Grooming by breed
Mobile grooming for Akitas.
A thick double coat. Akitas shed only a little most of the time. Twice a year the undercoat comes out in clumps. Brush at least once a week. Brush more often when the undercoat sheds.
- 343 groomers who take big dogs and offer de-shedding
- $165 full groom, large dog (41 to 70 lb)
- $185 full groom, extra large dog (71 lb and up)
- Weight: 100 to 130 pounds for males, 70 to 100 pounds for females
What to ask the groomer for.
- A de-shedding brush-out to pull out the dead undercoat
- A nail trim
Find a groomer near you.
“Around” means groomers who serve that city or a town within 60 miles. Or search by ZIP code.
Questions people ask.
How much does mobile grooming cost for an Akita?
A full groom for a large dog (41 to 70 lb) starts at about $165. A full groom for an extra large dog (71 lb and up) starts at about $185. That is the middle of the starting prices groomers post on their own websites. Matted or very thick coats cost more.
How often does an Akita need grooming?
Brush at least once a week. Brush more often when the undercoat sheds.
Do mobile groomers take Akitas?
343 mobile groomers we list take big dogs and offer de-shedding. Give the groomer your dog’s breed and weight when you ask for a price.
Where these facts come from
Coat and care facts: American Kennel Club. Prices and groomer counts: what mobile groomers post on their own websites. Every pet is different, so ask your groomer and your vet.
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