Australian Shepherd Grooming
The Mud Puppies Way
We love Aussies of all sizes – standards, minis and toys! Our double-coat grooming experts tailor their grooming services to your Australian Shepherd’s size, coat and needs.
Three Sizes, One Gorgeous Coat
Regardless of your Aussie’s size, they all share the same dual-layered coat. That coat will need de-shedding and proper grooming to keep your dog comfortable – and to keep their coat healthy and attractive. Australian shepherds shed moderately year-round, with heavier shedding in the spring and fall.
IMPORTANT: Never Shave an Australian Shepherd!
Aussie Grooming
Our groomers have been taking expert care of Austin’s most beloved Australian Shepherds for many years. Whether you have a mini, toy or standard Aussie, we’re here to help keep their coats beautiful and their days comfortable – no matter what the Texas heat throws at us.
Aussie Coat Care
Mini and toy Aussies have the same needs as standards – just scaled down to their size. Their coats are also proportionally thicker due to their smaller size.
At Mud Puppies
- Professional Grooming Every 8-12 weeks
- Seasonal (Spring & Fall) Deshedding
- Feather trimming for tidy look on legs, chest & behind ears
- Deshedding without damaging topcoat
At Home
- Brush 2-3 times per Week with a Slicker Brush & Undercoat Rake
Full-Service Groom
This is Mud Puppies’ complete grooming package, with a warm bath, full haircut, brush out, teeth brushing, anal gland expression (upon request), ear cleaning and nail dremeling.
$100+
Shedless / Deshedding
Give your dog a break from the heat and yourself a break from the shedding! Double-coated breeds love this special de-shedding conditioner bath, plus the extensive brush out to remove their loose undercoat. Also includes teeth brushing, anal gland expression (upon request), ear cleaning and nail dremeling.
$100+
Combine with a Tidy for $120-140 total.
Tidy
The Tidy is a lighter maintenance groom that includes a warm bath, teeth brushing, anal gland expression (upon request), light dematting, brush out, ear cleaning, nail dremeling and a light trim to neaten face, feet, tail and sanitary areas.
$80+
Express Groom
One-on-one attention for your dog from our groomer means a faster turnaround. Also especially great for pups who are a bit anxious, older or who have medical issues.
| Up to 24 lbs. | $50 |
| 25-50 lbs. | $70 |
| 51+ lbs. | $90 |
Squeaky Clean Bath
Get special pricing as a playcare or boarding client with this quick and convenient bath and courtesy ear check! While this doesn’t include brushing or hair cutting, you can add on any extras below!
| Under 25 lbs. | $20 |
| Over 25 lbs. | $25-35 |
Drop Wash
Not interested in a haircut or extras? The drop wash might be perfect for you. Add $10 for brush out.
| Under 20 lbs. | $20-30 |
| 20-40 lbs. | $30-40 |
| 41-60 lbs. | $40-50 |
| 61+ lbs. | $60+ |
Add-Ons & Extras
Whether your pup needs a lightning-fast wash or you want to add on some extras to your grooming package, we’ve got you covered at Mud Puppies.
Full Groom Add-Ons
| Blueberry Facial | $6 |
| Colloidal Shampoo | $5 |
| Paw Soother | $2 |
| Snout Soother | $2 |
| Seasonal Cologne | $2 |
| Dematting | $1/min |
A la Carte Extras
| Nail Trim | $15 |
| Dremel | $20 |
| Teeth Brushing | $12 |
| Ear Cleaning | $12 |
| Anal Gland Expression | $20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I shave my Australian shepherd?
No. Like all double-coated breeds, shaving an Australian shepherd damages the coat and disrupts their natural temperature regulation. Mud Puppies uses professional deshedding techniques that manage the undercoat without harming the weather-resistant topcoat, keeping your Aussie comfortable year-round.
How often should an Australian shepherd be groomed?
Australian shepherds should be professionally groomed every 6-8 weeks, with seasonal deshedding in spring and fall when shedding is heaviest. Frequency depends on your dog’s lifestyle and at-home upkeep. Regular grooming keeps the double coat healthy and prevents tangling in the feathered areas on the legs, chest, and behind the ears.
Is grooming different for miniature and toy Australian shepherds?
The grooming approach is the same across all three sizes at Mud Puppies. Standard, miniature, and toy Australian shepherds share the same double coat type and grooming needs. The difference is scale and time required, which is reflected in breed-specific pricing for each size.