Judging Assignments

Best In Show
Jay Scruggs

Judge’s Consultant
Appointed As Needed

“First Timer” Best In Show
Jay Scruggs

Creative Styling
Jay Scruggs

Global Groomer
Jay Scruggs

Small Non-Sporting Breeds
Entry: Christine DeFilippo
Intermediate: Lisa Leady
Open: Sue Zecco
Group: Julie Ostoski

Terrier Breeds
Entry: Teri DiMarino
Intermediate: Sue Watson
Open: Julie Ostoski
Group: Marea Tully

Large Non-Sporting Breeds
Entry: Sue Zecco
Intermediate: Julie Ostoski
Open: Teri DiMarino
Group: Annette Quick

Potpourri Breeds
Entry: Annette Quick
Intermediate: Lisa Leady
Open: Karla Addington-Smith
Group: Christine DeFilippo

Sporting Breeds
Entry: Sue Watson
Intermediate: Annette Quick
Open: Karla Addington-Smith
Group: Jodi Murphy

Competition is open to anyone who has never competed, with the exception of “Oster Career Start,” and must be entered in the Entry Level Competition. The “Regular” Class Judge chooses 3 placements from all of the Entry Level entries, who are then eligible for “Group Placement” and possibly “Best In Show.” The Judge then chooses one placement from “First Timer” entries only. This winner is eligible for the Best “First Timer” Competition and must return to the ring at the time awards are to be presented. To be eligible, you must mark “1st Timer” on the registration form.

This competition showcases the collective creativity of pet stylists. Entries may be submitted on behalf of an individual, salon, or team of pet stylists. Each participant who contributes to the grooming of the entry must be registered as a Competitor and must pay contestant entry fee. Entries used for this class must be pre-trimmed prior to class judging. Any Purebred or Mixed Breed dog(s) may be used.

Competitors will be allowed to set up in designated 5’x5’ areas 30 minutes prior to time stated for Judging in the catalog schedule. Electrical outlets will be limited to one per entry.

Winners will be determined by: (1) originality and creativity of the design and theme, (2) quality of styling techniques; and, (3) quality and harmony of the final presentation (props and decorations). To encourage creativity, any style which has previously been entered at the All American Grooming Show and placed will not be eligible. Creative entries from other shows are acceptable.

Competitors should provide titles for their designs on signs. Competitors may color their dogs, using only non-toxic products, prior to arrival on site. Music may also be used in presentation to Judge. Due to space allocations, class is limited to ten entries.

In addition to first, second, and third place, there will be an award for a Creative Styling entry by a contestant who has never competed in Creative at any show. Finished groom must meet acceptable standards. If the first time winner is also one of the three regular placements, that person can claim both titles, but will only receive the higher of the two cash prizes.

There will be a special award for the Best Groomer from another country in the regular classes. To be eligible for this competition, a groomer either must reside outside the U.S., or must have lived here less than 4 months. The winner will be selected by the most total points as follows: 3 points for each Class 1st, 2 points for each Class 2nd, 1 point for each Class 3rd; Group placements will receive twice the points of Class placements. If no one places, the Judge who went over each Global entry will then pick the winner.