Dog Breeds

Explore popular dog breeds and learn about their unique grooming needs. Find the perfect style for your furry friend.

12 breeds
Smiling Cavoodle named Charlie lounging on a blue couch, likely after grooming.

Cavoodle

Small (5-12 kg)

Australia's most popular designer breed. Cavoodles have soft, wavy to curly coats that need regular professional grooming to stay mat-free.

Coat: Wavy to curly, low-shedding
Grooming: High — professional groom every 4-6 weeks
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Tan poodle with teddy bear cut wearing an orange bow tie, posing for a photo.

Poodle

Standard / Mini / Toy

Elegant and intelligent dogs with hypoallergenic curly coats. Available in Standard, Miniature, and Toy sizes.

Coat: Curly, hypoallergenic
Grooming: High — professional groom every 4-6 weeks
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Cocker spaniel wearing a graduation cap, posing for photo at dog grooming salon.

Cocker Spaniel

Medium (12-16 kg)

Joyful, silky-coated companions that require regular grooming to keep their flowing ears and coat in top condition.

Coat: Silky, medium-length, feathered
Grooming: High — professional groom every 6-8 weeks
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Golden retriever and black cat in a bubble bath, wearing sunglasses. Fun pet grooming image.

Golden Retriever

Large (25-34 kg)

Friendly, devoted family dogs with beautiful golden double coats that shed year-round.

Coat: Double coat, water-resistant
Grooming: Moderate — weekly brushing, seasonal de-shedding
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Grey schnauzer with a pink scarf posing for a portrait in front of floral backdrop.

Schnauzer

Mini / Standard / Giant

Distinguished dogs with signature beards and eyebrows. Their wiry coat benefits from hand-stripping or clipping.

Coat: Wiry, double coat
Grooming: High — professional groom every 6-8 weeks
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Cream labradoodle lying on floor, relaxed pose. Grooming style not apparent.

Labradoodle

Medium to Large (15-30 kg)

Popular Australian-bred cross with a fleece or wool coat that needs consistent grooming to prevent matting.

Coat: Fleece or wool, low-shedding
Grooming: High — professional groom every 4-6 weeks
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Shih Tzu in a tub of bubbles, enjoying a bath and dry grooming session.

Shih Tzu

Small (4-7 kg)

Ancient companion breed with luxurious long hair and a sweet temperament. Needs daily brushing or a short pet cut.

Coat: Long, silky, hypoallergenic
Grooming: High — daily brushing or short pet cut
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Cute Maltese puppy peeking out from red blanket, adorable portrait for pet grooming services.

Maltese

Toy (3-4 kg)

Elegant white-coated toy breed known for their silky, floor-length coat. Regular grooming keeps them pristine.

Coat: Long, silky, single coat
Grooming: High — professional groom every 4-6 weeks
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Border collie dog on grooming table, smiling for the camera.

Border Collie

Medium (14-20 kg)

Australia's beloved working dog with a thick double coat that needs regular brushing, especially during shedding season.

Coat: Double coat, medium-length
Grooming: Moderate — weekly brushing, seasonal de-shedding
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Cute French Bulldog puppy looking directly at camera with purple flowers in background.

French Bulldog

Small (8-14 kg)

Adorable companion dogs with bat-like ears and wrinkled faces. Low grooming needs but wrinkles require regular cleaning.

Coat: Short, smooth
Grooming: Low — occasional bath, wrinkle cleaning
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Golden Groodle with teddy bear cut sitting outdoors in a park.

Groodle (Goldendoodle)

Medium to Large (15-30 kg)

A Golden Retriever-Poodle cross with a fluffy, low-shedding coat. Very popular in Australia and requires consistent grooming.

Coat: Wavy to curly, low-shedding
Grooming: High — professional groom every 4-6 weeks
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Husky dog wearing sunglasses and a hat in a grassy field. Fun portrait of a pet.

Siberian Husky

Medium (16-27 kg)

Stunning working dogs with thick double coats. They blow their coat twice a year and need specialised de-shedding.

Coat: Thick double coat
Grooming: High — daily brushing during shedding seasons
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