Do I need to hang my head in shame?

[Patches]

Harvey is 11 weeks old and I just subjected him to having his paws trimmed. I don't like Spaniel paws to look too fluffy as they attract mud. I like nice tidy paws.

All four have been trimmed. Shall I give him the number to the RSPCA?

 

[kirstyhen]

Not at all. Otto doesn't really need his paws trimmed, but I did when we first got them, because if I ever needed to I wanted him to be ok with it. He lies on his back with all four paws in the air to be inspected now

 

[Patches]

I very nearly had a Springer because they have less coat than Cockers. I decided against it due to them having a higher drive, largely because they'll all working Springers around our way.

I guess it's good that he gets used to things early. He did try to chew the scissors a few times, bless him, but was very good. Not remotely upset by it. I trimmed them ready for the vet on Saturday. He's having his claws clipped as well as his second jab. With the hair cut back a bit it's easier to see the claws now.

They look very neat now!

 

[Spudlet]

You have seen the extent of the trim Henry gets haven't you?

BEFORE:
Spanielus Woolly Mammothus

AFTER:
Spanielus Baldus but Fastus

 

[Patches]

LOL...he certainly does get woolly! He grows alot of coat, just like Jasper used to. I think Harvey is going to have a really "good" coat too.

It's the feet...I can't abide those fluffy, snow shoe type feet. I did refrain from cutting the fluffy bits at the top of his ears off though.......for the time being!

 

[spaniel]

Nah, the sooner you start the better! We nipped off the ends of Rubys claws last week. Bless her she just lay on her back and went to sleep!