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.
Rules for YKC Dog Grooming
Crufts 2026 Dog Grooming Qualifiers
A YKC Member may enter ONLY 1 of the following classes at each of the show: Groom Through, Clip, Trim & Strip
16/FEB/25 - YKC HANDLING DAY 2025
KENNEL CLUB BUILDING, STONELEIGH - CV8 2LZ
Saturday 26 July 2025 > Friday 01 August 2025
Entries Via: YKC WEBSITE
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website
YKC Classes:
- 1 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 1 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 1 x 18-24 Years Handling
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip
20/APR/25 - THE GREAT SCOT GROOMING SHOW
WESTWRWOOD HOTEL AND SPA - G68 0EW
Sunday 20 April 2025
Entries Via: Ticketmaster
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website
YKC Classes:
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip
15/MAY/25 - SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB ALL BREED CH SHOW
ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND - EH28 8NB
Thursday 15 May 2025 > Sunday 18 May 2025
Show processor: Higham Press
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website
YKC Classes:
- 4 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 4 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 4 x 18-24 Years Handling
AV Gundog Stakes
AV Utility Stakes
AV Toy Stakes
AV Terrier Stakes
AV Hound Stakes
AV Working Stakes
AV Pastoral Stakes
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip
18/JUL/25 - SCOTTISH KC & YKC TRAINING WEEKEND
ERROL AIRFIELD - PH2 7TB
Friday 18 July 2025 > Sunday 20 July 2025
Show processor: Show Secretary Only
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website
YKC Classes:
- 3 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 3 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 3 x 18-24 Years Handling
Basic Obedience
Novice Obedience
High Flyers Obedience
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip
26/JUL/25 - YKC SUMMER CAMP
RUTLAND SHOWGROUND - LE15 7TW
Thursday 31 July 2025
Show processor: Show Secretary Only
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website
YKC Classes:
- 1 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 1 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 1 x 18-24 Years Handling
AV Gundog Stakes
AV Utility Stakes
AV Toy Stakes
AV Terrier Stakes
AV Hound Stakes
AV Working Stakes
AV Pastoral Stakes
Basic Obedience
Novice Obedience
High Flyers Obedience
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip
10/AUG/25 - PREMIERGROOM
KENNEL CLUB BUILDING, STONELEIGH - CV8 2LZ
Sunday 10 August 2025
Show processor: PremierGroom
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website
YKC Classes:
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip