This competition is governed by the rules of E.G.A. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. https://www.europeangroomingassociation.eu/rules.asp
Join Us for the Master Groom Romania International Dog Grooming Competition!
Date: 24 May 2025
Get excited, groomers!
The Countdown Begins! 🐾🎊
We can’t wait to see you for another unforgettable edition of
𝕄𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝔾𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕞 ℝ𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕒!
On 24 May 2025, at Nod Makerspace Bucharest, we’re bringing together talent, skill and a whole lot of fun in a competition that promises to be bigger, brighter and even more exciting!
And yes, just like every year, we’re keeping the tradition alive with fantastic prizes, a warm and friendly atmosphere, and loads of positive energy! Whether you’re competing, learning, or just enjoying the vibe, this is the event you don’t want to miss! 🎊🐶✂️
💫 Our incredible judging panel:
🐾 Ferruccio Soave – A world-renowned expert, bringing precision and passion to the judging panel.
🐾 Paola Acco – A highly respected groomer and international judge, ready to inspire and guide competitors.
🐾 Lassie Gomez – A grooming icon whose expertise will elevate this competition to the next level.
🐾 Attila Kovacs – A master groomer with an incredible eye for detail and technique.
🐾 Costin Stoica – A talented and dedicated professional, bringing valuable insight to the competition.
Mark your calendars and get ready to groom, grow, and have an amazing time together! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable surprises!
Ask for more info at info@dogpro.ro or +40746400300
___________________________________________________________________
Saturday AM Classes – 8.30am Pre Judge – 9am Start:
- Stripping
- Spaniel & Setter
- Pure Breed
- Model Dog
Saturday PM Classes 1.00pm Pre Judge – 1:30pm Start:
- Poodle
- FreeStyle
- Beginner
- Asian Style
| THE COMPETITION SCENE | |
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Register desk. Find your name and table number. |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Prejudging:
|
| 09:00 – 11:30 | Judging for:
|
| 11:50 – 12:15 | Announcement of the nominees |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Prejudging:
|
| 13:30 – 16:00 | Judging:
|
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Announcement of the nominees. Awarding of prizes. |
| 21:00 – 01:00 | DINNER & PARTY |
| CLASSES | Details | S | M | L |
| STRIPPING | without clipper use | 2:30 hours | 3:00 hours | |
| with clipper use | 2:00 hours | 2:15 hours | 2:30 hours | |
| SPANIEL & SETTER | All Setters, American Cockers, English Cockers, Springers | 2:30 hours | ||
| INTERMEDIATE | All breeds | 2:30 hours | ||
| BEGINNER | All breeds are allowed from Scissoring, Handstripping, Spaniel & Setter and Poodle | 2:30 hours | ||
| MODEL DOG | Full body model dog | 2:00 hours | ||
| PURE BREED / FREESTYLE | Bichon, Bedlington | 2:00 hours | ||
| Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier,Black Russian Terrier, Bouvier | 2:30 hours | |||
| POODLE | *15 minutes extra time is allowed to spray up top knot | up to 35 cm1:45 hours +15 min top knot | 35-45 cm 2:00 hours +15 min top knot | over 45 cm2:30 hours +15 min top knot |
| ASIAN STYLE | All breeds | 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 handstripping 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 have at least two months’ growth; the hair must be long enough to allow the groomer to make a difference in its appearance.
- Contestants competing with dogs showing evident line or groomed less than two months earlier should be aware that they 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.
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.
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 to 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 Judges must be able to comb the entire dog’s body during prejudging as well as at the end of the competition and no trace of it should appear on judges’ hands after the judgment, as a disqualification can occur.
- On Poodle hair spray can be used only on topknot, as the comb must slide smoothly during the judgment .
- Too much hairspray and the use of texturing shampoo / conditioners can penalize Purebred Scissoring that cannot be smoothly combed..
- Coat thinning comb should be used on Spaniel & Setter without exaggerating.
- On Handstripping dogs, legs, underbelly and hears should not be done previous the competition.
- 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 stuckss.
- Any possible complaint must be in written, presented before the end of the event and will cost 25€.
The evaluation of the Judgment
The judges will examine taking into account the following criteria for the assessment of the work of each participant:
- Presentation of the dog.
- Fix regarding the standard of the race.
- Balance, symmetry and elegance of the silhouette on its 4 sides.
- Final finish (finishing).
- Ability to hide defects and improve their virtues.
- Degree of difficulty of the work to be carried out.
- Work organization.
- Quality of the scissor, stripping and machine technique.
Location: Nod Makerspace (Splaiul Unirii nr.160 București)
-> Beginner– not more than 2 years experience. Dog shows also counts as experience*
-> Intermediate – all contestants with more than 2 years experience.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 class, all breeds and techniques are confused but Contest Organizers can divide the Intermediate class into the four main categories. Moving to Open after winning in one category does not allow the contestant to compete again in Intermediate, even not in different categories.Contestants that already have been competing in Open cannot compete in Intermediate anymore.
-> Open – Any groomer moving from Intermediate class or that has not yet competed in Champion class. Opencompetitors will need three victories, obtained in a class with no less than five contestants, to move up to “Champion”. Along with their award, winners will receive one certificate. The three certificates must be shown when registering for “Champion”.
-> Champion – Can be admitted in “Champion” class contestants that already won their category in that class and contestants that won three times Open Class in the same category in a class with no less than five contestants and only if showing the three certificates.
___________________________________________________________________
Participation fees:
-> One category = 80 Euro
-> Two categories = 130 Euro
-> One seminar = 85 Euro
-> Two seminars = 125 Euro
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
