Tallys Tail.

[6thSense]

I took Micheles advice today and trimmed master Tallys tail and thought I would post a few pics to see what everbody thought. I'm sure I could take a bit more off, but one step at a time  and I think it looks loads better and much more in keeping with the rest of his coat.  Thanks so much for the advice Michele. ( excuse the rest of him he had been out in the wet and you know whats sponges spaniels are.  )

[Rats and Dogs]

That's lovely, so shiny and brushed looking!

Can you tell I don't know any grooming terms!

[louis mum]

Be daring and take a bit more  It took me ages to pluck up the courage, now I hack away 

[Michele]

That is looking so much better already Sarah, but you're right I think you could take a bit more off, but only when you're comfortable doing so.

This is where I'd roughly suggest to BUT as I said it is entirely up to you. 

[Michele]

I hasten to add that I know how hard it is to cut coat away when you've struggled for so long get it to grow.

[JaspersMum]

I followed Michele's advice and took more off the tail - looked loads better on Heidi, wish I'd cut more and then added it to the skirt though 

Take a bit more off to the line Michele's drawn and it'll look better 

[hovis]

I'm sure I could take a bit more off, but one step at a time 

Hey Sarah! If you dont want to snip away let me at it! You know how 'scissor happy' I am! Mind you, did you want another Chinese Hairless dog in the family cos thats what may happen as you know I have a tendancy to get carried away!

He looks lovely and shiney - not in the least bit tangoed either!

[6thSense]

I hasten to add that I know how hard it is to cut coat away when you've struggled for so long get it to grow.

Your right I think thats why I'm finding it so hard to do even though I actually did take quite a bit off believe it or not.  If only it could grow like that on his skirt we would be sorted.    I also think it's cause he's my own dog as I chop away happily ish  at other peoples dogs. 

I'm sure I could take a bit more off, but one step at a time

Hey Sarah! If you dont want to snip away let me at it! You know how 'scissor happy' I am! Mind you, did you want another Chinese Hairless dog in the family cos thats what may happen as you know I have a tendancy to get carried away!

He looks lovely and shiney - not in the least bit tangoed either!

funnily enough one of the places giz does have hair is on his tail.    and Tally is quivering in the corner at the thought of looking like him.  I'm glad he doesn't look tangoed.  I have no idea what had happened that day. Mind you he is quite a rich colour anyway. 

Thanks all for your advice. I do listen, but sometimes need time to pluck up the courage.  Poor Tally, bless him. He puts up with so much and is such a little  about it all. I know there are better dogs out there, but Tally really is my little star. 

[GinnyB]

after reading this yesterday I followed Michell's advice and got brave with the scissors too. The result is a mush fuller looking tail which looks much less messy 

Will try to take a pic but don't hold out much hope 

Thanks Michelle

[KellyS]

What glorious feathering 

Personally i don't like much feathering on the tail, i've tried lots of styles and i don't like no feathering at all so it looks like a whip/rats tail and i don't like loads of feathering either, just about an inch or two about where Michele's drawn the line on your photo is my personal preference but as they say each to there own