Greyhound
The Greyhound has the easiest coat we see and needs the most careful handling. The hair is short and fine. The skin under it is thin, and it marks easily. Most Greyhounds come in every ten weeks for a wash, a dry and nails.
- Coat type
- Short/Smooth
- Groom every
- 10 weeks
- Brushing at home
- Rub down weekly with a damp cloth
- Shedding
- Light and steady all year
- Watch for
- Hips, elbows and legs for grazes
- Time in the salon
- About 40 minutes for a Luxe Wash and Dry
What the coat is like
A Greyhound has a single short coat with almost nothing under it. There is very little between the skin and the bone. Dogs NSW says a rub down with a damp rag or a dog brush keeps the shedding down. That is about all the coat asks for. The skin is the reason a Greyhound visit is different. It grazes more easily than most dogs we handle.
Why ten weeks
We work gently on a Greyhound. Soft brushes only, and nothing firm over the hips, the elbows or the spine. We keep the dog on a warm table with a non slip mat and we do not rush. Nails are the real job here. They grow fast and change how a Greyhound stands and runs. We take them back a little at a time and stop well short of the quick.
Thin skin changes how we handle your dog. If we see a graze or a lump, we tell you and send you to your vet.
Home care between grooms
- A Greyhound does not need line brushing. A weekly rub down with a damp cloth or a soft brush is the whole job. It lifts loose hair and leaves the coat shining.
- Look over the legs and the hips each week for grazes. A graze there needs your vet, not a wait.
- Use a coat in a Sydney winter. There is little between skin and weather.
What you need at home
- Soft rubber grooming brush
Soft enough for thin skin. It lifts loose hair without dragging over bony points.
- Damp microfibre cloth
A weekly rub down takes off loose hair and dust, and gives you a look at the skin.
- Shampoo and conditioner
A short coat still needs a proper wash to keep the skin comfortable. Our range is made with chemists: 100% natural, vegan and palm oil free.
What we do for Greyhounds at WOOOF
Most Greyhounds book a Luxe Wash and Dry. That is a bath, a full dry, ears, nails and a look over the skin. It takes about 40 minutes. We use warm water, gentle hands and a calm room. Many of our Greyhounds are ex racers who have never had a salon bath. Tell us and we will take it slowly.
What a Greyhound groom costs
Set to a large dog with a short smooth coat. That is where most Greyhounds sit. There is no haircut in this service.
Showing the lowest prices, for a large dog with a short/smooth coat. Pick your dog’s weight and coat to see their price.
Add to any service
- Teeth Brush$30
- Nail Trim$25
- Nail filing$15
- DemattingFrom $34quoted on arrival
- DesheddingFrom $34quoted on arrival
Specialist grooming and programmes
Grooming that is priced after a conversation, a consultation, a coat assessment or a programme rather than a standard slot.
Happy Puppy Club
Short, positive sessions that teach a puppy the salon is a good place, so their whole grooming life is easier. Start any time from their first vaccinations.
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Spa treatments
Hydrospa and therapeutic treatments for coat, skin and muscular health, for itchy skin, dull coats, and older dogs who feel their walks the next day.
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Hand stripping
Terriers and Spaniels whose coats are better hand stripped, or stripped and clipped. Duration and price depend on the coat.
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Asian freestyle groom
Soft, sculpted, toy-like styling by an award-winning stylist: rounded faces, fuller legs, even braids. For smaller dense or curly coats groomed every 4 weeks.
Talk to our team →Cancellations and late arrivals
Please give us 24 hours if plans change. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean we cannot finish the groom booked.
Safe handling fee
A $30 safe handling fee applies where a dog needs two groomers or extra time to stay safe and comfortable. We always call you first.
Ready when you are
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Book nowService prices are a starting point. The exact price is confirmed at drop-off, based on grooming time, coat condition, size and any extra handling. Add-on prices are exact.
Common questions
How often does a Greyhound need grooming?
Every ten weeks. There is no coat to cut, so the visit is a wash, a dry, nails and a look over the skin.
Do Greyhounds shed?
A little, all year. The hairs are fine and short. A weekly rub down with a damp cloth takes off most of them.
Where this comes from
Dogs NSW, Greyhound. "A rubdown with a damp rag or dog brush, will keep the shedding down to a minimum."
RSPCA Australia, Why and how should I groom my dog? Brush knots out before they turn into mats.
PetSure, Pet Health Monitor 2026. Ear infections in adult dogs cost $473 on average to treat.
Tripovich and others, Feeling the heat, Australian Veterinary Journal, 2025. A study of NSW dogs from 1997 to 2017. Deaths rose about 0.6% for each degree above 25°C, and 9.5% on days over 32°C. A double coat and a body weight over 15 kg were listed among the things that raise the risk.
WOOOF groomers are not vets. We tell you what we see on the table and send you to your vet. Nothing here is vet advice.