Bolonka Zwetna Dog Groomer Berlin: Curls, Mats and Cuts

A Bolonka Zwetna needs brushing and combing at home several times a week to prevent matting in their curly coat. For dogs with growing coats, we recommend a dog grooming salon appointment every 6 to 8 weeks. At our GroomRoom in Charlottenburg, Giesebrechtstraße 2, 10629 Berlin, we groom your Bolonka from Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. The Full Groom with a bath, blow-dry and cut starts at 79 €, and our booking system schedules 120 minutes for dogs up to 15 kg.

What makes the Bolonka Zwetna's coat special?

The coat of the Bolonka Zwetna is dense, soft and falls in large, bouncy curls or waves. The name translates to 'Russian coloured lapdog' and describes the coloured coat. The colours range from light fawn to deep black, sometimes with small white markings.

This distinguishes the Bolonka from its relatives in the Bichon family, which are often white. Breeders in Leningrad crossed small dogs like the Maltese, Bolognese and Shih Tzu in the 1950s. The face and muzzle are framed by a beard and moustache, and the long head hair is often tied up with a bow.

The Bolonka is considered a low-shedding breed and therefore leaves little hair around the home. Despite the natural curls, the coat needs regular grooming to stay in shape.

How often does a Bolonka need to be brushed?

Brush and comb your Bolonka several times a week to prevent matting. Some experts even recommend daily brushing with a pin brush and a conditioning spray. If your dog has a full long coat, their face, moustache and beard will probably need washing every day.

A curly coat often looks brushed on the outside, even though knots are already forming underneath. That's why you should comb section by section, checking if the comb glides all the way down to the skin. If the comb gets stuck, gently tease the knot apart before it gets bigger.

Which brush is best for a curly Bolonka coat?

A slicker brush is ideal for curly and long coats. It has short, tightly packed wire pins that are angled to glide through the fur without scratching the skin. It removes loose hair and prevents knots. Use a light touch, as pressing too hard can be uncomfortable for your dog.

A pin brush with rubber-tipped pins is great for finishing and smoothing the hair. A wide-toothed comb also helps to gently work out knots and tangles. Choose a small brush that suits your dog's size.

If you have a puppy, start brushing right away. Use a soft brush for their fluffy puppy coat so they find the experience pleasant. This helps them get used to being handled from an early age.

How do you prevent matting in a Bolonka?

The best way to prevent matting is by brushing and combing regularly, several times a week. A slicker brush removes loose hair before it can tangle into knots in the curls. Drying is crucial after a bath: experts recommend blow-drying thoroughly to stop mats from forming.

If they have a full coat, you'll also need to wash their face, moustache and beard daily. You can find out how to spot and avoid knots early in our guide Preventing matting: how to keep the coat tangle-free.

If your Bolonka comes to us with matted fur, we never pull on the knots. We work carefully, step by step, and will discuss the best solution with you if the coat is heavily matted. Minor knots are included in the price, but for severe matting, there is an extra charge of 15 € for every 15 minutes started. For very heavy matting, we often recommend a short clip, as it's kinder to the dog and more affordable.

Which cut suits the Bolonka Zwetna?

The Teddy-Cut is popular for family dogs because it makes the coat much easier to maintain. This is exactly why many owners choose this style for their Bolonka. We'll decide together beforehand how short the body hair should be and how the head and beard will look.

If you want to keep the coat long, plan for more time at home. This includes daily brushing and washing the face and beard every day. For a family dog, you decide how long the coat should be.

We'll discuss which length suits your everyday life before the cut. You can also find help choosing in our article on dog styling consultation in Berlin.

How your Bolonka's appointment works

Here at GroomRoom, Natalie, our Head Stylist specialising in Poodles and Bichons, knows all about curly, growing coats. A Full Groom appointment follows these steps:

1. Arriving and getting to know each other: Your dog gets to have a sniff first, we take our time.
2. Checking the coat: We feel for knots and discuss the length and cut with you.
3. Bathing in the Hydra tub with pH-neutral natural products from LT or Ecopets.
4. Blow-drying and combing until the coat is dry down to the skin and knot-free.
5. Cutting with Aesculap tools, plus nails, eyes, paws, ears and hygiene areas.

We take breaks as soon as your dog needs them and pay attention to their well-being the whole time. Our grooming table is height-adjustable so we can work at the right height. You can watch from the outside through the shop window. You can find out more about the package on the Full Groom for dogs page.

How much does an appointment for a Bolonka cost?

A Full Groom for your Bolonka starts at 79 €, a Mini Groom without a cut starts at 59 €. We will give you a binding final price before the appointment after we have assessed the coat. All starting prices and surcharges can be found on our pricing page.

Thinning means using special scissors to thin out the coat without changing the length too much. You pay on collection, in cash, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

When can a Bolonka puppy go to the dog groomer?

A Bolonka puppy can come in for their first introductory appointment after their second vaccination. For puppies up to 10 kg, we offer a puppy introduction groom, which takes 45 to 60 minutes. The price is 59 € for up to 3 kg and 89 € for up to 10 kg.

We don't do any cutting at the first appointment. We bathe them with a mild puppy shampoo, gently blow-dry them, and carefully tend to their nails, eyes, and paws. Step by step, we get your puppy used to the water, dryer, and comb. You can find more tips for at home in our guide Puppy care: when to start brushing, bathing, and cutting.

You can choose an appointment for your Bolonka around the clock: Book an appointment online.

Case studies from the salon

Real appointments from GroomRoom, prices as charged (as of September 2026). The final price depends on the coat condition and will be confirmed before we start.

Pomeranian

Before

Pomeranian after six months without a salon visit, undercoat matted in places.

Treatment

Full Grooming with dematting and Pomeranian surcharge: brushing out the undercoat, bath, blow-dry, styling without clippers.

Duration

2.5 hours

Price

165 to 180 €

Groomer

Team GroomRoom