dog grooming - Royal Adelaide Show

DOG GROOMING
Prize Schedule | Competition Information
2 - 11 September 2016
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Dog Pavilions are in the North-Western corner of the Showground. Only dogs accepted for
competition shall be brought onto the Showground.
ARRIVAL OF DOGS
Dogs may arrive from 7.30 am and must be on the Showground and benched ready for judging
by 9.00 am on Sunday 4 September.
Exhibits will be placed and shall remain where directed by the Pavilion Supervisor.
Dogs must enter the Showground via the Cooke Terrace Gate off Greenhill Road. Cooke Terrace
Gate will be open from 7.30 am daily.
PIAA ADELAIDE ROYAL GROOMING TIMETABLE & CLASS DESCRIPTION
(Please refer to DEFINITIONS for class eligibility)
Sunday 4th September 2016
8.00 am to 11.00 am.............................................................................................. Salon Freestyle
Salon Freestyle can be a purebred or a mixed breed dog, this class is for you to show your salon
talent, be creative with your “teddy trims” or give your purebred dogs a chance to not conform to
breed profile and perhaps take on another identity! ATTENTION BEGINNERS – this may well be the
class for you! No pressure and you can do a groom that you are very comfortable with whether
you work in a salon; have a mobile or just starting out after completing a grooming course.
8.00 am to 11.00 am.........................................................................................................Gundog
Purebreds in the Gundog class excluding wire coated breeds.
11.15 am to 2.15 pm.............................................................................................. Terrier & more
All purebreds with wire coats that require hand stripping for a show trim but may be hand stripped
or clipped for competition.
11.15 am to 2.15 pm............................................................................................Purebred scissor
Purebred with coat types not included in poodle/terrier and more or gundog class.
2.30 pm to 5.30 pm ...........................................................................................................Poodle
(+ 15 minutes spray up if needed)
5.30pm....................................................... Best in Show, Best in Show (runner-up), State Winner
(The State Winner goes on to compete for the Royal Supreme Groomer at the
Sydney Royal in 2017)
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society makes every attempt to ensure that all information
contained within this schedule is correct at the time of printing, however the RA&HS reserves the
right to change such details as may be required.
Photo credit - Pet Industry Association of Australia
DOG GROOMING COMPETITION
CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES
FRIDAY 19 AUGUST 2016 at 5.00 pm CST
This section will be run under the Rules and Regulations of the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural
Society of South Australia Incorporated in conjunction with the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of
the South Australian Canine Association Incorporated. It shall be a condition of entry that all persons
lodging an entry agree to be and shall be bound by the above Rules, Regulations and Constitution, by
the General Regulations hereinafter mentioned and by the Special Regulations hereinafter appearing.
ENTRY FEES (GST INCLUDED)
Members of the PIAA (Pet Industry Association
of Australia), $45
Members of the RA&HS, $40;
Non-members of the RA&HS/PIAA, $70
Please see entry form for payment details.
PAYMENT OF FEES
When paying fees by cheque or credit card,
exhibitors must ensure that sufficient funds
are available at the time of entry. Failure to do
so may result in non-acceptance of entries.
REFUNDS
Entry fees will not be refunded 72 hours prior
to the competition or if contestant/s is/are
disqualified for any reason.
MEMBERSHIP
Exhibitors need not be members of the Royal
Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA
Inc or PIAA, but members are entitled to a
reduced entry fee.
RA&HS Membership fees: Adults $156, Juniors
$53 (under 18). Membership of other Royal
Show Societies does not entitle exhibitors to a
reduced rate of entry fees.
CONTACT US
RA&HS – Dog Grooming Section
PO Box 40, GOODWOOD, SA
5034
Secretary: Jo Geschmay
Phone: (08) 8210 5211 Between 9.00 am
- 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
PIAA
Janine Yeates
PO Box 7108, BAULKHAM HILLS
BUSINESS CENTRE, NSW 2153
Email:
[email protected]
RA&HS
YOUR PRIVACY
If you do not want your details to be made
available to other parties, please tick the box
on the entry form supplied by the RA&HS.
Your personal information will then only be
used by the RA&HS to maintain contact with
you and allow us to manage your entries.
The RA&HS reserves the right to inform prize
sponsors of the details of recipients to enable
distribution of their voucher/product prizes.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Exhibitors are reminded that the Society’s
General Regulations apply to all sections of
the Show. A copy of the General Regulations
can be obtained from the Society’s website at
www.theshow.com.au or from the Society’s
Administration Office.
Exhibitors should note that the General
Regulations contain a number of provisions
relevant to competitions and this Schedule
including but not limited to, offences,
penalties, prohibited drugs. As those
conditions apply in addition to the regulations
contained within this schedule, Exhibitors
should familiarise themselves with the General
Regulations.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Exhibitors are reminded that the Special
Regulations contained within this Schedule are
merely supplementary to and subject to the
General Regulations.
