Quick answer: In the UK in 2026, a full groom costs £35 to £55 for a small breed (Yorkie, Bichon), £50 to £75 for a medium breed (Cocker, Cockapoo, Cavalier), £70 to £110 for a large breed (Labrador, Golden, Standard Poodle), and £90 to £150+ for an XL breed (Newfoundland, Saint Bernard). The biggest price driver is coat type and condition: a curly, hand-strip, or matted coat is at the top of the band.
UK full-groom prices by breed (2026)
The table below is a 2026 realistic band for working UK salons. London sits at the top of the band; other regions sit lower. Your quote will vary by coat condition and breed-specific cut.
| Breed | Wash and dry | Full groom | Time | Notes | |-------|--------------|------------|------|-------| | Yorkshire Terrier | £20-£35 | £35-£55 | 60-90 min | Long coat adds time | | Bichon Frise | £25-£40 | £45-£65 | 90-120 min | Curly coat, scissor work | | Shih Tzu | £25-£40 | £45-£65 | 90-120 min | Face and eye area | | Maltese | £20-£35 | £35-£55 | 60-90 min | Long, silky, fragile | | Cocker Spaniel | £30-£50 | £55-£80 | 90-120 min | Matt-prone behind ears | | Cockapoo | £30-£50 | £55-£80 | 90-120 min | Curly, mat-prone | | Cavapoo | £30-£50 | £55-£80 | 90-120 min | Like a Cockapoo | | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | £25-£45 | £50-£75 | 90 min | Long feathering | | Border Collie | £25-£45 | £50-£75 | 90 min | Double coat, seasonal blow | | Schnauzer (miniature) | £25-£45 | £50-£80 | 90-120 min | Hand-strip if required | | Wire Fox Terrier | £30-£50 | £60-£90 | 90-120 min | Hand-strip if required | | Labrador | £30-£50 | £60-£80 | 90-120 min | Double coat, de-shed option | | Golden Retriever | £30-£55 | £65-£90 | 90-120 min | Double coat, de-shed option | | Standard Poodle | £35-£60 | £70-£110 | 2-3 hours | Big scissor work | | Newfoundland | £45-£80 | £90-£140 | 2-3 hours | Big double coat | | Saint Bernard | £45-£80 | £95-£150+ | 2-3 hours | Big double coat |
Add £10 to £30 for severe matting that needs a demat. Add £5 to £10 for teeth brushing, de-shed treatment, or nail grinding as add-ons.
Why each breed costs what it does
Four factors explain the price difference between a £35 Yorkshire Terrier and a £150 Newfoundland.
Coat type and condition. A smooth single coat (Staffy, Whippet) is the cheapest groom in the salon. A curly mat-prone coat (Cockapoo, Bichon), a wire hand-strip coat (Schnauzer, Wire Fox), or a thick double coat (Labrador, Husky, Newfoundland) is at the top. Severe matting can add £10 to £30 to a standard groom because the demat adds 30 to 60 minutes and uses a fresh set of clipper blades.
Breed-specific cut. Hand-stripping is a specialist technique that takes twice as long as a clip and is priced accordingly. Most salons charge £20 to £40 more than a clip for a wire-coated breed. Breed-standard trims (Poodle, Schnauzer, Bichon) take longer and cost more than a pet trim.
Size. Larger dogs need more drying time, more shampoo, more clipper work, and a longer groom overall. A Standard Poodle full groom is twice the work of a Miniature Poodle full groom.
Region. London and the South East run 20 to 30% above the rest of the UK. The same Cockapoo full groom is £60 in Manchester and £80 in central London.
What a typical full groom includes
A "full groom" at most UK salons is bath, blow-dry, brush-out, clip or trim to a chosen style, nails, ear tidy, and sanitary trim. A "wash and dry" is bath and blow-dry only.
Optional add-ons that change the price:
- Demat (severe matting): +£10 to £30.
- De-shed treatment (double coat): +£10 to £20.
- Teeth brushing: +£5 to £10.
- Nail grinding (instead of clipping): +£5 to £10.
- Hand-stripping (wire coat): +£20 to £40.
- Blueberry facial: +£5 to £10.
How to estimate the right price for your dog
Three ways to get a quote.
1. Call the salon with your dog's breed, size, and coat condition. Most UK salons quote over the phone for a regular coat and book a first appointment in person for a matted or unusual coat.
2. Check the salon's website. A salon that posts its price list saves everyone time. Most city salons have a starting-from price per size.
3. Walk in. Walk-in salons (Pets at Home groom room, some independents) have a published price list. The trade-off is less individual attention.
Saving money without losing quality
- Book a 6 to 8 week cycle. Letting the coat grow to 12 to 16 weeks means a longer, harder groom. Regular short cycles are cheaper overall.
- Maintain at home between visits. A weekly 10 to 20 minute brush-out and comb-through is the single biggest cost saver.
- Combine wash and dry with a full groom. Full groom every 8 weeks, wash and dry at week 4.
- Ask about loyalty or subscription pricing. Many UK salons offer a buy-5-get-1-free card, or a 10 to 15% subscription discount.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full groom cost for a Cockapoo?
In the UK in 2026, a Cockapoo full groom costs £55 to £80, depending on region and coat condition. London sits at the top of the band. A Cockapoo with a matted coat may add £10 to £30 for a demat.
Why is a hand-strip more expensive than a clip?
Hand-stripping is a specialist technique that takes twice as long as a clip. Most salons charge £20 to £40 more for a hand-strip than for a clip. The result keeps the wire coat harsh and weatherproof, which a clip cannot do.
How often should a Cocker Spaniel be groomed?
Every 6 to 8 weeks for a pet trim, every 4 to 6 weeks for a show trim. Cocker Spaniels are mat-prone behind the ears and in the trouser area, so a weekly 5 to 10 minute brush-out at home keeps the coat in good condition between visits.
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