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DOG GROOMING Prize Schedule | Competition Information 31 August - 9 September 2018 | theshow.com.au
DOG GROOMING COMPETITION
INFORMATION
The Dog Pavilions are in the North-Western corner of the Showground. Only dogs accepted for competition shall be brought onto the
Showground.
ARRIVAL OF DOGS
Dogs may enter the Showground between 7.30 am and 9.00 am on the day they are to be judged.
Dogs must enter the Showground via the Cooke Terrace Gate off Greenhill Road. Cooke Terrace Gate will be open from 7.30 am daily.
ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW GROOMING TIMETABLE & CLASS DESCRIPTION
(Please refer to DEFINITIONS for class eligibility)
Sunday 2 September 2018
8.00 am to 11.15 am Poodle Novice/Open and Master Classes
Purebred Poodles only. See Poodle Rules.
8.00 am to 11.15 am Gundog Novice/Open and Master Classes
Purebreds in the Gundog class excluding wire coated breeds. See Gundog Rules. For a complete list of the eligible breeds for this class,
refer to page 9.
12.15 pm to 3.15 pm Purebred Scissor Novice/Open and Master Classes
Purebred with coat types not included in Poodle/Terrier and More or Gundog Class. For a complete list of eligible breeds for this class,
refer to page 9.
12.15 pm to 3.15 pm Salon Freestyle/Asian Freestyle Novice/Open and Master Classes
Salon Freestyle can be a purebred or a mixed breed dog. This class is for you to show your salon talent, be creative with your "teddy trims"
or give your purebred dogs a chance to not conform to breed profile and perhaps take on another identity! For a complete list of the
eligible breeds for this class, refer to page 8. Attention Novices - if you are a beginner then this may well be the class for you! No pressure
and you can do a groom that you are very comfortable with whether you work in a salon, have a mobile or just starting out after
completing a grooming course.
12.15 pm to 3.15 pm Terrier & More Class Novice/Open and Master Classes
All purebreds with wire coats that require hand stripping for a show trim but may be hand stripped or clipped for competition. For a
complete list of eligible breeds refer to page 9.
4.15 pm Best in Show Presentations (see information on page 5)
The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society makes every effort to ensure that all information contained within this schedule is correct at
the time of printing, however the RA&HS reserve the right to change such details as may be required.
2018 DOG GROOMING JUDGE
Wendy Wouters - NSW
I have an amazing love for dogs. They are my art, I hope by the end of this BIO you will know more about me. I am one of Australia’s top
dog groomers with over 25+ years experience. I am a successful breeder and exhibitor of Champion Terriers under the “Bellegum” prefix
in Australia.
Winner of Terrier of the year BTC Point score Competition, with a Wire Fox Terrier and numerous Best in shows with both wire and
smooth fox terriers. An Australian Licensed Terrier Judge (group 2) to Championship level. A Judge of terrier specialty shows in Australia,
New Zealand and Europe.
Judge at the National Terrier Specialty show held in Leipzig Germany 2017. Past Member of Groom team Australia in 2011. I have
competed and placed well at grooming competitions in 4 different countries, including winning championship award at Master level
(scissored pure bred class) at the World grooming tittles held in Belgium 2011 with a Dutch Bred Kerry Blue Terrier.
Winner of multiple Best in Shows from Hand stripped, Pure Bred Scissor and Poodle classes in grooming competitions in Australia with
Wire Fox Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Kerry Blue Terrier and a Standard Poodle. The Current winner of Australia’s
Supreme Groomer Award for 2016 and 2017, with a Bedlington terriers.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Bayer Australia Ltd
Be Sharp Sharpening & Repairs
Chris Christensen Australia
Mojo's Grooming Shed
HeinigerCLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES GENERAL REGULATIONS
FRIDAY 17 AUGUST 2018 at 5.00 pm Exhibitors are reminded that the Society’s General Regulations
This section will be run under the Rules and Regulations of the apply to all sections of the Show. A copy of the General
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia Regulations can be obtained from the Society’s website at
Incorporated in conjunction with the Constitution, Rules and www.theshow.com.au or from the Society’s Administration
Regulations of the South Australian Canine Association Office.
