🐾 The 6th Edition of PetGuru Grooming Show is here!
✅ REGISTRATION:
https://www.pggs.ro/registration-2025
📅 When: 19-20 July 2025
📍 Where:
Competition: Rod Events – Str. Calea Turzii Nr. 160, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
Seminars: Liz’N Bibi Grooming Studio – Str. Carmen Silva Nr. 1-3, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
(It’s a 3-minute drive or 5-minute walk between the two locations 🚶🚗)
🎯 Why Attend:
Don’t listen to us, see what they have to say about our competition:
👉 Watch here:
&list=PLmiw9yGbw8g3-oEL2lBbnoYvnVRwNTqr1
We’ll leave a few references below, just in case you’re not familiar with our beautiful city 🌆:
📽️ Explore Cluj #1
?si=qydiUYvl2rG_7Xr8&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21eWJ4txQ1Bz1SBLqRuUDneauz7GRYDcmAktT2PDCCz5yLt6hwKaODGk4_aem_8wiic7tbz3iVSvWnPanW_g
📽️ Explore Cluj #2
?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3bEFvDSyZUHLcBONDdWRt-yPwzQvfnnti_NxUbMvm_1HxeK-Dn0xR8T08_aem_2dqSCPK4lgzUGwdtYip4Fg
🌟 Unless you’ve been living under a rock, our esteemed guests need no presentation. So we’re keeping it short:
✂️ Kitty Dekeersgieter
✂️ Kitty Ponnet
✂️ Romana Kania
✂️ Michail Premtsis
📜 Our competition is governed by the rules of E.G.A.
🔗 Check the rules here
https://www.europeangroomingassociation.eu/rules.php
🗓️ EVENT SCHEDULE – General Overview:
📌 Saturday 19 July 2025
📚 Seminars: Liz’N Bibi Grooming Studio
Kitty Dekeersgieter – Discover Insider Secrets to Grooming Competition Success
🕘 09:00–09:30 Pick up your badges
🕤 09:30–10:30 Part 1
☕ 10:00–10:30 Coffee Break
🕥 10:30–12:30 Part 2
Romana Kania – Saloon Grooming
🕑 14:00–15:00 Part 1
🍵 15:00–15:30 Break
🕞 15:30–17:30 Part 2
🐶 Competition: Rod Events
Morning – Handstripping, Commercial, Model Dog, Kids
🕗 08:00–08:30 Register & photo session
🕣 08:30–09:00 Prejudging
🕘 09:00–11:30 Judging
🏅 11:30–12:30 Nominations
🍽️ 12:30–13:30 Lunch Break
Afternoon – Pure Breeds/Scissoring, Beginners
🕜 13:30–14:00 Photo session
🕑 14:00–14:30 Prejudging
🕝 14:30–17:00 Judging
🏅 17:00–17:30 Nominations
🎉 Evening Party: Rod Events
📌 Sunday 20 July 2025
🏆 Competition & Awards: Rod Events
Morning – Spaniels & Setters, Asian Style, Creative, Double Coat
🕗 08:00–08:30 Register & photo session
🕣 08:30–09:00 Prejudging
🕘 09:00–11:30 Judging
🏅 11:30–12:30 Nominations
🍽️ 12:30–13:30 Lunch Break
Afternoon – Poodles, Intermediate, Team Challenge
🕜 13:30–14:00 Photo session
🕑 14:00–14:30 Prejudging
🕝 14:30–17:15 Judging
🏆 17:30–18:30 Nominations, Winners Announcement & Prize Presentation 🎁
Competition Rules
✅ Categories:
1. Handstripping
2. Spaniels and Setters
3. Poodles
4. Other pure breeds scissoring
In the 4 official categories you can choose to enter in the following classes:
• Open
• Champion
Contestants may also enter in the following extra categories*: (only 1 general class available in these categories)
1. Commercial
2. Model dog
3. Beginners
4. Intermediate
5. Asian Style
6. Team challenge
7. Creative
* These classes/categories are not eligible for Best in Show.
✅ Classes:
1. Intermediate* - all contestants with more than 2 years experience and/or contestants that never won a gold medal in “Open” class. The contestant can compete as “Intermediate” in several contests for 12 months even if winner. The second year he/she must enter “Open” class even if not winner. In this category all breeds and techniques are confused
2. Beginner * - not more than 2 years experience. Dog shows also counts as experience*
The contestant can compete as “beginner” in several contests for 12 months even if winner. The second year he/she must enter “Open” class even if not winner. In this category all breeds and techniques are confused
3. Commercial * - Contestants may enter with any FCI recognized breed to be groomed commercially: breeds that usually need stripping can be clipped or scissored; long hair breeds can be clipped or scissored. Poodles are accepted only to be groomed in Asian style or groomed in different breed shape as Bedlington or Kerry blue. Coloring is not allowed . In this category all breeds and techniques are confused.
* These Categories are not eligible for best in show.
