Cavapoo Haircut Types: A Guide to Looking Fabulous

From Puppy Cuts to Show Cuts, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

If you’re the proud owner of a Cavapoo, you know that their soft, curly or wavy hair requires regular grooming to keep them looking and feeling their best. But with so many different Cavapoo haircuts to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.

First, it’s important to understand that regular grooming is crucial for your Cavapoo’s health and happiness. Matting and tangling can lead to discomfort and even skin irritation, so it’s important to brush your dog’s hair regularly and invest in a good-quality dog shampoo and conditioner.

But when it comes to haircuts, there are several options to consider. The right choice for your Cavapoo will depend on their coat type, lifestyle, and personal preference. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular Cavapoo haircuts:

The Puppy Cut

So, what exactly is a puppy cut? The puppy cut is essentially one length all over.

The average length is 1-2 inches across the body, legs, tail, head, and ears. Typically, a clipper with a long guard comb over the blade is used.

The puppy cut is a classic choice for Cavapoos. This short, even haircut is easy to maintain and can be done with scissors or clippers. It’s a great first groom option for puppies and for dogs with curly or wavy hair, and it can help prevent matting and tangling. Plus, who can resist the adorable look of a puppy cut?

Steps for achieving the perfect Cavapoo puppy cut:

1. Collect all of the grooming tools you’ll need. You’ll need grooming scissors, an adjustable-blade clipper, a slicker brush, a comb, and a spray bottle filled with water.
2. Begin by thoroughly brushing your Cavapoo’s hair to remove any tangles or mats. Gently work through any knots or tangles with a slicker brush. This is necessary to avoid any pulling or discomfort during the haircut.
3. A typical length for a puppy cut is 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cms). To achieve the ‘long fluffy’ look, use a longer length comb attachment on a short #10 or #30 blade.
4. To keep the head proportionate to the body, clip the head up to twice the length of the coat on the body, then blend the different lengths smoothly together with trimmers, clippers, or blending scissors. Legs can be the same length as the body or kept rounder and longer, so legs must usually be blended into the body at the end.
5. Check with the comb for any uneven spots or areas that may require additional trimming. Comb your dog’s hair in different directions to ensure an even and smooth cut.
6. Allow extra time for a lot of scissoring for very long coat lengths like 4cm, 5cm, or longer. With any longer cut, whether using a blade alone or a comb attachment, you’ll probably want to tidy up the cut with thinning scissors at the end for a smoother, more even finish and to remove clipper, scissor, or blade marks.

If you’re not confident in your grooming abilities, take your furry friend to a professional groomer for a flawless and stress-free grooming experience.

The Teddy Bear Cut

If you’re looking for a longer, more rounded cut that highlights your Cavapoo’s soft, fluffy coat, the teddy bear cut may be the way to go. This style gives your furry friend a cuddly, teddy bear-like appearance that’s sure to turn heads.

The Cavapoo teddy bear cut is a popular grooming style that highlights this lovable breed’s fluffy and curly hair. The hair is trimmed to a rounded shape and left longer than a puppy cut in this style.

Teddy bear cuts, like puppy cuts, involve an even cut all the way around the body. The only difference is that they are designed for curly-haired dogs such as Poodles, Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, and any other -oodles.

Steps for cuteness overload Cavapoo Teddy cut:

1. You’ll need grooming scissors, a clipper with an adjustable blade, a slicker brush, a comb, and a spray bottle filled with water are all required.
2. Begin by thoroughly brushing your Cavapoo’s hair to remove any tangles or mats. Gently work through any knots or tangles with a slicker brush. This is necessary to avoid any pulling or discomfort during the haircut.
3. Trim your dog’s hair to the desired length with the clippers. You should leave the hair longer than a puppy cut for a teddy bear cut, usually around 2-3 inches. To make the hair longer and fuller, use a lower blade setting.
4. Trim the hair around your dog’s face, ears, and paws with grooming scissors. Begin by trimming around the face to create a rounded shape that emphasises your dog’s adorable features. Trim the hair around the ears and paws with care to avoid cutting the sensitive skin.
5. To achieve a natural, blended look, use thinning scissors. This step is necessary to avoid the hair looking too choppy or uneven. To achieve a soft, natural look, cut small sections of hair with thinning scissors in a downward motion.
6. Check with the comb for any uneven spots or areas that may require additional trimming. Comb your dog’s hair in different directions to ensure an even and smooth cut.
7. Finally, spray your Cavapoo’s hair with water to make it look polished and shiny. To help prevent dryness and tangles, use a dog-friendly conditioning spray.

