Breed Grooming Guide

Portuguese Water Dog Grooming Guide

Everything you need to know about grooming a Portuguese Water Dog — from coat care and popular styles to pricing and professional tips.

Size

Medium

Frequency

Every 4-6 weeks

Avg Full Groom

$75

Time

2-2.5 hours

Coat Type

Curly or wavy, single coat

Popular Portuguese Water Dog Grooming Styles

Retriever ClipLion ClipPuppy CutTeddy Bear Cut

Portuguese Water Dog Grooming Prices

Bath & Brush

$45

average

Full Groom

$75

average

De-shed Treatment

$55

average

Prices based on data from 10,000+ pet businesses using Groomify. Actual prices vary by location and condition.

Grooming Time

A typical Portuguese Water Dog grooming session takes 2-2.5 hours, depending on the style, coat condition, and whether de-matting is needed.

Professional Grooming Tips

  • Non-shedding but requires frequent grooming
  • Similar maintenance to poodles
  • Athletic coat that grows quickly
  • Good breed for creative grooming

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