Incorporated. It shall be a condition of entry that all persons Exhibitors should note that the General Regulations contain a
lodging an entry agree to be and shall be bound by the above number of provisions relevant to competitions and this Schedule
Rules, Regulations and Constitution, by the General Regulations including but not limited to, offences, penalties, prohibited drugs.
hereinafter mentioned and by the Special Regulations hereinafter As those conditions apply in addition to the regulations contained
appearing. within this schedule, Exhibitors should familiarise themselves
ENTRY FEES (GST INCLUDED) with the General Regulations.
Entries: $45 per class SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Novice Classes:$10 per class Exhibitors are reminded that the Special Regulations contained
TAFESA Students: $10 per class within this Schedule are merely supplementary to and subject to
Please see entry form for payment details or go to the General Regulations.
theshow.com.au to enter online The members of the Society’s Dog Committee shall have the
PAYMENT OF FEES authority to act on behalf of the Society to take any necessary
When paying fees by cheque or credit card, exhibitors must action under these Special Regulations.
ensure that sufficient funds are available at the time of entry. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
Failure to do so may result in non-acceptance of entries. • Complete enclosed entry form indicating the class or enter
REFUNDS online
No refund of entry fees will be made after the closing date of • By completing and signing an entry form you agree to
entries. absolve contest judges and sponsors, show staff personel and
MEMBERSHIP their employees for any legal claim for loss or injury which
RA&HS Membership fees: Adults $165, Juniors $56 (under 18). may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to
Membership of other Royal Show Societies does not entitle any person or thing thereto, and you personally assume all
exhibitors to a reduced rate of entry fees. responsibility and liability for any such claim. Not to hold
PRE PURCHASE CAR PARK TICKETS the aforementioned parties legally responsible for any claim
Rose Terrace Car Park #3 (adjacent to the Dog Pavilion) and a for loss of my entry dog/s by disappearance, theft, death,
number of parks in the adjoining Rose Terrace Car Park #2 are damage or injury to be caused by negligence of the parties
allocated for the use of competitors in the Dog Grooming aforementioned, or due to the negligence of any other
competition. person, or any other cause or causes.
Rose Terrace Car Park #3 includes a significant number of parks • The RA&HS will contact you just prior to the event to ensure
suitable for dog trailers. Tickets can be purchased by phoning all details are correct.
(08) 8210 5267. • If for any reason you enter but then are unable to compete,
Prices: please let the RA&HS know so your place can be given to
Car - $ 22 | Car and Trailer - $ 35 someone else.
Competitors are advised to purchase their car park tickets early as TRANSFERS
the allocation of parks has been sold out on some days in Please ensure exhibits are entered in the correct class at time of
previous years (in particular, trailer spaces). There is no guarantee entry. No incorrect exhibit will be transferred to another class
that spaces will be available on the day. after the closing date of entries.
CONTACT US In a class or competition level where there is less than 3
RA&HS RA&HS – Dog Grooming Section contestants, those contestants may, at the judge’s discretion, be
PO Box 108, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 offered a choice of moving up to the next level or down to the
Secretary: Jo Geschmay next level (provided they are within the criteria for that level).
Phone: (08) 8210 5211 Between 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to ENTRY PASSES
Friday All exhibitors will receive admittance tickets and benching slips
Steward: prior to the Show.
Marianne Suckling - Mobile: 0455 292 020 Exhibitors entering:
Facebook: • One exhibit to receive one admission pass
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalAdelaideShowDogGrooming • Two exhibits to receive two admission passes
Competition/ • Three & Four exhibits to receive three admission passes
YOUR PRIVACY • Five & Six exhibits to receive four admission passes
If you do not want your details to be made available to other • More than six exhibits; one pass for every other two exhibits
parties, please tick the box on the entry form supplied by the entered
RA&HS. Your personal information will then only be used by the WITHDRAWALS/FAILURE TO EXHIBIT
RA&HS to maintain contact with you and allow us to manage All withdrawals must be made in writing and can be sent via
your entries. The RA&HS reserves the right to inform prize email to jgeschmay@adelaideshowground.com.au. Emailed
sponsors of the details of recipients to enable distribution of their withdrawals must include “Withdrawal” in the subject line and
voucher/product prizes. the section (eg Dog Grooming section, exhibitor name, class
number/s, exhibit number (if known) and exhibit name (if
applicable).PRIZES DOG GROOMING ENTRY INFORMATION
Open and Master Classes: First $150 and Ribbon, Second $125 POWDER
and Ribbon, Third $75 and Ribbon The use of grooming powders inside the pavilion is not permitted.
