Goldendoodle Dropped at Groomer With Matted Ears—No One Prepared for Result
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A North Carolina groomer's routine haircut for a goldendoodle has unexpectedly delighted viewers online, turning his simple trim into a viral moment, thanks to the stark contrast in how the canine looked before and after the visit.
The TikTok video, shared by Sarah White under @charlottedoggrooming on June 6, shows a dog named Jett at his grooming appointment. Initially shaggy in a way that is typical for his breed, Jett emerges nearly unrecognizable after having his ears shaved due to matting.
"What a doodle with shaved ears looks like," an overlaid text on the video read. More than 259,000 people have watched the video to date, with several viewers voicing their amusement at the dramatic transformation in the comments.
White, 28, told Newsweek that Jett's owners trusted her judgment on the grooming approach. Shaving his ears was necessary for his comfort and hygiene—but the result took everyone by surprise, including White.
"It unexpectedly sparked a really adorable and wholesome response," White said. "So many doodle owners started sharing photos of their own dogs with shaved ears.
"It turned into a lighthearted, feel-good thread of proud pet parents showing off their pups!"
From left: Jett the goldendoodle stands on a table at his grooming salon in Charlotte, North Carolina.
From left: Jett the goldendoodle stands on a table at his grooming salon in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Goldendoodles, a popular hybrid of golden retrievers and poodles, are known for their thick, curly coats, which can easily become matted if not maintained with regular grooming. While shaved ears may not be the standard look for the breed, Jett's new appearance seemed to charm viewers on TikTok rather than shock them.
"My [favorite] but my clients never want to," one viewer posted.
"I love short ears on dogs, that makes them look so much younger," another added.
"Love a short ear, very silky," a third viewer shared.
"We call these Dorito ears, and I love them," one viewer said.
"I'm actually not mad at this," another commented.
White, who has been a pet groomer for six years, runs a mobile nail-trimming business with her husband called N.E.A.T Mobile and also offers full grooming services at home.
"It has been really heartwarming to see the community engage so positively," White said. "Getting that many likes was not planned, but I am so glad it happened with something that brought smiles and good energy.
"As a groomer, I love when a simple transformation can spark joy, and in this case, it definitely did!"
White added that the reaction from Jett's owners was just as rewarding as the public response.
"The owners were ecstatic when they came to pick him up afterwards," she said.
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