How to Groom a Cockapoo

Cockapoos have long, curly coats that require regular care. Although many cockapoo owners take their dogs in for professional grooming services, this is not a requirement for owning one of these dogs. Both amateur and professional care can keep these cute canines looking nice.

• Perform routine maintenance to prevent matting and to keep a cockapoo’s coat looking nice. Regular brushing and bathing will produce a shiny coat free of matting. Give the dog a bath at least once every four weeks, and brush its coat one to two times a week. During bath time, use a wet washcloth to gently clean the inside of the dog’s ear flaps to remove dirt and wax. Clean only the easily accessible parts of the ear flaps.


• Keep the dog’s inner ear fold free of fur to prevent matting and wax buildup. Use a pair of small trimming scissors to regularly remove any long hairs from inside the ear flaps. Ask a friend to help keep the dog still to avoid injury while trimming ear hair. Snip the hair short, but not short enough to risk grazing or cutting the dog’s skin.


• Take the cockapoo into a groomer as needed for a haircut. Look at pictures before taking the dog in for grooming or ask the groomer for cut suggestions. A cockapoo haircut typically leaves the body hair at one inch in length, with two inches left on the face and legs.  Watch the groomer perform the cut if you’re interested in learning how to perform future haircuts.