In Competitions where “Open” and “Champion” class are scheduled, contestants will enter the one they belong considering their previous results
Per category, the contestant can compete in one of the two following classes:
1. Open - Can be admitted in “Open” class all contestants that never won their categories and will stay 12 months even if they attain a victory. Contestants will enter “Champion” class, where existing, the year after only in the categories they won and only if the victory was attained in a class of, at least, 5 contestants; otherwise another gold medal must be won in a bigger class
2. Champion - Can be admitted in “Champion” class contestants that already won in the same category at a competition.
✅ Useful information
- Contestants must bring their own dogs in natural hair colour and own grooming tools.
- The organization will provide the tables.
- Before entering the ring, all contestants must go the photo studio with the competition dog to have their before-photo taken.
- The contestants need to be in the ring 30 minutes before the start of the competition for the prejudging.
- The contestant must go to the photo studio after the competition to have their after-photo taken.
- In each class and category, there will be 3 contestants placed per class.
- Before each competition, the contestant may ask a judge or all judges if they wish to give commentary after the competition ends. This comment will be given after each class on a dedicated place.
- The Best In Show will be chosen from the 8 first placed class winners from the official 4 categories.
- The Best All Round Groomer is the individual competitor who by winning in the 4 official categories gains the most points. In the event of a tie: The winner will be the contestant who has the highest placings in the individual official classes. If both contestants are still placed equally the Kitty’s will decide the winner.
✅ Timing
Handstripping without clipper use
• Small and Medium sizes 2 :30 hours
• Big sizes 3 hours
Handstripping with clipper use
• Small 2 hours
• Medium sizes 2 :15 hours
• Big sizes 2 :30 hours
Spaniels and Setters
• All Setters, American Cockers, English Cockers, Springers,... 2 : 30 hours
Poodles*
• up to 35 cm 1.45 hours
• 35 cm up to 45 cm 2:00 hours
• Over 45 cm 2:30 hours
* 15 minutes extra time is allowed to spray up top knot
Pure Breeds
• Bichon, Bedlington 2:00 hours
• Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Black Russian Terrier, Bouvier 2:30 hours
Intermediate
• All breeds 2.30 hours
Beginner
• All breeds 2:30 hours
Commercial
• Small and medium 1:30 hours
• Big 2:00 hours
Asian Style Class
• All breeds 2:30 hours
Team challenge
• Small Breeds (e.g., Bichon Frisé, Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, Shih Tzu) 1:30 hours
• Large Breeds (e.g., Old English Sheepdog, Afghan Hound, Standard Poodle) 2:00 hours
10 minutes comfort beak must be given 1 hour after the start competition
✅ Grooming regulations
The dogs will need to be washed (except for the handstrip dogs)
The ears and nails need to be groomed and the dog’s underbelly, genitals and hind quarters may be previously groomed for reasons of hygiene, according to the breed standard.
Any evident line or pattern should not be visible. Dog’s coat must be long enough to allow the groomer to make a difference in its appearance.
Contestants competing with dogs showing evident line and/or with coat not long enough to allow to make a difference in its appearance should be aware that will not have any chance to compete for victory.
All grooming techniques are allowed, as long as the chosen technique suites the type of the dog’s coat.
If there is any problem during the competition raise your hand and the president of the jury will come and help you.
👉 Category Handstripping / Spaniels & Setters
Stripping knives are allowed
Dog needs to be groomed according to the breed standard
(Colored ) Chalk powder/block/spray and cream is allowed.
It is not allowed to use clippers except:
Scottish Terrier – chest, head and ears.
West Highland Terrier - chest and ears.
Cockers and Setters - chest and ears.
Schnauzer - chest, head, inside of back legs and ears
👉 Category Poodles / Pure Breeds
The dog needs to be washed and fluff dried.
Clipper guide combs are not allowed.
Poodle muzzle and feet should be shaven prior to the start of the competition.
Poodles must be groomed in a style recognized in the breed standard.
Poodles with top knots may ask for help from an outsider to hold the dog.
Coloring is not allowed
👉 Category Asian Style
Judging based on:
◦ Asian grooming aesthetics.
◦ Creative expression.
◦ Technical execution (scissoring techniques, balance, and finishing).
• Accessories such as bows, ribbons, decorative collars, and clothing are encouraged.
However:
◦ Accessories must be applied during the competition time.
◦ Grooming work must remain visible at all times.
• All breeds and sizes can enter, but dogs must be styled into a typical Asian grooming
look (round faces, conical legs, short-bodied proportions).
👉 Category Team Challenge
Two groomers work on the same dog at the same time.
• Judging is based on:
◦ Coordination and teamwork.
21
◦ Technical execution (scissoring techniques and balance).
• Matching outfits and accessories are encouraged but not required.
• The winners receive the Best Grooming Couple Trophy.
👉 Contestants
On the entry form contestants must add the breed of the dog to be groomed and, for Poodle class, also what cut will be done. Signature in acceptance of all rules is required.
