Friday, March 13, 2026 1:00 pm–5:00 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 Begins
4:00 PM: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:30 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 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 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 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
• Other Purebreds must be styled as presented in the conformation show ring

Acceptable Breeds: 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: $325 $225 $125
Open: $325 $225 $125
Intermediate: $175 $125 $100
Entry: $125 $100 $75