Model dogs

PURE BREED

• Pure breed model dog that is groomed according to conformation and ANKC standards.

CREATIVE

• Creative model dog may include trimming and/or dying of coat. Model dogs must still be recognizable as a dog.

JUNIOR

• Under 16 years of age. Head or Full Body permitted.

Model Dogs

This will be a creative competition. Creativity may include creative trimming and/or dying of coat. Model dogs must still be recognizable as a dog. Model dogs must be purchased and sought by the competitor. DGAWA will provide a recommended place of purchase. Model dogs are not judged within the “best in show.” Please set up your model dog from 8.30am-9am (by 9am) on the day of the competition. Please keep this in consideration when choosing style and props. Model dogs may be presented on a 50cm Table cloth and any props must fit within your 50cm space. All ornaments need to be attached securely. All model dogs will be numbered and anonymous, this will keep judging fair and about the work presented. All model dogs MUST be presented with a before, during and after photo as evidence of original creativity. This must be provided by printing images and handing in on the day. You must pick up your model dog on completion of judging. DGAWA are not held responsible for dogs not collected. Entries must be original works, that have not been entered in other competitions before, either in-person or online. By submitting their entry, competitors acknowledge this and agree that their creative works have been recently completed by their own hand, for the event in question.

Model dogs will be judges on:

• Originality and creativity of your design and theme.
• Quality of technique
• Sharpness and precision of clipper and scissoring finish.
• Blending of colours.
• Degree of difficulty of the Trim Style and Professionalism
• There will be a judges choice prize and peoples choice.
• This competition group has two classes, Purebred and Creative.
• Junior Model Dog for Under 16’s will be open class & will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd awards & peoples choice.