AusGroom Dog Grooming Competition
AusPet Industry Expo 2024
- Hyatt Place Event Centre -
Essendon Fields, Melbourne
PIAA AusGroom
Pet Grooming Competition
AM Classes
Day 1: Tuesday, 17th September
AM Class:
Open Styling for Entry/Intermediate/Student Level Groomers. Any Breed or Style of choice
Dual Dual. 2 groomers work together on 1 dog. Any breed of choice.
PM Classes
Modern Dog Styling
All Asian Fusion, Teddy Bear, Asian Creative, Coat Carving, Breed Makeover, Retro Styles
Open level
Master Level
Day 2: Wednesday, 18th September
AM Class:
Traditional Breed Styling
Gundog & Terrier/Wire Coat
Open Level
Master Level
PM Class:
All Scissored Breeds
Open Level
Master level
Wednesday PM:
Best In Show Lineup
Levels
Entry/Intermediate/Student Class Groomers
- 3 years or under experience in grooming.
- Not open to Show Handlers, Breed Experts, Breeders, Masters, or Instructors.
- Competitors must have under 3 years of experience and have never won a 1st place against 2 or more competitors, or a Group against 3 or more, or a Best in Level, Best in Show, etc.
Open: open to any groomer who has groomed over 3 years. Has won 1st or best in group against 2 or more in intermediate or entry or novice level. Or or Best in Show /Best in Level. Or any groomer from entry intermediate who chooses to compete at open level.
Masters: open to any Master Groomer, Educator of over 2 years. Show handler, Breed specialist over 2 years. Any groomer who has won 1st place or best in group against 2 or more in the class, Best in Show or Best in level open.
Entry Fees
All Classes: $120 per class
PIAA Members: $90 per class (Enter member number or code)
Levels
Awards
Each Class
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 2 x Encouragement Awards
Best In Show
Runner Up Best In Show
Time Allocation All Classes
Small Dogs (under 10”): 1:45
Medium Dogs (under 16”): 2 hours
Large Dogs (16” and over): 2:15
No extra time for spray ups or handstripping.
Awards
1st x 7
2nd x 7
3rd x 7
Encouragement Awards X 12
Best In Group X 4
Best In Show x1
Runner Up Best in Show x 1
