Toy or Miniature Poodle grooming
A Toy or Miniature Poodle needs a professional groom every 4 to 6 weeks, and brushing at home three or four times a week with a slicker brush and comb. A full groom for a Toy or Miniature Poodle with NogPets is from R460.
Also called: toy poodle, miniature poodle, mini poodle.
The coat
A single, curly coat that keeps growing and hardly sheds.
- A professional groom
- Every 4 to 6 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Three or four times a week with a slicker brush and comb.
- Shedding
- Very little, which is why it mats: loose hair stays in the curls.
- The usual style
- A puppy or teddy cut for pets; a shaved face and feet if you like the poodle look.
- 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 small dog with a long coat, the size of a typical Toy or Miniature Poodle. 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
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 close to the skin under the curls
- Ear canals with hair that holds moisture
- Tear stains
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Toy or Miniature Poodle grooming questions
How often should a Toy or Miniature Poodle be groomed?
Every 4 to 6 weeks by a groomer. At home: three or four times a week with a slicker brush and comb.
Should I shave my Toy or Miniature Poodle?
Yes, a short clip is fine for a Toy or Miniature Poodle and keeps mats away. Leave some length in summer to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Toy or Miniature Poodle?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Toy or Miniature Poodle is from R460 and a bath and brush from R360. 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 Toy or Miniature Poodle shed?
Very little, which is why it mats: loose hair stays in the curls.