Professional groomers recommend getting a teddy bear cut once a month to keep it in good condition, but cuts every six to eight weeks will suffice if you don’t mind the occasional bad hair day!

Sporting Cut / Kennel Cut

For active Cavapoos who love to run and play, the sporting cut is a practical option. This shorter cut involves trimming the hair on the body and legs short while leaving the hair on the head and tail longer. It’s a low-maintenance choice that still keeps your dog looking sharp.

While dogs can stay cool by panting, sweating, and shedding extra fur, their fur also acts as insulation, which can cause your dog to overheat in hot weather. To stay comfortable and cool, dogs with heavy, thick fur, such as Goldendoodles and Cavoodles, can benefit from a good shave or trim. Short cuts should never involve completely shaving a dog; instead, simply remove some extra layers and lighten the coat overall.

Kennel cuts are universal and can be done on almost any dog that needs to be groomed. The length of the hair is kept consistent throughout the body, as with puppy and teddy bear cuts, but kennel cuts are shorter than the other two. 

It’s ideal for busy owners because it’s simple to keep and lasts longer than most other cuts. 

Staying cool with a Sporty Cut:

1. Collect all of the grooming tools you’ll need. Grooming scissors, a clipper with an adjustable blade, a slicker brush, a comb, and a spray bottle filled with water are all required.
2. Begin by thoroughly brushing your Cavapoo’s hair to remove any tangles or mats. Gently work through any knots or tangles with a slicker brush. This is necessary to avoid any pulling or discomfort during the haircut.
3. Trim your dog’s hair to the desired length with the clippers. Trim the hair to a shorter length, usually around 1/2 inch, for a sporting cut. Trim the hair evenly all over the body with a higher blade setting.
4. Trim the hair around your dog’s face, ears, and paws with grooming scissors. Begin by trimming around the face to create a neat and tidy appearance. Trim the hair around the ears and paws with care to avoid cutting the sensitive skin.
5. To achieve a natural, blended look, use thinning scissors. This step is necessary to avoid the hair looking too choppy or uneven. To achieve a soft, natural look, cut small sections of hair with thinning scissors in a downward motion.
6. Check with the comb for any uneven spots or areas that may require additional trimming. Comb your dog’s hair in different directions to ensure an even and smooth cut.
7. Finally, spray your Cavapoo’s hair with water to make it look polished and shiny. To help prevent dryness and tangles, use a dog-friendly conditioning spray.

Lamb Cut

The lamb cut is another adorable option for dogs with curly fur. This hairstyle involves trimming the hair around the chin and torso, leaving most of the fur on the legs, and cutting shorter hair around the torso and chest. It’s a great year-round option for dogs with curly hair, such as Cavapoos. Dogs with lamb cuts will stay cool in Summer and in the winter, the extra fur on their legs helps keep their limbs warm – just add a stylish winter coat to keep the rest of their body nice and toasty.

Achieving the Lamb Cut:

1. Gather your tools and supplies: You will need clippers, scissors, a comb, a slicker brush, and a grooming table to groom your Cavapoo in the lamb cut style. Grooming spray, ear cleaner, and nail trimmers may also be useful.
2. Bathe and dry your Cavapoo: Before you begin grooming, give your Cavapoo a good bath with a gentle dog shampoo. Rinse your dog thoroughly to remove all soap residue and towel dry. To completely dry the fur, use a hairdryer on low heat.
3. Trim the fur all over the body, except the legs and head, with clippers with a #5 blade. Using long, smooth strokes, begin at the neck and work your way down to the tail. To achieve a smooth, even cut, cut against the direction of hair growth.
4. Trim the hair on the legs with a #7 blade, leaving a little more length than the hair on the body. Trim any stray hairs or uneven patches with scissors.
5. Trim the fur on the head with scissors, leaving a little extra length on top to create a “topknot” if desired. Trim the hair around the eyes, ears, and muzzle without cutting too close to the skin.
6. Trim the hair on the feet with scissors, shaping them into rounded “paw” shapes. Remove any excess hair from between the toes and the paw pads.
7. Finish with a brush and spray: Remove any loose hairs and smooth out the coat with a slicker brush. Apply a small amount of grooming spray to the coat to give it a glossy finish and a pleasant scent.
8. Clean the ears and trim the nails: Clean the inside of your dog’s ears with ear cleaner and cotton swabs. Trim the nails with a pair of nail clippers, taking care not to cut too close to the quick.

