Dogs Victoria Grooming

Dogs Victoria Grooming Comp 2025 - Sun 14 Dec 2025


Club Activity
KCC Park

The Dogs Victoria Grooming Competition is BACK for 2025

 

Enquiries: Sarah Lowe Ph: 0402 736 295 (no calls after 9pm) or animalmad90@gmail.com or events@dogsvictoria.org.au

Updates: Jointhe public Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557937805133

Judges

Lori Keele, Ash Keele, Jacqie Giggins

 

Classes: Novice - under three years experience, Open - over three years experience

 

Judging Time: Classes 1-3 (Terrier, Gundog & Asian Fusion)

Check In - 7.30am

Start - 8

Presentation: 10.30-11am

 

Novice Terrier may used clipped terriers

 

Classes 4-6 (Purebred Scissor, Poodles & Freestyle)

Check In - 11.30am

Start - 12noon

Presentaion: 2.30-3pm

 

Novice Gundog may used clipped Gundogs

 

 

  • Poodle spray up time can be used at any time throughout grooming time.
  • Face, Feet and Tail can be clipped before the competition begins.
  • Poodles must be trimmed in a traditional breed standard trim.
  • Poodle Top Knot banding may be done before the competition begins


Model Dog

Head

Traditional

Junior

 

 

Final Presentations at 3.30-4pm

 

Rules:

Contestants, dog and tools must be in the ring 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition

At the completion of the contestant grooming (when allocated time is finished) all hair and grooming equipment must be removed from the table. A coloured table cloth may be placed under your dog to enhance your dogs trim. A comb of your choice is to be placed on the front of the table for the judge. Dog should be stack/standing for the judges.

Contestants table cloths may have contestant sponsorship or business name advertised on it.

Contestants grooming apparel may have sponsorship and business name advertised on it.

Contestants are to lead with a good example to others.

Contestants are not allowed to talk to other contestants and the audience. Contestants found guilty of breaking this rule maybe stripped of their award or on the spot disqualification.

Contestants are not allowed to use electronic devices or mobile phones in the ring during the competition. Time keeping is allowed only.

Contestants showing aggressive language and rough handling towards dogs and judges will be immediately disqualified.

All judges decisions are final and any complaints must be in writing and a fee to lodge the grievance of $250 will be charge.

DOGS 

  • Dog must be of an age appropriate for competition. Although each dog is individual, the suggested appropriate age is between approximately 1 year and 10 years.
  • Dogs must have 6 weeks coat or sufficient coat to make a significant difference
  • Must appear healthy, in good condition and free of infectious disease and parasites.
  • Must not show be in season, pregnant or nursing.
  • Must not show signs of viciousness or aggression.
  • Must not be left unattended.
Contact Details
Sarah Lowe
0402 736 295
animalmad90@gmail.com
Items available for purchase
Novice Asian Fusion: $50.00 (10 Items Remaining)

Novice Gundog: $50.00 (10 Items Remaining)

Novice Poodle: $50.00 (10 Items Remaining)

Novice Purebred Scissor: $50.00 (10 Items Remaining)

Novice Salon Freestyle: $50.00 (9 Items Remaining)

Novice Terrier: $50.00 (10 Items Remaining)

Open Asian Fusion: $50.00 (4 Items Remaining)

Open Gundog: $50.00 (6 Items Remaining)

Open Poodle: $50.00 (5 Items Remaining)

Open Purebred Scissor: $50.00 (7 Items Remaining)

Open Salon Freestyle: $50.00 (8 Items Remaining)

Open Terrier: $50.00 (9 Items Remaining)

Model Dog (Creative): $45.00 (9 Items Remaining)

Model Dog (Traditional): $45.00 (9 Items Remaining)

Model Dog (Junior): $45.00 (6 Items Remaining)

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