Wire Coats (Handstripping)

7:15 am: Check-in and pre-Judging
7:45 am: Contest Ring Closes
8:00 am: Contest Starts
10:15 am: Contest Ends / Final Judging
10:45 am: Awards
Special note: Electric will NOT be provided in the contest ring. You must supply your own cordless clippers where applicable.
Divisions:
Entry
Intermediate
Open
Contest Time Limit:
See below chart
Acceptable Breeds: Pure breeds with wire coat types that are hand stripped. (See specific breed list below)
Breed | Time Allowed |
Affenpinscher | 1:45 |
Airedale | 2:15 |
Australian Terrier | 2:00 |
Border Terrier | 1:45 |
Brussels Griffon | 1:45 |
Cairn Terrier | 2:00 |
Mini Wire Dachshund | 1:45 |
Std. Wire Dachshund | 2:00 |
Dandie Dinmont | 2:00 |
Giant Schnauzer | 2:15 |
Irish Terrier | 2:00 |
Lakeland Terrier | 2:00 |
Miniature Schnauzer | 2:00 |
Norfolk Terrier | 1:45 |
Norwich Terrier | 1:45 |
Scottish Terrier | 2:00 |
Sealyham Terrier | 2:00 |
Standard Schnauzer | 2:00 |
Welsh Terrier | 2:00 |
West Highland White Terrier | 2:00 |
Wire Fox Terrier | 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.
• Wire Coats must be 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
Angela Anderson
Owner/Managing Director, Angels Grooming Solutions
Tammy Siert
Pet Stylist/Manager, The Velvet Touch Pet Salon
Olga Zabelinskaya, NCMG, IMG
Owner, Elite Pet Spa & Boutique / Zolitta