The Cavapoo lamb cut is a low-maintenance grooming style that can keep your dog cool and comfortable in hot weather. Grooming sessions on a regular basis will also help keep their coat healthy and looking stylish.

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Don’t Poodle My Oodle!

The Poodle Cut: Keep an open mind, this style is ideal for dogs with curly hair, such as Poodles… and.. Cavoodles! Don’t be fooled by the name, as it isn’t unique to their breed. This style keeps the dog’s fur short along the body while leaving more fur on top of the head and around the neck. It’s ideal for keeping curls bouncy and fresh without becoming tangled, but it requires more maintenance than some other Poodle haircuts. It’s ideal for owners who are willing and able to keep their curly dog’s fur looking clean on a regular basis.

The Show Cut

Finally, if you’re looking to show off your Cavapoo’s beauty, a show cut is the way to go- mutts can have ‘standards’ too!

This complex, high-maintenance cut involves trimming the hair to a specific length and shape. It’s not for the faint of heart – it’s unlikely to be worth the time and effort of a professional groomer either, so owners usually need to learn the ropes to achieve this look themselves.

The Cavapoo show cut is like the Teddy Bear Cut on steriods! It’s a high-maintenance, precise grooming style popular in dog shows and competitions. It entails a specific haircut that emphasising the Cavapoo’s distinct physical characteristics. The following are the detailed grooming steps for achieving the perfect Cavapoo show cut:

1. Collect all of the grooming tools you’ll need. Grooming scissors, thinning shears, a clipper with an adjustable blade, a slicker brush, a comb, and a spray bottle with water are all required.
2. Begin by thoroughly brushing your Cavapoo’s hair to remove any tangles or mats. Gently work through any knots or tangles with a slicker brush. This is necessary to avoid any pulling or discomfort during the haircut.
3. Trim your dog’s hair to the desired length with the clippers. The hair on the body is trimmed to 1/2 inch for a show cut, while the legs and tail are left longer. Use a lower blade setting to keep the hair on the legs and tail longer and fuller.
4. Trim the hair around your dog’s face, ears, and paws with grooming scissors. To emphasise the breed standard’s features, such as round eyes and a square-shaped muzzle, the hair on the face should be trimmed to a specific length. Hair on the ears should be neatly trimmed and blended with hair on the head. Trim the hair on the paws to give them a rounded shape.
5. To achieve a natural, blended look, use thinning scissors. This step is necessary to avoid the hair looking too choppy or uneven. To achieve a soft, natural look, cut small sections of hair with thinning scissors in a downward motion.
6. Check with the comb for any uneven spots or areas that may require additional trimming. Comb your dog’s hair in different directions to ensure an even and smooth cut.
7. Finally, spray your Cavapoo’s hair with water to make it look polished and shiny. To create a polished look that highlights your dog’s unique features, use a dog-friendly styling product.

The emphasis in the Cavapoo show clip is on highlighting the breed’s best physical characteristics.

The Cavapoo has a round head with a square-shaped muzzle. The hair on the head is trimmed with the show clip to emphasise these features, creating a rounded appearance around the face.

The eyes of the Cavapoo are round, large, and expressive. Typically, the show clip involves trimming the hair around the eyes to emphasise their size and shape.

Ears: The Cavapoo’s ears are long, floppy, and hair-covered. The show clip usually consists of trimming the hair around the ears to create a neat and tidy appearance while still retaining their distinct shape.

The Cavapoo has a compact body with a short back and well-rounded ribs. Trimming the hair on the body to a specific length to emphasise these features and create a smooth, well-proportioned appearance is typical of the show clip.

Legs and tail: The Cavapoo’s legs are straight and well-proportioned, and its tail is carried gaily. To emphasise these features and create a fuller appearance, the show clip typically involves leaving the hair on the legs and tail longer.

A skilled groomer will use a combination of trimming techniques and styling products to create a polished and cohesive look to highlight these best physical characteristics. They will work to achieve a balanced appearance while allowing your dog’s distinct personality to shine through. It’s critical to find a groomer who is familiar with the Cavapoo breed and understands your requirements.

Ohh la la!

No matter which Cavapoo haircut you choose, it’s important to keep up with regular grooming appointments to maintain your dog’s appearance and health.

As with most dog hairstyles, if you have a preference for how the cut is done, make it known to your groomer. With the right care and attention, your furry friend will look and feel fabulous.