Labradoodle Grooming Cost Australia: What Owners Actually Pay
Labradoodle grooming in Australia usually costs about $95-$160 for a full salon groom on a medium adult, and $110-$180 if a mobile van comes to you. Coat length, last-groom date and matting move the quote more than the breed name on the booking form.
Oodle coats don’t shed like a Labrador. They keep growing, trap dirt, and mat behind the ears if you stretch the gap between clips. That’s why doodle appointments run longer than a double-coated wash-and-blowdry – and why the bill sits above a short-coated dog of the same weight.
For national ranges by size, see the 2026 dog grooming price guide. To shortlist local salons and vans, open the groomer directory.
Typical Labradoodle full-groom prices (2026)
These are starting points for a wash, dry, body clip or scissor finish, face tidy, feet and sanitary trim. Nails are often included; ask before you compare two quotes.
| Dog | Salon | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Mini / medium (under ~20 kg) | $95 – $130 | $110 – $150 |
| Standard (20-30+ kg) | $120 – $160 | $140 – $180 |
| Heavy mats / neglected coat | +$30 – $80+ | +$30 – $80+ |
Sydney and inner-Melbourne salons sit at the top of the band. Regional towns can land $15-$30 lower if the groomer isn’t booked solid with doodles that week.
Teddy, puppy trim, or short summer clip?
Most owners mean one of three finishes when they say “Labradoodle haircut”:
- Teddy / lamb – even length on the body, rounded face. Looks soft; needs brushing between visits.
- Puppy trim – longer all over; cute, but mats faster if you skip the comb.
- Short summer / kennel – practical in humidity; cooler and quicker to dry.
Bring a clear photo. “Like last time” only works if the same groomer did last time. For Cavoodle-style face options that translate well to doodles, see Cavoodle haircut styles.
How often should you book?
Every 6-8 weeks keeps most Labradoodle coats manageable. Stretch to 10-12 weeks and you’re paying for dematting time, not a nicer haircut. If your dog hates the table, shorter visits (wash and tidy between full clips) beat one marathon appointment – more in anxious dog at the groomer.
What to tell the groomer before they quote
- Adult weight and whether the coat is curly, wavy or straighter.
- Date of the last full groom and how often you brush at home.
- Mats you’ve already found (armpits, ears, collar line).
- Whether you want face length left long for “teddy” photos or kept short for food bowls.
Honest answers get a fair quote. Surprising the groomer with a felted coat mid-appointment is how bills jump and relationships sour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to groom a Labradoodle in Australia?
Plan on roughly $95-$160 at a salon for a medium adult in good coat condition, and $110-$180 for mobile. Giant standards and matted coats cost more.
Is Labradoodle grooming more expensive than a Labrador?
Usually yes. Labradoodles need regular clipping and careful drying; Labs are often a wash, dry and tidy unless they’re double-coated and blowing coat.
Can I leave a Labradoodle coat long year-round?
You can, if you brush thoroughly several times a week. Most owners who stop brushing end up paying for a short “reset” clip after mats form.
Ready to compare local options? Browse dog groomers near you and call two or three with the same coat notes so quotes line up.
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