogs and articles I have read? As for the rest of the body, keep it at about 3 inches long. Its perfect for both male and female Poms, too. This is still no grantee that the thinning won't damage the coat, but the damage might not be as severe as it would be if scissors were used. She looks perfect.There is always a chance that scissoring or clipping could damage a Pomeranian coat. Although I do think that that cut can be cute on the Pom, I do not recommend it to my customers. (the shedding hair) The groomer can remove all of the loose undercoat and then show you what kind of brush you should be using. It could take anywhere from 3 months to a year for her coat to grow back to where you want it (3-4inches).Again I can not tell you how sorry I am that this happened. She has an absolutely beautiful coat, but she really gets hot. :)Lisa, MFF. We've been through the ugly puppy stage where I thought I had a really ugly dog and prayed he'd grow out of it. Follow the natural shape of the ears and snip the hairs to about a couple of inches. I know your question is why do people have poms if they don't like their coats and I understand that. She gets them so bad. thing. Much more common round here than Poms and stripping them is hard on the fingers.Many thanks for your advice, much appreciated.Cheers - Lesley, Hi Lesley,I always hand stripped my Terrier before the bath while she was still dirty. The most important advice that I can give, is for you to try not to be upset when you look at your Pom. She is VERY slowly getting better. Because his coat type was not meant to be cut and regrow over and over again, the coat has slowly started to. Just a bath and trim can make a Pom look really nice.Lisa, MFF, Hi LisaMany thanks for your response and vote of confidence, but "Well on my way to being a great groomer"I wish! Theres one key thing about this style keep the hair long and thick. We live in GA and I like to clip her short in the summer. If he were mine I would have him checked by your Vet first to rule out any medical reasons for the hair not growing back and the dark spots that you are seeing.If there are no medical problems I would immediately stop having the hair cut. Every dog is different.Lisa, MFF. Sometimes I did, sometimes I didn't, but eventually I did notice that I was slowly getting faster. As for the chest, keep this area long and fluffy. He is mostly under coat now and definitly not the same rust color he used to be, now more light tan. Make sure that the groomer knows her history and is willing to work slowly with her. If youve always been a fan of bears and you want to try giving your Pom a bear-like look then the Bear Cut is absolutely perfect. My pom is 3 1/2 months old. I used a 5/8F blade and scissored up to blend in the head and the tail. The 2nd place I tried eventually started to hate him and was rude to me and gave me trouble about appointment times, and the day he came home with several pretty bad cuts from a razor I never went back there either. The Lamb Cut is not exactly a very popular Pomeranian haircut, which adds to its appeal. Dog Groomer. We were never told this by any of our groomers, and we did wonder why her coat looked that way. Thyroid, and Cushing's disease are a couple of treatable possibilities.If there is a medical reason, it can be treated and the Poms coat should grow back.I hope that this helped. Its the perfect summer cut or just when you want to stick to a minimalist look. This little guy had just started getting his coat scissored shorter. I would much rather see a Pom that has been clipped and is happy then see a Pom that is uncomfortable do to lack of proper grooming.In your case I think that your daughters Pom would be happy living with you with or without its long hair. I understand your concerns. Oh, and cut their nails. Hi Lisa,You have a wonderful blog! Plus, its easy, too, since you only need to trim the tail just a little bit to give it some shape. And yet I know shaving is an absolute no-no for a Pom! The owner asks to have them clipped to help stop the shedding and take some of the thickness away because they think that their dog is hot. Loved your site. We used to trim her sometimes in the summer, but I did notice that her hair started not growing back in the SAME way as the Poms described here when she grew older. Luckily her hair did grow back, but I don't think I will have them groom her again. I feel better already about his twice weekly combing. He does not understand that you are upset with his hair cut. Shape the long hair so its nicely rounded, and your pooch is like a little lion! Its thanks to you that i learned not to recklessly cut my pom's hair for risk of ruining it. Thank you for such an interesting article. The dryer removes most of the dead coat, cutting down considerably on brushing. Is It Okay To Shave A Pomeranian? Should i keep on brushing? I also used ear powder on my fingers to help grip the hair. You would want to highlight the face by keeping the head hair short, somewhere around an inch or two. :) Her hair should grow back.Lisa, MFF, Hi Lisa,I had an experience similar to Tash's with my 4 year old pom today, and reading your response to her has calmed me down quite a bit, as I am very upset right now as you could imagine. Here is a link to a dryer:http://www.ryanspet.com/metro-air-force-commander-variable-speed-dryer-pz-MVAFTD-3V.htmlHope this helps you.Lisa, MFF. Yes, I do believe that dogs have feelings. Why get a Pomeranian if your going to clip all of it's hair off? As for the front legs, chest, neck, and head, you want these areas to remain long. I am SO tired of ignorance.the beauty of a Pom is in his or her gorgeous double coat..and it was really nice to see all of the pictures of clips that I HATE, and one of a dog in all of its glorious beauty, with her feet trimmed.and that's it. Hi Lauren,I am glad that I could help with your Poms summer trim. Should I not have them do anything at all to Him. I work with that, and I don't mind, because she is not a mean biter. I have a strange question, if you don't mind. Regards - Lesley, Muttley's Grooming, Lancashire, UK, Hi again Lesley, :)So nice to know peoples names. If I wanted a short haired dog I would have gotten one. I would really appreciate this. Thanks for the post. I seen the question above "why get a Pomeranian if you are going to want the hair cut". Then, keep the back and chest hair long and straight. But be sure to go easy on the trimming you want it long