My doodle puppy is only 4 months old — is it too early to start grooming?

For doodle breeds, it is almost never too early — as long as vaccination requirements are met. Doodle coats begin transitioning from puppy coat to adult coat between 6 and 12 months of age, and this transition is when matting typically begins. Starting professional grooming before the transition ensures your puppy’s coat is being professionally maintained when it matters most, and builds the handling tolerance doodle breeds need for their extensive lifelong grooming requirements.