The members of the Society’s Dog Committee
shall have the authority to act on behalf of the
Society to take any necessary action under
these Special Regulations.
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SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
Complete enclosed entry form indicating
the class
Forward with relevant payment to PIAA,
PO Box 7108, Baulkham Hills Business
Centre NSW 2153; by fax to 02 9659
5822 or to [email protected]
By completing and signing an entry form
you agree to absolve the Pet Industry
Association, contest judges/stewards,
sponsors, show staff personnel and their
employees for any legal claim for loss or
injury which may be alleged to have been
caused directly or indirectly to any person
or thing thereto, and you personally
assume all responsibility and liability
for any such claim. Not to hold the
aforementioned parties legally responsible
for any claim for loss of my entry dog/s
by disappearance, theft, death, damage
or injury to be caused by negligence of
the parties aforementioned, or due to the
negligence of any other person, or any
other cause or causes.
PIAA will forward confirmation email to
you when payment is processed.
PIAA will contact you just prior to the
event to ensure all details are correct and
have you complete a validation certificate
If for any reason you enter but then are
unable to compete, please let PIAA know
so your place can be given to someone
else.
PIAA reserves the right to place
restrictions on the number of entries in
each class and/or level.
TRANSFERS
Please ensure exhibits are entered in the
correct class at time of entry. No incorrect
exhibit will be transferred to another class after
the closing date of entries.
In a class or competition level where there is
less than 3 contestants, those contestants may,
at the judge’s discretion, be offered a choice
of moving up to the next level or down to the
next level (provided they are within the criteria
for that level).
ENTRY PASSES
All exhibitors will receive admittance tickets
and benching slips prior to the Show.
Exhibitors entering:
• One exhibit to receive one admission
pass
• Two exhibits to receive two admission
passes
• Three & Four exhibits to receive three
admission passes
• Five & Six exhibits to receive four
admission passes
• More than six exhibits; one pass for every
other two exhibits entered
WITHDRAWALS/FAILURE TO EXHIBIT
All withdrawals must be made in writing and
can be sent via email to
[email protected] or faxed to (02) 9659
5822. Emailed withdrawals must include
“Withdrawal” in the subject line and the
section (eg Dog Grooming section, exhibitor
name, class number/s, exhibit number (if
known) and exhibit name (if applicable).
PRIZES
1st Place - $150 and Sash
2nd Place - $125 and Sash
3rd Place - $75 and Sash
Best in Group - Sash
Best in Show, Best in Show Runner-up and
Royal State Winner
Rosette, Trophy and Media Campaign
DOG GROOMING COMPETITION
DOG GROOMING ENTRY INFORMATION
Exhibitors will be required to bring the
following;
• Grooming Table
• Grooming Equipment and Product
• Tagged electrical extension lead (PIAA
will provide a power board)
The use of cordless is encouraged to help
us in risk management responsibilities.
POWDER
The use of grooming powders inside the
pavilion is not permitted.
LEADS
Dogs must be brought to the Showground
secured with a suitable lead no longer than
2m and Owners/Handlers of exhibits shall
maintain control over exhibits at all times
during the Show.
EXERCISE PERIOD
Dogs may be exercised daily during the one
hour lunch break at a time to be determined
each day, depending on the progress of
judging.
The Dog Pavilion bench area will be closed
during exercise periods.
Dogs must be exercised only in the designated
areas.
TROLLEYS AND GROOMING TABLES
Trolleys and grooming tables are to be kept
within the boundary of the bench rails. They
are not permitted to be kept in the walkways.
DEFINITIONS
Novice/Beginner
A groomer who has less than 2 years’
experience in grooming which is defined
as any groomer who has used grooming
equipment including but not limited to
clippers, scissors, stripping equipment or
any other type of grooming equipment. Any
person who has been or is a bather/brusher
technician for more than two years but has
used the listed equipment for under two years
still qualifies as a novice. A Novice groomer
must move up to open when they have 2 years
or more experience as per this definition, or
have won at Novice level competing against 4
or more competitors. This applies to each class
competed in.
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Open
Groomers who have won a Novice Class or
have over 2 years’ experience or a novice
who voluntarily choose this class. An open
groomer must move up to Masters when they
have won at this level competing against 4 or
more competitors. This applies to each class
competed in.
Masters
Groomers who have won in the Open Class or
a first place in the Creative Class or voluntarily
choose this class. (Certified Master Groomers
do not have to enter at this level, they may
choose open or masters level.)
