Newbie
A newbie should not have more than 6 months of full time experience. No breed specialists allowed.

Beginner
A beginner should not have more than 1 year of full time experience. No breed specialists allowed.

Intermediate
An intermediate should have between 1 and 3 years of fulltime experience. No breed specialists allowed.

Veteran
A veteran should have no less than 7 years of full time experience and have never competed in a grooming competition before. No breed specialists allowed.

Open
Open is for anyone with less than 3 firsts, or 2 firsts and a best in show within any set class. Breed specialist should enter this class.

Champion
Champion is open to anyone.

*Competitors with more than 3 years, but less than 7 years full time experience should enter an open class*

1. All contestants must provide their own dog(s)
2. All dogs must have a minimum of 8 weeks growth on coat.
3. There should be no visible patterns or pattern lines. There must be enough coat for the competitor to make a difference in the dog’s appearance. Competitors competing with dogs who have clear pattern lines, or an inappropriate coat growth may be marked down or disqualified.
4. Only grooming techniques pertinent to the class are allowed. They must be appropriate to the dog’s coat and grooming requirements.
5. All products used must be dog safe, if any competitor is found to be using unsafe products, this will result in disqualification.
6. There will be a 10-minute comfort break for all dogs after one hour during all sessions.
7. All aspects of The Animal Welfare Act 2006 must be adhered to. 

1. Washed
2. Dried
3. Knot Free
4. Pads Cleared
5. Nails Trimmed
6. Ears Cleared
7. Sanitary Cleared
8. Feet and facial shaving must be done as part of preparation (poodles)
9. Manikin dogs must be fully brushed out before competition, and in their original colour. 

1. All competitors must check in at the steward desk, located at The Glasgow Dog Grooming Academy stall, adjacent to the competition ring.
2. Competitors must be in the ring 15 minutes prior to start time for pre-judging with their own dogs and tools.
3. Competitors are not permitted to talk to any other competitors or audience members during the contest. Any competitors found in violation of this rule, will have one waring from a steward, if there is a second incident this will result in disqualification.
4. Competitors are not permitted to use any mobile phones or electronic devices during the competition. Any competitors found in violation of this rule, will have one waring from a steward, if there is a second incident this will result in disqualification.
5. Competitors are not permitted to be ‘rough’ with any dogs. Any competitors found in violation of this rule will be immediately disqualified.
6. Inappropriate behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification. 
7.  If there any minor nicks or clipper burns found, the competitor cannot place within the category. More serious injury will result in the dog being removed from the competition and their injury attended to as required.
8. All disqualifications are final and will be executed by event management.
9. Competitors should be mindful of other competitors and ensure there are no trip hazards within the aisles.
10. Competitors should remove all hair and tools from table after category time has ended, allowing the judges to approach easily for judging.
11. Competitors should stack their dogs for judging.
12. A comb should be placed on the table for the judge.
13. Competitors may comb the dog before and after the judging has taken place.
14. Any competitors found to be in an inappropriate class will be disqualified (if found after placement, results will be withdrawn).
15. All complaints must be written and submitted to event management before the event has ended.

Telephone:
0141 328 0404

Mobile:
07930910168

Email:
info@scottishdoggroomingchampionship.com

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