Master Groom Romania 30-31.05.2026

SUNDAY, 31 MAY 2026

AM CLASSES
Pre-Judge 8:30 | Start 9:00
• Spaniels & Setters Open & Champion
• Asian
• Intermediate

PM CLASSES
Pre-Judge 13:00 | Start 13:30
• Poodle Standard Open & Champion
• Poodles Toy, Miniature & Medium Open & Champion
• All Breed FCI

Model Dogs Creative – Already Done
Competitors will bring a fully finished Model Dog that has been groomed at home.
On Saturday, the first day of the competition, all entries will be placed on a dedicated display table.

The models will remain on display throughout the day, giving the public the chance to admire them and allowing the judges to examine each piece in detail. Evaluation is based solely on the finished work, with no in-ring grooming demonstration.

This class highlights creativity, technical skill and precision.
The winner will receive recognition and awards, but is not eligible for the Best in Show title.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
*A competition built to challenge you.
*A community ready to welcome you.
*Two days dedicated entirely to learning, passion, precision and joy.

Whether you are competing, learning or simply absorbing the atmosphere, Master Groom Romania 2026 will be an experience you will carry with you long after the ring is closed.

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.

****BEGINNER:
This class is for groomers with no more than 2 years of experience. Participation in dog shows also counts as experience. A contestant may enter the Beginner class in multiple competitions for up to 12 months, even if they win. After those 12 months, they must move to the Intermediate class, regardless of results. All breeds and grooming techniques are allowed in the Beginner class. However, organizers may choose to divide this class into the four main grooming categories. Once a contestant wins in a Beginner category and moves up to Intermediate, they cannot return to the Beginner class, not even in another category.

****INTERMEDIATE:
This class is for all groomers with more than 2 years of experience. A contestant may compete in the Intermediate class for up to 12 months, even if they win. After those 12 months, they must move to the Open class, regardless of results. All breeds and techniques are allowed in the Intermediate class, although organizers may choose to divide it into the four main grooming categories. Once a contestant wins in an Intermediate category and moves up to Open, they cannot return to Intermediate, not even in another category. Any groomer who has already competed in the Open class is no longer eligible to enter Intermediate.

****OPEN:
This class is for groomers who have moved up from Intermediate or who have not yet competed in the Champion class. To advance from Open to Champion, a contestant must earn three first-place wins in Open classes that each have at least five competitors. Each win comes with an official certificate. All three certificates must be presented when registering for the Champion class.

****CHAMPION:
This class is for groomers who have already won a category in the Champion class, or for those who have won three first-place awards in the Open class of the same category, each earned in a class with at least five competitors. 
To register for Champion, contestants must present all three winning certificates.

****ALL BREEDS FCI
All Breeds FCI is open to all purebred dogs recognized by the FCI. Any grooming technique may be used, provided it suits the dog’s coat type and respects the breed’s structure and standard. Judging will focus on technique, balance, finish, and overall presentation.

Participation fees:
– One category = 80 Euro/pers
– Two categories = 150 Euro/pers
– Three categories = 210 Euro/pers
– Four categorie = 260 Euro/pers

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Master Groom Romania – International Dog Grooming Competition