Best brush for a Cavapoo
A Cavapoo's coat — a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's silky coat and the Poodle's dense curl — tends to be soft, wavy to curly, and prone to matting close to the skin if it is only brushed on the surface. A slicker brush used properly, backed up by a metal comb to check for hidden knots, is the combination that actually keeps it in order between grooms.
Why a Cavapoo's coat mats so easily
The soft, low-shedding coat that makes Cavapoos popular with people who react to pet hair is exactly the type of coat that tangles and mats close to the skin, because the fine hair does not fall out and clear itself the way a shorter, straighter coat does.
Matting tends to start in the areas with the most friction and movement — behind the ears, under the front legs, and around the collar — so those are the spots worth checking even on a dog who otherwise looks tidy on top.
What actually gets through the coat
A slicker brush, used in short, gentle strokes that work down to the skin rather than skimming the top of the coat, is the tool that actually breaks up the early stages of a tangle before it becomes a proper mat. Brushing the surface only, which is the easy habit to fall into, leaves the layer underneath to knot up unseen.
A metal comb is worth having alongside the brush, run through after brushing to catch anything the brush missed. If the comb snags or cannot pass smoothly through a section of coat, that is early matting worth dealing with there and then rather than leaving for the next groom.
What we stock
We carry slicker brushes and grooming combs suited to a Cavapoo's coat type, along with shampoos formulated for sensitive or curly-coated dogs that help keep the coat manageable between brushes.
A Cavapoo brushed two or three times a week, rather than only when a mat is already obvious, is the difference between a quick five-minute routine and a coat that eventually needs clipping short to sort out. The grid above shows what's currently available to order.
What we stock for this breed
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Ancol Ergo Wooden Handle Slicker Brush
A stainless steel slicker brush on a wooden handle, for short, long, wiry and curly coats
From£6.99
Wahl Competition Series Clipper Blades
High-precision, chrome-plated clipper blades with a rust-resistant finish, available in 17 sizes for every coat type and clipping style.
From£37.99
Ancol Ergo Double Sided Comb
Ancol Ergo Double Sided Comb: a SGL grooming comb for combing the coat
£8.79
Ancol Ergo Soft Bristle Brush
A soft bristle brush for dogs, for gentle grooming around the ears and face
£7.79
Ancol Ergo Grooming Glove
A rubber grooming glove for dogs, for removing loose hair on wet or dry coats
£9.79
Wahl Pet Grooming Scissors with Finger Rest
Stainless steel finishing scissors with ergonomic offset handles — perfect for tidying around eyes, ears, mouth, and paws.
£5.49
Large Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Mats and Tangles
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine, bead-tipped wire pins that gently lift loose undercoat, mats and tangles from short or long-haired pets. A one-click button releases the collected fur for fuss-free cleaning. Cat-ear shaped design.
£18.99
Slicker Brush for Dogs — Detangling & De-shedding
An ergonomic slicker brush with anti-scratch pins that works through tangles and removes dead hair from top and undercoat.
From£9.99
Groom Professional Curved Soft Slicker Brush
A professional-grade curved slicker brush with soft pins, designed to groom delicate and soft-coated pets without discomfort.
From£8.99
Round-Tipped Deshedding Rake Comb
A double-sided undercoat rake with rounded stainless-steel blades that gently cut through mats and remove loose hair. The non-slip ergonomic handle makes deshedding dogs and cats quick and comfortable.
From£8.99
Self-Cleaning Deshedding Slicker Brush
A deshedding grooming tool for dogs and cats that lifts loose undercoat and eases out tangles, with a self-cleaning button that releases the trapped fur in one press.
£25.99
Common questions
- How often should I brush my Cavapoo?
- Two to three times a week is a sensible baseline for most Cavapoos, more often if your dog's coat is on the curlier end or they spend a lot of time outdoors. Regular, shorter sessions are more effective at preventing mats than an occasional long one.
- Do Cavapoos need professional grooming as well as brushing?
- Most benefit from a professional groom every six to eight weeks to keep the coat at a manageable length and deal with any matting that has built up despite regular brushing at home. Brushing at home reduces how much work the groomer has to do, rather than replacing the need for it.
- What do I do if I find a mat I can't brush out?
- Do not pull hard at it, as this is uncomfortable for the dog and can tear the skin underneath in a bad case. Try working it apart gently with your fingers and a comb from the outside of the mat inward, and if it will not come out, a groomer can usually deal with it safely.
- Are Cavapoos actually low-shedding?
- Many are, which is part of their appeal, but low-shedding is not the same as low-maintenance — a coat that does not shed still needs regular brushing, because loose and dead hair stays trapped in the coat rather than falling out on its own.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.