Contestants must be in the ring 30 minutes prior the start of the competition with their own dog and tools.
Contestants are not allowed to talk to other contestants and/or the audience during the contest.
Contestants are not allowed to use mobile phone and/or any electronic device during the competition.
Chalk use is allowed however no trace of it should appear on Judges’ hands after the judgment as a disqualification can occur.
Any indecorous or aggressive language used towards the judges as well as a dog handled in rough or unsafe manner may lead to disqualification.
Possible disqualification will be executed by the President of the Jury
When competition ends, Contestants should remove all hair, equipment and products from the grooming table as well as moving all stuffs on the floor under the table, to allow the judges an easy approach to the tables for the judgment
A comb should be placed on the table for the judge to use during judging.
Contestants may comb their dogs before and after the judging panel has evaluated their dogs.
Contestant should stack his/her dog to present to judge. Dogs not in judgment must not be kept stuck.
👉 Judging
Pictures of the dogs will be taken before and after the competition
The judges will examine each dog during prejudging and final judging and will take in consideration the following issues:
Suitability of chosen style to the dog.
The difficulty degree of the clip.
Ability to camouflage defects and enhance beauty.
Up to date with today’s modern grooming styles.
Respect for todays breed standard. *
The quality of scissoring, shaving and or stripping after passing a comb.
Balance, symmetry, and smoothness.
Presentation of the dog to the judge.
*Allowance to be made for International differences in styling for example USA or Scandinavian styles.
• Poodles
The quality of the clipper work whether the feet, face and tail are clipped with the appropriate blade. All clipper work should be smooth with no tufts of hair around the lips , eyes, pads of the feet.
• Hand Stripping
There should be no visible pink of bald patches. The hair must be removed with the lay of the coat and without causing pain. Removing the undercoat by a carding tool is allowed only after the handstripping has taken place. Rolling coats 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.
If clippers are used to trim the soft coat on the head or ears, the front of the neck, or on the insides of the back legs, these areas must be trimmed neatly and smoothly with the appropriate blade. The clipper work should blend smoothly with the furnishing or feathering rather than stick out. Excessive scissors use will be penalized.
• Pure Breeds and Spaniels & Setters
If thinning shears are used: the areas that are thinned should blend smoothly and create a natural appearance.
The judges’ decision will be final and binding.
✅ POINTS
In the four main categories (Handstrip, Spaniels and Setters, Poodles, and Other pure breeds) the judging system is based on points.
Each judge awards 10 points for the first place, 8 points for the second, 6 points for the third in each class.
Each judge will have his/her own place list. Adding up the points of all judges, the President of the Jury will obtain the final place list. Just in case of tie the President of the Jury will discuss with the judges to establish the place list.
Handling
Judges may give a warning to any competitor who is seen handling a dog in a rough or unsafe manner. A second warning will constitute disqualification.
If the competitor makes clipper burns, nicks or cuts he can’t be placed as a winner.
Organizers
Every show organizer must nominate a President of the Jury which can participate in the judging with the assigned judges. The President of the Jury is responsible for the timing and the information to the contestants as well. Under his responsibility he can entrust a speaker.
Contest’s organizers are asked to provide for judges (three per each category) Hotel staying plus meals starting from the night previous the competition till their departure (2 or 3 days/nights); to refund travel expenses and give them a 200 € attendance fee per day. Judges from their part will always look for the cheapest flight rate.
The organization will provide the grooming tables.
Organizers must use EGA judging sheets.
Results of the competitions must be sent to the EGA Secretary
In case contestants entering the competition are less than 40, Organizers can ask to schedule two judges instead of three per class.
Provided dogs for demos and/or seminars must be “correct” dogs allowing judges to show their abilities.
Falling this, judges can refuse to perform.
Organizers are authorized to add further competing classes to their shows, to be handled separately from the ones run with EGA rules. Further classes can be “Commercial”, “Asian Style” ,“Model dog” and can be judged by EGA judges. People not in our judges list can be invited to judge but only if they have won golden medals in those classes.
Declaration
As a competitor, I hereby certify that I have read and understood the competition rules and regulations and agree to abide them. Contestants entering the competition with a dog showing less than 8 weeks of coat growth or visible lines from a previous grooming should be aware that they will be penalized and have little chance of being selected. I hereby acknowledge that the organizer of the competition has the sole right of use of any images, (photos or videos) data (names of the competitors) for the purposes of promoting future events.
Registering
Any registrations not paid by the due date will be cancelled. After this date, prices will increase by 20%, which is the “on the door” price. (In case of cancellation, refund or no-shows a processing fee of € 30,00 will be charged). Registration is binding.
Please only make the payment after having received the order form by email. After receipt of your inscription and payment, we will send you an official invoice, which is also valid as entry ticket. Please bring this invoice to the event
Also check out other Workshops in Cluj-Napoca.