Novice Classes: First $100 and Ribbon, Second $75 and Ribbon, LEADS
Third $25 and Ribbon Dogs must be brought to the Showground secured with a suitable
lead no longer than 2m and Owners/Handlers of exhibits shall
TAFESA Classes: First Sash, Second Sash, Third Sash maintain control over exhibits at all times during the Show.
EXERCISE PERIOD
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY Dogs may be exercised daily during the one hour lunch break at
PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY a time to be determined each day, depending on the progress of
All prize money won during the Royal Adelaide Show will be judging.
paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) only. The Dog Pavilion bench area will be closed during exercise
periods.
PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID AT THE END OF OCTOBER.
Dogs must be exercised only in the designated areas.
Any trophy, prize or prize money not claimed by 11 December of
DISPLAY CARDS
the current year. shall be deemed forfeited by the exhibitor and
A display card, not exceeding 50 cm x 20 cm, showing the dog’s
the RA&HS shall no longer be liable to pay or provide the prize.
name, its breeder and/or exhibitor, may be placed over each
PRIZE MONEY AND GST
exhibit.
Prize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include
No exhibitor will be allowed to display any prize card or ribbon
GST.
on their exhibit, stall or stand, in addition to those issued or
The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors depends
approved by the Society for the current year.
on information provided to us. If you confirm that you are GST
TROLLEYS AND GROOMING TABLES
registered and provide your Australian Business Number (ABN),
Trolleys and grooming tables are to be kept within the boundary
we will pay the appropriate prize money plus 10% GST. We will
of the bench rails. They are not permitted to be kept in the
provide you with a Recipient Created Tax Invoice which you will
walkways.
need to submit to the Australian Taxation Office.
If you confirm you are registered for GST, in entering the
NEW!
competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the following:
Due to risk management obligations, the use of cordless
• You will not issue a tax invoice to the RA&HS in respect to
equipment is encouraged. Power will be available. No hydraulic
prize money received;
tables. Electric tables permitted.
• You will notify the RA&HS if you cease to be registered for
DEFINITIONS
GST.
Novice/Beginner
If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not
A groomer who has less than two years' experience in grooming
registered for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the
which is defined as any groomer who has used grooming
Prize Schedule without reference to the GST.
equipment including but not limited to, clippers, scissors,
If you confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational
stripping equipment or any other type of grooming equipment.
pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the
Any person who has been or is a bather/brusher technician for
Prize Schedule without reference to GST.
more than two years but has used the listed equipment for under
IMPORTANT
two years still qualifies as a novice. A novice groomer must move
It is important that you either:
up to open when they have two years or more experience as per
• Confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational
this definition or have won at novice level competing against four
pursuit or hobby, or
or more competitors. This applies to each class competed in.
• Confirm you are entering as a GST registered business and
Open
supply your ABN
Groomers who have won a novice class or have over two years
Failure to do either of the above will cause the RA&HS to
experience or a novice who voluntarily chooses this class. An
withhold 48.5% of your prize money in accordance with
open groomer must move up to masters when they have won at
Australian tax legislation.
this level competing against four or more competitors. This
The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no
applies to each class competed in.
liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any
Masters
instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax
Groomers who have won in the open class or a first place in the
implications of their involvement, they should consult their own
creative class or voluntary chooses this class (Certified Master
accountant or tax advisor.
Groomers do not have to enter at this level, they may choose
The Society makes every endeavour to ensure all prizes listed are open or masters level)
accurate at the time of printing. Should a prize (cash, voucher,
product, trophy) be withdrawn by a sponsor subsequent to
printing, the Society will pay prize money as stated above. It is
the responsibility of the prize winner to follow-up with the
Society any sponsored prize (cash, voucher, product, trophy) they
believe they are entitled to prior to 11 December in the year of
the prize being awarded. The Society will not follow-up prize
sponsors after this date or review any prizes that may have been
incorrectly awarded.JUDGING TIMING SCHEDULE General Rules
Pre judging all classes - 30 minutes • In a class or competition level where there is less than three
contestants, those contestants may, at the judges discretion,
Salon Freestyle/Asian Influence be offered a choice of moving up to the next level or down
Under 30.4cms (12") 1 hour 30 minutes to the next level (provided they are within the criteria for that
30.4cms to 58.4cms (12" to 23") 2 hours level)
Over 58.4cms (23") 2 hours 15 minutes • Placings - the judge reserves the right to award placing on
Gundog the merit of the grooms in front of them (ie) if the judge feels
Under 40.6cms (16") 1 hour 30 minutes the quality of the groom does not warrant a first place,
Over 40.6cms (16") 2 hours he/she can award a lesser placing or no placing at all.
