Cavoodle & Groodle Grooming Styles: Teddy Bear Cut vs Puppy Cut and More

Walk into any grooming salon and you'll hear the same names: teddy bear cut, puppy cut, lamb cut. Here's the thing most people don't know: these names aren't standardised. Different groomers can mean slightly different things by them. Knowing what the styles usually mean, and how to describe what you want, is the best way to get the look you're picturing.

The puppy cut

A puppy cut usually means the coat is trimmed to one even length all over the body, often short to medium. The idea is to keep that soft, young-puppy look while being easy to care for.

• Great for: busy families, active dogs, beach and park lovers, and dogs prone to matting.
• Maintenance: lower. Shorter coats tangle less.

The teddy bear cut

A teddy bear cut is similar to a puppy cut on the body, but the focus is on the face and head. The face is shaped round and fluffy, often with a little more length left on the head, ears and legs, to give that cuddly teddy look.

• Great for: Cavoodles, Groodles, Spoodles, Maltese and other fluffy faces.
• Maintenance: medium. That fluffy face needs regular combing to stay tangle-free.

Longer, "fluffy" styles

Some owners love a longer, shaggier oodle look. It's beautiful, but it's the highest-maintenance option: longer coats need brushing to the skin very regularly, often daily, to stop mats forming.

Short and practical

A short all-over clip is the easiest coat to live with, and it's often the kindest choice when a coat has become matted. It grows back, and you can always go longer next time.

How to ask for the look you want

1. Bring photos. A picture of a style you love, and one you don't, is worth a thousand words.
2. Talk length, not names. "About two centimetres on the body" is clearer than "a puppy cut".
3. Mention the details: face shape, ears (long or short), tail (fluffy or neat), and feet (rounded or tidy).
4. Tell us about your lifestyle. Swimming, beach trips, long walks or lots of time on the couch all affect what works best.
5. Be honest about brushing. We'll recommend a length that suits how much brushing you can realistically do.

Groodles vs Cavoodles

The same style names apply to both. Groodles are simply bigger, so there's more coat to look after and maintenance matters even more. Big oodles are very welcome at our salon, which is set up for large breeds.

When matting changes the plan

If the coat is matted close to the skin, a longer style may not be possible on the day. Brushing out tight mats can be painful. We'll always put your dog's comfort first, assess the coat on the day, and talk you through the options.

Planning your next oodle groom? Read our Cavoodle grooming guide for brushing tips, or see our oodle grooming service at Brighton-Le-Sands.