We Love Doodles Detangling Conditioner review: the leave-in for curly coats

By the Clean Fluff Club team. Published October 19, 2026. Picked by what's in it.

Our pick

We Love Doodles Detangling Condition­er

Best forDoodles and curly-coated breeds

The catch
Specific to curly coats
Skip it if
Your dog has a fine, straight coat. Skip the detangler and use the Grooming Glove.

The catch: Specific to curly coats

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The answer in 20 seconds

  • We Love Doodles Detangling Conditioner is a leave-in made for doodles and curly coats.
  • Spray it in during the brush-out, no rinse.
  • Skip it on a fine, straight coat.
In this guide6 sections

Doodle curls go from fluffy to felted the week before the groomer. We Love Doodles Detangling Conditioner is a leave-in made for exactly that coat.

Our verdict: the pick for doodles and other curly-coated dogs between grooming visits. Skip it for a fine, straight coat.

Who it suits

  • Doodles and curly-coated breeds.
  • Brush-outs that stall on tangles.
  • Owners stretching the weeks between groomer visits.
Skip it if
Your dog has a fine, straight coat. The grooming glove is the better tool.

What it does

  • Leave-in: spray it in, no rinse.
  • Detangles as you brush: the brush glides through instead of catching.
  • Made for curls: it is built for curly and doodle coats, and it keeps curls defined.
  • Between grooming visits: it is a maintenance product for the weeks in between.

How to use it

  1. Brush out loose hair first.
  2. Spray it into the coat as part of your brush-out.
  3. Work through with the brush. Leave it in, no rinse.

Spray during the brush-out, leave it in.

The catch

The catch
It speeds up the brush-out, it doesn't replace it.

Tangles are not mats

A conditioner loosens tangles. A mat needs a slicker brush: see the Depets Self-Cleaning Slicker for medium and long coats. For a puppy or a dog who runs from the brush, the Buddy System Soft Touch brush is the gentle start.

Also great

Buddy System Soft Touch Sensitive

Best for: Puppies

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The whole shelf

The conditioner is one of three jobs: curls, itchy skin and brush-shy dogs. See the sensitive-skin grooming routine or all the picks.

Your next move

Questions people ask

Do I rinse We Love Doodles conditioner out?

No. It is a leave-in. Spray it in during the brush-out and leave it.

Is it only for doodles?

It is made for doodles and curly-coated breeds. On a fine, straight coat, skip it and use a grooming glove.

Does it remove mats?

It loosens tangles as you brush. Mats need a slicker brush.

How often do I use it?

Between grooming visits, as part of your brush-out.

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We Love Doodles Detangling Conditioner

Best forDoodles and curly-coated breeds

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