Under 58.4cms (23") 2 hours for hand strip • No business establishment shall display its name in the ring.
Over 58.4cms (23") 2 hours 15 minutes hand strip • Competitors will be ineligible to compete if employed,
Purebred Scissor Class coached or instructed by any judge within the 12 weeks
Under 30.4cms (12”) 1 hour 30 minutes preceding the competition.
30.4cms to 58.4cms (12” to 23”) 2 hours • Photographs of contestants and/or dogs taken at the
Over 58.4cm (23”) 2 hours 15 minutes competition may be used for publication.
HAND SCISSOR (No blocking in with clippers) • All clipping, scissoring, strippling or plucking should be
Bichons 2 hours done in the ring during the time frame given and not after
Kerry Blue 2 hours 15 minutes time is called. No coaching and/or comments/discussion
Terrier & More from ringside are allowed and may result in the
Under 40.6cms (16") 1 hour 30 minutes disqualification of the exhibitor.
Over 40.6cms (16") 2 hours • Not permitted -- Dye or colouring. In salon freestyle/Asian
Under 58.4cms (23") 2 hours for hand strip Freestyle class, glitter sprays and a small amount of coloured
Over 58.4cm (23") 2 hours 15 minutes chalk can be used for example blushed cheeks.Bows, neck
Poodle attire can be fitted after groom is completed.
Under 30.4cms (12”) 1 hour 30 minutes • All dogs must be on a lead or in a crate. Dogs not
30.4cm to 58.4cms (12” to 23”) 2 hours participating in the show will not be permitted on the
Over 58.4cms (23”) 2 hours 15 minutes Showground. Contestants will be held responsible for any
SPRAY UP damage caused by their dog.
Spray up time is allocated to Scandinavian/Lion, Continental and • Current students and/or staff of the event’s judge are
English Saddle trims. 15 mins will be added to total time. (Spray restricted from entering a competition that they are judging.
time inclusive, does not need to be done in 15 mins, done when • The ring steward’s role is to assist competitors and ensure the
suits groomer within the total time competition runs on time and to the rules specified. The ring
• Competitors must provide their own equipment, including steward is restricted from influencing any competitor.
tables, cordless clippers etc. (Please note that power is • It is your responsibility to clean up after your dog both inside
provided, but Exhibitors are encouraged to use cordless and outside the venue, this includes faeces and hair removed
clippers.) from dog when competing.
• Competitors should have their dogs ready for the judges
inspection 30 minutes before their class begins. STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE RING
• In fairness to other contestants, contestants who are late will o No electronic devices of any type - this includes mobile
not be allowed to compete. phones, iPads and headsets.
• The judges will examine the dogs prior to the start of the o Beverages not in spill proof containers, no glass.
various classes to determine overall cleanliness and the o There is to be strictly NO coaching by anyone at any time
general condition of the coat. At this time, dogs during the competition, including toilet breaks and toileting
with insufficient coat growth (6-8 weeks), dogs with parasites of dogs
or dogs that have been excessively pre-trimmed may be o Alcohol
dismissed from the ring or allowed to continue but will not
be included in the final judging. Competition Dogs
• A toilet break (for all) will be offered through the • Dogs should not be left unattended when on tables.
competition. The break will be chaperoned by the judge/s. • Dogs should appear healthy and free of disease and parasites
• Contestant toilet breaks may be taken at any time but the and should show no signs of aggression.
judge/s must be informed and no extra time will be allowed • All dog must have a minimum of six weeks growth.
for grooming (dog must remain in the ring with a Adequate coat, therefore, will be defined as follows: the coat
replacement handler) must be sufficient to allow the groomer to make a distinct
• Please follow the judge's instructions at all times. change in the dogs appearance.
• All dogs must be on a lead or in a crate. Dogs not • It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to clean up after dogs
participating in the Show will not be permitted in the exhibit both inside and outside the venue.
hall and should be left at home. Contestants will be held • All dogs must be shampooed and brushed, nails clipped,
responsible for any damage caused by their dog. ears cleaned and free from hair and genital areas pre-
trimmed prior to the class starting (please inform the judge
with a reason if any of the above cannot be performed)
• Foot pads (underneath feet) may be pre-trimmed and with
Poodles, only the entire foot may be clipped.
