Winston gets a haircut

[tinkerpig]

Well, its finally happened ! Winston has had a haircut and is free from his wraps!! I have been dithering over clipping him for a few weeks now but yesterday he pulled out a chunk on his shoulders - there must just have been an itch that he HAD to get!!
I am so proud of him as he has done very well in his show career with 2 B.I.S, many reserves and numerous B.O.B.
He is nearly 1 yr old and I managed to get his coat to 12 inches in length. I have kept his clipped hair!! and a cut a small bit from close to the skin so I can always see how long he was. I didnt actually clip him that short and I think I will take it a bit shorter tomorrow - doing it in stages might make it easier to bear!!
It was very emotional for me as he was my first 'in coat' peru - sigh
Here are some pics of him with some of his awards before clip - and some after.

[angelwyche - ADMIN]

He still looks really lovely with his shorter coat. he has done really well for you, you have also done well. Your first in-coat long hair ever and your success at the shows is amazing

[tinkerpig]

ah thanks Sue, its lovely when friends in the fancy are pleased for you - as we know there is far too much 'political' stuff and back biting!!
Looking forward to showing this year and I am sure your showteam will be great too.