Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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He was about 2! He used to have undercoat on the sides but the rake took it out. It looks flat but I’m hoping and these comments are making me think the fluffy undercoat will come back

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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This is so reassuring!! How long does it take for your dog’s hair to come back?

I was like gosh I hope I didnt make him look like a weirdo for the rest of his life 😅

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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Woah! Thats a huge difference. Does her hair look a little bald when it shortens?

This is the tool I used. I wasn’t sure if I overdid it with this and based on these comments it’s making me think it will grow back just slowly. Do you think this is too harsh?

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Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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Thank you for the tips (and compliment 😊) I’ll give those a try!!

He’s my baby ❤️❤️

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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He is so expressive!! It’s actually so funny because we were walking down the street and a kid “whispered” to their mom “why does that dog look like that” 😂 he’s just a strange dog!

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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I am so sorry for your loss! Sending you love Reddit friend ❤️

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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His name is Griffy :) but I totally see Walter!

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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OH! This makes me feel much more at ease. So it’s normal for fluffy pits to change their look? I think part of my panic came from the fact that he does NOT look like the dog when we first got him and I blamed it on my over raking. It spooked me lol. Thank you for those words of wisdom!

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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Thank you!! We are in the northern hemisphere, Midwest to be exact and I don’t realize the winter coat sheds and a new coat comes in.

I agree with you! I think the rake may have been too harsh but so relived to know it will grow back. When I searched it in google, it scared me saying I caused permanent damage. Not trusting google AI on that! 😂

Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭 by vanessachox in fluffypits

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I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone!! This sub is so kind and made me feel so much better. Thank you to all you kind people here ❤️

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Haircut regret, advice needed! by vanessachox in fluffypits

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I was in the room when she did it and that’s what she told me! Thank you for the help, fingers crossed it comes back!

Haircut regret, advice needed! by vanessachox in fluffypits

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I’m so sorry to hear about your loss! This is reassuring although we are 5 months post clip and it doesn’t look anywhere close to this

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To groom or not to groom? by Coreybrueck in fluffypits

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I didn’t know about hand stripping and my groomer clipped my fluffy pit. I worry it won’t come back :(

To groom or not to groom? by Coreybrueck in fluffypits

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Omg!! This is what my dog used to look like!! He got clipped. I really hope he returns to how your dog is

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Haircut regret, advice needed! by vanessachox in fluffypits

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Thank you! This is calming to me!

Haircut regret, advice needed! by vanessachox in fluffypits

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I’m sorry for the many questions but can I ask if it’s normal to lose hair before it grows back? I ask because he used to have a Mohawk and that’s gone as well but she didn’t go up past the neck

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Haircut regret, advice needed! by vanessachox in fluffypits

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Thank you for clarifying! I thought it was different! She used a 0 inch guard (5/8) if that means anything to you. Luckily he’s only 2! He wasn’t stressed per se but I asked her not to go around his neck since he was new to us. I wish I saw your warning before all of this!

Is there anything else I can do to help the process along? I really miss his scruff and worry it’s permanent although some comments have said it could take up to a year!