• Poodle's faces may be trimmed up to three weeks before the
competition but must be "fuzzy" enough to demonstrateproper line set and clipper expertise. In the Creative Class, At the end of the Competition
only the feet and face may be pre done. Contestants must stop all grooming procedures, except for
• A 3" x 3" (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm) printed picture without writing is combing, at the end of the competition. Sprays or chalk may be
permissable in the contest ring. applied, in small amounts, after the competition time frame.
• Any injury to a dog, including clipper irritation, cuts or nicks Contestants should remove all hair, equipment and products from
shall warrant disqualification. the grooming table. A comb should be placed on the table in
• Rough handling of any dog will not be tolerated and may front of the dog for the judge to use during the technical
result in immediately disqualification. evaluation. Contestant should stack his/her dog to present to the
Contestants judge. A table cloth can be placed on the table. Contestants may
• Contestants must not have any conversation with any other comb their dogs before and after the judge has evaluated their
person during the competition. If you are finished within dog/s.
your timeframe, respect the competitors who are still Best in Show, Runner Up in Show and Novice Excellence
grooming and keep quiet. Awards
• If assistance is needed, please notify a ring steward. Best in Group winners from each class are required to come back
• Utmost respect for your fellow competitors must be shown at for the judging of Best in Show and Best in Show Runner Up, all
all times. novice competitors are eligible for the Novice Encouragement
• All contestants must show sportsmanship towards all Award. BIS line up contenders will be allocated 10-15min to
competitors, judges and show organisers. freshen up their grooms before judging. During this time,
• While in the toilet break, conversations or coaching about combing, spraying, thinning and scissoring is allowed but no
the competition dog is forbidden - general conversation is clipping or stripping is to be done.
acceptable. Terrier & More Classes
• Contestants will be required to wear closed toe shoes and Not permitted - decorative objects, colour sprays, glitter/bows,
dress appropriately in professional grooming clothing. decorations, accessories, colouring - other than to enhance the
Bringing your own grooming jacket is suggested. natural colour of the dog's coat.
What will the Judge/s be looking for? Permitted - Holding sprays (provided the judge can comb
• Profile of the dog - emphasis on balance, symmetry, on the through the coat), holding sprays and chalk for the head to
dogs profile, style and overall finished appearance. achieve breed profile (the judge will take this into account), chalk
• Technical use and finish, the quality of the finish when using (provided the chalk does not rub off on the judges hands in final
your equipment such as clipping, scissoring, thinning, hand judging). Sprays, styling gels and chalk are limited to what is
stripping, plucking and carding. usually used in the conformation show ring and they can be used
• The degree of difficulty, this can be based on anything the prior and during the time allocated for the grooming competition
judges sees from the start to the finished style. For example, only.
correction of faults, coat, type. Grooming techniques permitted - clipping, snap on combs,
During the competition scissoring, thinning, hand stripping (see hand stripping rules to
• Any dog jumping or falling onto the floor or any minor cuts qualify), plucking and carding.
may result in disqualification but may continue for critique Hand stripped dogs - contestants may use clippers on the heads
only after the judge has deemed the dog is ok to continue. and ears of certain breeds if they wish, but the body must be
• Contestants must not have any conversation with any other hand-stripped or plucked to acquire the hand stripping timelimit
person during the competition. If you are finished your time for the height of the dog.
frame respect the competitors that are still grooming and Hand stripped dogs must be hand stripped with the appropriate
remain quiet. tools or finger and thumb; visible pink or bald patches afterwards
• All contestants must show sportsmanship towards all is undesirable. The hair must always be removed with the lay of
competitors, judge, ring steward, and show organisers and the coat and without pain. Rotated coats on hand-stripped dogs
any members of the public. No swearing, abuse or behavior are acceptable, however the work done in the ring must be
considered inappropriate by the judge and/or ring steward sufficient to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the
will be tolerated. Offenders will immediately be disqualified dog's appearance. Thinning shears may be used to achieve
and prohibited from entering competition the following year. desired look but not to excess.
