A puppy cut is a dog’s haircut that is unique, consistent, usually short all over the dog’s body.
While dog parents and the groomer determine the actual length of their dog’s hair, based on activity level and outside temperatures, hair length typically varies from a shave to several inches of hair.
The Puppy Cutting Story
The term puppy clipping comes from the world of dog shows to describe how to care for and maintain a poodle puppy’s coat in order to prepare it for participate in dog shows.
Anyone who saw a shock Standard Poodle At a dog show, one can guess that a lot of work goes into growing and maintaining the coat.
Maintaining a Poodle puppy’s coat during his first year is essential, as it determines the type of coat he will end up with – this can make or break his career in the ring.
Now the term puppy cut is used universally as a general description of a simple, single-length, low-maintenance cut.
Are puppy cuts just for puppies?
No! Any dog can have a puppy cut; it simply refers to a consistent, shorter haircut. This versatile fit can be adjusted to your dog’s age and activity level.
A longer version of this grooming style during the cold winter months can keep an older, less active dog warm, while a shorter version of the puppy cut during the warmer summer months gives an energetic young pup the freedom to enjoy their lake or swimming in pool without spoiling your work!
Should my dog get a puppy cut?
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It depends on your dog’s coat. The puppy clip is not suitable for double-coated and shedding dog breeds, making a smooth, single-length trim difficult to maintain. These dogs also generally have furnishings, or longer hair around the hind and hind legs, under the belly and chest, and behind the front legs.
When a breed of dog with furniture is trimmed to just one length, it no longer looks like its breed!
Dog breeds that should avoid puppy clippings include:
Some dog breeds suitable for the puppy haircut style are:
Puppy haircut grooming maintenance
To keep the puppy’s hairstyle clean, mat-free, and trimmed to the universal length, take him to the groomer every six to eight weeks.
Depending on the length of your dog’s hair, treatment earlier than six weeks or later than eight weeks may be appropriate. Your dog groomer can help you determine the appropriate time between cuts.
When should my puppy have his first grooming?
Professionals from veterinary and humane societies recommend that puppies be 12 to 14 weeks old before receiving their first grooming.
Before this age, a puppy is not completely up to date first vaccines and risk exposure to viruses and diseases that an adult dog can quickly outgrow.
While the definition of a puppy cut can vary depending on length, what really matters is how cute your dog is!
For more grooming tips, read our article on choosing the best dog brush based on coat type.