Words of Wisdom About Doodle Grooming

Words of Wisdom About Doodle Grooming

There is no official doodle clip. Every groomer establishes their own standard, according to what they like to do.

Words like ‘short’ or ‘long’ are totally subjective. To a groomer, they are meaningless.

One person’s long is way too short for someone else.

Instead use inches. I want his body 1” Long. his legs 2” long and blended to the body.

Ears, 2” longer than the ear leather.

Beard, 1”

Top of head, 2”

That is groomer speak and your groomer will cry with gratitude.

Keep in mind that the longer the haircut, the more often you have to come in for grooming.

Hair grows at the same rate and the long style gives it a head start.

It’s the exceptional pet owner who can maintain coat longer than 4”. You don’t have the skill or equipment. It’s a challenge, even for a professional. That’s why it costs.

Take a metal comb through after your brush.  Just to be sure.

Tell the groomer you want the longest guard comb. (1” ) if that’s to long ask to go down 1 until you get to what you want. A 7/8 or 3/4 will leave some fluff.

Also be sure to comb after you brush - that way you know there are no tangles.

As a groomer we write everything down. When the client comes back all they have to say is one longer or one shorter.

If your dog has mats, then the groomer will be telling you, So you know.

If you can - stay with the same groomer so they can learn what you want.