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Dog Grooming Disasters

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By Sara Tan Nov 16, 2012

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    You know why dogs are one of the most compassionate animals in the kingdom? Because they know precisely what you've gone through — the good, the bad and the very ugly. Even the most darling of dogs have had their share of bad hair days, thanks to novice groomers. Check out these canines whose fur has seen better days. 

    DOG DO-GOODER  

    "I can donate this, right?" 

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    FRANTIC FIDO 

    "Mom, I think it's been longer than fifteen minutes! I'm not trying to look like a poodle here."

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    MUTT-COMMUNICAITON 

    "I guess she didn't quite understand what I meant by keeping it short in the back." 

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    BIG RED BOW 

    "The bow distracts from my lack of fur, right? No? We need a bigger bow." 

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    FASHION FAUX-PAW 

    "I should have never followed the ombre trend." 

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    SUMMER SHED 

    "It's summer. Everyone's doing it." 

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    BRAZILIAN BOW WOW 

    "THIS is what you call a Brazilian blowout?" 

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    BLEACH BLONDE GONE BAD

    "Bleach is NOT your friend, girl. Remember that." 

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    FAB HAIR DON'T CARE 

    "Beyonce got bangs, so I got bangs. They may not frame my face the way they do hers, but I don't care." 

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    HAIRY PUP PROBS 

    "I wanted a wax, not a perm." 

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    CURL CATASTROPHE  

    "I had a fight with my groomer during my appointment. It was not pretty ... as you can see." 

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    HEAD & SHOULDERS 

    "I don't think all of the suds are out. Drench me again, I don't want dandruff." 

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    PRIMPED POOCH 

    "I prefer my coat straightened, not wavy. I feel like it gives me more layers." 

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