| 11 min read
Doodle Haircuts: The 6 Cuts Every Doodle Breed Shares
Every doodle breed shares the same six haircuts. From 2,021 real doodle photos: 53% are teddy bear cuts. What to ask for, and why coat type beats breed name.
| 10 min read
Scissor Cut vs Clipper Cut: Why One Costs More
Scissor cuts are just 4.7% of tagged photos in our library — 16% of schnauzer grooms but 1.5% of cavoodle. What the difference is, and when it's worth paying for.
| 10 min read
Do Short-Haired Dogs Need Professional Grooming?
Yes — but not for a haircut. From 1,085 photos of labradors, frenchies and beagles: 65% are a bath and dry, just 4% a full groom. What they get at the salon.
| 11 min read
Bernedoodle Haircuts: Why This Doodle Sheds
Bernedoodle grooming from 79 real salon photos. De-shedding runs 41% — nineteen times the cavoodle rate — and only 1 in 6 gets a teddy bear cut. Coat type is why.
| 12 min read
Husky Grooming: De-Shedding, Shaving and How Often
What Australian salons actually do to huskies, from 241 real photos: 52% are de-sheds and just 2 dogs in the whole set were clipped. Plus coat blow timing and costs.
| 12 min read
Samoyed Grooming: De-Shedding, Trimming and the Shave Myth
188 real salon photos show what Australian groomers do to samoyeds — 49% de-sheds, and unlike huskies, 1 in 9 does get scissored. What that means for your dog.
| 11 min read
Border Collie Grooming: Shedding, Tidies and Clipping
Border collie grooming with 554 real salon photos — what a de-shed involves, why 16 were clipped anyway, and how often a border collie needs a groomer.
| 10 min read
Dachshund Haircuts: Long-Haired, Wire, Smooth Coats
Dachshund haircut styles for long-haired, wire-haired and smooth dachshunds — with real Australian salon photos, honest coat advice and what groomers actually do.
| 11 min read
German Shepherd Grooming: Shedding and the Shave Myth
German shepherd grooming explained — why no salon in our photo library clips one, what a de-shedding treatment actually does, and how often a GSD needs a groomer.
| 11 min read
Cocker Spaniel Haircuts: 5 Styles and What to Ask For
The cocker spaniel haircut styles groomers actually cut — show trim, puppy cut, sporting clip and more — with real salon photos, ear care and honest prices.
| 10 min read
Westie Haircuts: The Traditional Trim vs What Salons Cut
Westie haircut styles explained — the traditional hand-stripped trim, the clipped puppy cut and the teddy bear cut — with real salon photos and honest coat advice.
| 9 min read
Cat Grooming in Australia: Costs, Services and Finding a Cat Groomer
Only 217 of 1,728 Australian salons groom cats. What a cat grooming appointment includes, what it costs, how often cats need one, and how to find a cat-capable groomer near you.
| 10 min read
The Cat Lion Cut: What It Is, When It Helps and What It Costs
A lion cut shaves a cat's body and leaves the mane, legs and tail. Here's when it's the right call for a matted coat, when it isn't, and which Australian salons actually do it.
| 9 min read
Maltipoo Haircuts: 6 Styles, Real Photos and What to Ask For
The maltipoo haircut styles groomers actually cut — teddy bear, puppy cut, lamb, summer and more — with real salon photos, clipper lengths and honest prices.
| 8 min read
What Is a Puppy Cut? The Style Name That Means Four Different Things
A puppy cut is one even length all over — but salons define it differently. What to ask for, what it costs, which breeds suit it, and how it differs from a teddy bear.
| 8 min read
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Grooming Styles
Cavalier grooming styles compared — the natural feathered coat, the teddy bear cut and the puppy trim — with real salon photos and honest maintenance advice.
| 8 min read
Golden Retriever Haircuts: Styles and the Shave Myth
What a golden retriever haircut actually involves — the tidy-up trim, the summer cut debate, de-shedding and why 82% of golden grooms are a bath and blow-dry.
