Course 16 of 20 · Coat groups

Curly and Doodle Coats

Why these coats mat fast, brushing routines, bathing, drying, and keeping them between grooms.

12 lessons. Published 29 October 2026. Work through the lessons in order; each one builds on the checks in the one before it.

1. Lesson 1. What makes curly and doodle coats mat so readily?

   Curly and doodle coats mat readily because loose hairs stay trapped in curls instead of falling away.

2. Lesson 2. How do you tell a curly, wavy and fleece coat apart?

   Curly, wavy and fleece coats differ in curl tightness, texture, density and how they hold loose hair.

3. Lesson 3. What brushing routine keeps a curly coat mat-free?

   A curly coat stays mat free with short, frequent combing to the skin, section by section, before tangles tighten.

4. Lesson 4. How do you bath a curly coat without felting it?

   Bath a curly coat without felting by combing first, using lukewarm water, and avoiding rubbing and tangling.

5. Lesson 5. How do you dry a curly coat for a soft finish?

   Dry a curly coat for a soft finish by blotting first, drying in sections, and combing only when the coat is dry.

6. Lesson 6. How do you clip a curly coat at an introductory level?

   Clip a curly coat at an introductory level with clean tools, an even guard, and short passes that follow the coat.

7. Lesson 7. How do you keep a doodle coat between professional grooms?

   Keep a doodle coat between professional grooms with frequent combing, friction spot checks, and a maintainable length.

8. Lesson 8. What lengths and guards suit a pet curly coat?

   Pet curly coats suit guards that leave a maintainable length, chosen for coat density, lifestyle, and combing routine.

9. Lesson 9. How do you groom a poodle-type coat at home?

   Groom a poodle-type coat at home with thorough combing, gentle bathing, even clipping, and a maintainable pet length.

10. Lesson 10. How do you groom a doodle coat with mixed texture?

    Groom a mixed texture doodle coat by mapping each area separately and matching combing, length and care to what you find.

11. Lesson 11. What mistakes make curly coats mat faster?

    Curly coats mat faster when tangles are bathed over, brushed only on the surface, or rubbed dry while damp.

12. Lesson 12. When should a curly coat go to a groomer?

    A curly coat should go to a groomer when mats are tight, the length is unmanageable, or shaping and safety need skilled hands.

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