Owner Mortified After Grooming Session Leaves Dog Looking Like Pennywise

June 4, 2024 Malorie Thompson

A dog owner was left mortified after a grooming fail left his pup looking more like Pennywise than a Labradoodle.

Reddit user u/ItsDaJman shared the photos of his co-worker's dog in the sub "Justfuckmysh*tup" with the caption: "'I feel like my dog looks way too cute.' Barber: 'I got chu fam.'"

Photo: Reddit/u/ItsDaJma

After being posted online, people were quick to point out the similarities between the dog's new haircut and the spooky clown from the movie adaptions of the novel It by Stephen King.

In the movies and novel, Pennywise is a shape-shifting and alluring clown who preys upon children in the town of Derry, Maine.

Photo: Flickr/AntMan3001 License: CC BY-SA 2.0

"'Gimme that emaciated pennywise look' Barber: 'say no more, fam," one person joked in the comments. Meanwhile, some groomers and people familiar with the industry were more than happy to weigh in on the haircut.

"...I hear horror stories about Doodles at least twice a day. Apparently like 1 out of every 5-10 are so matted underneath the top coat that they need to be shaved down.." one person shared.

Photo: Reddit/u/ItsDaJma

"Dog groomer here. Even if the dog was that matted... Why leave the ears? That looks ridiculous! At least make it more proportionate," another added.

Can't argue there!

“I feel like my dog looks way too cute” Barber “I got chu fam “
by u/ItsDaJman in Justfuckmyshitup

What do you think of the dog's haircut? Have you ever experienced a grooming fail? Let us know!

Malorie Thompson

Malorie works as a writer and editor in Northern California. She's passionate about food, conscious living, animal welfare, and conservation. She's worked with a variety of publications in different sectors but is happiest covering topics close to her heart. When not at her laptop, Malorie can be found enjoying picnics on the beach, hiking in the redwoods, and spending time with her rescue pup, Jax.

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