{"id":1559,"date":"2026-10-30T11:34:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastershow.it\/ega-rules\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:00:31","slug":"ega-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mastershow.it\/en\/ega-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"E.G.A. Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-section content-section-spacing content-relative\">\n<div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<div class=\"row text-center\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1\">\n<p class=\"header-subtitle\">European Grooming Association<\/p>\n<h2>E.G.A. Rules<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">Official EGA rules applied to the EGA categories of the Master Show International Championship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-section content-relative\" style=\"padding-bottom:60px\">\n<div class=\"gridContainer\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<style> @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap'); .msr{--pk:#e10968;--pk-l:#fff3f8;--tx:#1d1d1f;--mt:#5a5a5a;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:var(--tx);max-width:980px;margin:10px auto 40px;text-align:left;line-height:1.6} .msr *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif!important} .msr div::before,.msr div::after{content:none!important;display:none!important} .msr-top{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(225,9,104,.10);padding:28px 32px;margin-bottom:26px} .msr-top p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:15px;color:var(--tx)} 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.msr-body li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px} .msr-body li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:4px;top:10px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pk)} .msr-body strong{font-weight:700} .msr-body a{color:var(--pk)} .msr-up{text-align:right;margin-top:20px;font-size:13px}.msr-up a{color:var(--pk)!important} @media (max-width:767px){.msr-top,.msr-body{padding:20px 16px}.msr-toc ol{columns:1}.msr-body h2{font-size:20px}.msr-body h3{font-size:16px}.msr-body p,.msr-body li{font-size:14.5px}} <\/style>\n<div class=\"msr\" id=\"msr-top\">\n<div class=\"msr-top\">\n<div class=\"msr-note\">\n<p><strong>Important Notice \u2013 Official EGA Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The EGA regulations available on this page in PDF format are <strong>a complete copy of the regulations published on the official European Grooming Association (EGA) website as of 22 August 2026<\/strong>, the date on which the <a href=\"http:\/\/mastershow.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mastershow.it<\/a> website was launched.<\/p>\n<p>This document is provided for information purposes only and <strong>may not include any amendments or updates introduced after that date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As it is not possible to guarantee daily updates to the PDF copy, we strongly recommend that all participants regularly consult the <strong>official EGA website<\/strong>, which is the authoritative source for checking the applicable regulations and any subsequent updates:<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeangroomingassociation.eu\/rules.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.europeangroomingassociation.eu\/rules.php<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the event of any discrepancies between the PDF published on the Master Show website and the official EGA regulations, <strong>participants should refer to the official EGA version applicable to the event<\/strong>, taking into account the relevant effective dates and any applicable transitional provisions.<\/p>\n<p>The Master Show organisation is not responsible for the publication or updating of EGA regulations by the European Grooming Association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msr-btns\"><a class=\"msr-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/mastershow.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/regolamento-ega-22-08-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a class=\"msr-btn alt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeangroomingassociation.eu\/rules.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official EGA website<\/a><a class=\"msr-btn alt\" href=\"https:\/\/mastershow.it\/en\/master-show-rules\/\">Master Show Rules<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"msr-toc\"><b>Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"l2\"><a href=\"#international-competition-rules\">International competition rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#general\">General<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l2\"><a href=\"#european-individual-championship\">European individual championship<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#timing\">Timing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#grooming-regulations\">Grooming regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#category-handstripping-spaniels-setters\">Category Handstripping \/ Spaniels &amp; Setters<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#category-poodles-pure-breeds\">Category Poodles \/ Pure Breeds<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#category-poodles\">Category Poodles<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#contestants\">Contestants<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#organizers\">Organizers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#judges\">Judges<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#judging\">Judging<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#points\">Points<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#handling\">Handling<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l2\"><a href=\"#world-team-grooming-championship\">World team grooming championship<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l3\"><a href=\"#rules\">Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l2\"><a href=\"#how-to-become-ega-judge\">How to become EGA judge<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"l2\"><a href=\"#master-groomer-certificate\">Master groomer certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msr-body\">\n<h2 id=\"international-competition-rules\">INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION RULES<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"general\">General <\/h3>\n<p>The contestant can apply for the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Handstripping<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Spaniels and Setters<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Poodles<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Other pure breeds scissoring<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beginner *\u2013 not more than 2 years\u2019 experience. Dog shows also counts as experience.