Poodles – Qualifies for Groom Team Points
Sporting – Qualifies for Groom Team Points
Wire Coats - Handstrips – Qualifies for Groom Team Points
Other Pure Breeds Scissoring – Qualifies for Groom Team Points
All dogs should have a sufficient coat to allow the groomer to make a distinct difference to the dog's appearance. Ideally, 6- 8 weeks of growth. But, it is the responsibility of the show promoter and/or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.
**See list of Breeds By Class For Open Division for all accepted breeds.**
• 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 the exception of Poodles as noted below.
• All dogs must be clean and 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.
• Wire Coats must be hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation show ring.
• 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.
• Poodles can be styled as presented in the conformation show ring or pet trims, provided they respect the breed profile as set forth by the standard.
POODLES:
Acceptable breeds:
All sizes, natural colours of purebred Poodles. This class may be split into two separate classes as follows:
17” and under, Over 17”
Times:
11” and under – 1:30
over 11” up to and including 17” – 1:45
over 17” up to and including 23” – 2:00
over 23” –‐ 2:15
An additional 15 minutes are allowed for Poodles with trims requiring a Spray up. (Continental, Scandinavian/Second Puppy, Puppy, and English Saddle). An additional person in the ring during that 15 minutes is NOT ALLOWED.
When splitting the Poodle class the following stipulations apply:
A competition must take place between the three finalists from each of the two Open Division Poodle classes to determine the placements of the combined Poodle class, for a final 1st, 2nd and 3rd for all Open Division Poodles. Only the Final place winners may be awarded points.
Styling:
All pet and show poodle styles are acceptable provided they respect the breed profile of the Poodle. All trimming and styling must be completed within the time frame of the competition. .
*Feet must be shaved prior to competition start time.
***Scissored feet such as in the German trim are permissible, but must be styled during the time frame of the competition
*Face must be shaved during competition time frame
*Small moustache or beard are permitted
*Scissored face styles such as Bichon or scissored type faces are prohibited
*Show topknots may be pre-banded, including hair extensions prior to the start of the class. The bubble may be pulled as well. Spray up products are prohibited prior to the start of the class.
SPORTING:
Acceptable breeds:
*See list of Breeds by Class for Open Division accepted breeds
*Please see show addendum for a complete list of acceptable breeds.
Styling: Grooming and styling must adhere to the breed profile recommendations as accepted in pure breed dog shows. Pet trims will not be considered in the judges’ evaluations. Entries groomed in pet styles other than accepted show styles, must compete in the free style class.
Time Frame: 2 hours
WIRE COATS - HANDSTRIPS:
Acceptable breeds: See List of Breeds by Class for Open Division accepted breeds. Please see show addendum for a complete list of acceptable breeds.
*Acceptable coat growth: Rolled or rotated coats on hand‐ stripped dogs are permissible; however the work in the ring must be sufficient to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the appearance of the dog.
*Time Frames: Time frames are specific to each breed as per rule addendum. Time frames are specific to hand strip or clippered styling. Hand strip guidelines follow typical show styling.
Styling: Grooming and styling must adhere to the breed profile recommendations as accepted in purebred dog shows. Pet trims will not be considered in the judges’ evaluations. Entries groomed in pet styles other than accepted show styles, must compete in the free style class.
Exception: It is permissible to use a clipper and/or thinning shears and scissors, when body work is typically hand stripped, but breed profile is paramount and hand stripping encouraged.
OTHER PURE BREED SCISSORING:
Acceptable breeds: See list of Breeds by Class for Open Division accepted breeds. Please see show addendum for a complete list of acceptable breeds.
Time Frames: Time frames are specific to each breed as per rule addendum.
Styling: Grooming and styling must adhere to the breed profile. Pet trims will not be considered in the judges’ evaluations. Entries groomed in pet styles other than accepted show styles, must compete in the free style class.