Goldendoodle haircut styles for every occasion

Mix together a Golden Retriever and a Poodle and what do you get? The adorably affectionate, friendly and intelligent Goldendoodle, whose luscious Goldie locks are an invitation to try out our favourite Goldendoodle haircut styles. 

Popular Goldendoodle haircuts

1. The teddy bear Goldendoodle haircut

These designer doggies already look pretty teddybear-esque, so it’s no wonder this is one of the most popular Goldendoodle haircut styles. Fur is usually clipped to 0.5-2 inches in length but the groomer can achieve a longer shaggy Goldendoodle haircut if using scissors. The fur of the face is clipped into a round (and perfectly boopable) shape, and the paws are kept fluffy and soft. Despite being top of the list for medium Goldendoodle haircuts, this cut is pretty high on the maintenance scale and requires regular trips to the groomers as well as daily brushing.

2. The kennel cut

We put our coats into storage for the warmer summer months and it’s only fitting that our pooch pals do the same. Goldendoodle summer haircuts like the kennel cut are ideal when temperatures are rising, plus they’re easy to maintain and they still make your Goldendoodles look downright dapper. Hair is clipped to about a quarter of an inch in length all over and the face and feet are neatly trimmed. It’s cheap, practical and low maintenance, making it the ideal cut for pups who spend lots of time in water or love to get down and dirty in the mud, no matter the season. Bear in mind, this Goldendoodle short haircut will remove some of your pup’s signature curls, so if you’re looking to keep those, read on! 

3. The Goldendoodle puppy cut

This is one of the most popular haircuts for Goldendoodles as fur is kept long enough to look super cute but short enough to keep it manageable. There are various ideas of what a puppy cut entails, from cutting the fur so it’s 0.5-3 inches all over (similar to teddy bear Goldendoodle haircuts), to (literally) shaving years off your pooch pal by accentuating their puppy-like features. Other professionals count your young pup’s first-ever trip to the groomers as the quintessential puppy cut, in which special care will be taken to make sure your pup is comfortable and relaxed. 

4. The Goldendoodle lion cut

Looking for more exotic Goldendoodle haircut ideas? This unique cut looks straight out of safari and is sure to turn the heads of other pet parents, pooch pals and even their dog sitters. Don’t try this one at home - only the most experienced of groomers will be able to pull off the look: hair is kept long around the face (just like a lion’s mane), while the fur on the body, legs and base of the tail is clipped short. The pom pom of fur at the end of the tail is the cherry on top!

5. The Goldendoodle mullet haircut

Think your Goldendoodle’s a bit cool for school? Add a bit of rock and roll to their look with a mullet or mohawk cut. Opt for a kennel cut or another style of choice, but leave the hair long on top of the head and down the length of your pup’s back. Play around with the width and length of the mullet, or adorn it with a cute hair tie for extra pizzazz (and practicality!)

6. The Poodle cut

Being half Poodle, it’s only natural that this elegant cut would look great on a Goldendoodle. Maintaining this chic cut is easy as the fur is cut short to prevent mats while the areas around the head, tail and legs are left long and fluffy. Sometimes the hair on the head is rounded into the shape of a stylish top knot to add an extra dash of “je ne sais quoi”. 

7. The lamb cut

This cute cut makes your Goldendoodle look like, well… a spring lamb. The hair is clipped to the same length all over then blended into the long fluffy fur on the leg. The rest of the cut is down to preference - Goldendoodle owners can choose to keep their pup’s face fluffy or trim. 

Goldendoodle grooming

We know these Goldendoodle haircut styles are all so cute - so how do you choose?! Well, truth is, you don’t have to stick to just one. Some hairstyles are better for certain seasons (the summer cut is ideal for warmer months), and others can be mixed and matched (think, cute fuzzy teddy bear cut for the face and short, manageable kennel cut for the rest of the body). What’s more, you don’t even have to go for an “official” cut. Take into consideration your pup’s natural markings, the style of their fur and their features and you will end up with something totally unique to your pooch. Take note that styles like the kennel cut can be maintained at home, but anything more adventurous will require the skills of a professional groomer every 4-6 weeks.