The ideal family companions, friendly, active, and just so lovable. Of course, we’re talking about Golden Retrievers!
They are considered to be the number one most popular dog breed in the United States, and that’s no coincidence.
A Golden Retriever’s body shape can range from broad and thick to thinner and more sporty, the color of their beautiful coats varies from beige cream and light golden to a healthy-looking reddish and dark golden.
We suggest you take a look at some examples of how different haircut styles can enrich the look of your Golden Retriever.
1. The Simple Trim
The Simple Trim is one of the simplest Golden Retriever haircuts because it doesn’t really demand a lot of work. A groomer actually just removes any long and dead hairs. The coat is then feathered, and if you want to, he can thin out your dog’s coat around the chest and neck areas.
The entire point of a simple trim haircut is to maintain your Golden Retriever’s natural shiny coat while at the same time preserving the dog’s health.
Because this haircut style doesn’t require a lot of trimming and cutting, your dog’s hair will stay just the way it needs to be, so that it beautifully complements the figure of the dog.
Your best friend won’t feel any different, it will still have the coat that protects it and keeps it warm – but its new look, as the name says itself will be simple and chic.
2. The Summer Cut
Summertime is right around the corner, and just like most dog owners, you probably want to help your pooch feel comfortable and stay cool through the summer months.
The idea of getting rid of all their furry double coats seems like a good one at first, because it might help lower their temperature and relieve them from the burden of carrying all their heavy fur around – but it really isn’t.
That same double coat actually protects them from sunburns and all other external influences.
So, since you can’t shave your Goldie, the summer cut is the perfect solution for you.
The summer cut is very similar to a simple trim because it also closely follows the body figure of the dog, except that in this case, the long hair is trimmed way shorter.
The groomer also needs to pay special attention while trimming the chest, paws, hock, and ears, as well as your Golden Retriever’s personal areas, in order to allow your dog to feel comfortable and clean.
3. The Show Cut
The next haircut on our list is the show cut, which is also very similar to the simple trim.
It demands minimal trimming and cutting because a Golden Retriever’s most recognizable sign is its shiny golden hair.
It is very important to pay a lot of attention to detail, the groomer needs to be careful with following your dog’s coat formation and how it will be presented.
To complete this trim your groomer also has to be cautious around certain areas like the ears and the paws. For these final touches, it is recommended that the groomer uses thinning shears.
This Golden Retriever haircut is perfect for conformation dog shows, but in order for the haircut to be done perfectly, you will most likely need a professional groomer.
If you choose this style for your pup’s hair, it is most definitely going to turn a lot of heads wherever you go.
4. The Puppy Cut
Moving along, we have the puppy cut which is viewed as one of the simplest haircuts and it is the same for all dogs, not just Golden Retrievers.
The puppy cut is probably the favorite hairstyle for dogs among dog lovers, because of its simplicity and absolute cuteness.
Although this hairstyle doesn’t prevent shedding, it does reduce the number of hairs you will find all over your house, especially on your furniture.
With this haircut, your Golden Retriever’s coat is cut to the same length all over its body, which is around half an inch.
It’s a pretty short trim, but you shouldn’t worry because it’s just the right length to still protect your puppy’s skin.
We suggest this look if you want your Goldie to look fluffy, cuddly, and clean while staying comfortable and healthy.
5. The Teddy Cut
People tend to choose this style because who wouldn’t want to have a dog that looks exactly like a real-life teddy bear.
Here we have another haircut that is ideal for summertime, especially because it helps Golden Retrievers to regulate their body temperature and keeps them cool in the scorching heat.
Groomers often suggest the teddy cut specifically to Golden Retriever owners since this hairstyle can prevent and decrease the risk of damaging their long double coats.
Even though this cut is very short, it is also different from shaving and it doesn’t have a negative influence on the undercoat, so you don’t have to be concerned.