While in the toilet break conversations or coaching about the Gundog Class
competition dog is forbidden. General conversation is Not permitted - decorative objects, colour sprays, glitter/bows,
acceptable. decorations, accessories, colouring - other than to ehance the
• Any dog jumping or falling onto the floor or any minor cuts natural colour of the dog's coat.
may result in disqualification but may continue for critique Permitted - Holding sprays (provided the judge can comb
only after the judge has deemed the dog is ok to continue. through the coat), holding sprays and chalk for the head to
• Contestants must not have any conversation with any other achieve breed profile (the judge will take this into account), chalk
person during the competition. If you are finished your time (provided the chalk does not rub off on the judges hands in final
frame respect the competitors that are still grooming and judging). Sprays, styling gels and chalk are limited to what is
remain quiet. usually used in the conformation show ring and they can be used
• All contestants must show sportsmanship towards all prior and during the time allocated for the grooming competition
competitors, judge, ring steward, and show organisers and only.
any members of the public. No swearing, abuse or behavior Grooming techniques permitted - clipping, snap on combs,
considered inappropriate by the judge and/or ring steward scissoring, thinning, hand stripping (see hand stripping rules to
will be tolerated. Offenders will immediately be disqualified qualify), plucking, carding and flat irons.
and prohibited from entering competition the following year.
While in the toilet break conversations or coaching about the
competition dog is forbidden. General conversation is
acceptable.Hand stripped dogs - contestants may use clippers on the heads Permitted - Holding sprays (provided the judge can comb
and ears of certain breeds if they wish, but the body must be through the coat), holding sprays and chalk for the headpiece to
hand-stripped or plucked to acquire the hand stripping time limit achieve breed profile (the judge will take this into account), chalk
for the height of the dog. (provided the chalk does not rub off on the judges hands in final
Hand stripped dogs must be hand stripped with the appropriate judging). Sprays, styling gels and chalk are limited to what is
tools or finger and thumb; visible pink or bald patches afterwards usually used in the conformation show ring and they can be used
is undesirable. The hair must always be removed with the lay of prior and during the time allocated for the grooming competition
the coat and without pain. Rotated coats on hand-stripped dogs only.
are acceptable, however the work done in the ring must be Grooming techniques permitted - clipping, snap on combs,
sufficient to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the scissoring, thinning, flat and curling irons.
dog's appearance. Thinning shears may be used to achieve Salon Freestyle/Asian Freestyle
desired look but not to excess. This class is for you to show your salon or Asian Fusion talent.
What will the judge be looking for in clipping/thinning? Asian Fusion grooming, also referred to as ‘Asian Freestyle’, is a
• The suitability of the trim and how it conforms to the creative grooming style that has displays a unique and charming
accepted breed standard and profile. cut that seeks to give our pets a fun-loving look like that of a
• The quality of the clippers work, whether the clipped areas stuffed teddy bear. This is a free for all class with the idea of
have been clipped with the appropriate blade, whether they styling your dog NOT in its own breed standard. You may style a
are neat and smooth and any clipper lines are straight. purebreed to look like another breed or you can make your
• The quality, uniformity and smoothness of the scissoring crossbreed look like a purebreed. Use a combination or be
and/or thinning. creative with your teddy trims eg Poodle styled like a Kerry Blue,
• On scissored breeds, whether the finish is plush velvet and Poodle x Maltese styled like a Bichon or a Bichon styled in a
free of scissor marks and whether the legs are scissored teddy trim - the choice is yours. Asian freestyle options also
evenly and if sufficient fullness to balance the dog, whether include spiral patterns, carving, flared legs, mushroom heads,
the head is properly trimmed and balanced. donut muzzles, koala ears, cone heads, blushed cheeks, top knots
• On breeds with eyebrows or falls and beards, whether the and curled ears etc.
trimming is correct and points up the distinctive features Not permitted – Full coat colouring, Dyed ears and tails
which characterise the breed. Permitted - Holding sprays (provided the judge can comb
• On Spaniels and other sporting breeds, if all other criteria are through the coat), Glitter sprays and a small amount of coloured
equal preference will be given to backs that are carded and chalk can be used for example blushed cheeks. Bows, neck attire
thinned rather than clipped. can be fitted after groom is completed
• The overall finished appearance with emphasis on balance, Grooming techniques permitted - clipping, snap on combs,
symmetry and the smoothness the originality and execution scissoring, thinning, hand stripping, plucking, carding, flat and
of the clip and its suitability to the dog's conformation. curling irons.
