Dog Grooming Cost Calculator
A full dog groom typically runs $40–$200+ depending on size and coat. Pick the dog’s size, service and coat for a realistic estimate, and, if you groom for a living, a sanity check on what to charge.
Estimates for planning, based on typical US salon prices scaled by state, not a quote. Size, coat and condition move the real price most, which is why no groomer can give a firm number until they’ve met the dog.
$67–$143
full groom (bath + haircut) · most dogs land around $90
Prices climb fast with size, coat type and matting. A regular brush-out at home keeps every groom cheaper.
Grooming dogs for a living? Pupline prices every breed and coat for you with reusable templates, then turns the finished groom into a branded invoice, and you keep 100%.
Size first, then the coat.
Dog grooming is priced first by size, then by coat: a small, smooth-coated dog getting a bath sits at the bottom of the range, while a large, curly-coated dog needing a full clip, plus de-matting and a mobile visit, lands at the top. The cheapest lever you control is a regular brush-out at home, which prevents the matting that drives most big bills.
Thinking of grooming as a business? See our guide to how to start a dog grooming business and the most-requested summer Shih Tzu haircuts. Grooming cats too? Use the Cat Grooming Cost Calculator. Once the groom’s done, work out the tip with the Dog Groomer Tip Calculator. For 2026 prices across every pet-care service, see our pet care cost report.
About these estimates: ranges are built from public 2025–2026 US dog-grooming price guides (HomeGuide, Thumbtack and MoeGo) cross-checked against salon service menus, then scaled by state cost of living. They’re a planning range, not a quote, your groomer sets the final price after meeting the dog. Last reviewed May 2026.
Dog grooming costs, answered.
What makes a dog groom cost more?
Size first, then coat: curly or non-shed coats (Doodles, Poodles) and heavy double coats take far more time than a short, smooth coat. Matting is the biggest single driver, a badly matted coat often forces a shave-down, followed by add-ons, difficult handling, and mobile service. Regular brushing at home keeps every groom cheaper.
How much should I charge to groom a dog?
Start from the typical local price for that size and service, then add for coat type, matting severity, handling and travel. Most groomers set a base price per size and list de-shedding, de-matting and difficult-handling as clearly-stated add-ons rather than absorbing the extra time, which keeps pricing fair and predictable for both sides.
How much do mobile dog groomers charge?
Mobile grooming typically costs about 20–40% more than the same service in a salon, and many groomers add a flat trip fee. Owners pay the premium for the convenience and lower stress of one-on-one grooming at their door, with no kennel time.
Does grooming price depend on breed?
Indirectly, price tracks a dog's size and coat type rather than breed name. A Standard Poodle and a Labrador are both large dogs, but the Poodle's curly, clip-heavy coat costs more to groom. That's why this calculator asks for size and coat instead of breed.
How much does a Shih Tzu haircut cost?
A Shih Tzu is a small dog, so a full groom typically runs $50–$95 at a salon in the US. The fine, silky coat takes careful scissor work around the face, which keeps Shih Tzus toward the higher end of the small-dog range. Add-ons (nail trim, teeth, sanitary trim) and a mobile visit push the total higher. Regular home brushing and a 4–6 week appointment cadence prevent the matting surcharge.
How much does dog grooming cost by size?
Size is the single strongest price driver. As a planning guide for 2025–2026 US salon prices: small dogs (under 20 lb, such as Shih Tzu and Bichon) run $40–$95 for a full groom; medium dogs (20–50 lb, such as Cocker Spaniel and Whippet) run $70–$150; large dogs (50–90 lb, such as Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle) run $90–$200; and extra-large dogs (90 lb+, such as Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Pyrenees) run $120–$220. Coat type and condition can move the price significantly within each band.
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