Other Purebreds (Scissoring)
11:15 am: Check-in and pre-judging
11:45 am: Contest Ring Closes
12:00 pm: Contest Starts
2:15 pm: Contest Ends / Final Judging
2:45 pm: Awards
Special note: Electricity will NOT be provided in the contest ring. You must supply your own cordless clippers where applicable.
Divisions:
Entry
Intermediate
Open
(See WPA General Rules for more information about Divisions)
Contest Time Limit:
See below chart
Acceptable Breeds: (See specific breed list below)
Breed | Time Allowed |
Bedlington Terrier | 2:00 |
Bichon Frise | 2:00 |
Black Russian Terrier | 2:15 |
Bouvier des Flandres | 2:15 |
Irish Water Spaniel | 2:00 |
Kerry Blue Terrier | 2:00 |
Portuguese Water Dog | 2:00 |
Soft Coated Wheaten | 2:00 |
Acceptable Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring. It is the responsibility of the show promoter and /or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.
• All styling must take place during the time frame of the competition except where noted below.
• All dogs must be groomed according to breed standard.
• All dogs may have sanitary and pads shaved prior to class start.
• All dogs may have nails trimmed and ears cleaned prior to class start.
• Finishing sprays are permissible in order to tidy up after the competition time frame ends however, re-shaping with water or product application is prohibited.
• Chalk products are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame but are prohibited after time is called.
• Other Purebreds must be styled as presented in the conformation show ring.
Prize Money
Division | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
Group | $300 | $200 | $100 |
Open | $300 | $200 | $100 |
Intermediate | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Entry | $125 | $75 | $50 |
Presenters
Tammy Siert
Pet Stylist/Manager, The Velvet Touch Pet Salon
Shannon Tupes
Owner, Shannon Tupes LLC
Olga Zabelinskaya, NCMG, IMG
Owner, Elite Pet Spa & Boutique / Zolitta