All class entries are non refundable as a not for profit show all money is used to put on a great day.

Please read class details before entry.

All times are approximate.

Judges (subject to change without notice)

to be announced

Seminars to be announced

Asian Fusion - time allowance 2 hours - Novice/Open - Start 9am

Salon creative - time allowance 1 hour - Novice/Open - Start 12.30pm

Carving - time allowance 2 hours - Novice/Open - Start 2pm

Extreme creative - time allowance over 15” 2.5 hours, under 2 hours - Novice/Open - Start 2pm

Model Dog full body or head - Pre groomed class - Entry's accepted until 11am

Grooming MaTTers - Pre groomed class - Entry's accepted until 11am

AWARDS AND BEST IN SHOW

Please read class details before entry we cannot be held responsible for wrong classes entered no refunds are given.

All times are approximate.

Rules and Class descriptions & Regulations

Carving

2 hours

Description:

Carving a design onto a pre-prepared, clear coat with no previous design carved into it. You may use clippers, scissors or trimmers to create the design. Although colour may be added to the coat prior to the competition, it must not be added during the competition and neither will it make a difference to the judging decision.

All breeds or mixed breed of dog eligible

Salon Creative Class

1 hour

Description:

Salon Creative Using stencils or freehand techniques to add tattoo's, touches of colour and other creative embellishments such as you could incorporate into your salon.

Products used must be non-toxic and Skin safe.

Only minimal scissor trimming allowed.

Any breed of dog can be used.

Extreme Creative Class:

under 15” 2 hours and dogs over 15” 2.5 hours

Description:

The only limitation, other than the safety and welfare of the dog, is your imagination and creative talents.

Colouring and basic shaping can be done prior to the class but finishing colour and styling should be done during the class.

There must be a discernible difference in the dog from the start to the finish of the class.

The dog must be able to move freely whilst wearing their style

all products used must be non-toxic and skin safe. All competitors will be given 15 minutes at the end of the class to prepare their staging ready to present their art to the audience.

Novice and Open

Grooming MaTTers class

Items received from 9am, no entries will be accepted after 11am

Description:

Almost anything goes, this is a pre-groomed/created class.

Wire frames, colour, accessories and a bundle of imagination can be used.

The piece must be made up predominantly from matted hair.

Asian Fusion

under 15” 2 hours and dogs over 15” 2.5 hours

Description:

Any breed, any technique to achieve the desired Asian look, Minimal (pet safe) colouring and accessories allowed. Novice and open classes.

Model Dog (HEAD ONLY)

Don’t have a real dog you can compete with well why not have a go on a model Dog.

Let your imagination run wild as anything goes turn your model dog into something creative or a breed standard cut.

Fun class for groomers of all levels, anything goes!!

Model Dog (WHOLE DOG)

Don’t have a real dog you can compete with well why not have a go on a model Dog. Let your imagination run wild as anything goes turn your model dog into something creative or a breed standard cut.

Fun class for groomers of all levels, anything goes!!

All classes are eligible for Best in Show.

Equipment and products used

Contestants must bring their own tools; electricity will be available if needed.

We are sure we don't need to say this BUT in the interests of keeping all competitors, spectators and dogs happy, we would like to say that anyone seen to be using superglue or glue guns or staple guns etc. will be disqualified immediately.

The use of lightening products is not permitted.

All products used must be non-toxic and skin safe.

Dogs

There will be a 10-minute comfort break after an hour in all classes.

Please bring water for your dogs.

Contestants must provide their dogs for the competition and are responsible for their dogs. Please clean up after them.

Contestants

Contestants are liable for their own equipment, trolleys, tools etc. Creative dog grooming UK take no responsibility if anything is lost or stolen at the show.

Please provide a comb for the judge on pre-judging it is still a grooming competition!!

Any aggressive behaviour including language, handling Dogs, event staff, judges or spectators will result in disqualification.

If a dog is hurt during the grooming process the groomer will be disqualified.

The judges' decisions are final.

we reserve the right to move entries up or down if placed in the wrong category.

Novice - Definition

A novice is a contestant who has never competed in a our creative class before or never placed in the top 3.

Open/Experienced – Definition

A contestant who has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at a our live creative competition.