Creative Dog & Cat Styling

August 16, 2023 3:15–4:45 pm Grooming Stage Hall B

Special Contests

3:15 pm: Check-in and Prop Set-up at the Stage
3:30 pm: Pre-Judging
3:45 pm: Presentations start
4:15 pm: Awards

Divisions:

Entry Level: anyone that has not placed 1st or 2nd 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 14 at 5pm 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 16 from 12 pm – 3 pm.
Competitors are permitted a designated 5’x5’ space for prop set up. Exhibits exceeding 5’x5’ will be disqualified.
The contest stage will open on Wednesday, August 16 at 3:15pm for prop set up.
All entries in this class must be completely groomed and finished before contest presentations start at 3:45pm.
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:

Prize Money

Adriane Pope
Owner, Adriane's Groom & Go Mobile Grooming

Olga Zabelinskaya, NCMG, IMG
Owner, Elite Pet Spa & Boutique / Zolitta