Creative Dog & Cat Styling
3:30 pm: Check-in and Prop Set-up at the Stage
3:45 pm: Pre-Judging
4:00 pm: Presentations start/contest ring closes
4:30 pm: Awards
Divisions:
Entry Level: anyone that has not placed 1st in any live Creative Contest.
Open Division: open to all competitors
- This is a pre-groomed contest.
- The Creative Styling Contest is an exhibition of colorfully staged, uniquely presented, and exquisitely groomed dogs and cats using props and music for the presentation.
- Any purebred or mixed-breed dog or cat can be used.
- Electrical will not be available in the contest ring. Electric will be available in the spa/bathing area.
- The spa will open starting Monday, August 12 at 5 pm and we will have tub sign-up sheets available. The spa will be reserved for exclusive use for all Creative Styling competitors on Wednesday, August 14 from 12 pm – 3 pm.
- Competitors are permitted a designated 5’x5’ space for prop setup. Exhibits exceeding 5’x5’ will be disqualified.
- The contest stage will open on Wednesday, August 14 at 3:30 pm for prop set up.
- All entries in this class must be completely groomed and finished before contest presentations start at 4:00 pm.
- All products used must be safe and non-toxic to the pet and stylist; Glue must be water-soluble.
- Placement of large and/or heavy objects on the pet is prohibited.
- Competitors MUST title their designs.
- If desired, music may be used during the presentation. Music used for presentation is the sole responsibility of the competitor.
- DVD presentations are not permitted.
- Maximum of 2 minutes is permitted for presentation
Winners will be determined by:
- Originality and creativity of the design and theme
- Quality of styling techniques
- Sharpness and precision of clipper lines
- Sharpness and/or blending of color
- Quality of scissor finish
- Quality and harmony of props and decorations in the final presentation
Prize Money
Division | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
Open | $1,000 | $750 | $500 |
Entry | $500 | $300 | $200 |
Presenters
Kelly Knight
Owner, BARK Luxury Pet Resort; Goin' To The Dogs
Adriane Pope
Owner, Adriane's Groom & Go Mobile Grooming