WOW. Almost makes me want to go out shopping for clippers--except it’s my opinion that one should not place sharp objects in the hands of an inexperienced moron (that would be me.) I especially liked your before/after photos for two reasons...
1. He looks kinda’/sorta’ like our baby.
2. I’ve been reading about appaloosa color genetics (confusing stuff) and have been wondering what’s hiding under our Baby’s hairballs. I’ve read (internet facts) that a blanket appaloosa can “change” to a full leopard. So it was nice to see how yours turned out in reality--very handsome!