Cocker Spaniel grooming
A Cocker Spaniel needs a professional groom every 6 to 8 weeks, and brushing at home three times a week, the ears most of all. A full groom for a Cocker Spaniel with NogPets is from R560.
Also called: cocker, spaniel.
The coat
A silky coat with long feathering on the ears, chest, belly and legs.
- A professional groom
- Every 6 to 8 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Three times a week, the ears most of all.
- Shedding
- Moderate.
- The usual style
- A short body with tidy feathering, or a full clip for an easy pet coat.
- Shaving
- A short clip is fine and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
What it costs
Our prices for a medium dog with a long coat, the size of a typical Cocker Spaniel. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 90 minutes from R560
- Bath & brush About 65 minutes from R430
Our own van grooms in Stellenbosch. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you. A R10 fee is added when you pay by card. Cash on the day has no fee.
What a groomer watches for
- Ear infections: long, heavy ears
- Mats in the ear leather and armpits
- Grass seeds in the feet
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Cocker Spaniel grooming questions
How often should a Cocker Spaniel be groomed?
Every 6 to 8 weeks by a groomer. At home: three times a week, the ears most of all.
Should I shave my Cocker Spaniel?
Yes, a short clip is fine for a Cocker Spaniel and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Cocker Spaniel?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Cocker Spaniel is from R560 and a bath and brush from R430. Your dog's own weight and coat set the final price. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you.
Does a Cocker Spaniel shed?
Moderate.