After the Groomer; Modelling too! *pic heavy

[Freedom]

So over the past week, 3 of the pups went to the groomer, and one had a bath here. (Marlin saw the groomer 2 weeks ago, so he just needed a clean up.) I can only do the trims for so long and then they need a professional touch. The last time I did them myself, I discovered my clipper blade was dull. So I went at them with the scissors! No one got hurt, but the results were NOT pretty. Ever seen a bichon coat with hills and valleys? Well, you won't see it now either, as I did not take pics of my mistakes. He he hee.

Here is Marlin in the bath, and afterwards, outside:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1117A.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1118A.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1120.jpg

You will notice we have NO snow on the ground!

Marlin Darlin', my handsome boy!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1152.jpg

This time of year, I asked the groomer to take them right down short.
Sugar:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1121.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1122.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1124.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1129.jpg

I like this shot as you can see she really DOES have a neck, he hee.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1138.jpg
More coming, next post!

[Freedom]

Here is Lacey:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1119.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1127.jpg

Lacey on left, and Sugar

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1125.jpg

Lacey (sitting) and Sugar

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1130.jpg

And remember my little snowball? Ozzy got the shortie short trim as well!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1132A.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1131.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1134A.jpg

He just will NOT stay still and won't look a the camera, so it is hard to get photos of him.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1135.jpg

Sugar in her favorite place, my Dad's lap:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1133.jpg

Sugar & Lacey outside

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1139.jpg

A few modeling shots coming up next.

[Freedom]

Some of these aren't very good, but it has been almost a week since I opened my gift box from the swap, so they HAD to model NOW! As you will see, they were reluctant models this evening. :rolleyes:

First Lacey tried on the 'mink' collar.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1171.jpg

Next she tried on the frills.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1172.jpg

And finally, the adorable robe they got form Puttin on the Glitz
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1173.jpg

It has some nice 'gems' on the rear neck line

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1174.jpg

Suddenly, she decided to cooperate for a shot or two!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1175.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1176.jpg
Some models in the next post!

[Freedom]

Sugar in the 'mink"
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1177.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1177.jpg

Being a DIVA, that was much more to her liking than the frills:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1180.jpg

The robe fits her as well!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1181.jpg

But she just was NOT in the mood; enough with the flashy box!
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1182.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1183.jpg

Showing off her 'gems'
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1185.jpg

Ozzy also tried the 'mink,' as he looks a bit like a Russian in it! (as usual, he will NOT look at the camera; ya just get used to weird angles with him. :rolleyes: )

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1186.jpg

Hey, wait a minute, this doesn't look like a bichon returned from the groomer!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%209%20dogs%20n%20cats%20clothes%20from%20swap/IMG_1189.jpg

Sparkle just HAD to give it a try, he hee.

Hope you enjoyed.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

LOVE IT! They all look great ( I much prefer the shorter haircuts with froofy dogs:) ) They are so white too :eek:

The kitty looks down right miserable in that collar :p

I think that pink outfit looks perfect! Glad it fits :D

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Love the modeling pictures!! They all look so clean!! You can even see Lacey and Sugar's pinkness in a couple of the photos :p Loved seeing all your furbabies.

[cassiesmom]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/2008/mar%208%20clean%20trim%20dogs%20and%20spring/IMG_1133.jpg
Freedom and Sugar, this photo makes my eyes all leaky (in a good way)! You all look so nice and pretty after your trip to the groomer! And Sparkle, way to slip into the photo shoot :)

[Taz_Zoee]

Great pictures!! I have to say, my favorite pic is the second one of Lacey. :)

[Pam]

Awwww!! I love the one of Marlin Darlin' getting his bath. Everyone looks so pretty and clean. After mine have their baths I love to bury my nose in their fur. :) Sugar looks so happy in your dad's arms. What a sweet picture. :) Everyone is just adorable. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Karen]

What clean doggies! Good work everyone! :)

[Muddy4paws]

Fluff balls!

Beautiful little models you have there, I bet they dont stay clean for long though!

[pitc9]

Wow! What beautiful models you have! :eek:

They all look squeaky clean and cute as ever! :D