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  • Dogs SA Winter International Grooming Championship Show

    The Winter International Committee, in conjunction with the Dogs SA Grooming Advisory, is delighted to announce another first with the Inaugural Canine Grooming Championship Show to be held on Wednesday 28 May 2025. It will feature two overseas Judges for the event.
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  • Registration

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  • Selecting Your Entry Level 

    Before selecting your entry level, please review the information document and link provided. These contain the Schedule, judges' profiles, Admitted Breeds to compete, and skills with detailed descriptions of the required skills for each level.

  • Please note to enter A+ Level, you must hold the A+ Champion Canine Groomer title from Dogs Australia or an equivalent National Canine Organisation (NCO ) qualification approved by the DA National Grooming Committee.

    Please apply here

  • The recommended age range is 1-10 years, but younger or older dogs may participate if they meet the necessary health and welfare standards and shall be approved by the National Grooming Committee

  • Please note to enter A+ Level, you must hold the A+ Champion Canine Groomer title from Dogs Australia or an equivalent National Canine Organisation (NCO ) qualification approved by the DA National Grooming Committee.

    Please apply here

  • Please note : Level A or A+ must compete with a Poodle in a show trim with spray-ups. 

  • The recommended age range is 1-10 years, but younger or older dogs may participate if they meet the necessary health and welfare standards and shall be approved by the National Grooming Committee

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  • First Full Groom (FFG) Experience
    Your grooming experience officially begins from your First Full Groom (FFG) — the first time you independently completed a full groom on any breed without supervision or direct assistance. This marks the starting point of your professional grooming experience.

    Please note: Any grooming completed as part of TAFE training or Grooming school while under the guidance of a trainer or mentor does not count towards your FFG.

  • Your entry will not be confirmed until both the entry form and payment are received.

    Please click the link below to submit your payment via Easy Dog Entries. Entries close on 18 May 2025 or when the entry limit is reached.​

    Easy Dog Entries

  • I have read and agree to fully comply with the Dogs Australia Canine Grooming Competition Rules and Regulations. I acknowledge that providing misleading or false information may result in disqualification.

     

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