What is a Doggy BBL?

Why is it called a BBL?

BBL stands for Brazilian butt lift, a cosmetic surgery for people. The dog version borrows the name as a joke. One news report described it as "a haircut that mimics a Brazilian Butt Lift", and another said viewers "jokingly dubbed" the rounded hips a BBL after seeing it on a standard poodle.

You will see the same trim called a dog BBL, a BBL for dogs, a poodle BBL or a BBL haircut. They all mean the same thing. We use "Doggy BBL" on this site.

How is a Doggy BBL done?

The shape is built from coat the dog already has, so it starts weeks before the appointment: the hair over the hips has to be long enough to sculpt. On the day, the work follows the same order as any scissored style.

1. Bath and a full blow dry, brushing the coat straight so it stands away from the body. Scissors cannot shape a coat that is curly, damp or tangled.
2. Setting the outline. The groomer decides where the round shapes sit and how big they can be for this dog, then takes the waist, belly and legs shorter to create contrast.
3. Scissoring the two rounds over the hips and back of the thighs, checking from behind and from the side so they match.
4. Blending into the rest of the trim, so the rear looks like part of the haircut and not something stuck on.
5. Tidying the sanitary area and under the tail so the dog stays clean.

Because it is a shape on one part of the body, it can sit on top of many trims: a short body with a rounded rear, a teddy bear cut, or a poodle pattern. See how it compares with teddy bear and Asian fusion trims.

Which dogs can have one?

Dogs with a thick coat that stands up when it is blow dried. Poodles are the classic case, and the trim became famous on a standard poodle. Bichons, poodle crosses and other curly or woolly coats work the same way. Pomeranians and other thick double coats can be shaped with scissors at the tips of the coat.

Short, smooth coats such as a Labrador, beagle or French bulldog do not have enough hair to sculpt. Silky coats that hang flat are harder. Our guide to which dogs can get a Doggy BBL goes through coat types one by one.

Does it hurt the dog?

It is a haircut, so the risks are the ordinary ones of grooming: standing on a table for a while, scissors and clippers near sensitive skin, and a longer coat that mats if it is not brushed. Nothing about the shape changes the dog's body. Read is a Doggy BBL safe? for what to check and when to skip it.

Where did it come from?

The trim is credited to Logan Rago, a San Diego groomer who posts as Dogs by Logan. He shaped it on his own poodle, and press coverage in February 2026 said he had done roughly 50 of them for clients. The full story, with dates and sources, is in where the Doggy BBL came from.

What should I do next?

• Dog owners: read how to ask your groomer for a Doggy BBL and what it costs, or tell us where you live and we will point you to a groomer when we know one near you.
• Groomers: read adding the Doggy BBL to your menu and join the list for live online training.

Common questions

Is a Doggy BBL surgery?

No. It is only a haircut done with scissors and a comb. Nothing is cut except hair, nothing is injected, and the shape grows out in a few weeks.

How long does a Doggy BBL last?

The shape softens as the coat grows. Most scissored styles are booked every four to six weeks to stay sharp, with brushing at home in between.

Can any groomer do a Doggy BBL?

Any groomer who is confident with hand scissoring can learn it, but it is a newer shape and not every salon offers it. Ask to see photos of scissored work before you book.

What does BBL stand for?

Brazilian butt lift, a cosmetic surgery for people. The dog trim uses the name as a joke because it makes the rear look round and full.