Labradoodle grooming
A Labradoodle needs a professional groom every 6 to 8 weeks, and brushing at home three times a week, down to the skin. A full groom for a Labradoodle with NogPets is from R680.
Also called: doodle.
The coat
Wavy to curly, depending on the dog: some take after the poodle, some after the lab.
- A professional groom
- Every 6 to 8 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Three times a week, down to the skin.
- Shedding
- Low to moderate, depending on the coat.
- The usual style
- A teddy-bear cut, one length on the body, a round face.
- 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 large dog with a long coat, the size of a typical Labradoodle. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 105 minutes from R680
- Bath & brush About 75 minutes from R530
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
- Mats in the armpits, behind the ears and under the collar
- Ears that hold moisture
- Coat that felts if it's left to grow
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Labradoodle grooming questions
How often should a Labradoodle be groomed?
Every 6 to 8 weeks by a groomer. At home: three times a week, down to the skin.
Should I shave my Labradoodle?
Yes, a short clip is fine for a Labradoodle and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Labradoodle?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Labradoodle is from R680 and a bath and brush from R530. 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 Labradoodle shed?
Low to moderate, depending on the coat.
Why does my doodle keep getting matted?
A doodle coat sheds little, so loose hair stays in and knots. Brushing to the skin a few times a week and a cut every six to eight weeks keeps it under control.