JUDGING TIMING SCHEDULE
Pre judging all classes - 30 minutes
Salon Freestyle
Under 30.4cm (12”)..........................1.5 hours
30.4cm to 58.4cm (12” to 23”).............2 hours
Over 58.4cm (23”).............2 hours 15 minutes
Gundog
Under 40.6cm (16”)..........................1.5 hours
Over 40.6cm (16”)...............................2 hours
Under 58.4cm (23”)....... 2 hours for hand strip
Over 58.4cm (23”).............2 hours 15 minutes
Purebred Scissor Class
Under 30.4cm (12”)..........................1.5 hours
30.4cm to 58.4cm (12” to 23”).............2 hours
Over 58.4cm (23”).............2 hours 15 minutes
Bichons all sizes...................................2 hours
Terrier & More
Under 40.6cm (16”)..........................1.5 hours
Over 40.6cm (16”)...............................2 hours
Under 58.4cm (23”)....... 2 hours for hand strip
Over 58.4cm (23”).............2 hours 15 minutes
Poodle*
Under 30.4cm (12”)..........................1.5 hours
30.4cm to 58.4cm (12” to 23”).............2 hours
Over 58.4cm (23”).............2 hours 15 minutes
*allows 15 minutes additional spray time
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Competitors should have their dogs ready
for the judge’s inspection 30 minutes
before their class begins.
In fairness to other contestants,
contestants who are late will not be
allowed to compete.
The judges will examine the dogs prior
to the start of the various classes to
determine overall cleanliness and the
general condition of the coat. At this
time dogs with insufficient coat growth,
dogs with parasites, or dogs that have
been excessively pre-trimmed may be
dismissed from the ring or allowed to
continue but will not be included in the
final judging.
A toilet break (for all) will be offered
through the competition. The break will
be chaperoned by the judge/s.
Contestant toilet breaks may be taken
at any time, but the judge/s must be
informed and no extra time will be
allowed for grooming (dog must remain in
the ring with a replacement handler).
Please follow the judge’s instructions at
all times.
All dogs must be on a lead or in a crate.
Dogs not participating in the show will
not be permitted in the exhibit hall and
should be left at home. Contestants will
be held responsible for any damage
caused by their dog.
Current students and/or staff of the event’s
judge are restricted from entering a
competition that they are judging.
The ring steward’s role is to assist
competitors and ensure the competition
runs on time and to the rules specified.
The ring steward is restricted from
influencing any competitor or judging
result.
The Pet Industry Association reserves the
right to place restrictions on the number
of entries in each class and/or level.
In a class or competition level where
there is less than 3 contestants, those
contestants may, at the judge’s discretion,
be offered a choice of moving up to
the next level or down to the next level
(provided they are within the criteria for
that level).
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Placings – The Judge reserves the right to
award placing on the merit of the grooms
in front of them. I.e. if the judge feels
The quality of the groom does not warrant
a first place he/she can award a lesser
placing or no placing at all.
Competitors are permitted to only wear
grooming clothing that does not display
logos or business names (including
personal sponsors or companies).
Competitors will be ineligible to compete
if employed, coached or instructed by any
judge within the 12 weeks preceding the
competition.
Photographs of contestants and/or dogs
taken by the Pet Industry Association and/
or its authorised representative will be
used for publication.
All clipping, scissoring, stripping or
plucking should be done in the ring
during time frame given and not after time
is called. No coaching and or comments/
discussion from ringside are allowed and
may result in the disqualification of the
competitor.
Not permitted : For all classes excluding
Creative Asian and Nail Art there is to be
no colours dye or colour sprays /chalks
to be used on the dog to detract from the
natural colour of the dog as well as Glitter
/ bows or decorative items
COMPETITION DOGS
Dogs should not be left unattended.
Dogs should appear health and free of
disease and parasites and should show no
signs of aggression.
All dogs must have a minimum of six (6)
weeks growth. Adequate coat, therefore,
will be defined as follows: the coat
must be sufficient to allow the groomer
to make a distinct change in the dog’s
appearance.
It is your responsibility to clean up after
your dog both inside and outside the
venue
All dogs must be shampooed and
brushed, nails clipped, ears cleaned
and free from hair and genital areas pre
trimmed prior to the class starting.(Please
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inform the judge with a reason if any of
the above cannot be performed).
Foot pads (underneath feet) may be pre
trimmed, and with Poodles only the entire
foot may be clipped.
Poodle’s faces may be trimmed up to
three weeks before competition, but must
be “fuzzy” enough to demonstrate proper
line set and clipper expertise. In the
creative Class, only the feet and face may
be pre done.
A 3’ x 3” (7.6cm x 7.6cm) printed picture
without writing is permissible in the
contest ring.
Any injury to a dog, including clipper
irritation, cuts or nicks, shall warrant
disqualification
Rough handling of any dog will not be
tolerated and may result in immediate
disqualification.
STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE RING
o Electronic devices of any manner.
This includes mobile phones &
headsets.
o Beverages NOT in spill proof
containers
o There is to be strictly NO coaching
by anyone, at any time, during the
competition, including toilet breaks
and toileting of dogs.
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CONTESTANTS
Contestants must not have any
conversation with any other person
during the competition. If you are finished
your time frame respect the competitors
that are still grooming and keep quite.
If assistance is needed please notify the
ring steward.
