Dog Grooming Style Guide
The lion cut is a bold, dramatic grooming style that transforms your pet into a miniature king (or queen) of the jungle. The body is clipped close — usually with a #7 or #10 blade — while a full, natural mane of fur is left around the head, neck, and chest. The legs are shaved with pom-poms left at the ankles, and the tail features a pom-pom at the tip. The lion cut is not purely cosmetic: it is one of the most practical solutions for severely matted coats, cats with chronic hairball issues, and dogs in hot climates. For cats, the lion cut has become the standard professional grooming style — Persian, Himalayan, and Maine Coon owners frequently request it to manage shedding and matting without daily brushing. For dogs, it is popular with Poodles, Chow Chows, and Pomeranians. The mane area does require regular brushing to keep it looking full and tangle-free, but the shaved body is essentially maintenance-free between grooms.