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Bordoodle Grooming Costs in 2026: A Complete Pricing Breakdown

Bordoodles are medium-sized dogs with coats that range from straightforward to surprisingly complex. The grooming bill reflects that range. Depending on what coat type your Bordoodle has, you could be paying on the lower end of doodle grooming costs or right in the thick of it. Let us walk through real pricing so you know what to expect. Use our free pricing calculator →

The Quick Answer: What Does Bordoodle Grooming Cost?

A full grooming session for a Bordoodle -- bath, haircut, blow dry, nail trim, ear cleaning, and sanitary trim -- costs between $65 and $100 in 2026. The national average is approximately $80 for a standard full-service groom on a Bordoodle in good coat condition.

Bordoodles fall in the mid-range of doodle grooming costs. They are generally smaller than Goldendoodles and significantly smaller than Saint Berdoodles or Newfypoos, which keeps the price lower. But their coat complexity -- especially when the Border Collie's double-coat genetics are involved -- can push costs toward the upper end.

What Determines Your Bordoodle's Grooming Cost

Coat Type Is the Biggest Variable

This is where Bordoodle grooming gets interesting. Unlike most doodle breeds, your Bordoodle's coat type can dramatically change the scope of work:

| Coat Type | Grooming Complexity | Typical Full Groom Cost | |-----------|-------------------|------------------------| | Straight / flat (Border Collie dominant) | Lower -- less scissor work, more deshedding | $55 - $80 | | Wavy (balanced mix) | Moderate -- standard doodle groom | $65 - $90 | | Curly (Poodle dominant) | Higher -- more detangling, more precise cutting | $75 - $100 |

A straight-coated Bordoodle needs a bath, deshedding treatment, and light trim -- closer to a Border Collie groom. A curly-coated Bordoodle gets the full doodle treatment with extensive detangling, conditioning, and a detailed haircut. Same breed, different job, different price.

Coat Condition

Condition-based pricing applies to Bordoodles just like any other doodle breed:

• Mat-free coat: Base price, no surcharges
• Light matting: $10 - $20 additional
• Moderate matting: $20 - $35 additional
• Severe matting: Typically requires shave-down, $70 - $95 total

Bordoodles with hidden undercoat matting are particularly tricky. The surface coat may look fine while the undercoat beneath is compacted into a felt-like layer. Groomers discover this during the brush-out or blow-dry, and the dematting or shave-down adds both time and cost.

Size

Bordoodles range from about 30 to 60 pounds depending on whether the Poodle parent was a Standard or Miniature.

| Size | Weight Range | Typical Full Groom Cost | |------|-------------|------------------------| | Mini Bordoodle | 25 - 35 lbs | $55 - $80 | | Medium Bordoodle | 35 - 45 lbs | $65 - $90 | | Standard Bordoodle | 45 - 60 lbs | $75 - $100 |

Regional Pricing

| Region | Bath and Trim | Full Groom with Haircut | |--------|--------------|------------------------| | Rural / small town | $45 - $65 | $55 - $75 | | Suburban | $55 - $75 | $65 - $90 | | Urban / metro | $65 - $90 | $80 - $100 | | High-cost cities | $80 - $105 | $95 - $120 |

Pet grooming prices have increased approximately 4.2% per year since 2023 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, with doodle breeds seeing slightly higher increases due to specialized coat handling requirements.

What a Full Bordoodle Groom Includes

For $65 to $100, a complete session typically covers:

• Pre-groom brush-out and assessment -- identifying coat type, texture zones, matting, and skin issues
• Bath -- shampoo matched to coat type (deshedding formula for straight coats, moisturizing for curly)
• Conditioning -- essential for curly and wavy types
• High-velocity blow dry -- removes loose undercoat and preps the coat for trimming
• Full body haircut or trim -- adjusted for different coat zones on the same dog
• Face and head grooming -- keeping vision clear, trimming furnishings if present
• Ear cleaning and hair removal -- important for floppy-eared Bordoodles
• Nail trimming
• Paw pad trim -- clearing hair between pads
• Sanitary trim

Appointment time: one and a half to two and a half hours depending on size and coat complexity.

Common Add-Ons

| Add-On | Cost | Notes | |--------|------|-------| | Teeth brushing | $5 - $12 | Good preventive care for medium breeds | | Deshedding treatment | $15 - $25 | Highly recommended for straight and wavy coats | | Medicated shampoo | $5 - $12 | Useful for sensitive skin | | Flea and tick treatment | $10 - $18 | Seasonal consideration for active outdoor dogs | | Nail grinding upgrade | $5 - $10 | Smoother finish than clipping | | Dematting surcharge | $10 - $35 | Avoidable with regular brushing |

Your Annual Bordoodle Grooming Budget

Assuming grooming every five weeks:

• Sessions per year: approximately 10
• Average session cost: $80
• Annual add-ons: $80 - $120
• Total annual grooming cost: approximately $880 to $920

That works out to about $75 per month -- solidly in the middle of the doodle grooming cost spectrum. Not as steep as giant doodle breeds, but still a meaningful commitment.

A Surprising Cost Fact

Here is something that most Bordoodle owners do not realize: grooming a straight-coated Bordoodle can actually cost less than grooming other doodle breeds -- but only if the salon prices by coat type rather than breed label. A flat-coated Bordoodle that needs a bath, deshedding treatment, and light trim is genuinely a simpler job than a curly-coated Goldendoodle of the same size. But many salons charge a flat "doodle rate" regardless of coat type, which means straight-coated Bordoodle owners overpay while curly-coated ones may be undercharged. Salons using condition-based and coat-type pricing give every owner a fairer deal.

Keeping Bordoodle Grooming Affordable

Practical strategies that actually work:

• Brush consistently -- every other day for wavy and curly coats, three times a week for straight coats. The dematting surcharge is the most avoidable expense on the bill.
• Stick to a regular schedule -- four to six weeks keeps each appointment predictable in scope and cost.
• Communicate with your groomer about coat type -- make sure they are pricing based on what your Bordoodle actually has, not a generic doodle rate.
• Choose a practical haircut length -- shorter trims last longer and cost less per visit.
• Ask about multi-visit discounts -- many salons offer loyalty packages.

What to Watch For in Pricing

• Flat doodle pricing without coat assessment -- your Bordoodle's coat type significantly affects the work involved. One-size-fits-all pricing benefits neither the owner nor the groomer.
• No separate charge for hidden undercoat work -- if your Bordoodle has double-coat genetics, undercoat removal is real work. Salons that do not account for it are either skipping it or losing money.
• Prices under $50 for a full groom -- quality doodle grooming requires time and skill. Extremely low prices usually mean the groomer is rushing.

PawOps equips salons with coat-type and condition-based pricing tools that account for the unique variability of breeds like the Bordoodle -- ensuring fair pricing whether your dog has a simple flat coat or a complex multi-texture curl.

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