Samoyed
The Samoyed has a thick double coat. A long outer coat sits over a dense soft layer. That soft layer comes out in huge amounts a couple of times a year. The white coat also shows every mark. Most Samoyeds come in every eight weeks.
- Coat type
- Long Double
- Groom every
- 8 weeks
- Brushing at home
- Brush once a week for at least half an hour
- Shedding
- Heavy, in big seasonal drops
- Watch for
- Behind the ears, the ruff and the back legs
- Time in the salon
- About 60 minutes for a Luxe Wash and Dry
Where the coat comes from
The Samoyed is a working breed from a cold place. The outer coat is harsh and stands away from the body. The soft layer underneath is short and dense. Dogs NSW says to be ready to brush a Samoyed for at least half an hour once a week. The coat is white, so dirt and stains show. It also picks up grass seeds and mud. Brushing keeps it open so air can move through.
Why eight weeks
A Samoyed does not need cutting. It needs washing, drying and the loose hair blown out. Eight weeks keeps on top of that. When the coat drops, the soft layer lifts away in sheets. If it stays in, it packs down against the skin and the coat cannot breathe. A study of NSW dogs found deaths in hot weather rose sharply above 25 degrees. A double coat and a bodyweight over 15 kilos were among the things linked to higher risk.
We do not shave a double coat. It works both ways in the heat, and it can grow back patchy.
Home care between grooms
- Line brush once a week, for at least half an hour. Lift the coat with one hand and take a thin line at a time, starting right down at the skin. Brush daily while the coat is dropping.
- Comb behind the ears and around the neck. Those spots knot first on a Samoyed.
- Walk early or late in summer. Give shade and water on hot days.
Line brushing, shown by iGroomHub, our partner. This is how our groomers brush, and it is the way to do it at home.
What you need at home
- Steel comb
Run it down to the skin. If it stops, you have found a knot.
- Slicker brush
This is the brush you line brush with. Follow it with the comb.
- Shampoo and conditioner
A proper wash loosens the dead hair so the dry can lift it out. Our range is made with chemists: 100% natural, vegan and palm oil free.
What we do for Samoyeds at WOOOF
Most Samoyeds book a Luxe Wash and Dry. That is a deep wash, a full blow dry and a brush out, with ears and nails. It takes about 60 minutes. We add Deshedding when the coat is dropping. That blows the loose soft layer out and leaves the outer coat where it is. It is what we do instead of a shave.
What a Samoyed groom costs
Set to a large dog with a long double coat. That is where most Samoyeds sit. Add Deshedding if yours is dropping coat.
Showing the lowest prices, for a large dog with a long double 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 Samoyed need grooming?
Every eight weeks. A Samoyed needs washing, drying and the loose soft layer blown out, and Dogs NSW asks for half an hour of brushing a week at home.
Will you shave my Samoyed in summer?
No. Shaving is not something we will do here. The coat shades the skin in summer, and it may come back thin. We book Deshedding instead, which takes the loose soft layer out.
Where this comes from
Dogs NSW, Samoyed. "You should also be prepared to brush its coat once a week for at least half an hour."
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.
RSPCA Australia, Why and how should I groom my dog? Brush knots out before they turn into mats.
RSPCA South Australia, The complete guide to grooming your dog. Poodles, poodle crosses and wiry haired terriers need regular combing. Trapped hair can cause ear and eye infections.
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.