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Dessies doodles

Proud to create a legacy of happy, healthy companions

Proud to create a legacy of happy, healthy companionsProud to create a legacy of happy, healthy companionsProud to create a legacy of happy, healthy companionsProud to create a legacy of happy, healthy companions

Doodle and Poodle Coat Maintance

Types of coats

Fleece

Shedding: Low to no-shedding

What it feels like: soft, plush; can be straight/wavy/spiral curls
Maintenance: brush/comb regularly + consistent grooms


We have found most fleece coats to be allergy-friendly.

Wool Coat (tight curls like a poodle)

Shedding: Low to no-shedding
What it feels like: denser curls; can mat faster if skipped
Maintenance: frequent line brushing + consistent grooming schedule


We have found most wool coats to be allergy-friendly.

Shedding Light on Doodle Shedding

A doodle’s shedding level is determined most by coat genetics and coat type, not just a label like F1, F1B, or multigen. A thoughtfully bred doodle is typically low-shed to no-shed, but even low-shed dogs still “lose hair” the way people do—it just doesn’t tumbleweed around your house the same way.

How to Brush your doodle

This is a great video by Grooming By marci on youtube explaining how to brush your dog. Always condition the coat with a detangler spray when brushing to prevent damaging the coat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Dessiesdoodles@yahoo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We begin grooming before puppies ever go home. It is important to continue grooming exposure immediately after go home. Utilize short positive sessions at home and begin establishing a relationship with a groomer to expose your puppy to the environment.

Most doodles do best on a 4–8 week professional grooming schedule, depending on coat type and how long you keep them. Fluffier coats = more frequent maintenance. Shorter clips can go longer between appointments.

Yes, you can choose the best length for you and your family. Customize your grooming schedule, and the length of your dogs coat, to what you are able to maintain. 

However, consistent brushing lets you keep more length without matting.

Moisture + friction (air drying, collars/harness rubbing) + not combing to the skin.

If you can’t run a metal comb from roots to ends easily, tangles are forming.

Plan on 2–4x per week minimum for fleece and wool coats. If you love that longer, fluffy look, brushing every other day (or daily quick passes) will save you money and prevent painful mats.

Yep — the groomer can’t undo weeks of matting in one visit without shaving. Home brushing is what allows you to keep length, comfort, and that teddy bear look. Trying to de-matt a dog HURTS the dog and damages the coat so prevention is important.

Absolutely — but you must fully prep the coat beforehand, and dry the coat afterward.


Be sure to brush first, use shampoo + conditioner, and dry fully. Letting a doodle air-dry is one of the fastest ways to create mats. Avoid scrubbing the dog with a towel when removing excess water as friction also leads to matting. Try squeezing the water out instead.

Mats form close to the skin and can be uncomfortable or painful. Matting damages the coat, the skin, can cause hematomas, and can even cut off circulation to limbs. When mats are present, groomers often have no humane option except shaving the coat shorter than you might want.

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Dessies Doodles

Connersville, IN 47331

(765) 698-8887

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