Chow Chow Grooming in Glasgow & Renfrewshire
A thorough wash, full dry and deep de-shed for one of the densest double coats we groom.
£100 · typical visit 120 min
Understanding the Chow Chow coat
Chow Chows carry a thick, stand-off topcoat over a very dense, woolly undercoat. Loose undercoat packs in around the ruff, britches and tail, and it holds water, so a quick towel dry leaves the skin damp. The work is a full high-velocity dry and careful de-shedding, not clipping — shaving a Chow's double coat can damage how it grows back.
Two layers — a coarse topcoat over a dense undercoat that blows out twice a year. These coats are never clipped short; they are washed, blown out and de-shedded. That puts Chow Chows on our Signature Bath & Style package.
Built for Chow Chows
- Deep bath worked through to the skin
- Full high-velocity blow-dry
- Undercoat de-shed through ruff, britches and tail
- Feet, hygiene area and outline tidied
- Nail trim plus thorough ear clean
- Coat and skin check as we work
Best for: Chow Chows on a 6–8 week cycle. Coat condition and shedding season both affect how much work each visit takes.
Not suited to: Shave-downs. If the undercoat has packed or matted badly, we will talk through the kindest option before starting.
Your Chow Chow's grooming plan
Bath & Style — every 6–8 weeks — Wash, full dry and de-shed for heavy double coats. See also add-ons & extras.
Further reading: Why de-shedding matters for double coats
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We groom Chow Chows across Glasgow, Paisley, Newton Mearns, Clydebank and every area on our service map.
Chow Chow grooming questions
Can you shave my Chow Chow for summer?
We do not shave Chow Chows. The double coat insulates against heat as well as cold, and clipping it short can damage regrowth. A thorough de-shed removes the loose undercoat so air can reach the skin.
Why does a Chow Chow groom take around two hours?
The undercoat is very dense, so washing through to the skin and drying it fully with a high-velocity dryer takes time. Rushing the dry leaves damp coat that can irritate the skin.
How often should a Chow Chow be groomed?
Around every 6–8 weeks suits most Chows, with brushing at home in between. During heavy shedding seasons, sticking to the cycle keeps the workload manageable.