Goldendoodle Haircuts: Huge Collection Of Pictures For #Inspo! [2023] (2024)

Depending on the breed and generation, Doodles can have a variety of coat types. Some may have curls, others may have wavy hair, or something in between. Some may shed a lot, some hardly shed at all. Any which way, if you have a Doodle you know how irresistibly adorable they are. And even though you may want to keep that face oh-so-fluffy and teddy bear-like for ever and ever, Doodle haircuts are a necessity. In this article, we talk about the different types of Doodle haircuts along with tons of pictures to inspire your dog’s next visit to the salon. Let’s get into it!

Table of Contents

• Why Goldendoodles Need Haircuts
• Common Goldendoodle Haircuts And Styles
  • Goldendoodle Puppy Cut
  • Goldendoodle Teddy Bear Cut
  • Kennel Cut (KC), i.e. Doodle Summer Cut
  • Lamb Cut
  • Other Goldendoodle Haircut Styles
• Other Doodle Haircut Styles
  • Winter/Fluffy Doodle Cut
  • Doodle Lion Cut
  • Doodle Mohawk Cut
  • GI Cut
• Goldendoodle Haircuts: Conclusion

Why Goldendoodles Need Haircuts

Doodle hair grows out longer than the average dog. Some even say that it never stops growing, just like a Poodle. And similarly to human hair, fresh haircuts will keep their coats healthy and maintained. And even though most Doodles “don’t shed” (much), you still need to bathe, brush, and give your Goldendoodle haircuts to minimize allergens. All of this is especially important if you or anyone in your home is allergic to pet dander.

Common Goldendoodle Haircuts And Styles

Even though many Doodle owners don’t ever want their Doodle to get “Poodled”, the fact is that most Doodles are genetically 50% or more…Poodle. Typically, Poodles get a clean face and clean feet and the topknot is rounded with scissors. However, there are many different styles of trims for a Poodle.

The listed cuts below are those that first originated for Poodles. However, practically any Poodle haircut style can be carried over to Doodles, and modifications/variations on the head, feet, and tail can be done by request. While in this article we focus specifically on Goldendoodles, you’ll find our haircut style inspo guides for other Doodle breeds right here.

Goldendoodle Puppy Cut

The puppy cut is a standard, trimmed style that looks great and cute on many breeds of fluffy Doodles, including Goldendoodles.

The coat is typically clipped with a longer blade or clipper guard, or scissored to create a fluffy look. Most often, a puppy cut is when a dog is cut to an even length all over the entire body, including the head, ears, and tail. (The head, face, ears, and tail can all be cut to a different length than the body if requested.)

The puppy cut also leaves gentle layers of hair along the dog’s sides, legs, and feet. The facial hair is cut in rounded, fringed layers. This style of cut is ideal because it helps to minimize matting, tangles, and allergens.

More Doodle Puppy Cut Photos

Simply click on the links below to view photo examples of the Doodle Puppy Cut.

Goldendoodle Teddy Bear Cut

Similar to the puppy cut, the Doodle teddy bear cut leaves your pup with a rounded head resembling – you guessed it – a teddy bear.

The teddy bear cut is similar to the puppy cut, but the teddy bear cut leaves your pup with a much more pronounced and rounded face. The teddy bear look is a bit more advanced compared to the puppy cut, so if you’re a DIY groomer, it’ll take some practice to perfect.

Again, you can either keep the hair on the body shorter or longer. However, there should be a distinctive difference between the hair on the body and the rounded facial hair. After all, the goal is to achieve a true teddy bear look.

More Doodle Teddy Bear Cut Photos

Simply click on the links below to view photo examples of the Doodle Teddy Bear Cut.

Kennel Cut (KC), i.e. Doodle Summer Cut

If you’re looking for a cute Goldendoodle short haircut that’ll keep your Dood cool during the warmer months, then the kennel cut would be your safest bet. A kennel cut is technically when a dog is cut to a uniform length over the entire body, and by default comes with a clean face, clean feet, and a topknot (unless otherwise requested). However, many people use this term loosely to mean an all-over shave down. With a kennel cut, the hair is all-around clipped short.

It definitely tends to take the signature Doodle look away until the hairgrows out again, but here are a few benefits of the kennel cut:

• Makes for a great summer cut to help keep your pupcool and comfortable.
• Nice for people who don’t want tofrequently maintain theirDoodle’s hair (brushing, etc.).
• Your Doodle is less likely to collect dirt, bugs, etc. in their hair.
• No hair for poop to get stuck in (yuck!).
• Accentuates a Doodle’s beautiful physique.

As with the puppy cut, you can do different hair lengths on the face, ears, and tail while the body is kept really short.

More Doodle Kennel/Summer Cut Photos

Simply click on the links below to view photo examples of the Doodle Kennel/Summer Cut.

Lamb Cut

A lamb cut is when the body is cut at a longer length. The legs are also left long and fluffy, scissored to blend neatly into the body as though each leg is one straight column. Though the lamb cut is mostly seen on Poodles, Doodles inherently look stylish with it, as well.

More Doodle Lamb Cut Photos

Simply click on the links below to view photo examples of the Doodle Lamb Cut.

Other Goldendoodle Haircut Styles

The Poodle cut is one of the most popular Doodle haircuts. (Albeit, sometimes it’s unsolicited!) While they are especially popular on Poodles, this cut is appropriate for Doodles, too, because, well…they’re part Poodle.

Although there are many varieties of the cut, the typical Poodle cut generally trims the hair around the belly and face. The legs, ears, and tail are left with a thick, fluffy appearance.

Other Doodle Haircut Styles

Winter/Fluffy Doodle Cut

Doodle Lion Cut

The lion cut is most often seen on Pomeranians, but that doesn’t mean they don’t look equally as good on Doodles or other dogs with long, thick hair.

As you can imagine, the goal of the lion cut is to make the dog resemble a lion. This is done by shaving the hair on the back of the body and legs down to as short as possible. You also leave poms around the tip of the tail and feet. The hair on the front half of the body is also left long to resemble a lion’s mane.

More Doodle Lion Cut Photos

Simply click on the links below to view photo examples of the Doodle Lion Cut.

Doodle Mohawk Cut

Of all theDoodle haircuts, this one is a little more eccentric and free-spirited. If your Doodle is a little rebel, help them show it off with an unconventional haircut – a mohawk! A mohawk cut entails a kennel cut on the entire body, leavinga vertical strip of hair on the head that extendsdown the back at various lengths.

GI Cut

A GI cut is when everything gets shaved. It is a full strip all over the body including the head, ears, and tail. Many Doodles experience this cut at least once in their life due to bad matting.

Goldendoodle Haircuts: Conclusion

Maybe the look you want for your Doodle doesn’t necessarily have a name. Either way, be sure to bring in photos for the groomer. This is the best way to avoid any miscommunications.

Don’t forget to check outPart 2of this series for more pictures and variations of styles for the head, face, ears, legs, feet, and tail using specific grooming terminology.

The information on this page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional groomer advice. Always seek the advice of your groomer, veterinarian, or other qualified animal health provider with any questions you may have.