<\/p>\n<p>The contestant can compete as \u201cBeginner\u201d in several contests for 12 months even if winner. The second year he\/she must enter \u201cIntermediate\u201d class even if not winner. In this class, all breeds and techniques are confused but Contest Organizers can divide the Beginner class into the four main categories. Moving to Intermediate after winning in one category does not allow the contestant to compete again in Beginner, even not in different categories.<\/p>\n<p>Intermediate* &#8211; all contestants with more than 2 years\u2019 experience<\/p>\n<p>The contestant can compete as \u201cIntermediate\u201d in several contests for 12 months even if winner. The second year he\/she must enter \u201cOpen\u201d class even if not winner. In this class, all breeds and techniques are confused but Contest Organizers can divide the Intermediate class into the four main categories. Moving to Open after winning in one category does not allow the contestant to compete again in Intermediate, even not in different categories.<\/p>\n<p>Contestants that already have been competing in Open cannot compete in Intermediate anymore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commercial<\/strong> * &#8211; Contestants may enter with any FCI recognized breed to be groomed commercially: breeds that usually need stripping can be clipped or scissored; long hair breeds can be clipped or scissored. Poodles are accepted only to be groomed in Asian style or groomed in different breed shape as Bedlington or Kerry blue. Colouring is not allowed . In this category all breeds and techniques are confused.<\/p>\n<p>* <em>These Categories are not eligible for best in show<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In Competitions where \u201cOpen\u201d and \u201cChampion\u201d class are scheduled, contestants will enter the one they belong considering their previous results<\/p>\n<p>Per category, the contestant can compete in one of the two following classes<\/p>\n<p>Open \u2013Any groomer moving from Intermediate class or that has not yet competed in Champion class. Open competitors will need three victories, obtained in a class with no less than five contestants, to move up to \u201cChampion\u201d. Along with their award, winners will receive one certificate. The three certificates must be shown when registering for \u201cChampion\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Champion \u2013 Can be admitted in \u201cChampion\u201d class contestants that already won their category in that class and contestants that won three times Open Class in the same category in a class with no less than five contestants and only if showing the three certificates.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"european-individual-championship\">EUROPEAN INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP<\/h2>\n<p>To participate in the Tournament contestants have to compete at least in three main categories.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"timing\">Timing<\/h3>\n<h4>Handstripping without clipper use<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Small and Medium sizes 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<li>Big sizes 3 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Handstripping with clipper use<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Small 2:00 hours<\/li>\n<li>Medium sizes 2:15 hours<\/li>\n<li>Big sizes 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Spaniels and Setters<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>All Setters, American Cockers, English Cockers, Springers,&#8230; 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Poodles*<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 35 cm 2:00 hours<\/li>\n<li>35 to 45 2:15 hours<\/li>\n<li>Over 45 cm 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* <em><strong>15 minutes extra time is allowed to spray up top knot<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Pure Breeds<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bichon, Bedlington 2:00 hours<\/li>\n<li>Kerry Blue Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Black Russian Terrier, Bouvier 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Intermediate<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>All breeds 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Beginner<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>All breeds 2:30 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Commercial<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Small and medium 1:30 hours<\/li>\n<li>Big 2:00 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>5 minutes comfort break must be given 1 hour after the start competition making the dogs get off the tables giving them the opportunity to stretch their legs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"grooming-regulations\">Grooming regulations<\/h3>\n<p>The dogs will need to be washed (except for the handstrip dogs)<\/p>\n<p>The ears and nails need to be groomed and the dog\u2019s underbelly, genitals and hind quarters may be previously groomed for reasons of hygiene, according to the breed standard.