Model Dog Contest
This is a pre-groomed contest. You may deliver and set up your model dogs starting Wednesday, August 13 at 7 AM.
All model dogs must be completed and delivered to the contest stage by the deadline of Wednesday, August 13 at 12 PM. No late entries will be accepted.
Model dogs must be purchased by competitors before the show. We will not have model dogs available to sell to competitors onsite.
Model dogs must be fully groomed into a Purebred, Freestyle or Creative style and ready to present to the judges by Wednesday, August 13 at 12 PM.
Styling rules for each category:
- Purebred Category: groomed to a purebred breed standard trim. Colors/dyes are allowed.
- Freestyle Category: groomed to a freestyle trim such as Asian fusion, teddy bear, spiral, etc., but the use of coloring or dyes is limited to no more than 10% of the dog.
- Creative Category: additional accessories and adornments are allowed, but are limited to no more than 50% of the dog. Colors/dyes are allowed and have no limit.
- Creative Plus Category: use any model dog as your base, but transform the model dog base and wig to look like something other than a dog. There is no limit on the use of color, accessories or adornments.
You may enter as many model dogs as you like for each category. The fee for each entry is $35.
The model dog awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at 3:15 PM. All competitors must be present at the contest ring by 3 PM. Each category will have three placements.
Prize Money:
| Contest Category: | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Purebred | $200 | $150 | $100 |
| Freestyle | $200 | $150 | $100 |
| Creative | $200 | $150 | $100 |
| Creative Plus | $200 | $150 | $100 |
Presenters
Lori Craig
Owner, Doggie Styles
Adriane Pope
Dog Groomer, Judge, and Educator, Adriane's Groom & Go Mobile Grooming
Olga Zabelinskaya
Owner / Co-Owner, Jersey Pets / Elite Pet Spa & Boutique