YKC Dog Grooming Qualifier

Further details

Young Kennel Club Crufts 2023 Dog Grooming Qualifier Heats are open to all members aged 6-24 years.

Young Kennel Club Members age categories will usually be split as follows:

• 6-11 Years (6 years and up to, but not including 12^th birthday)
• 12-17 Years (12 years and up to, but not including 18^th birthday)
• 18 –24 Years (18 years and up to, but not including 25^th birthday)

Members will be allowed 2½ hours to complete their grooming. Unless instructed otherwise, the competitors should begin their grooming at the same time after the judge has initially inspected the dog.

Competitors who finish grooming their dog before the time limit is up may raise their hands and ask for the judge to assess their work early.

YKC Dog Grooming Rules and Regulations

If the member is under 18 years of age then one accompanying parent/guardian must also attend at no charge.

Terms and conditions

Upon entering a Young Kennel Club class you are agreeing to The Kennel Club declaration.

Please be advised that Young Kennel Club members may be photographed or filmed at events, either individually or in a group and that these images may be used for Kennel Club purposes only. To opt out of any images of yourself or your child being used from Young Kennel Club activities or events you can email us.

If the member is under 18 years of age then one accompanying parent/guardian must also attend at no charge.

The YKC Member must be a fully paid up member at the time of entry and competition.

All classes and age categories will start and finish their competitions at the same time. As such, a YKC member may only enter this competition once. (either enter the “Groom Through” or “Clip, trim and strip” – Not Both)

By submitting this entry, you agree to abide by all Kennel Club and Young Kennel Club rules.

Refund policy

Full refunds available until seven days prior to the event.

No refunds available after that date.