Saturday, March 14, 2026 • 1:00 pm–4:45 pm • Hall B Grooming Stage
1:00 pm: Ring Opens / Check-in
1:15 pm: Pre-Judging Begins
1:30 pm: Ring Closes
1:45 pm: Contest Starts
3:45 pm: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:15 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 GroomTeam USA, Inc® sanctioned classes:
It is the responsibility of the show promoter and/or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.
Acceptable Styling for all GroomTeam USA, Inc® 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 with any exceptions as noted below
• All dogs may have sanitary areas 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 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: Spaniels and Setters (see specific breed list below)
Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.
Time Frames: 2 Hours
Breed: |
Time Allowed: |
American Cocker Spaniel |
2:00 |
Clumber Spaniel |
2:00 |
English Cocker Spaniel |
2:00 |
English Setter |
2:00 |
English Springer Spaniel |
2:00 |
Field Spaniel |
2:00 |
Gordon Setter |
2:00 |
Irish Red and White |
2:00 |
Irish Setter |
2:00 |
Sussex Spaniel |
2:00 |
Welsh Springer Spaniel |
2:00 |
Division: |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
Group: |
$325 |
$225 |
$125 |
Open: |
$325 |
$225 |
$125 |
Intermediate: |
$175 |
$125 |
$100 |
Entry: |
$125 |
$100 |
$75 |