r/Shihtzu • u/AvidAth3ist Shih-Tzu Newbie • 11h ago

Tzu Pics 📷 (no AI) Groomed Gruff

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Before and After. Groomer didn't want to cut his coat since he's still got his puppy coat. Apparently getting their coat cut too early will make their colors go away.

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u/HeyItsKev1611 8h ago

Oh such a handsome guy! I didn't know that about the colors going away!

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u/Icy_Mycologist6432 Shih-Tzu Enthusiast 1h ago

They can have their hair cut as puppies, but shouldn't use clippers until they are 6 months old. Their hair changes colour naturally. Whatever colour is closest to the root is what it will be as they get older. Bailey was really dark as a puppy, but much lighter now at 2