Competing in Young Kennel Club Dog Grooming competitions

Crufts

Dog grooming is a really important part of looking after our canine companions. The YKC hold two types of classes for members to show off their grooming skills.
The ”Groom Through” class is all about getting out tangles and making sure the dog’s coat is looking its best.
The “Clip, Trim & Strip” class is for more experienced members to show off how well they can form the dogs coat to allow the dog to perform its breed’s duty to the best it can, while looking neat and tidy.

YKC Summer Camp 2024 results

Click here to view the results from YKC Summer Camp 2024

Rules for YKC Dog Grooming in 2024 (Crufts 2025)

Read the Young Kennel Club Dog Grooming rules for 2024 (Crufts 2025).

Young Kennel Club qualifiers

A YKC Member may enter ONLY 1 of the following classes at each of the show: Groom Through, Clip, Trim & Strip