Utmost respect for your fellow
competitors must be upheld at all times.
All contestants must show sportsmanship
towards all competitors, judge, ring
steward, and show organisers and any
member of the public. No swearing,
abuse or behavior considered
inappropriate by the judge and or ring
steward will be tolerated. Offenders
will immediately be disqualified and
prohibited from entering any PIAA
competition for a period of 12 months.
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While in the toilet break conversations
or coaching about the competition dog
is forbidden general conversation is
acceptable.
Contestants will be required to wear
closed toe shoes and dress appropriately
in professional grooming clothing.
Grooming jackets may or may not be
required to be worn by the sponsors
of the competition. Bringing your
own grooming jacket is suggested (no
promotional signage is permitted).
WHAT WILL THE JUDGE/S BE LOOKING FOR?
Profile of the dog, - emphasis on balance,
symmetry, on the dogs profile, style and
overall finished appearance
• Technical use and finish, the quality of the
finish when using your equipment such
as clipping, scissoring, thinning, hand
stripping, plucking and carding
• The degree of difficulty, this can be based
on anything the judge sees from the
start to the finished style. For example
correction of faults, coat, type.
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AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION
Contestants must stop all grooming
procedures, except for combing, at the end of
the competition. Spray up time will be allotted
(15 minutes) for the poodle class only. Sprays
or chalk may
not be applied after the competition ends, if
sprays or chalks are to be used, apply before
competition end. Contestants should remove
all hair, equipment and products from the
grooming table. A comb
should be placed on the table in front of the
dog for the judge to use during the technical
evaluation. Contestant should stack his/her
dog
to present to the judge. A table cloth can be
placed on the table. Contestants may comb
their dogs before and after the judge has
evaluated their dogs.
Best in Show, Runner Up in Show and Novice
Excellence Awards
Novice, Open and Masters first place winners
from each class are required to come back
for the judging of Best in Show (Open and
Masters levels only), Best in Show Runner Up
(Open and Masters levels only) and Novice
Excellence Award (Novice only)
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TERRIER & MORE CLASSES
Not permitted - decorative objects, colour
sprays, glitter/bows, decorations, accessories,
colouring, other than to enhance the natural
colour of the dog’s coat.
Permitted – Holding sprays (provided the
judge can comb through the coat) holding
sprays and chalk for the headpiece to achieve
breed profile (The judge will take this into
account) chalk (provided the chalk does not
rub off on the judges hands in final judging).
Sprays, styling gels and chalk are limited to
what is usually used in the conformation show
ring and they can be used prior and during the
time allocated for the grooming comp only.
Grooming Techniques Permitted - Clipping,
snap on combs, scissoring, thinning, and hand
stripping (see hand stripping rules to qualify),
plucking and carding.
Hand Stripped Dogs
Contestants may use clippers on the heads
and ears of certain breeds if they wish, but
the body must be hand-stripped or plucked to
acquire the 2 hour time limit.
Hand stripped dogs must be hand stripped
with the appropriate tools or finger and
thumb; visible pink or bald patches afterwards
is undesirable. The hair must always be
removed with the lay of the coat and without
pain. Rotated coats on hand-stripped dogs
are acceptable; however the work done
in the ring must be sufficient to allow the
groomer to make a distinct change in the dog’s
appearance.
GUNDOG CLASS
Not permitted - decorative objects, colour
sprays, glitter/bows, decorations, accessories,
colouring, other than to enhance the natural
colour of the dog’s coat.
Permitted – Holding sprays (provided the
judge can comb through the coat) chalk
(provided the chalk does not rub off on the
judges hands in final judging). Sprays, styling
gels and chalk are limited to what is usually
used in the conformation show ring and
they can be used prior and during the time
allocated for the grooming comp only.
Grooming Techniques Permitted - Clipping,
snap on combs, scissoring, thinning, hand
stripping (see hand stripping rules to qualify),
plucking and carding, flat irons.
Hand Stripped Dogs
Hand stripped dogs must be hand stripped
with the appropriate tools or finger and
thumb; visible pink or bald patches afterwards
is undesirable. The hair must always be
removed with the lay of the coat and without
pain. Rotated coats on hand-stripped dogs
are acceptable; however the work done
in the ring must be sufficient to allow the
groomer to make a distinct change in the dog’s
appearance.
What will the judge are looking for in
clipping/thinning?
• The suitability of the trim and how it
conforms to the accepted breed standard
and profile.
• The quality of the clipper work: whether
the clipped areas have been clipped with
the appropriate blade, whether they are
neat and smooth, and any clipper lines
are straight.
• The quality, uniformity and smoothness of
the scissoring and / or thinning.
• On scissored breeds, whether the finish is
plush velvet and free of scissor marks, and
whether the legs are scissored evenly and
of sufficient fullness to balance the dog.
Whether the head is properly trimmed
and balanced.
