Sporting (Spaniels & Setters)

Saturday, March 08, 2025 • 1:00 pm–4:45 pm • Hall B Grooming Stage

1:00 pm: Ring Opens / Check-in
1:15 pm: Pre-Judging
1:30 pm: Ring Closes
1:45 pm: Contest Starts
3:45 pm: Contest Ends / Final Judging
4:15 pm: Awards

Special Note: Electricity will NOT be provided in the contest ring. You must supply your own cordless clippers where applicable.

Acceptable coat growth for all GT sanctioned classes: It is the responsibility of the show promoter and /or their designated judges to determine adequate coat growth.

Acceptable Styling for all GT sanctioned classes:

• All styling must take place during the time frame of the competition except where noted below.
• All dogs must be groomed according to breed standard as noted below.
• All dogs may have sanitary and pads shaved prior to class start.
• All dogs may have nails trimmed and ears cleaned prior to class start.
• Finishing sprays are permissible in order to tidy up after the competition time frame ends however, re-shaping with water or product application is prohibited.
• Chalk products are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame but are prohibited after time is called.
• Sporting coats must be carded and/or hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation show ring.

Sporting: Acceptable breeds (refer to provided list) Open Division: Spaniels & Setters (See specific breed list below)

Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring.

Time Frames: 2 Hours

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