Funny,Animals,FailsMAY 6, 2022

50 Bad Pet Haircuts That Should’ve Never Been Done

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We all know the stress of going to get a drastic haircut. A high reward cut requires taking high risks. But what if the stylist cuts off way too much? What if they misinterpret your vision and give you a mullet? What if the trendy bob you asked for ends up being a bowl cut? What’s even worse than the pre-haircut anxiety is the sinking feeling of leaving the salon knowing you’re stuck with an unsalvageable hairdo for the next few months. But what about when animals get bad pet haircuts?

As people, we have the chance to speak up when a haircut starts going awry, but our pets don’t have the same luxury. We drop them off at the groomer, just praying our babies will not return with bad pet haircuts. A great way to prevent terrible haircuts is by bringing in photos of what you want. In the case of animals, however, maybe it’s best to bring in examples of what you don’t want. We’ve gathered photos of some of the worst pet haircuts ever to make you laugh (and maybe to be cautionary tales as well). Below, you can also read our exclusive interview with Jess Rona, Los Angeles' most popular celebrity dog groomer.

Enjoy this list, and when you think you’ve seen it all, check out two other Bored Panda pieces featuring funny pet haircuts here and here.

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#21 I Got My Girl Groomed. This Is Not What I Was Expecting. I Can’t Stop Laughing

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Another celebrity groomer and author of the best-selling book “DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show: Everything You Need to Know, Step by Step” is Jorge Bendersky. Based in New York, Jorge’s client list includes Ralph Lauren and Gisele Bündchen. His rates start at $300 an hour, but he makes house calls and notes that his “clientele is very exclusive”. According to Jorge, “grooming is not a wash and go; it's a luxury”.

#22 My Dad Is Shaving My Dog But He Took A Break At Her Head. Business Up Front, Party In The Back

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#23 The Groomer Has My Dog Looking Like He Has A Disease

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#24 "What Have They Done To Me?"

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Public curiosity with extravagant dog grooming and intentionally funny pet haircuts has grown in recent years too. At least two reality competition shows have been produced to provide platforms for the best groomers on the globe. Groomer Has It ran on Animal Planet for 2 seasons from 2008-2009, and more recently, Rebel Wilson's Pooch Perfect was broadcast on the Seven Network in Australia. They both featured skilled groomers competing to demonstrate their expertise and provided excellent publicity for the businesses of the winners.

#25 My Boyfriend Wanted To Cut My Cat's Hair For Once And Totally Failed. It's So Sad But A Little Funny At The Same Time

She always looks angry so it is probably not because of the weird hairdo

ELISE_B

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#26 Mom Thought It Would Be A Good Idea To Cut Our Pony's Hair Cause It Couldn't See

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#27 Mistakes Were Made

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I know that when I have a pet, they will be treated like a member of my family. And while I won’t be able to afford $4,000 cologne for my future pup, I do plan to spoil them with a level of extravagance that does fit into my budget. Just because they’re an animal doesn’t mean they can’t be humiliated by the worst pet haircuts like the animals featured on this list. And if I do accidentally trust the wrong groomer one day, my dog will have every right to burst into tears upon leaving.

Have your pets ever had a traumatic experience at the groomer’s? We’d love to hear about it in the comments section, and don’t forget to upvote all of the bad animal haircuts that you feel the most sympathy for!