07/31/2026
Q's & A's for the topic of doodles/poodles at the salon!
✂️Why do doodles/poodles cost more to groom? These thick, dense coats are both time consuming & labor intensive. These complex coats are prone to matting &/or tangles, require extensive time to properly blow dry & brush out (even without matts or tangles), require more hand sc******ng & shaping on haircuts, & require a higher skill level from your groomer if requesting breed standard haircuts such as pom-poms, shaved poodle feet, etc.
✂️How often should I be brushing my doodle/poodle? EVERYDAY, especially if they are long and fluffy. What happens if you skip a whole day brushing your own hair; you'll have a tangled mess! Now imagine it being not only on top of your head, but your entire body! High friction areas (like armpits, neck from collars, behind ears, etc) matt up quickly due to frequent movement &/or scratching, water & food from their bowls clump up in their muzzle, outside debris can easily get stuck in feet, legs, & tail, swimming & not being dried/brushed out properly afterwards are all just a few quick ways your pup becomes matted faster.
✂️What type of brush should I be using at home? A good slicker brush. Make sure you are brushing all the way down, not just lightly on the top coat. If not brushed all the way down, the undercoat can still become matted. If you have any questions on how to brush properly, your groomer can show you!
✂️Why can't you just brush out the matts? Matts not only are uncomfortable for your pet, they are painful as well. While some groomers will de-matt, Top Tails believes your pet should be most comfortable when visiting their groomer; therefore, we will try to work out matting if it is not too close to the skin already. If it is too far down, shaving out is the least painful & ethical option....don't worry, their hair will grow back in no time!
