The 10 most popular dog breeds ranked by most expensive to groom
There are plenty of expenses that come with owning a dog, including grooming.
Some breeds cost more to get a professional groom than others due to factors like size and fur type.
Money.com.au has ranked the most popular dog breeds in Australia by the highest average grooming cost.
The cost used for the ranking is based on a full service of a bath, blow-dry, nail clipping, face trimming and brushing.
Grooming isn't a nice extra for dogs, it's absolutely necessary even if the cost puts pressure on the budget.
"Some pet owners are facing a real dilemma about which costs to prioritise," Sean Callery, Money.com.au's finance expert says.
"There may be a temptation to skip or delay what are seen as non-essential costs like trips to the groomer to save money, but that might not be ideal for a dog's health and well-being."
Read on to find out which dog breeds are most expensive to groom.
10. French bulldog: $81
The French Bulldog has a short coat so they really only need a brush and a bath, making them much less expensive than other breeds.
9. American Staffordshire terrier: $90
Another breed with a short coat, Staffys also just need an occasional bath and a brush.
8. Miniature schnauzer: $98
While miniature schnauzers have a double-coat and a unique hairstyle, their size means they don't cost as much as others to get professionally groomed.
7. Cavalier King Charles spaniel: $100
With those luscious locks covering their big ears, Cavalier King Charles spaniels are another you'd think needs significant grooming.
However, its smaller size means it doesn't cost as much as other breeds to get professionally groomed.
6. Rottweiler: $112
Rottweilers may have short coats but because they are larger dogs, they are the sixth most expensive dog breed to groom.
These dogs require occasional baths and nail trimming.
5. Australian shepherd: $114
As you can see from this image, Australian shepherds have a thick double-coat which needs regular grooming to prevent matting and shedding.
The time it takes groomers to brush this breed adds up making it the fifth most expensive to groom.
4. Border collie: $117
Like the Australian shepherd, border collies thick, double-coat needs regular grooming so it doesn't become matted.
3. Labrador: $121
Labradors have a short coat that is easy to maintain but their size makes them more expensive to groom.
2. Golden retriever: $142
Golden retrievers' gorgeous coats needs lots of attention to keep in healthy condition.
Typically these dogs require regular brushing and trimming.
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