It's grooming time!

Layla before

Layla after

Lucy got her haircut the same day

As much as I wanted to wait for the first haircut we just couldn't stand the matted and unkempt look of poor Layla. I am not sure it's advisable to wait anyway - I don't know why the breeders suggested it since I don't believe her fur will grow back even thicker. She already has so much hair and it sheds very little. Incidentally, I got an appointment at the groomer's shop the same day my parents got theirs for Lucy in Austria. Although I was prepared to a totally different look I was still quite shocked to see Layla with such short hair. It couldn't be helped since it was too matted and it all had to come off. It's like getting back a different dog! Well, you get used to it and it is so much easier to take care of - and Layla loved it as well. Our next appointment is in two months where they'll hopefully be able to leave some length in her coat. Oh, and the groomers loved her since she was so well behaved.