Sporting (Spaniels & Setters)

7:15 am: Check-in and pre-judging
7:45 am: Contest Ring Closes

8:00 am: Contest Starts
10:00 am: Contest Ends / Final Judging
10:45 am: 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: 2:00 (2 hours)

Acceptable Breeds: Spaniels and Setters (see specific breed list)

BreedTime Allowed
Clumber Spaniel2:00
American Cocker Spaniel2:00
English Cocker Spaniel2:00
English Setter2:00
English Springer Spaniel2:00
Field Spaniel2:00
Gordon Setter2:00
Irish Red and White2:00
Irish Setter2:00
Sussex Spaniel2:00
Welsh Springer Spaniel2:00

Acceptable coat growth: It is the responsibility of the show promotor and/or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.

Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.

Time Frame: 2 Hours

Acceptable Styling:

• 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.
• Sporting coats must be carded and/or hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation show ring.


Prize Money

Division1st Place2nd Place3rd Place
Group$300$200$100
Open$300$200$100
Intermediate$150$100$75
Entry$125$75$50

Presenters

Judy Hudson
Owner, Grooming Tails Mobile

Shannon Tupes
Owner, Shannon Tupes LLC

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