How often should I groom my Standard Goldendoodle?

Standard Goldendoodles should be groomed every 6-8 weeks. Consistent grooming keeps their wavy to curly double coat (varies by generation) healthy and prevents painful matting.

How difficult is Standard Goldendoodle grooming?

Standard Goldendoodle grooming is rated "Hard". While experienced owners can manage at home, professional grooming assistance is beneficial for Standard Goldendoodles.

What type of coat does a Standard Goldendoodle have?

The Standard Goldendoodle has a wavy to curly double coat (varies by generation) coat. Establish a daily brushing routine from puppyhood — the coat changes dramatically between 5 and 10 months as the puppy coat transitions to adult coat, and this is when mats are most likely to develop and when the brushing habit matters most.

What are the most popular grooming styles for Standard Goldendoodles?

Popular Standard Goldendoodle grooming styles include: Teddy Bear Cut, Kennel Cut / Short Cut, Doodle Lion Cut. Each style has different maintenance requirements.

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Standard Goldendoodle

The Standard Goldendoodle — a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Standard Poodle — has become one of the most popular family breeds in North America for its friendly temperament, intelligence, and typically low-shedding coat. Coat type varies significantly between individual dogs based on generation (F1, F1b, F2, etc.) and can range from a loose, wavy Golden-influenced coat to tight Poodle-like curls, with everything in between. Because the coat grows continuously and varies so widely, Goldendoodles require professional grooming every 6–8 weeks without exception.

Coat Type

Wavy to Curly Double Coat (varies by generation)

Groom Every

Every 6-8 weeks

Styles Available

3 cuts

Cuts & Styles

Grooming Styles

Teddy Bear Cut

The entire coat is scissored to a uniform 2–3 inch length with rounded, fluffy shaping, and the face is trimmed into a circular, soft shape that gives the breed its classic teddy-bear look. The most popular style for Standard Goldendoodles by a wide margin.

Kennel Cut / Short Cut

The coat is clipped short with a #4 or #5 blade on the body and scissored to a neater finish on the face and legs. A practical summer option that reduces grooming frequency and dramatically decreases the rate of mat formation.

Doodle Lion Cut

The body is clipped short while the head and chest are left full and rounded, with bracelets optionally left on the legs. An expressive style that plays to the Goldendoodle's natural coat volume and gives a dramatic, fluffy head appearance.

Expert Advice

Care Tips

Establish a daily brushing routine from puppyhood — the coat changes dramatically between 5 and 10 months as the puppy coat transitions to adult coat, and this is when mats are most likely to develop and when the brushing habit matters most.
Use a slicker brush followed by a metal comb all the way to the skin at every session — Goldendoodles are notorious for having a mat-free surface while dense mats develop against the skin, and only a comb reaching the skin reveals them.
Never go longer than 8 weeks between professional grooms regardless of how the coat looks — the curly or wavy coat compresses rapidly, and skipping a session almost always means the groomer encounters matting that requires a shave-down.
The ears of a Goldendoodle are a constant mat risk because the long, floppy ear leather traps heat and moisture, creating an ideal mat-forming environment — check behind and inside the ears every 3–4 days.
Ask your groomer about the specific coat type your Goldendoodle has inherited — a Poodle-dominant coat needs more frequent grooming than a wavy Golden-dominant coat, and understanding which type you have helps set realistic expectations for maintenance.

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What you'll need

Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush

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Miller's Forge Quality Nail Clipper

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Mars Coat King Undercoat Rake

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