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Grooming Cost Guide
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Grooming Cost Guide
for Borzois
Typical Grooming Costs for Borzois
Professional grooming for a Borzoi typically runs $65–95 per full-service appointment, based on this breed's "Hard" difficulty rating and long, silky, flat or wavy coat with heavy feathering coat requirements. This range covers a bath, blow-dry, brush-out, nail trim, ear cleaning, and a breed-appropriate haircut or tidy. Most Borzoi owners land in the middle of the range for a well-maintained dog, paying more only when mats, behavioral challenges, or extra services add time. Prices vary significantly by region — urban salons charge 20–40% more than rural areas — so treat these as national averages and ask local groomers for breed-specific quotes.
What Affects the Price for a Borzoi
Coat condition is the biggest variable. A Borzoi groomed every 4-6 weeks with regular home brushing arrives clean and mat-free — the groomer's job is styling, not rescue. A Borzoi with a long, silky, flat or wavy coat with heavy feathering that hasn't been brushed in 8 weeks may need a de-matting surcharge ($15–40) or a complete shave-down if mats are tight against the skin. Size matters: larger dogs use more product and take longer to dry. Temperament adds cost too — a Borzoi that needs two groomers or sedation referral costs more than a cooperative dog. Add-ons like teeth brushing ($10–15), anal gland expression ($10–15), flea treatments, or specialty cuts (show trims vs. pet trims) stack on top of the base price.
Gear for Borzoi grooming cost guide
Coat-matched picks — buy once, use every groom.
Brush
Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush
The gold standard for poodles and doodles. Features long pins that penetrate deep into dense coats to remove tangles and fluff the hair.
Nail Care
Miller's Forge Quality Nail Clipper
Used by professional groomers worldwide. Made of high-quality Italian stainless steel with a heavy-duty spring for clean, sharp cuts.
Full Groom vs Bath & Brush for Borzois
Most Borzoi owners need full grooms ($65–95) every every 4-6 weeks — the long, silky, flat or wavy coat with heavy feathering requires shaping, not just cleaning. Full grooms include a haircut styled to breed standard or your preference, sanitary trim, paw pad trim, and face tidy. Bath-and-brush skips the haircut but includes everything else — ideal for Borzois between full appointments or during shedding season when de-shedding is the priority. Ask your groomer which service your dog actually needs rather than defaulting to the most expensive option every visit.
Saving Money Without Cutting Quality
The cheapest groom is the one that prevents expensive problems. Brushing your Borzoi at home every 4-6 weeks — or more during shedding season — keeps appointments at the base rate instead of mat-removal surcharges. The neck ruff is the highest-maintenance area on a Borzoi — it forms the densest tangles due to constant friction from collar wear and head movement. Remove the collar for grooming and thoroughly comb through the ruff weekly, not just at bath time. Book standing appointments every every 4-6 weeks — many salons offer 5–10% loyalty discounts for regular clients. A $30 rubber curry brush and 10 minutes weekly removes enough loose coat to keep bath-and-brush visits effective. Avoid the false economy of stretching appointments beyond every 4-6 weeks — a Borzoi rated "Hard" that arrives matted costs more to fix than maintaining the schedule would have cost.
When DIY Makes Financial Sense for Borzoi Owners
For the Borzoi ("Hard"), DIY maintenance between professional grooms still saves money — but attempting full haircuts at home on a long, silky, flat or wavy coat with heavy feathering coat often ends in a corrective groom that costs more than the original appointment would have. Calculate your true cost: at $65–95 per visit and a schedule of every 4-6 weeks, annual professional grooming runs roughly $260–570. A $100 home tool kit pays for itself in one skipped emergency mat-removal visit. Unlike many large breeds, the Borzoi is relatively odor-free and the coat tends to stay clean due to its silky texture. Bathing every four to six weeks is appropriate; over-bathing strips the natural oils that give the coat its silkiness.
Pro Tip from Groomas
The neck ruff is the highest-maintenance area on a Borzoi — it forms the densest tangles due to constant friction from collar wear and head movement. Remove the collar for grooming and thoroughly comb through the ruff weekly, not just at bath time.
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Recommended Gear for Borzois
Brush
Chris Christensen Big G Slicker Brush
The gold standard for poodles and doodles. Features long pins that penetrate deep into dense coats to remove tangles and fluff the hair.
Nail Care
Miller's Forge Quality Nail Clipper
Used by professional groomers worldwide. Made of high-quality Italian stainless steel with a heavy-duty spring for clean, sharp cuts.
Shampoo
TropiClean PerfectFur Whitening & Brightening Shampoo
Naturally whitens and brightens white coats without bleach or harsh chemicals.