Taggert is suppose to be an airedale mix. As a puppy he looked a lot like an airedale pup but then he seemed to get more of that gray in his hair. I saw some schnauzer mixes out at the dog park and they looked like they could be siblings but Taggert was 2 years younger. He doesn't act much like a schnauzer and he is definitely a terrier in every way. The reason I did their haircuts now is as soon as it starts getting in a little warmer, Taggert starts panting like crazy. This time he stood so still and was so good (except for his face) that I knew he wanted all that hair off! And as soon as it was gone, he stopped panting all the time.

Jack is not cut like an airedale should with longer face hair and leg hair brushed out fluffy because he absolutely hates being brushed on his legs and face. That big dog cries and whines, barks and warn bites like you were killing him when you touch those areas. His toenails are ridiculous. I thought the groomers I was taking him to was cutting them and of course, with all that hair around them who could tell. They weren't and some were almost curled around. He is the biggest baby about that too. Between him and Carl (I'm not sure who cries worse when I do it) it's a tough thing to do.

Thanks for all the nice comments. I truly appreciate all the work groomers do - it is a very tough job and itchy one too!

Oh, and Phred, I use a different blade on Dazzi - she doesn't like her hair that short!