Cockapoo Grooming in Doncaster
Teddy bear faces, puppy cuts and mat-free curls, groomed one-to-one in my calm Rossington salon.
Cockapoo
How I Groom Cockapoos
Cockapoos are one of the most popular dogs around Doncaster, and it is easy to see why. What surprises a lot of owners is how much work that soft, curly coat needs. It grows constantly, it does not shed much, and the hair it does lose gets trapped in the coat, so without regular brushing and clipping it knots up close to the skin.
I groom Cockapoos as a full Snips Signature Cut: a deep-clean bath, a proper high-velocity dry so the curl is straightened out and every knot is found, then a cut to the style you want. Tell me how you live with your dog (muddy fields, swimming, lots of cuddles on the sofa) and I will suggest a length that actually lasts until the next groom.
Cockapoo Grooming at a Glance
How Often
Every 6 to 8 weeks
Coat Type
Curly to wavy, low-shedding, grows constantly
Size Band
Usually Mid-Weights (medium). Smaller Cockapoos are Lil Pups.
Price
£40 for a small Cockapoo, £50 for a medium one (Snips Signature Cut).
Popular Cockapoo Styles
Bring a photo if you have a look in mind. I will be honest about whether it suits your dog's coat and how much brushing it needs at home.
Teddy bear cut
A rounded, fluffy face with the body clipped a little shorter. The look most people picture when they think of a Cockapoo.
Puppy cut
One even length all over. Easy to brush at home and a good choice if your dog loves a muddy walk.
Short practical clip
Shorter all over, so it dries quickly and grows back evenly. It is also the kindest option when a coat has become matted.
Natural tidy
Face, feet and hygiene areas tidied while the coat keeps its length. Lovely, but it needs brushing most days.
Looking After a Cockapoo Coat at Home
- Brush right down to the skin at least three times a week. A slicker brush followed by a metal comb is the best test: if the comb snags, there is a knot.
- Check the knot hotspots: behind the ears, the armpits, the collar or harness line and the back of the legs.
- Expect the coat to change between about six months and a year old. The adult coat coming through tangles with the puppy fluff, which is when most Cockapoos first get matted.
- Dry your dog properly after a wet walk. A damp curly coat knots far faster than a dry one.
Which groom to book
The Snips Signature Cut is the right groom for an adult Cockapoo. Between cuts, a Wash & Go keeps the coat clean and brushed out, and Cockapoo puppies under six months start with Young Pups.
Cockapoo Grooming Questions
Every 6 to 8 weeks for most Cockapoos. If you like the coat kept longer, or your dog has a very tight curl, every 4 to 6 weeks stops it knotting.
From around 12 weeks old, once they have had their second vaccination. The first visits are short Young Pups sessions, so your puppy learns that the table, the dryer and being handled are nothing to worry about.
With me a full groom is £40 for a small Cockapoo and £50 for a medium one. If the coat is badly matted it takes longer, and I will always talk that through with you before I start. Every size is on my price list.
More Breed Guides
I groom every breed and size, from Chihuahuas to giant breeds. These guides cover some of the dogs I see most often.