Dog Grooming Style Guide
The winter cut keeps your dog cozy during cold months by leaving the coat longer than typical pet trims — usually 2 to 3 inches all over. The goal is warmth and protection from the elements while still maintaining a groomed appearance. For double-coated breeds, a winter cut means skipping the clipper work entirely and focusing on shaping, thinning, and removing dead undercoat. The coat is left at its natural length but cleaned up around the face, feet, and sanitary areas. For single-coated breeds like Poodles and Doodles, the winter cut simply means using longer guard combs or scissoring to leave more length than a summer or puppy cut. The tradeoff is higher maintenance: longer coats mat faster, especially in rain, snow, and when your dog wears sweaters or jackets. Daily or every-other-day brushing is essential with a winter cut. Professional grooming should continue every 6-8 weeks even in winter — skipping grooms leads to severe matting that may require a full shave-down by spring. The winter cut is a great seasonal choice, but it demands commitment.
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