Setters & Soanials Judge Mike Wildman

Handstrip Judge Julie Hartis & Melanie Winters- Holmes

Salon Freestyle Judge Stuart Simmons & Melanie Winters - Homes

Asian Judge Stuart Simmons

Poodle Judge Linda Barker & Kitty Dekeersgieter

All Other Purebreed Judge Denise Westbrook

 1 You must provide your own table 

2 Charge your codless clippers as no electricity is supplied 

3 Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times

4 No muzzles allowed on dogs in or out the ring 

5 Any dogs were temperament problems should not be accompanied with spectators 

6 You must be in the ring and set up and ready for class start time 

7 Doors open to spectators at 9am

8 Be aware of what your dog is doing while on leash. All poop and pee must be cleaned by yourself and nit a member of the team

9 Respect your judges as their decision is final 

10 All  competitors and spectators must show kindness to one another anybody being seen doing otherwise will be asked to leave 

INTERMEDIATE

Intermediate is for all contestants with more than 2 years experience and/or contestants that have never won a placement in the “Open” class. All breeds and techniques can be used except the use of colour.

When you have achieved three first placements in intermediate you must then move up to the Open level. The winner of this class is not eligible for Best in Show.

Please note if you have or will be taking on any in person judging assignments you would need to compete in the Open Division

OPEN

Open to all contestants who hold many years under their belts or have never competed before. Judges of in person contests would be go into this division. Also, people who show dogs would enter into Open.

When you have won 3 first place in Open you must move up to Champ level

CHAMP

The Champ division is for groomers who hold multiple placements along with Best in Show

SALON FREESTYLE

Timings are as follows:

Small and Medium - 2 hours

Large - 2:30 hours if required

Sometimes this class is referred to as Workshop. Contestants may enter with any breed that is groomed commercially. Breeds that are usually hand stripped can be clipped or scissored; long hair breeds can be clipped or scissored. Poodles are accepted if groomed in a non-standard poodle trim such as Bedlington or Kerry blue. Colouring is not allowed. In this category, all breeds and techniques are used except the colour. The winner of this class is not eligible for Best in Show.

Setters & Spanials

Timing as follows: All breeds, all sizes - 2:30 hours

Stripping knives are allowed. The dog needs to be groomed according to the breed standard. Coloured chalk powder/block/spray and cream are allowed.

It is not allowed to use clippers except Cockers and Setters chest and ears.

ALL OTHER PUREBRED

Timings are as follows:

Small and Medium 2:00 hours

Large 2:30 hours if required

The dog should be washed and fluff dried. Clipper comb attachments are not allowed. Colouring is not allowed.

HAND STRIP

Timings are as follows:

Small and Medium sizes - 2:30 hours

Large sizes - 3 hours All large breeds will start 30 min ahead of time . This will allow for all dogs to finish at the same time 

Stripping knives are allowed. The dog needs to be groomed according to the breed standard. Coloured chalk powder/block/spray and cream are allowed.

You are not allowed to use clippers except:

Scottish Terrier – chest, head and ears.

West Highland Terrier - chest and ears.

Schnauzer - chest, head, inside of back legs and ears.

POODLES

Timings are as follows:

Toy (up to 35 cm) - 1.45 hours

Miniature (35 cm up to 45 cm) - 2:00 hours

Standard (Over 45 cm) - 2:30 hours

Plus 15 minutes to spray up the top knot if required

The dog should be washed and fluff dried. Clipper comb attachments are not allowed in Champ level but are allowed in lower levels Muzzle and feet should be shaven before the start of the competition and be groomed in a style recognised in the breed standard. Poodles with top knots may ask for help from an outsider to hold the dog. Colouring is not allowed.

BEGINNER

Timing as follows:

All Breeds, all sizes - 2:30 hours if required

A beginner should not have more than 2 years of experience this includes dog shows. In this category, all breeds and techniques can be used except for colour. The winner of this class is not eligible for the Best in Show award. You would move out of beginner and into Intermediate either when you have gained 3 first placments or passed your 2 years of expereance

ASIAN

Time Allows 2 hours 

Your Asian style MUST have the typical Asian style legs and face.

While no colour is allowed you are allowed to add fancy embellishment that can be removed after.