Pit Bull grooming
A Pit Bull needs a professional groom every 8 to 12 weeks, and brushing at home once a week. A full groom for a Pit Bull with NogPets is from R600.
Also called: pitbull, pittie, american pit bull terrier.
The coat
A short, stiff, single coat.
- A professional groom
- Every 8 to 12 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Once a week.
- Shedding
- Low to moderate.
- The usual style
- No cut. A bath, nails and ears.
- Shaving
- There's nothing to shave: the coat is already short.
What it costs
Our prices for a large dog, the size of a typical Pit Bull. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 90 minutes from R600
- Bath & brush About 60 minutes from R450
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
- Skin allergies
- Sunburn on white and pink skin
- Strong nails
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Pit Bull grooming questions
Grooming guides
Similar breeds
How often should a Pit Bull be groomed?
Every 8 to 12 weeks by a groomer. At home: once a week.
Should I shave my Pit Bull?
There's no need: a Pit Bull's coat is already short. A bath, de-shed and nail trim keep it neat.
How much does it cost to groom a Pit Bull?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Pit Bull is from R600 and a bath and brush from R450. 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 Pit Bull shed?
Low to moderate.