| 9 min read
Goldendoodle Haircuts: Lamb vs Teddy Bear vs Summer
Lamb cut vs teddy bear vs summer cut on a goldendoodle, and how the right length changes with mini, medium and standard size. With real salon photos.
| 8 min read
Australia's Most Popular Dog Haircuts, by the Numbers
We classified 18,376 photos from Australian grooming salons. The teddy bear cut leads at 38.6% of styled grooms, but the picture changes sharply by breed and by state.
| 7 min read
Cavoodle Haircuts: 5 Styles Groomers Actually Do (Cavapoo Guide)
The 5 cavoodle haircuts groomers actually do, what to ask for, and how to keep each one matt-free. Real cavapoo styles from Australian salons.
| 7 min read
Bichon Frise Haircuts: Why the Teddy Bear Cut Owns This Breed
84% of style-tagged bichon frise photos on Groomably wear the teddy bear cut. Why the breed suits it, how it differs from the show trim, and 4 other cuts.
| 7 min read
Poodle Haircuts: What Groomers Actually Do in 2026 (Real Photos)
The poodle haircuts Australian groomers actually do, led by the teddy bear cut at 73%. What to ask for, maintenance, and which coats suit each style.
| 7 min read
Maltese Haircuts: 5 Styles That Beat the Show Coat
The 5 maltese haircuts groomers actually do, what to ask for, and why almost nobody keeps the show coat. Real salon photos and honest advice.
| 9 min read
Pomeranian Haircuts: The Teddy Bear Cut, the Lion Cut, and What Not to Do
The pomeranian teddy bear cut in detail, from 91 real examples across 81 Australian salons, plus the lion cut, the natural trim, and what never to ask for.
| 7 min read
Schnauzer Haircuts: The Classic Cut vs the Teddy Bear Drift
The classic schnauzer cut explained — beard, brows, skirt — plus the teddy bear drift, puppy cut and hand-stripping, with real Australian salon photos.
| 9 min read
Shih Tzu Teddy Bear Cut + 4 Other Shih Tzu Haircuts
The shih tzu teddy bear cut in detail, from 107 real examples across 96 Australian salons, plus 4 more practical styles and why almost nobody keeps the show coat.
| 9 min read
Yorkie Teddy Bear Cut + 4 Other Yorkie Haircuts Owners Choose
The yorkie teddy bear cut in detail (length, face, finish) plus the 4 other Yorkshire terrier haircuts groomers do, with real photos from 40 Australian salons.
| 7 min read
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? Every 4–8 Weeks
Curly coats every 6–8 weeks, double coats seasonally, wire coats every few months. The full frequency table by coat type, plus the signs you've left it too long.
| 7 min read
Mobile Dog Grooming vs Salon: Which Is Right for Your Dog?
Mobile grooming costs more but comes to you with one-on-one attention. Salons are cheaper with more gear. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
| 8 min read
Cavoodle Grooming Guide: Coat Types, Haircuts & How Often
Cavoodles need a pro groom every 6–8 weeks plus regular brushing. Learn coat types, popular cuts, the puppy coat change, and what it costs.
| 7 min read
Groodle Haircuts: 5 Styles That Actually Work (Goldendoodle Guide)
The 5 groodle haircuts groomers actually do, what to ask for, and how to keep each one matt-free. Australia's most-loved doodle styles explained.
| 7 min read
Your Puppy's First Groom: What to Expect (and How to Prepare)
When to book your puppy's first groom, what an intro session includes, and how to prepare them at home so grooming stays stress-free for life.
| 6 min read
Should You Shave a Double-Coated Dog in Summer? No
A double coat insulates against heat as well as cold, and it can grow back patchy. Why groomers de-shed golden retrievers and huskies instead of clipping them.
| 12 min read
Teddy Bear Cut for Dogs: Lengths, Face, Real Photos
A teddy bear cut is an even ½–1 inch all over with a round, fluffy face. Exactly what to ask your groomer for, which coats suit it, and 1,845 real salon photos.