<\/p>\n<p>Any evident line or pattern should not be visible. Dog\u2019s coat must have, at least, two months&#8217; growth; the hair must be long enough to allow the groomer to make a difference in its appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Contestants competing with dogs showing evident line or groomed less than two months earlier should be aware that they will not have any chance to compete for victory.<\/p>\n<p>All grooming techniques are allowed, as long as the chosen technique suites the type of the dog\u2019s coat.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"category-handstripping-spaniels-setters\">Category Handstripping \/ Spaniels &amp; Setters<\/h3>\n<p>Stripping knives are allowed<\/p>\n<p>Dog needs to be groomed according to the breed standard<\/p>\n<p>Colored Chalk powder\/block\/spray and cream is allowed.<\/p>\n<p>It is not allowed to use clippers except:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scottish Terrier \u2013 chest, head and ears.<\/li>\n<li>West Highland Terrier &#8211; chest and ears.<\/li>\n<li>Cockers and Setters &#8211; chest and ears.<\/li>\n<li>Schnauzer &#8211; chest, head, inside of back legs and ears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"category-poodles-pure-breeds\">Category Poodles \/ Pure Breeds<\/h3>\n<p>The dog needs to be washed and fluffy dried.<\/p>\n<p>Clipper guide combs are not allowed.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"category-poodles\">Category Poodles<\/h3>\n<p>Poodle muzzle and feet should be shaven prior to the start of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Poodles must be groomed in a style recognized in the breed standard. The Modified Continental Clip may be accepted, provided that it remains unmistakably derived from the Continental Clip, preserves the characteristic breed outline and does not conflict with correct show presentation or the essential requirements of the breed standard.<\/p>\n<p>In order to give all poodles the same opportunity despite of their sizes, it was decided to separate the class in \u201cMini Dwarf and Toys\u201d and \u201cStandards\u201d. That way we will have two Poodle classes. Each class should still have no less than five competitors<\/p>\n<p>Poodles with top knots may ask for help from an outsider to hold the dog.<\/p>\n<p>Coloring is not allowed<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"contestants\">Contestants<\/h3>\n<p>On the entry form contestants must add the breed of the dog to be groomed and, for Poodle class, also what cut will be done. Signature in acceptance of all rules is required.<\/p>\n<p>Contestants must be in the ring 30 minutes prior the start of the competition with their own dog and tools.<\/p>\n<p>Contestants are not allowed to talk to other contestants and\/or the audience during the contest.<\/p>\n<p>Contestants are not allowed to use mobile phone and\/or any electronic device during the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Chalk use is allowed, however Judges must be able to comb the entire dog&#8217;s body during prejudging as well as at the end of the competition and no trace of it should appear on judges&#8217; hands after the judgment, as a disqualification can occur.<\/p>\n<p>On Poodle hair spray can be used only on topknot, as the comb must slide smoothly during the judgment .<\/p>\n<p>Too much hair spray and the use of texturing shampoo \/ conditioners can penalize Purebred Scissoring that cannot be smoothly combed..<\/p>\n<p>Coat thinning comb should be used on Spaniel &amp; Setter without exaggerating.<\/p>\n<p>On Handstrip dogs, legs, underbelly and hears should not be done previous the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Any indecorous or aggressive language used towards the judges as well as a dog handled in rough or unsafe manner may lead to disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>Possible disqualification will be executed by the President of the Jury<\/p>\n<p>When competition ends, Contestants should remove all hair, equipment and products from the grooming table as well as moving all stuffs on the floor under the table, to allow the judges an easy approach to the tables for the judgment<\/p>\n<p>A comb should be placed on the table for the judge to use during judging.<\/p>\n<p>Contestants may comb their dogs before and after the judging panel has evaluated their dogs.<\/p>\n<p>Contestant should stack his\/her dog to present to judge. Dogs not in judgment must not be kept stuck<\/p>\n<p>Any possible complaint must be in written, presented before the end of the event and will cost 25\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOpen Class\u201d\u201d competitors will need three victories, obtained in a class with no less than five contestants, to move up to \u201cChampion\u201d. Along with their award, winners will receive one certificate. The three certificates must be shown when registering for \u201cChampion\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChampion Class\u201d winners will receive, along with their awards, one certificate to keep and attach to any application to become EGA judge.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"organizers\"><em><strong>Organizers<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Jury President: Each show organizer must appoint a Jury President who participate in the judging alongside assigned judges. The President is responsible for the timing and informing contestants and may appoint a spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p>Judges Accommodations: Organizers are responsible for providing hotel accommodations, meals (from the night before the competition until departure) travel expense reimbursements, and an attendance fee of 200 \u20ac per day for judges<\/p>\n<p>Brand Affiliation: Judges associated with a brand cannot judge contestants sponsored or working for the same brand.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Competitors: Each class should have at least three competitors.<\/p>\n<p>Equipment Provision: Organizers are to provide grooming tables and use EGA judging sheets &#8211; Print and give to Open and Champion classes&#8217; winners certificates proving their placements.