Friday, March 07, 2025 • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm • Hall B Grooming Stage
12:00 PM: Ring Opens / Check-in
12:15 PM: Pre-Judging Begins
12:30 PM: Ring Closes
12:45 PM: Contest Begins
3:00 PM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
3:30 PM: Awards
Special Note: Electricity 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.
Acceptable Breeds: Refer to breed chart.
Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.
Time Frames: Refer to time allowed chart.
| 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: | $425 | $325 | $225 |
| Open: | $325 | $225 | $125 |
| Intermediate: | $175 | $125 | $100 |
| Entry: | $125 | $100 | $75 |