50 Bad Pet Haircuts That Should’ve Never Been Done

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.