There are bad haircuts. There are “I let my cousin try something” haircuts. And then there is this.

One very fluffy gray, mixed-breed dog (possibly with some Poodle or Doodle in the family tree, because that coat is doing the absolute most) is going viral after his humans shaved just his head at home… and stopped there. The result? A teeny-tiny head perched on top of what appears to be a walking faux-fur beanbag chair.

The video, posted by @charlottedoggrooming, shows the sweet, bewildered fluffball toddling around a room while waiting for his professional grooming appointment. The caption reads: “We shaved his head at home, can you shave the rest?”

Friend.

The “rest” is doing Olympic-level heavy lifting.

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From the side, his little, shaved face looks neat and polite. From the neck down? It’s winter parka. It’s shag rug. It’s “I’m wearing my dad’s coat to school because I lost mine.” TikTok was not prepared.

One viewer pleaded, “Tell them no. You can’t take this joy away from the world.” Another asked the only logical question: “What in the Beetlejuice is going on here?”—a reference to Beetlejuice and its famously tiny-headed character named Bob.

And honestly? The comparison is not unfair. The proportions are giving “Bob the shrunken head, but make it fluffy.”

Other comments were just as unhinged in the best way:

• “This looks like a download in progress.”

• “But why does he look like he’s wearing a fur coat?”

• “Little dog in a biiiiiig coat.”

• “I desperately need to know what the rest of the dog looks like underneath. I don’t understand.”

• “I mean, at least he can breathe now? Imagine all that fluff around his face.”

That last one is actually… a little bit valid.

Because here’s the thing about super fluffy dogs—especially Poodle mixes and Doodles. That dense coat can get matted fast. When matting happens around the face, it can trap moisture and debris, and even cause skin irritation. So yes, technically, shaving the face can provide relief.

But shaving only the face?

That’s how you end up with a Beanie Baby head glued onto a life-size stuffed animal.

Why Not To Groom Your Dog at Home

Let’s talk gently and with love here.

Home dog grooming sounds simple. You buy clippers. You watch two YouTube videos. You think, “How hard could it be?” And sometimes? It’s totally fine for light trims or maintenance brushing.

First, matting isn’t always visible on the surface. A dog can look fluffy and soft, but underneath that top layer can be tight, painful mats close to the skin. Shaving unevenly can leave some areas short and others packed with tangles. That’s uncomfortable and tricky to fix.

Second, dogs move. A lot. One wiggle mid-clip and suddenly you’ve carved out a very committed bald spot.

Third, coat balance matters. Professional groomers shape the head, body, and legs so everything looks intentional. When you only shave one section, you create… well. This.

A tiny little head floating atop a roaming comforter.

And finally, certain coats require specific blades and techniques to avoid irritation or clipper burn. That’s why experienced groomers train for this. They’ve seen every “we tried at home first” situation imaginable—and they fix it.

Unless you’re ready for your pup to look like a Beanie Baby wearing a full-length fur coat.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.