Grooming Competition - Novice Class

Eligibility for competing groomers 

• Restricted to competitors who have never competed, or who have not won any competitions in India or internationally
• All novice competitiors must either be certified groomers or have minimum 6 months grooming experience
• Competitors with over 2 years of grooming experience will need to compete in Open class

Equipment

• Organiser will provide grooming tables and grooming arms. Contestants must provide grooming equipment such as but not limited to: scissors, clippers, blades, brushes, grooming loops, bath towels, products, etc.

Eligibility for competing dogs

• Six weeks or more coat growth is recommended; however, as some dogs grow coat more quickly than others, adequate coat growth is defined as enough coat to make a distinct change in the dog’s appearance
• The competing dog’s coat should be clean, dry and free of mats, and the nails should be clipped and/or filed and ears cleaned before entering the ring. Sanitary area and foot pads may be trimmed
• Current on vaccinations as required by law
• Age appropriate for competition, (recommendation is between the ages of 1 and 10 years)
• Appear healthy, free of disease, open wounds, injuries and parasites
• Must not show obvious signs of pregnancy or nursing
• Must not show signs of aggression or viciousness
• Must be leashed when not crated or not being groomed and must never be left unattended.

Prizes

• 1st place - Prizes worth INR 75k
• 2nd place - Prizes worth INR 50k
• 3rd place - Prizes worth INR 30k
• Participants - Goodie Bags for all participating groomers, Goodie Bags for all participating dogs, Participation medal for groomers, Participation Certificate for groomers, Grooming aprons, Rosettes for participating dogs