It is my personal challenge to make all dogs that come to me look cute and have their owners be happy with their styling. I want Ben to look as cute as possible. I think what I did is good, but when I was in the middle of grooming him, just as I was starting his head I was really liking the way he looked with a full topknot and cheeks, and short muzzle. I kept trimming though, because he doesn't come in that often and I didn't want to make a style that would end up in matting that would need to be shaved next time.
He was actually rather matted this time, but by wet clipping him with a 13mm I was able to spend minimal time on the matting and finish him with a 1/2" metal clip-on.
I should have called his mom when I had the thought of leaving his head long though, because when I suggested it to her for next time she said yes, she would like that and always likes when his head grows out and looks longer. Lesson learned, but now I can't wait for his hair to grow so I can try his new style :D
Happy Tails,
Miriam