Mastergroom 2025

6th July 2025
Kennel Club Building
Coventry
CV82LZ

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IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET

  • Stuart Simons MC & Judge 
    Philip Langdon Judge 
    Joanna Angus Judge 
    Verity Hardcastle Judge
    Cheryl Howard Judge 
    Costin Stoica Judge 
    Rich Smith Judge 

  •  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 DEVISION

    Intermediate is 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 are used except the use of colour. The winner of this class is not eligible for Best in Show.

    OPEN 

    Open to all contestants who hold many years under their belts or have never competed before. 

    CHAMP DEVISION

    The Champ devision is for groomers who hold multiple placments along with Best in show and also either being a member of Groomteam England or show dogs on a professional level

  • SALON FREESTYLE

    Timings are as follows:

    Small and Medium - 1:30 hours

    Large - 2:00 hours

    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.

    GUN DOG 

    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

    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.

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

    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.

    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.

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