<\/p>\n<p>Competition Results: must be sent to the EGA Secretary<\/p>\n<p>Adjusting Judges Based on Participation: If fewer than 40 contestants enter the competition, organizer can opt for two instead of three judges per class.<\/p>\n<p>Provision of Dogs for Demos\/Seminars: dogs provided for demos or seminars must be suitable for showcasing judges\u2019 ability. Judges have the right to refuse if the dogs are not appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>Additional Classes: Organizers may add extra competing classes like, \u201cAsian Style\u201d, \u201cModel dog\u201d or \u201cPair competition\u201d. These can be judged by individuals not on the EGA judges list, provided they are accompanied by EGA judges.<\/p>\n<p>Beginner and Intermediate Classes: It is mandatory for the Beginner and Intermediate classes to be judged by all-round judges. These judges should have the expertise to assess various breeds and styles, ensuring a well-rounded and fair evaluation in these categories.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"judges\">Judges<\/h3>\n<p>Three judges will judge each category<\/p>\n<p>Judges cannot judge their own relatives and \/or employees.<\/p>\n<p>Judges working for a brand cannot judge contestants sponsored or working for the same one.<\/p>\n<p>Judges are not allowed to leave the ring during the competition without the permission of the President of the Jury.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChampion\u201d class must be strictly judged.<\/p>\n<p>Persons not included in the EGA judges list cannot be appointed to judge any main competing class.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"judging\">Judging<\/h3>\n<p>Pictures of the dogs will be taken before and after the competition<\/p>\n<p>The judges will examine each dog during prejudging and final judging and will take in consideration the following issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suitability of chosen style to the dog.<\/li>\n<li>The difficulty degree of the clip.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to camouflage defects and enhance beauty.<\/li>\n<li>Up to date with today\u2019s modern grooming styles.<\/li>\n<li>Respect for todays breed standard. *<\/li>\n<li>The quality of scissoring, shaving and or stripping after passing a comb.<\/li>\n<li>Balance, symmetry, and smoothness.<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of the dog to the judge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Allowance to be made for International differences in styling for example USA or Scandinavian styles.<\/p>\n<p>Judges can withhold awards at their discretion<\/p>\n<h4>Poodles<\/h4>\n<p>The quality of the clipper work whether the feet, face and tail are clipped with the appropriate blade. All clipper work should be smooth with no tufts of hair around the lips , eyes, pads of the feet.<\/p>\n<h4>Hand Stripping<\/h4>\n<p>There should be no visible pink of bald patches. The hair must be removed with the lay of the coat and without causing pain. Removing the undercoat by a carding tool is allowed only after the handstripping has taken place. Rolling coats are acceptable; however the work done in the ring must be sufficient to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the dog\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n<p>If clippers are used to trim the soft coat on the head or ears, the front of the neck, or on the insides of the back legs, these areas must be trimmed neatly and smoothly with the appropriate blade. The clipper work should blend smoothly with the furnishing or feathering rather than stick out. Excessive scissors use will be penalized.<\/p>\n<h4>Pure Breeds and Spaniels &amp; Setters<\/h4>\n<p>If thinning shears are used: the areas that are thinned should blend smoothly and create a natural appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The judges\u2019 decision will be final and binding.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"points\">POINTS<\/h3>\n<p>In the four main categories (Handstrip, Spaniels and Setters, Poodles, and Other pure breeds) the judging system is based on points.<\/p>\n<p>Each judge awards 10 points for the first place, 8 points for the second, 6 points for the third in each class.<\/p>\n<p>Each judge will have his\/her own place list. Adding up the points of all judges, the President of the Jury will obtain the final place list. Just in case of tie the President of the Jury will discuss with the judges to establish the place list.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"handling\">Handling<\/h3>\n<p>Judges may give a warning to any competitor who is seen handling a dog in a rough or unsafe manner. A second warning will constitute disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>If the competitor makes clipper burns, nicks or cuts he can\u2019t be placed as a winner.<\/p>\n<p>It is understood that contestants entering the competition accepted all the items of these rules.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"world-team-grooming-championship\">WORLD TEAM GROOMING CHAMPIONSHIP<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rules\">RULES<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1. Four competing classes<\/strong>: Purebred Scissoring \u2013 Spaniel &amp; Setter \u2013 Handstripping \u2013 Poodle<\/li>\n<li><strong>2. Four groomers will compose a team: <\/strong>1 groomer per competing class<\/li>\n<li><strong>3. Only one team per Country will be accepted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>4. Dogs must have a minimum of 8 weeks\u2019 hair growth. Any evident line should not appear.