De-shedding Treatment Deposit Small Short Smooth Coat Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Miniature Pinscher Dachshund (Smooth Coat) Italian Greyhound French Bulldog Boston Terrier Rat Terrier Pug Toy Fox Terrier Jack Russell Terrier (Smooth/Short-Haired) Medium Short Smooth Coat Whippet American Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bull Terrier Basenji Beagle (short coat) Basset Hound Pharaoh Hound Vizsla (on the larger side of medium) Blue Lacy Portuguese Podengo (Medium size) Labrador Retriever (can fall in medium-large range) German Pinscher Ibizan Hound (smaller individuals fall into medium size) Smooth Fox Terrier Large Short Smooth Coat Great Dane Mastiff (English Mastiff) Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogo Argentino Presa Canario Boerboel (South African Mastiff) Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff) American Bulldog (larger individuals) Neapolitan Mastiff (very loose skin, still short/smooth coat) Kangal (short coat, very large) Small Long Smooth Coat Shih-Tzu Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Japanese Chin Papillon (long, silky coat with butterfly ears) Long-Haired Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier Russian Toy (Long-Haired variety) Tibetan Spaniel (silky, moderate-length coat) Pekingese (technically smooth but with a thick, long coat — heavy grooming) Chinese Crested (Powderpuff variety) (long, soft coat) Havanese (can be silky and straight if not curled) Medium Long Smooth Coat English Cocker Spaniel American Cocker Spaniel Field Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel Kooikerhondje Tibetan Terrier (long coat, often silky) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (moderate-to-long, smooth outer coat) Flat-Coated Retriever (borderline medium-large, very smooth long coat) Small Munsterlander (feathered, smooth, medium-length coat) Australian Shepherd (straight coat variety) (can be medium-sized and have a flat, flowing coat) Large Long Smooth Coat Irish Setter Gordon Setter Afghan Hound Rough Collie Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound) English Setter Leonberger (some have flatter coats) Saluki (Feathered variety) Giant Long Smooth Coat Irish Wolfhound Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound) Leonberger (when brushed, coat can lie flat and smooth) Afghan Hound (tall, slender giant with long, silky coat) Scottish Deerhound (more harsh than smooth, but long and flowing) Tibetan Mastiff (heavily coated, but some lines have longer, flatter fur) Newfoundland (can have flatter, water-resistant coat when well-groomed) Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees) (long, flat outer coat) Small Double Coated Coat Pomeranian Shiba Inu (small end of medium range) Miniature American Eskimo Dog Finnish Spitz (smaller individuals) Tibetan Spaniel Norwegian Lundehund Japanese Chin Long-Haired Chihuahua Miniature Schnauzer (double coat, wiry outer layer) Papillon (often has an undercoat though silky) Pekingese Lhasa Apso Havanese (can have a double coat depending on lineage) Dachshund (Long-Haired) Medium Double Coated Coat American Eskimo Dog (Medium size) Keeshond Finnish Spitz Australian Shepherd (some lines with thicker double coats) Samoyed (smaller individuals) Shiba Inu (medium-sized small/medium) Norwegian Elkhound Border Collie Corgi (Pembroke & Cardigan) American Water Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Shetland Sheepdog Large Double Coated Coat Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Alaskan Malamute Siberian Husky Chow Chow Akita Samoyed Tibetan Mastiff Keeshond Finnish Lapphund Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael) Giant Double Coated Coat Newfoundland Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Tibetan Mastiff Leonberger Bernese Mountain Dog Irish Wolfhound (has a wiry double coat, slightly different texture) Kuvasz Caucasian Shepherd Dog Anatolian Shepherd Small Curly Coat Toy Poodle Maltipoo Yorkiepoo Shih Poo Miniature Poodle Bichon Frise Havanese (can have curly or wavy coat) Maltipoo (Maltese × Poodle mix) Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel × Poodle mix, often curly) Cavachon Portuguese Water Dog (small individuals) Lagotto Romagnolo (small individuals) Medium Curly Coat Standard Poodle Irish Water Spaniel Lagotto Romagnolo Barbet American Water Spaniel Curly-Coated Retriever Kerry Blue Terrier Bedlington Terrier Spanish Water Dog Large Curly Coat GoldenDoodle Labradoodle Standard Poodle (borderline large) Curly-Coated Retriever Portuguese Water Dog Barbet Lagotto Romagnolo (medium-large) Kerry Blue Terrier (larger individuals) Giant Curly Coat Bernedoodle Irish Water Spaniel (on the larger side, often considered giant by size) Curly-Coated Retriever (one of the largest curly-coated breeds) Barbet (can be quite large) Komondor (has corded curly coat, though more like dreadlocks) Puli (similar corded coat, medium-giant size) Lagotto Romagnolo Warm Welcome & Socialisation Calm introduction to the groomer, tools, and environment. Short play or affection time to build trust and reduce anxiety. Health & Coat Check Quick assessment of the puppy’s skin, coat, ears, nails, and overall health. Gentle handling to help the puppy get used to being touched. Gentle Brushing Light brushing to remove debris and get the puppy comfortable with grooming tools. Use of soft brushes suited for sensitive puppy skin. Bath Time (If Appropriate) Use of mild, puppy-safe shampoo. Warm water and gentle handling throughout. Thorough but gentle rinse to prevent skin irritation. Towel Drying & Low-Noise Blow Drying Towel dry first, followed by a quiet, low-power dryer to acclimate the puppy. Extra patience and breaks as needed. Face, Feet, and Sanitary Trim (Introductory) Light trimming around eyes, paw pads, and sanitary areas—only if the puppy is comfortable. Done with safety scissors or quiet clippers. Nail Trimming Gentle clipping of sharp puppy nails. Introduces the sensation and sound in a non-threatening way. Ear Cleaning Light cleaning with a puppy-safe solution if needed. Done carefully to avoid discomfort or fear. Positive Reinforcement Treats, praise, and calm encouragement throughout the session. Helps the puppy form a positive association with grooming. Owner Feedback Groomer shares how the puppy behaved, any issues found, and tips for home care. Recommendations on when to schedule the next groom.
