Showcase your mastery of the stripping technique with this category designed for groomers specialized in wire-haired breeds. Here, not only your skill is evaluated, but also your adherence to the breed standard and your ability to highlight the natural texture and structure of the coat.
✔️ Requirements:
Allowed dogs: wire-haired breeds such as Terriers, Schnauzers, Cocker Spaniels, among others suitable for stripping.
Dead hair must be removed manually or with appropriate tools, always preserving the original texture of the coat.
Excessive use of scissors or clippers is prohibited, especially in areas where the breed standard requires pure stripping.
⏱️ Execution time:
With clippers:
Small/medium size: 2 hours
Large size: 2 hours 30 minutes
Without clippers:
Small/medium size: 2 hours 30 minutes
Large size: 3 hours
🏆 Judging Criteria:
Stripping technique: proper removal of dead hair without damaging the coat.
Overall presentation: cleanliness, uniformity, and harmony in the finish.
Breed standard compliance: faithfulness to the breed’s specific characteristics.
Animal welfare: careful handling with no signs of discomfort for the dog.