• On breeds with eyebrows or falls and
beards, whether the trimming is correct
and points up the distinctive features,
which characterize the breed.
• On spaniels and other sporting breeds,
if all other criteria are equal preference
will be given to backs that are carded and
thinned rather than clipped.
• The overall finished appearance with
emphasis on balance, symmetry and the
smoothness the originality and execution
of the clip and its suitability to the dog’s
conformation.
• If clippers are used: the quality of work
and whether the clipped areas look neat
and smooth.
• If scissors or thinning shears are used: the
quality, uniformity and smoothness of the
work.
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The overall finished appearance –
emphasis on balance, symmetry and
smoothness of finish.
ALL OTHER PUREBRED CLASS
Dogs must be groomed to fit breed
profile such as what you would see in the
confirmation ring. For example Shih Tzu is
to be styled as per the show ring but not as a
scissored teddy bear trim or pet
Trim (you would enter this in the salon
freestyle). All terriers without wire hand
stripped coats are to be entered in this class.
Non hand stripped coats i.e. Kerry Blue, Soft
Coated Wheaton Terrier, Lagotto Romagnolo,
Portuguese Water Dog and Irish Water Spaniel.
Times for Bichon Frise: For a complete hand
scissor meaning no snap on combs or blades
to be used at all except for the eye area, groin
and anus. Time allowed 2 hours regardless of
the height of the dog. For all others i.e. snap
on combs and blades as well as scissors use
the time allowed is 1.45 hrs. The judge must
be notified of your intentions prior to the start
of the completion.
Not permitted - Decorative objects, such as
bows, beads and glitter are not permitted,
with the exception of those permitted in the
conformation show ring for the drop coated
breed head piece, such as the Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese and Shih Tzu. Colouring, other than to
enhance the natural colour of the dog’s coat.
Permitted – Holding sprays (provided the
judge can comb through the coat) Holding
sprays and chalk for the headpiece to achieve
breed profile (The judge will take this into
account) chalk (provided the chalk does not
rub off on the judges hands in final judging).
Sprays, styling gels and chalk are limited to
what is usually used in the conformation show
ring and they can be used prior and during the
time allocated for the grooming comp only.
Grooming Techniques Permitted - Clipping,
snap on combs, scissoring, thinning, hand
stripping, plucking and carding, flat and
curling irons
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SALON FREESTYLE
This class is for you to show your salon talent.
Salon freestyle class is a free for all class, with
the idea of styling your breed NOT in its own
breed standard. You may style your Pure Breed
to look like a crossbreed or another breed, or
you can make your cross breed to look like a
Pure Breed. Use a combination or be creative
with your teddy trims. For eg. Poodle styled
like a Kerry blue, A Poodle x Maltese styled
like a Bichon or a Bichon styled in a teddy
trim the choice is yours.
Not permitted - Decorative objects, such as
bows, beads and glitter are not permitted,
with the exception of those permitted in the
conformation show ring for the drop coated
breed head piece, such as the Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese and Shih Tzu. Colouring, other than to
enhance the natural colour of the dog’s coat.
Permitted – Holding sprays (provided the
judge can comb through the coat) Holding
sprays and chalk for the headpiece to achieve
breed profile (The judge will take this into
account) chalk (provided the chalk does not
rub off on the judges hands in final judging).
Sprays, styling gels and chalk are limited to
what is usually used in the conformation show
ring and they can be used prior and during the
time allocated for the grooming comp only.
Grooming Techniques Permitted - Clipping,
snap on combs, scissoring, thinning, hand
stripping, plucking and carding, flat and
curling irons
POODLE CLASS
Not permitted - decorative objects, colour
sprays, glitter/bows, decorations, accessories,
colouring, other than to enhance the natural
colour of the dog’s coat.
Permitted – Holding sprays (provided the
judge can comb through the coat) holding
sprays and chalk for the headpiece to achieve
breed profile (the judge will take this into
account) chalk (provided the chalk does not
rub off on the judge’s hands in final judging).
Sprays, styling gels and chalk is limited to
what is usually used in the conformation show
ring and they can be used prior and during the
time allocated for the grooming comp only.
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Face to be clipped during the competition
Feet the entire foot can be clipped before the
class.
Topknots scissored or banded topknots are
permitted. All tie-up headpieces must be
banded and completed within the time frame
of the competition. The headpiece can be
banded prior BUT the bands will need to
be taken out and re banded during the time
frame. Poodles that require Topknot spray
ups may have an extra 15 minutes at the end
of their allotted time to finish the spray up.
Competitors may seek an assistant to hold the
dog only during this time. The assistant may
only hold the dog and not give any advice or
instruction. Moustache or beard is permitted
but scissor teddy bear head are not permitted
and will need to be entered in Salon Freestyle
class.
What will the Judge are looking for?
• The suitability of the trim to the dog’s
confirmation and breed profile.
• The quality of the clipper work.
• Whether the pattern is placed correctly
and evenly, and clipped with the
appropriate blade.
