Bosun
5 years old · Kennebunkport
Seventy-five pounds of black and white. He's the reason our trailer's step is reinforced, and he steps up it like a gentleman.
Breed Grooming Guide 5.0 · Southern Maine
Sheepadoodle Dog Grooming.
Sheepadoodles are big, goofy, and carry a serious amount of coat. They're also one of the most endearing dogs we groom. K-Pup brings a mobile trailer to your driveway in southern Maine and gives a large, thick-coated dog the time and space a salon can't always provide.
Sizes & Patterns
From mini sheepadoodles to 80-pound standards.
Sheepadoodle coats and colors vary: standard vs mini, black-and-white vs gray-and-white, curly vs wavy. The Old English Sheepdog parent-breed background is on the AKC Old English Sheepdog page.
Standard Sheepadoodles
Full-sized sheepadoodles are large, sturdy dogs with a heavy coat. A full groom is a real workout: full line-brush, extended high-velocity dry, and a scissor or clipper trim that keeps the dog visible under all that hair. Plan on two hours plus.
Mini Sheepadoodles
Mini sheepadoodles usually run 35–55 lbs and are still thick-coated. They get the same methodical brush-out but in a shorter session. Matting happens at the collar, behind the ears and in the leg feathering.
Black & White / Gray & White Patterns
The sheepdog markings are the whole look. We shape the face so the eyes read clearly, keep the white blaze bright, and trim the body so the pattern isn't lost under excess length.
Curly vs Wavy Coats
Curly sheepadoodles mat more and need shorter, more frequent trims. Wavy sheepadoodles can carry a longer shaggy look but still need line-brushing to the skin. Either way, this coat is not low-maintenance.
Built For Big Dogs
Thick coat, big body, careful handling.
Joint-aware handling
Large and giant mixes are prone to hip and elbow issues. We use a low, stable table, support the dog on and off, and build in breaks so a big dog isn't standing still for two hours straight.
Heat and summer coat
A thick sheepadoodle coat traps heat fast. We never shave to the skin, but we do take length and density down for summer with a shorter trim and undercoat removal so air can reach the skin safely.
Feathering, feet and winter ice
Long feathering on legs and tails picks up snow, ice and road salt. We keep pads trimmed and leg furnishings tidy in winter so your dog doesn't come inside with ice balls stuck to their feet.
The face and eyes
Sheepadoodle hair grows over the eyes fast. We keep the face open and clean, shape the ears so they don't drag, and remove the hair from the eyes so your dog can actually see — and you can see them.
The Old English Sheepdog Club of America is a good resource for breed history and health information.
Services
Sheepadoodle grooming services.
01
Full Sheepadoodle Groom
Complete line-brush, bath, extended high-velocity dry, full body trim, face and feathering shaping, nails, ear cleaning and sanitary.
02
Deshed & Coat Thinning
Undercoat removal, deshedding bath and a full blow-out — the best thing for a thick sheepadoodle coat between full trims.
03
De-Matting & Reset
When a big coat gets away from you, we do a humane, comfort-first reset and build a realistic plan to grow it back out.
Our Process
How we groom a Sheepadoodle.
Every sheepadoodle appointment follows the same order, start to finish, in the trailer in your driveway. Typical appointment time: about 3 hr, one dog at a time.
Size-up and appointment plan
Sheepadoodles are big, dense and often mat right down to the skin. We assess honestly at the door and, if the coat has gone past brushing, we talk through a humane short trim before we begin.
Bulk brushing and de-matting
The old english sheepdog side brings an enormous double coat. Line brushing a standard sheepadoodle is the bulk of the appointment, and we work in sections with breaks so your dog isn't standing for hours straight.
Double bath
Two washes on a coat this heavy — clarifying first, then a whitening or brightening shampoo on the white markings, which pick up every bit of Maine mud and salt.
Full force dry
A dense sheepadoodle undercoat holds an astonishing amount of water. We force-dry in sections and comb-check each one; leaving damp undercoat on this breed guarantees matting within days.
