When it comes to grooming their dogs, some people go the extra mile. This often results in a lot of bad dog haircuts that you love to cringe at. Some are just bad choices, and others are strangely human.
If you want to enjoy what other people have done to their dogs, feel free to scroll down because there are lots of fun grooming mistakes for you to enjoy.
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Some of these haircuts are so bad they’re good, so you might even find one you’ll want to try with your canine companion. But there are some that you should definitely avoid 100%, like the plague!
1. Afghan dog layers + pony
Afghan Hounds usually have long, flowing locks, so there is plenty of room to play with them. Some people choose to give their dogs perfectly human haircuts that result in layers spilling down their necks.
Don’t forget some nice side bangs to make it extra stylish. No, but seriously, don’t do this to your dog. They can’t even see out of one eye!
2. Poodle Paris
A poodle has curly hair that needs to be taken care of just like a human’s. However, some people choose to brush it and style it upwards stiffly like a giant fan around their dog’s head.
You can’t even see their ears! It would be much better if the owners would just groom the hair neatly and keep the curls looking their best with a nice shampoo for curly dogs.
3. Mohawk for a small dog
Small dogs have a reputation for being mean and loving to bite. Therefore, it is not surprising that some people choose to decorate their small dogs with mohawks right on their backs.
There is no more difficult dog haircut, that’s for sure. But whether these haircuts are suitable for puppies is a completely different question.
4. Doggy mohawk wig
Some pet owners like to take their dogs a step further by putting little wigs on them. Here we can see a classic and tall spiky mohawk strapped to the head of this cute dog.
Paired with a spiked collar, it pretty much works. However, it must be very uncomfortable, especially having glue on the wig to keep it on.
5. Pink ombre wig
Here’s another example of people going the extra mile and getting a wig for their dog. You have to admit, it’s very trendy with pink ombre and dark roots flowing down the face.
Well, it would be fashionable for humans, anyway. For dogs, it’s a bit overkill unless you’re just doing it for one silly photo.
6. Face framing layers
Tiny dogs have a reputation for pampering, so decking your dog out with a bejeweled collar and face-framing layered haircut seems appropriate.
The bangs come perfectly to the chin, just like any human hairstyle. At least you can see that the author definitely made an effort.
7. A messy mop
Messy haircuts are trendy for people, so why not for dogs, right? There are some long locks hanging over the ears, but most of the focus goes straight to the messy mop of hair that covers most of the head.
Sometimes the personification of your dog takes things a little too far.
8. Fluffy Spikes
This poor Chinese puppy looks like he’s wearing a soft hat! Most of his body and face were shaved almost bald, leaving wispy strands of hair blown out like his ears.
9. The lion’s mane
You can’t expect to look at a list of bad dog haircuts without coming across a lion’s mane at some point.
The poor dog was shaved almost bald with a lot of fluff left waving his head like the king of the jungle.
10. High Pink Updo
Adding colors like pink to your dog’s fur can be cute, but not when it’s piled on top of the head in a sort of makeover. This poor tiny puppy looks like a troll doll, and his bad hair is almost bigger than his entire body.
11. Pink spikes
This Chinese Hound’s sparse head of hair has been highlighted and highlighted in pink. The rest of his body is almost completely shaved, but at least he wears some nice clothes to stay warm.
12. Pointed ears
This poor Saluki Greyhound looks like Pee Longstocking. His ears were pulled up like her braids, and there’s a lot of stray fluff falling out of them.
13. Sweet pink braids
Those pink and purple braids are totally adorable, but maybe for a little girl. They are completely out of place on this creamy and soft puppy that without the braids would be just adorable.
14. Upper ponytail
If your dog has enough extra hair to tie into a ponytail, then you may want to just cut it off. This hair will look much better lying flat, with the rest of the tousled, shaggy hair falling around the dog’s head.
15. Red mohawk
Why Are Mohawks So Popular Bad Dog Haircuts? Maybe because people think it makes their pets look tough. In reality, that red stripe of extra thick fur running down this golden dog’s back just looks silly.
16. A frizzy mess
If your dog has a lot of frizzy hair, then you need to style it so it’s straight or trim it so it doesn’t get in the way.
The dog’s body hair is nice and neat, but the owners let the head hair look like a bird’s nest.
17. A shaggy face-framing mirror
Dogs can have shaggy hair, but this looks like the kind of shaggy hair that humans would have. It thickly frames the dog’s face and almost hides his eyes, making him look strange as well as uncomfortable.
18. Topknot and Pigtails
Dogs can look really beautiful with long flowing hair, but not when it’s styled into a top knot and weird girlish braids.
Hair must be taken care of to keep it looking smooth. It shouldn’t stay frizzy and tied like that.
19. Long messy locks
Here’s a poor Yorkshire Terrier in dire need of grooming. The hair all over his body is too long and gets into his claws.
Also, the owners tried to emphasize a piece of white fur on the head and it just doesn’t work.
20. Huge Blown Updo
If your dog grows enough hair to get a huge makeover like this, then cut the hair! The hairstyle is bigger than the dog’s head and must be very uncomfortable to walk around in all day.
It must also take tremendous effort on the owner’s part to style this hair. Wouldn’t it be easier to cut it all off and keep the puppy’s natural curls?
21. Wild thorns
If your dog’s haircut is bigger than his entire body, then you know it’s terrible. This poor little dog looked like he was suffering from the ridiculous weight of the spikes piled on his head.
Imagine how much effort it takes for owners to style their hair up every day. With the hair falling out, the poor dog probably can’t see at all.
22. Waves + Choppy Bangs
Dogs just don’t suit ponies. The cute wavy ears aren’t so bad, but the cropped bangs make this one of the worst dog haircuts by far.
The thick hair around the forehead doesn’t match the rest of the smooth fur at all, and when it grows, it will obscure the poor pup’s vision.
23. Ball Cut Bangs
Here is another example of some very bad hits on dogs. The hair almost looks like a bowl cut in layers.
This haircut should definitely be left to humans only. Look at how nervous the dog looks and how ridiculous his appearance is.
I hope you enjoyed looking at some of these bad dog haircuts. Some will make you laugh, but others will just make you feel sorry for the poor puppy.
If anything will inspire you to find the best groomer for your dog, it’s these pictures. Don’t let your Chihuahua end up with a cover larger than its body. Dogs deserve to look their best too.
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