• Whether the clipped lines are definite and
straight, and neatly bevelled where they
meet the body coat.
• Whether the groomer has used a blade
complimentary to the coat (if there is no
pattern and the body is clipped overall).
• Whether the feet, face and tail are clipped
with the appropriate blade.
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Whether the clipper lines on the face are
straight and the clipper work is smooth
with no tufts of hair around the lips or eye
corners.
Whether the feet are clipped clean
between the toes and the pads.
The quality, uniformity and smoothness
of the scissoring: whether the finish is like
that of plush velvet, free or scissor marks.
Whether the legs are scissored evenly
and are of sufficient fullness to balance
the dog. Whether the topknot and tail are
properly shaped and in balance to each
other.
The degree of difficulty of the clip. This
does not mean that fancy patterns should
necessarily take precedence since scissor
trims can be just as difficult with certain
coat textures.
The dog’s overall finished appearance
with the emphasis on balance, symmetry
and smoothness of finish. The trim should
hold together when a comb is passed
through the coat.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ANNE SAUNDERS AT
[email protected] or 0430 103 710 OR CHERYL SHAW ON 0412 434 215
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BREED CLASSIFICATION CLASS LIST
Competition Classes;
Terrier & More Class, Gundog Class, All other purebreds, Poodle class is specific just for Poodles
Salon Freestyle*
*Salon Freestyle is for purebred or mixed breed. All purebreds are to be groomed into a style which
is NOT its own breed profile as stated in their breed standard. NOTE - All purebreds in the Breed
Classification Class list can be entered in this class.
BREED CLASSIFICATION
Affenpinscher.........................................................................................................Terriers & More
Afghan Hound................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Airedale Terrier.......................................................................................................Terriers & More
Akita................................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Alaskan Malamute........................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
American Eskimo Dog..................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
American Foxhound........................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
American Staffordshire Terrier.......................................................................... All Other Purebreds
American Water Spaniel.................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Anatolian Shepherd......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Australian Cattle Dog...................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Australian Shepherd........................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Australian Terrier....................................................................................................Terriers & More
Basenji............................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Basset Hound.................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Beagle............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Bearded Collie................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Bedlington Terrier............................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Belgian Malinois.............................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Belgian Sheepdog............................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Belgian Tervuren.............................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Bernese Mountain Dog.................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Bichon Frise..................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Black & Tan Coonhound.................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Black Russian Terrier........................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Bloodhound.................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Border Collie................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Border Terrier..........................................................................................................Terriers & More
Borzoi............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Boston Terrier.................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Bouvier des Flandres....................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Boxer............................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Briard.............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Brittany ............................................................................................................................. Gundog
Brussels Griffon......................................................................................................Terriers & More
Brussels Griffon Smooth.................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Bulldog............................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Bullmastiff....................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Cairn Terrier............................................................................................................Terriers & More
Canaan Dog.................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi...................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.......................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Cesky Terrier ................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Chesapeake Bay Retriever............................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Chihuahua....................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Chihuahua, Long Coat..................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Chihuahua, Smooth Coat................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Chinese Crested .............................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Chinese Crested Powderpuff............................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Chinese Shar-Pei.............................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Chow Chow.................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Chow Chow, Rough........................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Clumber Spaniel................................................................................................................ Gundog
Cocker Spaniel.................................................................................................................. Gundog
Collie.............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Collie, Smooth................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Curly-Coated Retriever.................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Dachshund...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Dachshund Longhaired................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Dachshund Wirehaired...........................................................................................Terriers & More
Dalmatian....................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier..........................................................................................Terriers & More
Doberman Pinscher......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
English Cocker Spaniel...................................................................................................... Gundog
English Foxhound............................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
English Setter..................................................................................................................... Gundog
English Springer Spaniel.................................................................................................... Gundog
English Toy Spaniel.......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Field Spaniel...................................................................................................................... Gundog
Finnish Spitz.................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Flat-Coated Retriever......................................................................................................... Gundog
French Bulldog................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
German Pinscher............................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
German Shepherd Dog.................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
German Shorthaired Pointer............................................................................ All Other Purebreds
German Wirehaired Pointer....................................................................................Terriers & More
Giant Schnauzer.....................................................................................................Terriers & More
Glen of Imaal Terrier...............................................................................................Terriers & More
Golden Retriever............................................................................................................... Gundog
Gordon Setter.................................................................................................................... Gundog
Great Dane...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Great Pyrenees................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog........................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Greyhound...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Harrier............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Havanese......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Ibizan Hound.........................................................................................................Terriers & More
Ibizan Hound Short......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Irish Setter......................................................................................................................... Gundog