• If clippers are used, the quality of work and whether the Poodle Class
clipped areas look neat and smooth. Sizes permitted: Toy, Miniature and Standard
• If scissors or thinning shears are used, the quality, uniformity Trims permitted: Continental, Historically Correct Continental
and smoothness of the work. (HCC), English Saddle, Scandinavian/Lion trim, German,
• The overall finished appearance, emphasis on balance, Modern.
symmetry and smoothness of finish. Not permitted: decorative objects, colour sprays, glitter/ bows,
All Other Purebred Class decorations, accessories, colouring, other than to enhance the
Dogs must be groomed to fit breed profile such as what you natural colour of the dog’s coat.
would see in the conformation ring. For example, Shih Tzu is to Permitted: Holding sprays (provided the judge can comb through
be styled as per the show ring but not as a scissored teddy bear the coat) Holding sprays and chalk for the headpiece to achieve
trim or pet trim (you would enter this in the Salon Freestyle). All breed profile (the judge will take this into account)
terriers without wire hand stripped coats are to be entered in this chalk (provided the chalk does not rub off on the judge’s hands in
class. Non hand-stripped coats (ie) Kerry Blue, Soft Coated final judging). Sprays, styling gels and chalk is limited to what is
Wheaten terrier, Lagotto Romagnolo, Portuguese Water Dog and usually used in the conformation show ring and they can be used
Irish Water Spaniel. prior and during the time allocated for the grooming comp only.
Times for Bichon Frise - for a complete hand scissor, meaning no Face: to be clipped during the competition
snap on combs or blades to to be used at all except for the eye Feet: the entire foot can be clipped before the class.
area, groin and anus. Time allowed Bichons- 2 hours, KBT – 2 Topknots: Scissored or banded topknots are permitted. Banded
hours 15 minutes. For all others (ie) snap on combs and blades as spray ups are required for the Scandinavian/Lion, English Saddle
well as scissors used, the time allowed is allocated based on and Continental trims. All banded topknots can be banded prior
height. The judge must be notified of your intentions prior to the to the time frame of the competition. Completion of the
start of the competition. head/spray up to be completed during the timeframe. 15 minutes
Not permitted - Decorative objects, such as bows, beads and will be added to times when spray up is required.
glitter are not permitted with the exception of those permitted in What will the judge be looking for?
the conformation show ring for the drop coated breed head • The suitability of the trim to the dog's conformation and
piece, such as the Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese and Shih Tzu. breed profile.
Colouring, other than to enhance the natural colour of the dog's • The quality of the clipper work.
coat. • Whether the pattern is placed correctly and evenly and
clipped with the appropriate blade.
• Whether the clipped lines are definite and straight and neatly
bevelled where they meet the body coat.
• Whether the groomer has used a blade complimentary to the
coat (if there is no pattern and the body is clipped overall)• Whether the feet, face and tail are clipped with the
appropriate blade.
• Whether the clipper lines on the face are straight and the
clipper work is smooth with no tufts of hair around the lips
or eye corners.
• Whether the feet are clipped clean between the toes and
pads.
• The quality, uniformity and smoothness of the scissoring,
whether the finish is like that of plush velvet, free of scissor
marks. Whether the legs are scissored evenly and are of
sufficient fullness to balance the dog. Whether the topknot
and tail are properly shaped and in balance to each other.
• The degree of difficulty of the clip. This does not mean that
fancy patterns should necessarily take precedence since
scissor trims can be just as difficult with certain coat textures.
