Standard Poodle grooming
A Standard Poodle needs a professional groom every 4 to 6 weeks, and brushing at home three or four times a week, down to the skin. A full groom for a Standard Poodle with NogPets is from R560.
Also called: poodle, poedel.
The coat
A dense, curly single coat that grows all the time.
- A professional groom
- Every 4 to 6 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Three or four times a week, down to the skin.
- Shedding
- Very little.
- The usual style
- A lamb or sporting clip for pets: one length on the body, shaped legs and head.
- 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 Standard Poodle. 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
- Mats under the collar and harness
- Damp ears
- A cut that grows out of shape after six weeks
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Standard Poodle grooming questions
How often should a Standard Poodle be groomed?
Every 4 to 6 weeks by a groomer. At home: three or four times a week, down to the skin.
Should I shave my Standard Poodle?
Yes, a short clip is fine for a Standard Poodle and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Standard Poodle?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle shed?
Very little.