Dog size and grooming cost
Size is the starting point every other grooming cost gets added to. More dog means more shampoo, more drying time, and more table time, regardless of coat type.
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Small dogs
$44–$59 baseUnder about 20 lb (Chihuahua, Yorkie)
Less coat surface area, less shampoo, and less time on the table adds up to the lowest base price bracket.
Medium dogs
$56–$77 baseAbout 20–50 lb (Beagle, Cocker Spaniel)
A step up in bathing and drying time from small dogs, without yet needing the extra handling larger dogs require.
Large dogs
$72–$98 baseAbout 50–90 lb (Labrador, Golden Retriever)
More coat to bathe, dry, and brush means meaningfully more groomer time per visit than a small or medium dog, even at the same coat type and matting level.
Giant dogs
$88–$121 base90+ lb (Great Dane, Saint Bernard)
The biggest bathtubs, the most shampoo, the longest dry time, and often two-person handling for safety. Size alone can push the price up even for a giant breed with a short, low-maintenance coat.
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Size is just the starting point. Coat type and matting move it from there.
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