we have given charlie a 'summer buzz' each of the last 2 years. it is a long,hot,itchy job but he really does much better without the heavy coat in the nebraska heat. this year one of us decided it should happen earlier than usual and one of us decided it was worth paying whatever the groomer asked. we both got our way. and none of us are happy.

handsome charlie. (our cut from last summer)
poor charlie. he is shaved. uneven. raw in a couple spots.
and pale!!

i guess it will remain our job.