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)
Breed | Time Allowed |
Clumber Spaniel | 2:00 |
American Cocker Spaniel | 2:00 |
English Cocker Spaniel | 2:00 |
English Setter | 2:00 |
English Springer Spaniel | 2:00 |
Field Spaniel | 2:00 |
Gordon Setter | 2:00 |
Irish Red and White | 2:00 |
Irish Setter | 2:00 |
Sussex Spaniel | 2:00 |
Welsh Springer Spaniel | 2:00 |
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
Division | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd 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