Body clip and scissor shaping
Most sheepadoodle owners here go with a manageable one-inch-or-shorter body with a fuller, rounded head. We scissor the head, ears and tail and blend the legs into clean columns.
Nails, ears, sanitary and finish
Nails clipped and ground smooth, ear hair cleared and canals wiped, sanitary and paw pads tidied, then a light coastal-safe spritz. We hand you back a dog you can put straight on the couch.
This is the full step-by-step process K-Pup Dog Grooming uses for sheepadoodles in southern Maine.
Client Spotlight
Our favorite sheepadoodles.
A few of the sheepadoodles we look forward to seeing on the schedule — regulars from around southern Maine who hop up on the table like they own the trailer.
Domino
11 months old · Arundel
In the thick of the coat change. Weekly line brushing at home plus a six-week schedule is keeping him out of a shave-down.
Nimbus
3 years old · Scarborough
Merle-marked and built for the beach. He gets a shorter body trim in summer and a full teddy look for the holidays.
Fun Facts
The best things about sheepadoodles.
We groom a lot of sheepadoodles, and every one of them reminds us why the breed has such a loyal following. Here's what we love about the sheepadoodle.
Old English herding roots
Old English sheepdogs were drovers, moving cattle to market. That steady, watchful nature shows up in every sheepadoodle.
Panda-dog markings
Black and white patchwork is the classic look, and no two are patterned alike — some come out with perfect eye patches.
Big dog, soft mouth
For their size they're remarkably careful, which is why they do so well in houses with small kids.
Coat volume is no joke
A standard sheepadoodle can carry more hair than any other doodle we groom. Line brushing to the skin is the only thing that works.
They'll herd you
Don't be surprised when your sheepadoodle quietly moves the family into one room. It's instinct, not bossiness. Mostly.
Built for winter
Snow doesn't faze them — though snowballs in the leg feathers are a real thing, and a good reason for shorter winter legs.
Related Breeds
Similar coats we groom.
sheepadoodles share brushing, drying, and trimming needs with these breeds — each guide covers coat care, timing, and pricing for mobile grooming in southern Maine.
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Services
Services for your Sheepadoodle.
The visits sheepadoodles book most often, and what each one includes.
Where We Groom Sheepadoodles
Sheepadoodle grooming across southern Maine.
Searching for a sheepadoodle groomer who can handle a big, thick coat? We come to your driveway across the southern Maine coast. Pick your town below. See all our locations →
Kennebunkport Sheepadoodle GroomingKennebunk Sheepadoodle GroomingCape Porpoise Sheepadoodle GroomingGoose Rocks Beach Sheepadoodle GroomingArundel Sheepadoodle GroomingBiddeford Sheepadoodle GroomingSaco Sheepadoodle GroomingWells Sheepadoodle GroomingOgunquit Sheepadoodle GroomingYork Sheepadoodle GroomingOld Orchard Beach Sheepadoodle GroomingScarborough Sheepadoodle Grooming
Sheepadoodle Grooming FAQ
Questions sheepadoodles owners ask us.
How often should a sheepadoodle be groomed?
Every 4–6 weeks, with brushing at home 3–4 times a week. A thick sheepadoodle coat can go from manageable to matted in just a couple of skipped weeks.
Should I shave my sheepadoodle in summer?
No — not to the skin. Shaving can damage the coat and remove sun protection. We take length and density down instead, which keeps your dog much cooler than a matted long coat.
How long does grooming a sheepadoodle take?
A standard sheepadoodle in good coat takes about two to two-and-a-half hours. Minis are usually 90 minutes to two hours. We only book one dog at a time, so the whole session is yours.
Do sheepadoodles shed?
Curlier sheepadoodles shed very little but mat easily. Wavier ones with more sheepdog influence shed more seasonally. Regular deshedding baths make a big difference in the house.
Where in southern Maine do you groom sheepadoodles?
We serve Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, Cape Porpoise, Goose Rocks Beach, Arundel, Biddeford, Saco, Wells, Ogunquit, York, Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough — the full southern Maine coast.