Dog Grooming Style Guide
The summer cut is exactly what it sounds like — a shorter trim designed for warm weather comfort. Unlike a full shave, a proper summer cut leaves enough coat length (typically half an inch to one inch) to protect your dog from sunburn, insect bites, and UV radiation while dramatically reducing heat retention and drying time. This is an important distinction: responsible groomers will never shave a double-coated breed down to the skin, as this can permanently damage the coat texture and actually make the dog hotter by removing their natural insulation system. A summer cut for double-coated breeds focuses on deshedding the undercoat and trimming longer guard hairs to a manageable length. For single-coated breeds like Poodles and Doodles, the body can safely go shorter. The summer cut is one of the most searched grooming styles from May through September, and for good reason — it keeps dogs cooler, more comfortable, and easier to towel off after swimming. Grooming frequency remains every 6-8 weeks, and brushing needs are minimal due to the shorter length.
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