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: 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: 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 |
| Dachshund Wire (Mini) | 1:45 |
| Dachshund Wire (Standard) | 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
Anne Francis
Owner, Grooming by Anne
Judy Hudson
Owner, Grooming Tails Mobile
Tammy Siert
Pet Stylist/Manager, The Velvet Touch Pet Salon