Bear
5 years old · Old Orchard Beach
A black Newfie who treats the ocean like his personal job site. Sandy, salty and enormous after every beach trip — the rinse takes a while.
Breed Grooming Guide 5.0 · Southern Maine
Newfoundland Dog Grooming.
A Newfoundland is a genuinely giant dog with a genuinely giant coat, built to swim in cold water and haul a boat line if asked — and grooming one at a shop, on someone else's schedule, in a small tub, just doesn't work as well as grooming one at home. K-Pup brings the trailer to your driveway, with the room, water volume and time a Newfie-sized groom actually needs.
Every Newfie, Every Coat Stage
Grooming for a giant water dog.
Black, brown, grey and Landseer Newfoundlands all carry the same dense, water-resistant double coat. For breed background, see the AKC Newfoundland breed page.
The Full Water-Resistant Coat
A Newfoundland's coat is naturally oily and water-resistant, which means it takes real effort to get a bath to actually penetrate to the skin. We use a degreasing wash before conditioning, then a long high-velocity dry to remove the enormous volume of undercoat this breed carries.
Coat Blow Season
Twice a year the undercoat lets go in a genuinely startling amount, and a Newfie that isn't properly blown out will carry hidden mats under a coat that still looks fine on top. We line-brush to the skin before bathing to catch this early.
Puppy Newfoundlands
Newfoundland puppies can weigh over 100 pounds before they're fully grown, so early handling sessions matter more here than almost any other breed. We keep first visits short and calm to build habits that will matter a great deal once the dog is enormous.
Senior Newfoundlands
Giant breeds carry real risk of hip and joint problems, and a senior Newfie often can't stand for a long groom. We work in short stages with breaks, support the dog on and off the table, and never rush a big dog with sore joints.
Built For A Giant Water Dog
Drool, skin folds and a coat built for cold water.
Never shave a Newfoundland
The dense double coat insulates against cold water and summer heat alike and protects the skin from sun exposure; shaving it removes that protection and can leave the coat permanently altered. Everything we do stays scissors-and-dryer over an intact coat.
Drool and jowl care
Newfoundlands drool heavily, and the loose skin around the jowls and lips traps moisture that irritates skin and stains the coat if left unchecked. We clean and dry the jowls, chin and chest at every visit as a routine part of the groom, not an afterthought.
Undercoat removal is the whole job
Beneath the water-resistant guard coat sits a thick, soft undercoat that packs down and holds moisture against the skin. Thorough line-brushing and a real high-velocity blow-out are what keep a Newfoundland's skin healthy under all that coat.
Nails, pads and a genuine water dog
Newfoundlands that swim off Kennebunkport or Old Orchard Beach all summer need thorough rinsing to get salt out of a coat this dense, plus regular pad checks since webbed feet built for swimming still need nail care on land.
The Newfoundland Club of America publishes breed health and coat-care resources, including heart and joint screening guidance, worth reading between appointments.
Services
Newfoundland grooming services.
01
Full Newfie Groom
Degreasing bath, conditioning treatment, complete undercoat blow-out, jowl and drool cleanup, feet and sanitary tidy, nails, ears and a finishing brush-out.
02
Deshed & Brush-Out
A shedding-season reset: deshedding shampoo, full high-velocity dry and thorough line-brushing until the undercoat is genuinely out.
03
Jowl & Nail Care
A shorter visit for jowl and chin cleanup, nail trimming and an ear check — useful for a giant breed between full grooming sessions.
Our Process
How we groom a Newfoundland.
Every newfoundland appointment follows the same order, start to finish, in the trailer in your driveway. Typical appointment time: about 2 hr, one dog at a time.
Full-body line-brush
The dense double coat sectioned and brushed to the skin, checking the ruff, chest and britches for mats before any water is used.
Degreasing, deshedding bath
A degreasing wash to actually get through this breed's naturally oily, water-resistant coat, followed by a deshedding conditioner and thorough rinse.
Extended high-velocity dry
A long, section-by-section blow-out given the coat's volume, continued until loose undercoat genuinely stops releasing.
Jowl and drool cleanup
The jowls, chin and chest cleaned and dried thoroughly to prevent the skin irritation that trapped drool moisture can cause.
