
Mastergroom 2025
6th July 2025
Kennel Club Building
Coventry
CV82LZ
SAVE THE DATE
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET
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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
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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
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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.