Friday, March 08, 2024 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Hall B Grooming Stage

12:00 pm: Check-in
12:15 pm: Pre-Judging
12:30 pm: Ring Closes
12:45 pm: Contest Starts
3:00 pm: Contest Ends / Final Judging
3:30 pm: Awards

Special note: Electric will NOT be provided in the contest ring. You must supply your own cordless clippers where applicable.

Acceptable coat growth for all GT sanctioned classes:

It is the responsibility of the show promoter and /or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.

Acceptable Styling for all GT sanctioned classes:

• All styling must take place during the time frame of the competition except where noted below.
• All dogs must be groomed according to breed standard as noted below.
• All dogs may have sanitary and pads shaved prior to class start.
• All dogs may have nails trimmed and ears cleaned prior to class start.
• Finishing sprays are permissible in order to tidy up after the competition time frame ends however, re-shaping with water or product application is prohibited.
• Chalk products are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame but are prohibited after time is called.
• Sporting coats must be carded and/or hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation
show ring.

Other Pure Breeds:

Acceptable breeds, Open Division: See specific breed list below

Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.

Time Frames: See specific breed list below:

Breed
Time Allowed
Bedlington Terrier 2:00
Bichon Frise 2:00
Black Russian Terrier 2:15
Bouvier des Flandres 2:15
Irish Water Spaniel 2:00
Kerry Blue Terrier 2:00
Portuguese Water Dog 2:00
Soft Coated Wheaten 2:00

Prize Money:
Division: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Group: $400 $300 $200
Open: $300 $200 $100
Intermediate: $150 $100 $75
Entry: $100 $75 $50

 

PRESENTERS

Teri DiMarino, ICMG, NCMG, ISCCMS, CAH

President DiMarino & Associates

Tammy Siert

Pet Stylist The Velvet Touch Pet Salon

Michell Evans

The Grooming Tutor