Wire Coats (Handstripping)

Saturday, March 08, 2025 • 8:00 am–12:00 pm • Hall B Grooming Stage

8:00 am: Ring Opens / Check-in
8:15 am: Pre-Judging
8:30 am: Ring Closes
8:45 am: Contest Starts
11:00 am: Contest Ends / Final Judging
11:30 am: 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.
• Wire Coats must be hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation show ring.

Acceptable Breeds: All Wire Coated Pure Breeds.

Open Division: Pure breeds with wire coat types that are hand stripped. (See specific breed list below)

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

Time Frames: See specific breed List below

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