Our fabulous groomer, Lori Fillion from Littleton, New Hampshire, came out yesterday to work on some of the dogs, including the terrier fuzzballs, blind Fuzzy and blind Clyde the Yorkie. Also on the list for overdue grooming was our new arrival, blind Sophie -- the longhaired Dachshund whose low-slung physique and hairy coat turned her into a perpetual yard rake. She was forever picking up leaves, twigs, acorns and other unidentified ground objects in her coat.
Enough of that. She is now a sleek if still low-slung Dachshund. Most amazing of all, she actually now has some real ground clearance -- we can see daylight underneath her! It's like she grew an extra inch in her legs. (Widget says: "Hey, will this work for me?")
Of course, what didn't change -- as you can see in the photo at the top with Lori (click on it for a larger image) -- is her tongue. Still sticking out.
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I hope you write a book someday, Steve. I'd edit it for free (I'm a semi-retired editor). Your writing style reminds me so much of the late great James Herriot. And what stories you have to tell!
Posted by: Sarah P. | August 13, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Lori clearly loves her job and her clients!
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | August 12, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Lori does a wonderful job with everything she does...I love you my friend! These puppies love you too!
Posted by: Carol Hamilton | August 11, 2011 at 06:59 AM
Every girl likes a "new do". You look fantastic honey!!!!
Posted by: Penny | August 10, 2011 at 09:54 PM
What a sweet picture of two beautiful girls. Sophie, you have the sweetest little face - thanks to Lori, you'll be much more comfortable now!!
Posted by: Angela | August 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Sophie looks absolutely gorgeous and that little tip of tongue showing is rather coquettish! :) Is there a soul so dead that can't love a dachshund? She is just too cute for words!!! :) :)
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | August 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Nice Job!! I was wondering if Lori still gets to groom the poodle sisters? She always made them look so good! I am glad all the little tykes at RDF got their new makeovers, dogs always seem to feel so GOOD after a grooming.
Posted by: Anne in FL | August 10, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Sweet sweet face that Sophie has.
Sorry that you lost one of your rakes Steve, but Sophie looks awfully proud of her new look.
(At first when I read the caption, I thought Lori was adopting her!)
Posted by: Chloe | August 10, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Lori did a wonderful job and Sophie is even more beautiful than before! And that tongue!! How adorable!!
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | August 10, 2011 at 08:47 AM
What an adorable picture and love the new look!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | August 10, 2011 at 01:53 AM
Sophie is becoming one of my favorites. She's so sweet!!
Posted by: Tricia Taylor | August 10, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Sleek Sophie!!
Posted by: Linda | August 10, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Sophie looks mahvelous dahlink! Lori did a wonderful job.
Your story had me laughing...my dog Tara is a sheltie mix with a somewhat low-slung physique and with her long feathery hair, tail and ears, she brings in much of the aforementioned objects plus a ton of grass pieces after the lawn is mowed (and this is a dog who is allergic to grass, etc...she gets allergy shots). Every time she wants to come back in I have to brush like crazy out on the patio to get it all out and there's still stuff all over!
I decided I had to do something lol! My friend is a groomer and I asked her to shave her down completely...and I mean completely! Hair totally buzzed down, ears all trimmed and tail all cut. She does look a little bit "interesting" without her normal feathered look, but not only does she not drag anything in anymore, she's more comfortable in the triple-digit temps we've been having. I wish I could post a before and after pic here. You'd be hooting!
Posted by: Ann | August 09, 2011 at 11:39 PM
How cute is she?
And, now you have to breakdown and go buy a mop....
Posted by: Glenda | August 09, 2011 at 09:47 PM
It's okay Miss Sophie......my belly hangs down farther than it should too and no amount of grooming will help me! You just tell others to love you just the way you are. Looking good girly.
Posted by: Marla from KC | August 09, 2011 at 07:40 PM