but elegantly styled. I've been reading your blog for some time (I'm the crazy person going through your archives ;) ) I don't have a pom but several of your posts are making me think! I use the comb very little. Love her name!Lisa, MFF. The first time they just took off some of the wispies and did a sani cut and cut and around the feet. But, at the same time I want her to be healthy and happy. Will it help if I brush him more ( to stimulate growth ) and make sure to remove as much undercoat so the top coat can have room to grow? :)Lisa, MFF. A pin brush or a soft slicker brush is good for a puppy. My husband and I are considering taking her as she is well behaved in my home as we have a dog she loves. We have her groomed regularly, and rarely more than trimmed. I am relatively new to professional grooming with just 12 months commercial experience and only have one Pom on my books that I lightly thin & do sanitary area , so I'm not very experienced with this breed. Hi Lisa. I kept him clipped short till he passed at the age of 17.As for his nails, your Vet should be able to do them for you.Again, I am so sorry that a groomer has not taken the time to work with your dog so that he would not be so scared of the grooming. I saw a lion cut and thought it would be cute. Of course, she could confuse everyone and have a combination of both coats. Sorry for writing a long comment, but I just had to tell my story. If you dont like to spend too much time thinking about your pups next style, you can also opt for the Traditional Cut. You are welcome to e-mail me pictures, but it would be better if a groomer could feel her coat and tell you how she should be groomed. :)Lisa, MFF. Its more like a finishing touch or an add-on to the other Pomeranian haircuts on our list. :(Lisa, MFF, Hi Lisa More my area of expertise than any other due to my two Border Terrier darlings, Jack and Tilly and having always had a Border Terrier in the family. A good brush to use on your Pom is a slicker brush. The body was clipped with a #4F from the shoulders back. Its a fun and easy Undercut thats stylish, fun, and easy to maintain. I explain to the customer that it takes time for a Pomeranian's coat to come in. She's healthy now though. NOT that I'm going to [I'm not], but HAD she been given that teddy bear cut, would she have that thick, teddy bear look? This Blog is a kind of diary of my work. It will also save you a lot of grooming time. The Furmintor is a really nice tool on certain coats. There are health risks, such as the damage to the hair follicles, if the hair is shaved without the expertise of a professional groomer. Your blog really helped me a lot. The Rounded Cut is all about precise cutting techniques with good ol hand scissors, so you can achieve a custom trim. They will go through the 'puppie uglies' before they get their beautiful adult coat. All pictures and content of the blog are property of My Furry Friends. Thanks for any advice you can offer! Is this wrong? I don't want a customer to come back and accuse me of ruining their pets coat. I feel the same way! Its also relatively easy to maintain because of the short hair on the body. It is good to get your Pom used to regular grooming and bathing as soon as possible. I would also stress that DO NOT want a clipper blade to touch your dogs body and to only use scissors. My Pom has a fit if I brush her for more than 5 minutes. That would be much less stressful than going to a new home where she does not know any of the new strangers. Keep those areas longer than the rest but trimmed slightly. It will naturally turn frizzy, which is exactly how you want it to be. but I tell you he no longer has his beautiful locks !! The same goes for the tail, which will achieve a bushy look to it. Some breeders will not let a puppy go before eight weeks.My suggestion is that you when you find out exactly what date you are picking up your puppy, make a well check-up appointment with your Vet for the very next day, so that you know for sure that the puppy is okay, and it is safe for her to be away from her mother. We use what looks like a little rake and a shedding tool every couple of days and a de-tangle spray that smells pleasant and doesn't hurt him. Seems very expensive for one ounce of product. Then, you shape the face but dont cut it short like a Lion Cut. Hi my name is Tabitha. Then they come to me to shave the dog saying; "I hate all this hair!" I now will never cut, shave, or sheer her again after reading this (just a simple trim around the feet and ears from now on), it was extremely helpful and i am now extremely regretful for ruining her coat. The only trouble with that is his vet has recommended I have him shaved down because he has an enlarged heart and he thinks that his thick coat is contributing to his condition. She usually just cuts her mane and leaves the rest which makes her look like a, "furry football with a head" as my husband says. Please advise.Also, his behind looks really dense and has brown splotches of fur in an all black coat, so I started to trim less than a half inch off. I have been amazed at the number of hits that my blog about a. Let the tail hair grow longer and dont shape it up either. Thanks for your reply! A lot of Pomeranian's come in looking like this guy. I'm just a mess :/Thanks! Now he's 2 1/2 and he has the most gorgeous coat that reminds one of a horses mane as it bounces while he prances around. It's coming on summer and I thought Scout would like a cooler cut. My sister got a pom from a man who couldn't keep him. I personally take the pointy nozzle off and put the wider part of the hose right up to the skin. Simple as it sounds, the Paw Cut exposes the paws by keeping the hair around these areas short. I am a professional Pet Groomer. The combs that I use are called Chris Christensen Buttercombs. About UsContact UsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsDisclaimer. There are a lot of different dental sprays and things out there for dogs teeth. Hopefully cutting her that short will not mess up the natural cycle of her undercoat. He looks great now, and no more trips to the groomer. she cut his hair to look like a teddy bear which I just can't seem to swallow and not to mention the way she trimmed around his sanitary area..She shaved his rear end from top to bottom !! The hair is too long and a different kind of double coat from the Shepard.I hope that this helps.

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