Curly coat breeds are known as non-shedding and hypoallergenic, but curly coats simply shed differently to other coat types. Instead of the hair coming loose and falling out, the hair comes loose and sits in the natural coils of the coat texture. This means the dead hair follicles will build up and matt if the coat is not properly cared for. Curly coats are non fur bearing and can be scissored or clipped without interfering with the coat’s growth cycle. If the coat is not groomed, the matts can turn into pelts which can cause the dog pain.

During the professional grooming process, dog groomers will use a fluff-drying method to straighten the hair as it is dried to help uncoil the hair.

Poodles and Doodles have a combination curly hair-type coat which requires regular brushing with a slicker brush and a greyhound. Slicker brushes allow you to detangle the curls and remove loose hairs to prevent matting. A greyhound comb allows you to reach down to the skin (where tangles are missed by the slicker brush).