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 with the exception of Poodle 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 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.
• Sporting coats must be carded and/or hand stripped. Clippers are only permissible as presented in the conformation show ring.
• Other Purebreds must be styled as presented in the conformation show ring.
• Poodles can be styled as presented in the conformation show ring or pet trims, provided they respect the breed profile as set forth by the standard.

POODLES:

Acceptable breeds:  All sizes, natural colors of purebred Poodles

Time Allowed:

11” and under – 1:30 (One hour & thirty minutes)

Over 11” up to and including 17” – 1:45 (one hour and forty-­‐five minutes)

Over 17” up to and including 23” – 2:00 (Two hours)

Over  23”   -­‐  2:15  (Two  hours  and  fifteen  minutes)

Poodle Styling: All pet and show poodle styles are acceptable provided they respect the breed profile of the poodle.

• Feet must be shaved
• Feet may be shaved prior to competition start time. NO extra time will be permitted if not completed prior to class start.
• Face must be shaved during competition time frame.
• Small mustache or goatee are permitted.
• Scissored face styles such as Bichon or scissored type faces are prohibited.
• Show topknots may be pre-­banded, including hair extensions prior to the start of the class, spray up products are prohibited prior to the start of the class.

Division Level Prize Money:

Open:                          1^st Place – $300            2^nd Place – $200           3^rd Place – $100

Intermediate:              1^st Place – $150            2^nd Place – $100           3^rd Place – $75

Entry:                           1^st Place – $100            2^nd Place – $75             3^rd Place – $50

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