• The dog's overall finished appearance with the emphasis on
balance, symmetry and smoothness of finish. The trim should
hold together when a comb is passed through the coat.BREED CLASSIFICATION CLASS LIST Competition Classes; Terrier & More Class, Gundog Class, All other purebreds, Poodle class is specific just for Poodles Salon Freestyle/Asian Freestyle* *Salon Freestyle is for purebred or mixed breeds. All purebreds are to be groomed into a style which is NOT its own breed profile as stated in their breed standard. NOTE - All purebreds in the Breed Classification Class list can be entered in this class. Breed Classification Affenpinscher ............................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Afghan Hound ..................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Airedale Terrier ............................................................................................................................................ Terriers & More Akita ...................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Alaskan Malamute ................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds American Eskimo Dog .......................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds American Foxhound .............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds American Staffordshire Terrier ............................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds American Water Spaniel ...................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Anatolian Shepherd .............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Australian Cattle Dog ............................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Australian Shepherd ............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Australian Terrier .......................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Basenji .................................................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Basset Hound ...................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Beagle ................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Bearded Collie ..................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Bedlington Terrier ................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Belgian Malinois .................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Belgian Sheepdog ............................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Belgian Tervuren ................................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Bernese Mountain Dog ........................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Bichon Frise ......................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Black & Tan Coonhound ...................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Black Russian Terrier .......................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Bloodhound .......................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Border Collie ......................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Border Terrier ............................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Borzoi .................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Boston Terrier ...................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Bouvier des Flandres ............................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Boxer .................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Briard .................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Brittany ..................................................................................................................................................................... Gundog Brussels Griffon ............................................................................................................................................ Terriers & More Brussels Griffon Smooth ...................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Bulldog .................................................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Bullmastiff ............................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Cairn Terrier ................................................................................................................................................ Terriers & More Canaan Dog ....................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Cardigan Welsh Corgi ...................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ........................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Cesky Terrier ....................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Chesapeake Bay Retriever ............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Chihuahua ......................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Chihuahua, Long Coat ..................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Chihuahua, Smooth Coat ............................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Chinese Crested ................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Chinese Crested Powderpuff ......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Chinese Shar-Pei .............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Chow Chow ........................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Chow Chow, Rough .......................................................................................................................... All other Purebreeds Clumber Spaniel ....................................................................................................................................................... Gundog Cocker Spaniel ........................................................................................................................................................... Gundog Collie .................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Collie, Smooth ..................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Curly-Coated Retriever ...................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Dachshund ........................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Dachshund Longhaired ..................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds
Dachshund Wirehaired ............................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Dalmatian ............................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Dandie Dinmont Terrier .............................................................................................................................. Terriers & More Doberman Pinscher ........................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds English Cocker Spaniel ............................................................................................................................................. Gundog English Foxhound ............................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds English Setter .......................................................................................................................................................... Gundog English Springer Spaniel ...................................................................................................................................... .Gundog English Toy Spaniel ............................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Field Spaniel .............................................................................................................................................................. Gundog Finnish Spitz ....................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Flat-Coated Retriever ............................................................................................................................................... Gundog French Bulldog ................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds German Pinscher ............................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds German Shepherd Dog ..................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds German Shorthaired Pointer ........................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds German Wirehaired Pointer ...................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Giant Schnauzer ......................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Glen of Imaal Terrier .................................................................................................................................. Terriers & More Golden Retriever ....................................................................................................................................................... Gundog Gordon Setter ............................................................................................................................................................ Gundog Great Dane .......................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Great Pyrenees ................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Greater Swiss Mountain Dog ............................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Greyhound ............................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Harrier ................................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Havanese ............................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Ibizan Hound ............................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Ibizan Hound Short ............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Irish Setter ............................................................................................................................................................. Gundog Irish Terrier .............................................................................................................................................. Terriers & More Irish Water Spaniel ....................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Italian Greyhound ............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Japanese Chin ................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Keeshond ........................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Kerry Blue Terrier .............................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Komondor ........................................................................................................................................... All other purebreeds Kuvasz All ................................................................................................................................................. Other Purebreeds Labrador Retriever ............................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Lagotto ................................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Lakeland Terrier ......................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Lhasa Apso ....................................................................................................................................... .All Other Purebreeds Lowchen .............................................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Maltese .............................................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Manchester Terrier Standard ......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Manchester Terrier Toy ..................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Mastiff ................................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Miniature Bull Terrier ........................................................................................................................ All other purebreeds Miniature Pinscher ........................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Miniature Schnauzer ................................................................................................................................ Terriers & More Neapolitan Mastiff ................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds Newfoundland ....................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Norfolk Terrier ............................................................................................................................................. Terriers & More Norwegian Buhund ............................................................................................................................ All other purebreeds Norwegian Elkhound ............................................................................................................................. Other Purebreeds Norwich Terrier ............................................................................................................................................ Terriers & More Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever ...................................................................................................................... Gundog Old English Sheepdog ...................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Otterhound ................................................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Papillon ............................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Parson Russell Terrier ............................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Pekingese .......................................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Pembroke Welsh Corgi ..................................................................................................................... All Other Purebreeds Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen ................................................................................................................... Terriers & More Pharaoh Hound ................................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreeds Plott Hound ........................................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreeds
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