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>5. Poodles must have a minimum of 5 centimeters hair growth. Any evident line should not<\/strong><strong>appear. The hair on the muzzle and feet should be shaven prior to the start of the competition. Clipper guide combs are not allowed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>6. Dog\u2019s hair must be long enough to allow the groomer to make changes to its physical<\/strong><strong>appearance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>7. Dogs must be freshly washed and dried, have no tangles in their hair. Ears must be cleaned, nails clipped, before the competition<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>8. Dog\u2019s underbelly. Genitals and hindquarters may be previously cleaned for reasons<\/strong><strong>of hygiene, according to breed standard<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>9. All grooming techniques (Scissoring, Clipping, and Handstripping) are allowed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>10. For Poodles, dogs must be groomed in a style recognized by the standard. German clip allowed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Judge must be notified of the type of cut to be performed before the competition starts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>11. All competitors must be in the ring 30 minutes before the start of the competition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>12. In Purebred Scissoring class clipper guide combs are not allowed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>13. Allowed Breeds:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PUREBRED SCISSORING &#8211; Bichon, Kerry Blue Terrier, Wheaten Soft Coated Terrier,<\/strong><strong>Black Russian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Bouvier.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>SPANIEL &amp; SETTER \u2013 All Setters, American Cocker, English Cocker, Springer, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> HANDSTRIPPING \u2013 Fox Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Scottish Terrier, West highland Terrier,<\/strong><strong> Sealyham Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Schnauzer. Etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>POODLE \u2013 Standard, miniature and toy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>14. TIMING<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purebred Scissoring: Bichon and Bedlington 2 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other breeds 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spaniel &amp; Setter: Spaniels 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Handstripping: Breeds needing clipper use 2 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Others breeds 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Poodle .<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>up to 45 cm. 2 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Over 45 cm. 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>15 minutes extra time is allowed to spray up top knot<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-become-ega-judge\">HOW TO BECOME EGA JUDGE<\/h2>\n<p>Applicant judges must send application along with the certificates of their victories to the EGA Council.<\/p>\n<p>The applicant judge must have won at least 4 golden medals in Champion class, with a minimun of 5 contestants, of international competitions in the competing class he\/she wishes to judge as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cSpaniel &amp; Setter\u201d with at least 2 different breeds.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHandstripping\u201d with 2 different breeds: 1 long legged + 1 short legged.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPoodle\u201d with 3 different cuts.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPurebred Scissoring\u201d with 2 different breeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The EGA Council will evaluate the validity of the request.<\/p>\n<p>After the Council\u2019s approval the applicant judge must carry out at least 5 assistantships in the competing classes he\/she wishes to judge.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"master-groomer-certificate\">MASTER GROOMER CERTIFICATE<\/h2>\n<p>Groomers wishing to be evaluated on their professional skills and get a certification can ask the Association they belong to organize &#8220;Master classes&#8221; that will be judged by EGA President.<\/p>\n<p>National Associations must inform the EGA secretariat about dates and name of the Examiner they would have giving the exam.<\/p>\n<p>National Associations must inform all their own members about the date and the location of the exam, giving everybody the opportunity to attend the event in case they wish to.<\/p>\n<p>The location can be a grooming salon.<\/p>\n<p>The exam runs like a grooming competition. All people work at the same time (all categories confused, if different categories) on appropriate timing.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates have to work on two different breeds per category:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Handstripping &#8211; one short legged + one long legged;<\/li>\n<li>Spaniels &#8211; American Cocker + English Cocker or any Setter;<\/li>\n<li>Purebred Scissoring &#8211; Bedlington + Bichon or any other;<\/li>\n<li>Poodle &#8211; two different cuts accepted in dog show. Dogs must be groomed in respect of the standard.<\/li>\n<li>Pet &#8211; one flat hair breed (Yorky, Maltese etc) and one curly hair (Poodle, Portuguese, etc. or any mixed breed or a terrier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates can pass or fail the exam. Taking the exam does not mean to get the certificate.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Master Groomer Certificate&#8221; is issued by the National Association,signed by its President and Countersigned by EGA President<\/p>\n<p>Groomers not belonging to a National Association can ask the EGA President to take exams to get a Master Groom certification. If the request is accepted the President has the assignment to examine the candidates and issue the certificate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"msr-up\"><a href=\"#msr-top\">\u2191 Back to index<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>European Grooming Association E.G.A. Rules Official EGA rules applied to the EGA categories of the Master Show International Championship. 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