Breed cuts in Colorado Springs born for
Chelsea is a National Certified Master Groomer, and many of the dogs on her table are show dogs. Your dog gets the same hands.
Breed cuts
cut is
Every breed has a look people recognize from across the park. The sculpted head and pom tail on a Poodle. The beard and eyebrows on a Schnauzer. The round, fluffy face on a Westie or a Bichon. A breed cut follows that standard. It isn't a clip-everything-short job. It takes scissors, clippers, blades and a good eye for how the finished dog should look standing still and moving. Chelsea has been doing it for 15 years and still takes classes to keep sharpening it.
Breed cuts
we do
We do nearly every breed cut. The ones we see most:
- Poodles, from Toy to Standard, in a classic trim, lamb trim or teddy bear cut
- Miniature and Standard Schnauzers
- Westies, Cairns and other terriers
- Cocker and Springer Spaniels
- Yorkies, Shih Tzus and Maltese
- Bichons, with the round scissored head
If your breed isn't on the list, call and ask. Chances are we groom it.
Breed cuts
dogs
Chelsea grooms dogs that compete. On a busy day, most of the dogs she works on are, or were, show dogs. That same eye goes into every pet she grooms. Traditional show clips, like the Poodle continental, are done on request. They take a lot longer than a pet trim, so they're priced by the hour, at $95 an hour.
Breed cuts
terriers
Schnauzers, Westies, Cairns and other wire coats can be hand stripped instead of clipped. Stripping pulls the dead outer coat by hand, which keeps the color rich and the texture crisp the way the breed is meant to feel. Chelsea does it herself. It's also $95 an hour. Our hand stripping page explains how it works.
Breed cuts
pet cut
Not every dog needs the full breed look. Plenty of owners love their Schnauzer in a short, easy pet cut that's simple to keep at home. Others want the dog to look exactly like the breed. Both are fine, and both are done well here. A breed cut holds its shape best with a groom every 4 to 6 weeks. A shorter cut gives you a little more room between visits. Tell us how you live with your dog and we'll help you choose.
Breed cuts
between visits
A breed cut looks its best for the first few weeks, then the coat starts growing out of the shape. Brushing at home keeps it looking sharp longer. Use a slicker brush, then a metal comb, and get all the way to the skin, especially on the legs, ears and beard. A Schnauzer's beard and a Westie's face need a quick comb most days. Ask us at pickup and we'll show you what your breed needs. We sell brushes and combs at the shop.
Breed cuts
costs
A breed cut is part of our full groom. A full groom starts at $80 for small dogs, $100 for medium, $130 for large and $160 for extra large, and it includes two baths, a custom cut from nose to butt, a full brush out, a hand blow-dry, nails, ears, an anal gland check and the finishing touches. Show clips and hand stripping are $95 an hour. New clients get an estimate at drop-off.
Questions
questions
Do you groom show dogs?
Yes. Chelsea grooms dogs that compete in the ring, and many of her regulars are show dogs. Call and tell us what your dog needs before the show.
How long does a breed cut take?
Most grooms take 2 to 4 hours depending on the size and coat. A traditional show clip takes longer, which is why it's priced by the hour.
Can my doodle get a breed cut?
Doodles don't have a breed standard, but they can wear a Poodle-style trim, a teddy bear cut or a lamb cut. Our doodle page has more on doodle coats.
Should I bring a photo?
Yes. A photo of the look you want helps more than any cut name, because the same name can mean different things to different people.
Do breed cuts cost more than a regular groom?
No. A standard breed cut is part of the full groom. Only traditional show clips and hand stripping are priced by the hour, at $95 an hour, because they take so much longer.
- Address
- 3336 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4 PM