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Irish Terrier.............................................................................................................Terriers & More
Irish Water Spaniel.......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Italian Greyhound........................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Japanese Chin.................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Keeshond........................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Kerry Blue Terrier............................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Komondor....................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Kuvasz All ...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Labrador Retriever........................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Lagotto............................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Lakeland Terrier......................................................................................................Terriers & More
Lhasa Apso...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Lowchen......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Maltese............................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Manchester Terrier Standard............................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Manchester Terrier Toy..................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Mastiff............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Miniature Bull Terrier....................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Miniature Pinscher.......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Miniature Schnauzer..............................................................................................Terriers & More
Neapolitan Mastiff........................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Newfoundland................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Norfolk Terrier........................................................................................................Terriers & More
Norwegian Buhund ........................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Norwegian Elkhound....................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Norwich Terrier......................................................................................................Terriers & More
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.................................................................................... Gundog
Old English Sheepdog..................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Otterhound.............................................................................................................Terriers & More
Papillon........................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Parson Russell Terrier..............................................................................................Terriers & More
Pekingese........................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Pembroke Welsh Corgi ................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen...................................................................................Terriers & More
Pharaoh Hound............................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Plott Hound..................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Pointer............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Polish Lowland Sheep Dog.............................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Pomeranian..................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Poodle Toy, Miniature, Standard..................................................................................Poodle class
Portuguese Water Dog..................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Portuguese Water Dog Loose........................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Pug.................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Puli................................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Pyrenean Shepherd ......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Rhodesian Ridgeback...................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Rottweiler........................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Saint Bernard................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Saluki.............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
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Saluki Smooth................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Samoyed......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Schipperke...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Scottish Deerhound................................................................................................Terriers & More
Scottish Terrier........................................................................................................Terriers & More
Sealyham Terrier.....................................................................................................Terriers & More
Shetland Sheepdog.......................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Shiba Inu......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Shih Tzu.......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Siberian Husky................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Silky Terrier...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Skye Terrier...................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Smooth Fox Terrier..................................................................................................Terriers & More
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier............................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Spinone Italiano.....................................................................................................Terriers & More
Staffordshire Bull Terrier................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Standard Schnauzer................................................................................................Terriers & More
Sussex Spaniel................................................................................................................... Gundog
Swedish Vallhund............................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Tibetan Mastiff (DO-KHYI)............................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Tibetan Spaniel................................................................................................ All Other Purebreds
Tibetan Terrier.................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Toy Fox Terrier................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Vizsla.............................................................................................................. All Other Purebreds
Weimaraner.................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Welsh Springer Spaniel...................................................................................................... Gundog
Welsh Terrier..........................................................................................................Terriers & More
West Highland White Terrier...................................................................................Terriers & More
Whippet.......................................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
Wire Fox Terrier......................................................................................................Terriers & More
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon....................................................................................Terriers & More
Yorkshire Terrier............................................................................................... All Other Purebreds
All breed profiles can be downloaded from www.ankc.org.au
It is the discretion of the PIAA to modify these rules and requirements to ensure they meet the
needs and requirements of all entrants. If you have any suggestions/inclusions please don’t
hesitate to let us know.
DOG GROOMING COMPETITION
DOG GROOMING CLASSES
Class 1 - Terrier & More, Novice.
Class 2 - Terrier & More, Open
Class 3 - Terrier & More, Master
Class 4 - Gundog, Novice.
Class 5 - Gundog, Open
Class 6 - Gundog, Master
Class 7 - Salon Freestyle, Novice.
Class 8 - Salon Freestyle, Open
Class 9 - Salon Freestyle, Master
Class 10 - Purebred Scissor Class, Novice.
Class 11 - Purebred Scissor Class, Open
Class 12 - Purebred Scissor Class, Master.
Class 13 - Poodle, Novice.
Class 14 - Poodle, Open
Class 15 - Poodle, Master.
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COMPETITIVE EXHIBITOR – ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW
Conditions of Entry
HAZARD REPORTING
Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor
or the Venue Management Office immediately of
any hazards detected. Hazards are any situation
which has the potential to cause:
1. Injury, illness or death to people or animals either
immediately or in the future
2. Damage or destruction to property
INCIDENT REPORTING
Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor
or the Venue Management Office immediately an
incident occurs which has resulted in:
1. The injury, illness or death of any person or
animal
2. The damage, destruction or loss of property
3. A near miss incident that could have resulted in
the consequences listed in 1 and 2
WASTE DISPOSAL
All waste including liquids must be disposed of
responsibly and placed in the appropriate bin or
receptacle. Storm drains must not be used for the
disposal of any waste.
HAZARD MINIMISATION
All areas must be kept in a clean and tidy order with
clearly defined and available access and exit routes
at all times. Build-up of combustible waste must be
avoided.
Care must be taken to minimise trip hazards and
obstacles that people may walk into. Avoid laying
unprotected cables or pipes on or above paths,
walkways or roads.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The RA&HS are to be advised of all hazardous
materials that are brought onto the Showground.
Appropriate warning signs and Safety Data Sheets
(SDS) will need to be provided before allowing these
materials on site. SDS are to be available onsite and
provided immediately upon request by a RA&HS
Representative.
