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Doodle & Designer Breed Grooming Guide

Complete grooming guides for 20 popular designer and doodle breeds. Coat types, grooming costs, popular cuts, and expert care tips for every mix.

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Aussiedoodle

Australian Shepherd + Poodle · Medium to Large (25-70 lbs)
Aussiedoodle coats vary wildly depending on which parent they take after. Australian Shepherd-leaning coats are wavy, sh...
$65–$120
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Sheepadoodle

Old English Sheepdog + Poodle · Large (50-85 lbs)
Sheepadoodles inherit the Old English Sheepdog thick, profuse coat combined with Poodle curls, creating one of the most ...
$80–$150
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Schnoodle

Schnauzer + Poodle · Varies widely (6-75 lbs depending on Schnauzer/Poodle size)
Schnoodle coats combine Schnauzer wire texture with Poodle curl, creating a unique coat that can range from soft and wav...
$50–$95
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Whoodle

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier + Poodle · Medium (20-45 lbs)
Whoodles inherit the Wheaten Terrier famously soft, silky coat, which many owners consider the best-feeling doodle coat....
$60–$110
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Yorkipoo

Yorkshire Terrier + Toy/Miniature Poodle · Small (4-15 lbs)
Yorkipoos combine the Yorkie fine, silky coat with Poodle curls, creating a delicate coat that tangles easily but is ver...
$40–$75
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Morkie

Maltese + Yorkshire Terrier · Small (4-12 lbs)
Morkies inherit the best and most challenging aspects of both parent breed coats — silky, flowing, and absolutely gorgeo...
$40–$70
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Shorkie

Shih Tzu + Yorkshire Terrier · Small (5-15 lbs)
Shorkies get their long, flowing coat from both parents, making regular grooming essential. The coat can be straight lik...
$40–$70
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Chorkie

Chihuahua + Yorkshire Terrier · Very small (3-10 lbs)
Chorkie coats depend heavily on which parent coat they inherit. Chihuahua-dominant coats are short, smooth, and require ...
$30–$55
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Pomsky

Pomeranian + Siberian Husky · Small to Medium (10-35 lbs)
Pomskies inherit the double coat from both parents, creating a gloriously fluffy but heavy-shedding dog. They shed year-...
$55–$100
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Puggle

Pug + Beagle · Small to Medium (15-30 lbs)
Puggles are low-maintenance in the grooming department. Their short, smooth coat needs regular bathing and deshedding bu...
$30–$50
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Chiweenie

Chihuahua + Dachshund · Very small (5-12 lbs)
Chiweenies are one of the easiest designer breeds to groom. Smooth-coated Chiweenies need only regular baths, nail trims...
$25–$45
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Shih-Poo

Shih Tzu + Toy/Miniature Poodle · Small (7-20 lbs)
Shih-Poos have dense, curly to wavy coats that mat easily — especially behind the ears, in the armpits, and around the h...
$45–$80
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Mal-Shi (Malshi)

Maltese + Shih Tzu · Small (6-15 lbs)
Mal-Shis inherit beautiful, soft, flowing coats from both parents. The coat can be kept long for a glamorous look or tri...
$40–$70
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Peekapoo

Pekingese + Toy/Miniature Poodle · Small (4-20 lbs)
Peekapoos are one of the original designer breeds, first bred in the 1950s. Their coats range from soft and wavy (more P...
$45–$80
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Lhasapoo

Lhasa Apso + Toy/Miniature Poodle · Small (10-20 lbs)
Lhasapoos combine the Lhasa Apso incredibly dense, heavy coat with Poodle curls, creating a thick, luxurious coat that m...
$45–$80
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Havapoo

Havanese + Toy/Miniature Poodle · Small (7-20 lbs)
Havapoos have some of the softest, most touchable coats in the designer breed world. The Havanese silky, lightweight coa...
$45–$80
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Poochon (Bichpoo)

Bichon Frise + Toy/Miniature Poodle · Small (6-18 lbs)
Poochons have incredibly dense, curly coats that combine the Bichon cottony texture with Poodle tight curls. This create...
$50–$90
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Springerdoodle

English Springer Spaniel + Poodle · Medium to Large (30-60 lbs)
Springerdoodles are athletic, outdoor-loving dogs whose coats reflect that lifestyle. The Springer Spaniel medium-length...
$60–$110
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Irish Doodle

Irish Setter + Poodle · Large (40-70 lbs)
Irish Doodles are stunning dogs, typically inheriting the Irish Setter gorgeous red or apricot coloring combined with Po...
$65–$120
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Double Doodle

Goldendoodle + Labradoodle · Large (50-80 lbs)
The Double Doodle is a Doodle squared — combining two of the most popular doodle breeds. With three-quarters of their ge...
$65–$130

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