Most full grooms run $40–$120+, and the price comes down to three things: your dog's size, its coat, and the services you choose. Here's the clear 2026 breakdown.
The short answer: a full dog groom typically costs $40–$120+, with most owners paying $50–$90. Small short-coated dogs sit at the low end; large or heavily-coated dogs at the high end. A bath-and-tidy (no haircut) runs $25–$60, and add-ons like de-shedding or de-matting stack on top.
Typical 2026 full-groom ranges. Major metros (LA, NYC, SF) trend toward the higher end.
| Dog size | Typical full groom | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 25 lb) | $40 – $75 | Yorkie, Shih Tzu, Mini Poodle, Frenchie |
| Medium (25–50 lb) | $55 – $90 | Cocker Spaniel, Mini Doodle, Border Collie |
| Large (50–90 lb) | $75 – $120 | Golden, Lab, German Shepherd, Standard Poodle |
| Extra large (90 lb+) | $100 – $180+ | Bernese, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees |
| Service | Typical price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Full groom | $40 – $120+ | Bath, haircut/style, blow-dry, nails, ears, anal glands |
| Bath & tidy | $25 – $60 | Bath, blow-dry, brush-out, light tidy — no full haircut |
| Nail trim only | $10 – $25 | Quick standalone service, often walk-in |
| De-shedding treatment | $15 – $50 add-on | Heavy blow-out for double coats |
| De-matting | $10 – $30+ add-on | Charged by time; severe mats cost more |
| Teeth brushing | $5 – $15 add-on | Add-on to a bath or full groom |
Want a number for your exact dog? Our grooming rate builder turns breed, size, coat, and services into a typical price range in seconds.
Bigger dogs take more product, more time, and more drying — the single biggest price driver.
Curly, long, double, and matted coats take far longer than a short, clean coat.
Grooming in major metros (LA, NYC, SF) runs higher than in smaller markets.
A bath-and-tidy is cheaper than a full styled haircut; add-ons stack on top.
Dogs that need extra time, patience, or two handlers may cost more.
Mobile and house-call grooming costs more than a fixed location for the convenience.
A full groom typically costs $40–$120+, with most owners paying somewhere in the $50–$90 range. The big variables are your dog's size and coat: a small, short-coated dog might be $40–$60, while a large or heavily-coated dog can run $90–$180 or more. A bath-and-tidy without a full haircut is cheaper, usually $25–$60.
A full groom is 1–3 hours of skilled, hands-on work — bathing, drying, clipping, styling, nails, and ears — on a live animal that may not hold still. The price reflects the groomer's training and time, professional equipment, and the difficulty of the coat. Matted, large, or anxious dogs take longer, which is why quotes vary so much. With an independent groomer you're paying the person doing the work directly, not a corporate markup.
A common guideline is 15–20% of the groom price, more for difficult coats, exceptional work, or a dog that's hard to handle. When you book an independent groomer directly, your tip goes straight to the person who actually groomed your dog.
That depends on your dog's coat. Curly and long coats need a groom every 4–6 weeks; double and short coats can go 8–12 weeks. Multiply the per-groom price by your dog's schedule to budget annually — see our guide on how often to groom your dog for the full breakdown.
No. Every Snout Studios groomer is an independent business owner who sets their own prices based on their skill, your dog's size and coat, and the services you choose. You get an upfront quote from the groomer you book — and because they run their own business, the price reflects their work directly, with no chain markup.
Use our free grooming rate builder — pick your dog's breed, size, coat, and the services you want, and it gives a typical 2026 price range. It's the fastest way to set expectations before you book a groomer.
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