Deshedding, tidy feathering and feet, without shaving the double coat.
Golden retrievers shed, and a lot of that hair ends up on your floor. A deshedding groom lifts out the loose undercoat and tidies the feathering so your retriever looks and feels their best.
Goldens have a double coat: a soft, dense undercoat under a longer, water-resistant topcoat, with feathering on the legs, chest, tail and ears. Shaving a double coat can affect how it grows back, so we remove loose undercoat and tidy the outline instead.
Every six to eight weeks, and especially during the spring and autumn moult.
We don’t recommend it. Removing the loose undercoat keeps a retriever more comfortable and protects the coat.
Every six to eight weeks, with an extra deshed during heavy moults if needed.
Yes, we tidy the feathering on the legs, tail and ears to a neat, natural shape.
Double coats need regular, thoughtful care — not shaving. Learn how undercoats and guard hairs work, practical brushing routines, bathing tips, seasonal moulting strategies and when to seek professional help.
Short, dense coats like Labradors’ need simple, regular care: the right brushes, calm brushing routines, sensible bathing, seasonal support and timely professional checks.
Help your double-coated dog stay cool without shaving. Practical summer planning: brushing routines, baths, safe cooling, what tools to use and when to seek professional help.
Book online, call or message Khadija to find a time. New dogs are always welcome.
