Your Doodle Coat Survival Guide
Keep the curls. Beat the matts. Make grooming something you both enjoy.
Whether you've got a Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Cockapoo or any other Doodle mix, you probably weren't warned upfront about the coat. Nobody is. And that's why so many Doodle owners end up blindsided by how fast that gorgeous fluffy coat can matt.
This guide changes that. It gives you everything you need to understand your Doodle's coat, build a brushing routine that actually works, and handle matts when they happen - before they become a problem.
Inside you'll find:
- The three Doodle coat types and why they matt differently
- The essential tools and how to use them properly
- The line brushing method - the only technique that gets all the way to the skin
- How to bathe your Doodle at home without making the coat worse
- How to assess and work through matts at home (and when to call your groomer)
- Eye and ear care specific to Doodles
- When to see a professional groomer
Written by Suzie, professional dog groomer and founder of Suzie's Pets Ltd.