Shih Tzu grooming
A Shih Tzu needs a professional groom every 4 to 6 weeks, and brushing at home every day in a long coat, a few times a week in a short cut. A full groom for a Shih Tzu with NogPets is from R460.
Also called: shitzu.
The coat
A long, flowing double coat that keeps growing.
- A professional groom
- Every 4 to 6 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Every day in a long coat, a few times a week in a short cut.
- Shedding
- Very little, but loose hair tangles into the coat and makes mats.
- The usual style
- A puppy or teddy-bear cut, short on the body with a round face.
- Shaving
- A short clip is normal for this breed. Leave enough coat to protect the skin from sun.
What it costs
Our prices for a small dog with a long coat, the size of a typical Shih Tzu. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 75 minutes from R460
- Bath & brush About 55 minutes from R360
- De-shed treatment Added to a groom from R120
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
- Eyes: hair needs to be kept out of them
- Mats in the armpits and behind the ears
- A flat face that needs a gentle clean
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Shih Tzu grooming questions
How often should a Shih Tzu be groomed?
Every 4 to 6 weeks by a groomer. At home: every day in a long coat, a few times a week in a short cut.
Should I shave my Shih Tzu?
A short clip is normal for a Shih Tzu. Leave enough coat to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Shih Tzu?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Shih Tzu is from R460 and a bath and brush from R360, plus R120 for a de-shed treatment. 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 Shih Tzu shed?
Very little, but loose hair tangles into the coat and makes mats.