Breed-Specific Dog Grooming Experts in Littleton, Colorado

Standard, Miniature & Toy Poodle Grooming

Poodles are one of the most popular breeds in Highlands Ranch and Ken Caryl, and for good reason - they're intelligent, hypoallergenic, and versatile. But that continuously growing coat requires expert grooming every 4-6 weeks.

Classic Poodle Clips We Offer:

• Puppy Clip: Even length all over body (3/4" to 1"), clean face, feet, and tail. Most popular pet cut.
• Lamb Clip/Town & Country: Shorter body with maintained leg hair in "boots." Clean face or mustache option.
• Miami/Bikini Clip: Short body with pompoms on hips and tail tip. Fun summer style!
• Sporting Clip: Practical, easy-care cut with moderate length maintained throughout.
• Continental Clip: Traditional show cut with pompoms, bracelets, and rosettes. For special occasions!
• English Saddle: Elaborate show cut with specific pompom and shaved area patterns.

Poodle Face Styles:

• Clean Face: Completely shaved muzzle - traditional and tidy
• Mustache: Hair left on muzzle, shaped round or square
• Lamb Face: Rounded, fluffy face with scissored beard
• Teddy Bear: Rounded all over including ears

Topknot Options:

• Traditional banded topknot with bow
• Rounded mushroom style
• Short and clean
• Natural with minimal shaping

Doodle Grooming - Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Bernedoodles

Doodles are THE most popular breed in Littleton right now! These Poodle mixes have wonderful personalities but challenging coats. Their texture ranges from wavy to curly, and they mat VERY easily. Professional grooming every 4-6 weeks is absolutely essential.

Popular Doodle Cuts:

• Teddy Bear Cut: Our most requested! Rounded face, fluffy body at 1-2" length, rounded feet. Absolutely adorable.
• Poodle Cut: Clean face, feet, and tail base with pompom. Body clipped to uniform length.
• Lamb Cut: Short body (1/2") with fuller legs and rounded face. Easy maintenance.
• Mohawk: Fun style with strip of longer hair down back, shorter sides
• Lion Cut: Short body with full mane around head and chest, pompom tail
• Kennel Cut: Very short all over (1/4" to 1/2") for easy care between grooms

Doodle Coat Care:

• Daily Brushing Required: Doodle coats mat faster than pure Poodles. Miss a day, get mats.
• Professional Grooming Every 4-6 Weeks: Non-negotiable for mat prevention
• Use Slicker Brush + Metal Comb: Must brush to skin, not just surface
• Bathing: Monthly at home with detangling products, or let us handle it

Common Doodle Grooming Problems:

• Matting: #1 issue. Forms behind ears, armpits, groin, tail base. Severe matting requires shaving.
• Eye Staining: Tear stains on light-colored coats. We offer whitening treatments.
• Ear Infections: Floppy ears trap moisture. We clean and pluck ear hair.
• Paw Fur: Collects debris and forms mats between pads. We keep it trimmed short.

Golden Retriever Grooming

Goldens are THE most popular breed in Highlands Ranch and Ken Caryl! Their beautiful double coats need regular care:

Grooming Services for Golden Retrievers:

• De-Shedding Treatment: Essential every 6-8 weeks, especially during spring/fall shed. Removes massive amounts of undercoat.
• Sanitary Trim: Keeps rear end tidy and clean
• Paw Trimming: Neat, rounded feet with fur trimmed between pads
• Feathering Maintenance: Trim or maintain the beautiful feathering on legs, chest, and tail
• Ear Cleaning: Goldens prone to ear infections - regular cleaning prevents problems

Golden Retriever Trim Styles:

• Natural/Field Trim: Tidy up feathering, clean feet and ears, maintain natural look
• Summer Trim: Shorter feathering for hot weather (never shave the body!)
• Show Trim: Precise feathering and outline for breed standard appearance

Frequency: Bath & de-shedding every 6-8 weeks, more frequent in shedding season

German Shepherd & Double-Coat Breeds

German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, and other double-coated breeds have special grooming needs:

What We DO for Double Coats:

• Undercoat Removal: Professional de-shedding treatments remove loose undercoat
• Bathing with High-Velocity Dry: Loosens and blows out dead coat
• Brushing: Thorough brushing prevents matting
• Nail, ear, paw care: Essential maintenance

What We DON'T DO:

• ❌ NEVER SHAVE: Double coats regulate temperature - shaving destroys this and can permanently damage coat texture

Frequency: Every 6-8 weeks, every 3-4 weeks during heavy spring/fall shed

Labrador Retriever Grooming

Labs are the most popular breed in America and very common in Littleton! Their short double coats shed heavily:

• De-Shedding Baths: Special shampoo + high-velocity dryer removes tons of loose fur
• Nail Trimming: Labs often resist this - our experts handle it safely
• Ear Care: Floppy ears prone to infections, especially after swimming
• Tail Trimming: Tidy up that powerful tail!

Frequency: Every 6-8 weeks, more in shedding season