Feet, sanitary and nails
Feet and sanitary area tidied, nails clipped and ground smooth, pads checked for cracking or wear.
Ears and finish
Ears cleaned, a finishing coat conditioner applied, and your Newfoundland handed back calm and comfortable.
This is the full step-by-step process K-Pup Dog Grooming uses for Newfies in southern Maine.
Client Spotlight
Our favorite Newfies.
A few of the Newfies we look forward to seeing on the schedule — regulars from around southern Maine who hop up on the table like they own the trailer.
Maple
9 months old · Saco
Already sixty pounds of pure sweetness. She drools spectacularly and is very patient about the jowl cleanup that follows.
Captain
8 years old · Kennebunkport
A brown Newfie with a genuinely calm, watchful presence. He leans his whole weight against you during the blow-out, which is its own kind of workout.
Fun Facts
The best things about Newfies.
We groom a lot of Newfies, and every one of them reminds us why the breed has such a loyal following. Here's what we love about the newfoundland.
Bred to work the water
Newfoundlands hauled fishing nets, rescued drowning sailors and pulled carts on the island of Newfoundland — webbed feet and all.
A coat built for cold ocean water
The oily, water-resistant double coat keeps a Newfie warm swimming in near-freezing water, the same conditions found off the Maine coast.
Gentle giants, genuinely
Known as 'nanny dogs' for their patience with children, Newfoundlands are consistently ranked among the calmest large breeds.
Champion droolers
Loose jowls mean serious drool, especially after drinking. Regular jowl cleaning isn't optional — it's basic skin care for the breed.
One inspired a classic
Nana in Peter Pan was modeled on a Newfoundland, a nod to the breed's reputation as a devoted, watchful family companion.
Related Breeds
Similar coats we groom.
Newfies share brushing, drying, and trimming needs with these breeds — each guide covers coat care, timing, and pricing for mobile grooming in southern Maine.
Akita Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
American Eskimo Dog Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Australian Cattle Dog Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Beagle Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Belgian Malinois Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Bernese Mountain Dog Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Services
Services for your Newfoundland.
The visits Newfies book most often, and what each one includes.
from $25 add-on
See every service and price →Deshedding Treatment
Undercoat rakes, a high-velocity blowout, and up to 90% less fur on your floors. Built for Labs, Goldens, Shepherds and Huskies.
Read more →from $85Matted Dog Grooming
Humane dematting, honest shave-down advice, and why a short haircut is sometimes the kindest option.
Read more →from $25 add-onFlea & Tick Bath
Medicated flea baths and full tick checks — done in the driveway so the problem never comes inside.
Read more →Where We Groom Newfoundlands
Newfoundland grooming across southern Maine.
Looking for a Newfoundland groomer near you? The K-Pup trailer runs the southern Maine coast every week — pick your town and book a driveway appointment. See all our locations →
Kennebunkport Newfoundland GroomingKennebunk Newfoundland GroomingCape Porpoise Newfoundland GroomingGoose Rocks Beach Newfoundland GroomingArundel Newfoundland GroomingBiddeford Newfoundland GroomingSaco Newfoundland GroomingWells Newfoundland GroomingOgunquit Newfoundland GroomingYork Newfoundland GroomingOld Orchard Beach Newfoundland GroomingScarborough Newfoundland Grooming
Newfoundland Grooming FAQ
Questions Newfies owners ask us.
How often should a Newfoundland be groomed?
Every 8 to 10 weeks for a full groom, with a dedicated deshedding visit during the seasonal coat blow, plus regular jowl cleaning and brushing at home in between.
Should I shave my Newfoundland for summer?
No. The coat insulates against heat and sun as well as cold water, and shaving can permanently alter the coat's texture. A full undercoat blow-out helps far more with summer comfort.
My Newfoundland drools constantly. Does that need special care?
Yes — we clean and dry the jowls, chin and chest at every visit, since trapped moisture there leads to skin irritation and staining if it's ignored.
Is a mobile trailer set up for a dog this size?
Yes — the trailer, table and water setup are all built to handle giant breeds, and grooming at your own house tends to be far less stressful for a dog this large than a trip to a shop.
Do you groom Newfoundland puppies?
Yes, and we recommend starting early. Newfoundland puppies grow extremely fast, so short, calm handling visits before they're fully grown make every groom afterward much easier.