Double Coat Grooming
Thick undercoat plus longer guard hairs. Heavy seasonal shedders. These coats are characterized by two layers: dense undercoat + longer guard hairs and require a heavy-shedding maintenance routine. At Kay's Groom Room in Seagoville, TX, we groom double coat dogs using high-velocity dryer (essential), undercoat rake, slicker brush, plus high-velocity forced-air dryer (critical for undercoat removal) for the right finish. A typical appointment runs 75–150 minutes and we recommend booking every 6–8 weeks plus extra de-sheds in shedding season to keep the coat healthy and mat-free. Common breeds with this coat type include Pomeranian, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Husky. Whether you're bringing in a puppy for their first groom or a long-time client for a maintenance visit, every appointment is one-on-one — no other dogs, no rushing, no cages.
- Shedding
- Heavy
- Frequency
- Every 6–8 weeks plus extra de-sheds in shedding season
- Duration
- 75–150 minutes
- Tools Used
- 4 specialty tools
Characteristics
- Two layers: dense undercoat + longer guard hairs
- Heavy seasonal shedding (spring and fall)
- Weather-regulating — do NOT shave short
- Needs de-shedding, not haircuts
Professional tools
- High-velocity dryer (essential)
- Undercoat rake
- Slicker brush
- Deshedding tool (used sparingly)
Technique
Pre-brush to loosen undercoat, bathe with deshed shampoo, high-velocity dry to blow out the undercoat, final rake, tidy scissoring on feet and sanitary.
Common breeds with this coat type
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Pricing note
Priced by the time-intensive de-shed process, not by haircut work.
Double Coat — FAQs
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One-on-one, in-home grooming in Seagoville, TX. By appointment only.