Ruthie girl

Today's adventures included giving Ruthie a hair cut over the course of six hours.  She's not particularly fond of getting her hair cut, but let's just say, she REALLY needed it.  Clumber spaniels shed intensly, and let's just say, Ruthie can look a bit wild at times. She's the Ruthie Girl!  So, we started with the scissors, trying to prep for the actual haircut; if that makes any sense?  Then, with Chris' help holding her we moved to the buzzer.  Yes, we buzz Ruthie's hair. It's cooler for her.  It's less shedding for the house.  It's much prettier.  

For all of you who have met our sweet Ruthie, you can imagine the expression on her face as we invaded her personal bubble.  She's very tollerant, but makes her opinion crystal clear. Meanwhile, both the boys anxiously watch hoping that they too will get their hair cut --- they love it!  Below is the sweetest picture of her and Chris in Ithaca, NY over Christmas break.  They are buddies what can I say!

So, will a fresh new "do," Ruthie's waggle and sassy nub-tail can be seen by all! She looks so much better, and I think we'll have a better time keeping her clean and fresh! On tomorrow's agenda is step two: the bath!  Words cannot describe what happens to the bathroom during this process! Yay for pups!