MEDIA COMMENTS
Any public comment on emergencies, incidents
or other venue matters should only come from
the RA&HS. The key media spokesperson for the
RA&HS is the Marketing Manager.
DUTY OF CARE
It is important to ensure your own safety and that
of all other site personnel, visitors and general
public at the Adelaide Showground.
All competitors have a “Duty of Care” to avoid
exposing themselves or other people to situations
which could lead to injury. This “Duty of Care”
extends to the prevention of damage to property.
LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
1. Release
Entry to and remaining on the Showground is
entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and to the
maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor
releases the Society (which term includes in this
clause the Society’s officers, employees, members
and agents), from all claims and demands of
every kind resulting from any accident, damage
or injury occurring at the Showground, and
without limitation, the Exhibitor acknowledges:
a) the Society has no responsibility or liability
for any loss, damage or injury to or caused
by any Exhibit;
b) the Society has no responsibility or liability
for any loss, damage or injury to or caused
by any Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees
and Agents;
c) the Society has no responsibility or liability
for any loss, damage or injury to a Motor
Vehicle or any of its contents whilst it is
located on the Showground; and
d) without limiting Regulations 1 (a) and 1
(b) above, the Society has no responsibility
or liability for any loss, damage or injury
resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to
treat, destruction, disposal or other dealing
with any Exhibit, or for loss, damage
or injury to any personal belongings,
equipment or property brought onto the
Showground.
2. Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the
Exhibitor must indemnify and keep indemnified
the Society and its officers, employees, members
and agents from and against all actions, claims,
demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses
and liabilities including without limitation,
consequential loss and loss of profits for which
the Society is or may be or become liable in
respect of or arising from:
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITOR – ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW
Conditions of Entry
a) loss, damage or injury to any person in
connection with the Exhibit or the relevant
Event;
b) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss,
damage or injury to any other Exhibit
or Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees,
Agents, or to the property of the Society,
or its members, or to the general public,
caused or contributed to or by any act or
omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or
by the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees
or Agents; and
c) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss,
damage or injury to the Exhibit, or the
Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, or
Agents caused or contributed by an act or
omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or
by the transportation, feeding or housing of
an Exhibit of the Exhibitor.
3. Removal from Showground
Without prejudice to any other provision in
these Regulations, where the Society, its officers,
employees, members or agents removes an
Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed
from the Showground, the Exhibit is removed or
caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the
Exhibitor. The person or persons removing the
Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the
Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will
be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the
Exhibitor.
4. Insurance
The Society will arrange Animal Exhibitors Public
Liability insurance cover for all Exhibitors of
Exhibits being animals. The Exhibitor is bound
by the terms and conditions of this insurance
and by Statutory Duties as defined under the
Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Details of the
Animal Exhibitors Public Liability insurance are
set out in the Relevant Schedule. The Society
does not insure first party loss, damage or injury
to Exhibits, and Exhibitors should consider
purchasing insurance if required.
5. Personal effects
The Society has no responsibility or liability
for any loss or damage caused to personal
belongings, equipment or property which is
brought onto the Showground by an Exhibitor, his
or her family, invitees or Agents.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency information and Emergency Assembly
Points for the various animal pavilions and stables
will be included with Exhibitor Entry Detail Returns
and Notice to Exhibitor mail outs. Competitors
should be familiar with these plans.
FIRST AID
During the Royal Adelaide Show, St John provides
First Aid Services but it is suggested that competitors
have a basic First Aid kit for minor injuries. St John is
not in attendance after public hours. For emergency
contact details, check Notice Boards, theshow.com.
au website or dial 000.
RA&HS EMERGENCY FACILITIES
Firefighting and other emergency equipment must
not be removed or used for any other purpose.
Missing or unserviceable equipment should be
reported to the Venue Management
Office immediately.
SMOKING
Smoking is only permitted in
designated locations. The Royal
Adelaide Show is a smoke free event.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
The RA&HS Traffic Control Policy imposes speed
restrictions within the Showground. For the duration
of the Royal Adelaide Show the speed limit is 10
kph on the grounds and 8 kph inside buildings
The use of vehicles inside the Showground is
closely managed during the Royal Adelaide Show.
Conditions of entry will be provided with the issue
of Vehicle Entry Permits.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
1. All extension cords and electrical appliances
must be tested and tagged in accordance with
current legislation as per Australian Standards
3760.
2. Power boards with overload protection can only
be used at the discretion of the Venue Manager.
3. The use of double adaptors is strictly prohibited.
4. Appliances and power cables must not be used
or laid through any area that may become wet.
5. Power cables must not be laid across walkways,
paths, roads or any area where damage could
occur to the cable.
6. Bar (resistance) heaters are strictly prohibited.
7. Light sockets must not be used for any other
purpose
8. In external areas only extension leads that are
Heavy Duty Rated must be used.