The K9 Studio acquisition has brought the Greenwich, Connecticut, dog-grooming salon into the Dogfather Grooming family. Top Dog Holdings announced on October 26, 2026, that it had acquired the business as founder Karen Merz retires.

Key Takeaways

  • The salon will keep the K9 Studio name, and members of its existing team will stay.
  • Three new groomers have joined, adding appointment availability.
  • The announcement did not disclose the purchase price.

What the K9 Studio acquisition changes

Merz founded K9 Studio Dog Groomers in 2005 and is retiring after 21 years. She said she chose Dogfather because of its grooming experience and its plans to retain staff and maintain the salon’s standards.

Existing clients will continue to book in advance and on their regular schedules. The salon is also offering first-time clients 20% off their first groom.

Support for the grooming team

K9 Studio’s team will have access to ongoing training, mentorship and benefits including health insurance, paid time off and retirement planning.

Dogfather Grooming, founded by Matthew Harwood in 2006, provides mobile and salon-based grooming across the Northeast. Top Dog Holdings invests in and operates pet-care businesses.

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