Creative Dog & Cat Styling

 August 13, 2025 3:30–5:00 pm    Hall A Grooming Stage

Special Contests  

3:45 PM: Check-in and Prop Set-Up at the stage
4:00 PM: Pre-Judging
4:15 PM: Presentations Start
4:45 PM: Awards Ceremony Begins

Divisions:

Entry – Open to anyone that has not received (3) Three 1st placements in any live Creative Contest at the Entry Level.

Open – 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 11 at 5:00 PM and there will be sign-up sheets available for tub times. The spa will be reserved for exclusive use for all Creative Styling competitors on Wednesday, August 13, from 12 PM to 3 PM
  • Competitors are permitted a designated 5’x5’ space for prop set up. Exhibits exceeding 5’x5’ will be disqualified.
  • The contest ring will open Wednesday, August 13, 3:45 PM for prop set-up. All entries in this class must be completely finished and set up by 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

Division1st Place2nd Place3rd Place
Open$1,000$750$500
Entry$500$300$200

Presenters

Lori Craig
Owner, Doggie Styles

Adriane Pope
Dog Groomer, Judge, and Educator, Adriane's Groom & Go Mobile Grooming