Poodle grooming

A poodle’s coat is curly, dense and always growing. It does not shed in the way a labrador does. Left without combing, it will felt, especially behind the ears, in the armpits and around the collar.

That is why poodle owners usually think in weeks, not months, both at home and at a salon. A thorough comb through to the skin — not just a tidy of the surface — is the habit that keeps the coat comfortable. Clips and shapes vary with taste and with how the dog lives; what matters more than the style is that the hair is not hiding a mat against the skin.

Standard, miniature and toy poodles share the same coat idea at different scales. Smaller dogs can be just as demanding to comb, and they often need more care around the eyes and feet. If you are thinking about a first visit, our notes on a puppy’s first groom still apply.

We don’t offer mobile grooming. If you would like your poodle seen at Dapper Dogs, bring them to our salon in Banbury and call us to ask about an appointment.