The Mutzz Nutz

Grooming prices

At MUTZZ NUTZ we aim to offer a quality affordable service that gives you and your dog the best of everything in Swadlincote and the surrounding areas.

But please remember we are also running a business! We will try to de tangle rather than automatically clip off BUT if your dog is excessively matted we may have to clip off in kindness to him. It is not fair to any animal, to expect it to stand for hours on end, and tolerate a painful process (even if it is done gently).

We have the right to impose a surcharge because of the extra time involved whether it is for de matting excessively matted dogs OR a clip off.

AND WE WILL ALWAYS DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR DOG. IF A CLIP OFF IS THE KINDEST COURSE OF ACTION,WE WILL ADVISE YOU AT THE TIME OF THE APPOINTMENT.

The following prices are based on regular visits of no more than 8 - 9 weeks

• Shihtzu/Maltese/Yorkie etc from £25
• Beardie size from £45
• OES from £60
• Tibetan Terrier from £30
• Bichon prices start at £25. This is based on regular 6 weekly visits (with 4 being advised when the coat is in a difficult phase) The coat condition is good with little matting/knots.

The following are based on regular visits of no more than 12 weeks with a few mats

• Westie/ Scottie/Min Schnauzer from £25
• Cocker Spaniel in either clipped/and or scissor finish from £25
• Large Spaniel/Springer/Setter from £35 (clip and/or scissor)

The following are based on regular visits of 12 - 16 weeks with a few mats

• Pomeranian from £25
• Cavalier in natural/scissor finish from £25 - Clipped from £30
• Samoyed from £35
• Golden Retriever from £35
• St Bernards from £70
• Staffie,Labradors,Pointers etc £25
• Bassett Hounds from £35
• GSD from £35 (dependent on coat type & size)
• Malamute & Akita from £60
• English Rough Collie (Lassie) from £50

Labradoodles

These are priced on coat type, condition and with a few mats

• The wavy/scruffy coated type are from £25.These are usually the Doodles that moult.
• The wool/ fleece coats are from £40. They are usually NON MOULTING with terrific heavy undercoats!! And can take at least 1.5hrs to bath & dry!

The wool fleece coated Doodles are a real challenge and we are finding they are NOT being brushed effectively enough to remove the undercoat (which can then mat) These dogs frequently come to me heavily matted.If you need help BEFORE bringing them in please just ask me, and I will show you how to brush them properly!

The prices are to be used as a guideline only. We will always try to be as fair as possible

Additional charge/surcharge for extra time spent on de matting and/or clip off

• To clip off a coat, £15 in addition to normal price
• To de mat £5 per 1/2 hour, in addition to normal price

We cannot bath & dry a dog if its coat is matted. The drying process tightens up the mats and also the shampoos are not able to penetrate through heavy mats. We usually pre clip before a bath so the shampoo is more effective and the drying time is cut down. We cannot clip a dirty coat (it may not look dirty but fine particles adhere to the natural oils in the coat and are very abrasive to clipper blades and scissors.) Heavily matted coats can be full of dirt,grit,grass,thorns etc and really do have to be out before bathing. New blades average £30 whilst new scissors are over £50. Then there is extra conditioner and anti static spray I use to try and tease the knots out AND my time and skill... when you are working with tight mats that are very close to the skin you have to take it steady or risk nicking the skin...it is something to be taken seriously.

Dogs have a pain threshold like we do, and on a par with a 2 year old. Heavy mats can pull at the skin anyway, and cutting them off can do the same. It can take 20 mins to pick out a 2" mat of hair! Multiply that by 5 mats? It is extra time standing for your dog,that can be avoided if if he is well maintained.

PLEASE FOR THE WELFARE OF YOUR DOG,BRUSH (AND COMB) RIGHT DOWN TO THE SKIN. IT SHOULD BE JUST AS EASY (AND JUST AS REGULAR) TO BRUSH YOUR DOGS HAIR AS IT IS TO DO YOUR OWN!!!

• If your dog has health problems you MUST make us aware. These can range from eczema,allergies to fits and convulsions.
• Please ensure your dog is exercised and toileted before his appointment
• Please ensure your bitch is NOT in season at her appointment - it drives the little boys wild!
• Should your dog have behavioural problems and is nasty in any way please advise at the time the appointment is being made. AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE MAYBE MADE FOR NASTY DOGS.

REMEMBER HOME MAINTENANCE IS FREE!!