Breed Guide: How to Book Your Dog

At Shers Pups and Pals, all dogs are booked based on coat type and weight to make sure the correct amount of time is allocated for each appointment.

We have 2 coat categories:

• Single Coat

• Double-Coated

We also use the following weight ranges:

• 3.5kg and under

• 10kg and under

• 15kg and under

• 15kg and over(this includes all giant breeds)

Because grooming time depends on both coat and size, dogs are not booked by breed name alone.

Single Coat

Single coat dogs include short-haired dogs and breeds with finer, silkier, curlier, or clipped coats that do not have a thick undercoat.

Common Single Coat Breeds

• Maltese

• Toy Poodle

• Cavoodle

• Shih Tzu

• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

• French Bulldog

• Pug

• Boston Terrier

• Jack Russell Terrier

• Mini Fox Terrier

• Beagle

• Dachshund

• Havanese

• Silky Terrier

• Miniature Schnauzer

• West Highland Terrier

• Labrador

• Boxer

• Doberman

• Greyhound

• Whippet

• Great Dane

• Mastiff

• Vizsla

• Weimaraner

• Rhodesian Ridgeback

• German Shorthaired Pointer

• short-coated mixed breeds

Important Single Coat Notes

• Maltese are always booked under 10kg and under

• Toy Poodles are always booked under 10kg and under

• Cavoodles, Shih Tzus, and Cavaliers are generally booked under Single Coat 10kg and under

• Mini Groodles are generally booked under 15kg and under

• Regular Groodles and larger Poodles are booked according to their weight

Double-Coated

Double-coated dogs include dogs with thicker, fluffier, denser coats or coats that require more washing, drying, brushing, and maintenance.

Common Double-Coated Breeds

• Pomeranian

• Cocker Spaniel

• Japanese Spitz

• Pekingese

• Tibetan Spaniel

• Border Collie

• Australian Shepherd

• Shetland Sheepdog

• Mini American Shepherd

• Golden Retriever

• Husky

• Samoyed

• Alaskan Malamute

• German Shepherd

• Swiss Shepherd

• Chow Chow

• Newfoundland

• Bernese Mountain Dog

• Collie

• Rough Collie

• Old English Sheepdog

• Maremma

• Great Pyrenees

• Akita

• fluffy mixed breeds

• thick-coated mixed breeds

Important Double-Coated Notes

• Pomeranians are always booked under Double-Coated

• Cocker Spaniels are generally booked under Double-Coated

• Dogs with especially thick, fluffy, dense, or long coats may need to be booked under Double-Coated, regardless of breed

Groodles and Poodles

Groodles and Poodles are booked according to weight and coat length.

Groodle Guide

• Mini Groodles are generally booked under 15kg and under

• Regular Groodles are generally booked under 15kg and over

Coat Note

If a Groodle or Poodle has a coat that is especially long, thick, fluffy, dense, or time-consuming, they may be charged under Double-Coated pricing.

Weight Guide

After choosing the correct coat category, please book your dog into the correct weight range:

• 3.5kg and under

• 10kg and under

• 15kg and under

• 15kg and over (includes all giant breeds)

Quick Breed Rules

For easy reference:

• Maltese → Single Coat, 10kg and under

• Toy Poodles → Single Coat, 10kg and under

• Cavoodles → Single Coat, generally 10kg and under

• Shih Tzus → Single Coat, generally 10kg and under

• Cavaliers → Single Coat, generally 10kg and under

• Pomeranians → always Double-Coated

• Cocker Spaniels → generally Double-Coated

• Mini Groodles → generally 15kg and under

• Regular Groodles → generally 15kg and over

Not Sure What to Book?

If you’re unsure which category your dog falls under, please contact us before booking.

You’re welcome to send us:

• your dog’s breed

• approximate weight

• a recent photo

• and a short description of their coat

We’ll be happy to help you choose the correct booking category.