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
Read the Young Kennel Club Dog Grooming rules 2025 (Crufts 2026)
Read the Young Kennel Club Dog Grooming rules 2026 (Crufts 2027)
Crufts 2027 Dog Grooming Qualifiers
A YKC Member may enter ONLY 1 of the following classes at each of the show: Groom Through, Clip, Trim & Strip
20/DEC/2025 - CARLUKE AND DISTRICT CS
SCOTTISH NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER - EH52 6NH
Saturday 20 December 2025
Show Processor: MBJPrint
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website / Schedule
YKC Classes:
- 1 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 1 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 1 x 18-24 Years Handling
Dog Grooming Classes:
- Groom Through
- Clip, Trim & Strip
31/JAN/2026 - YKC HANDLING DAY 2026
KENNEL CLUB BUILDING, STONELEIGH - CV8 2LZ
Saturday 31 January 2026
Show Processor: Show Secretary Only
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website/Schedule
YKC Classes:
Handling Classes:
• 1 x 06-11 Years Handling
• 1 x 12-17 Years Handling
• 1 x 18-24 Years Handling
Dog Grooming Classes:
• Groom Through
• Clip, Trim & Strip
14/MAY/2026 - SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB MAIN CHAMP
ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND - EH28 8NB
Thursday 15 May 2025 > Sunday 18 May 2025
Show processor: Fosse Data
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website/Schedule
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
31/JUL/2026 - PAIGNTON AND DISTRICT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION
WESTPOINT - EX5 1DJ
Friday 31 July 2026 > Sunday 02 August 2026
Show Processor: Higham Press
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website/Schedule
YKC Classes:
- 3 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 3 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 3 x 18-24 Years Handling
YKC Stakes Classes:
• AV Gundog
• AV Utility
• AV Toy
• AV Terrier
• AV Hound
• AV Working
• AV Pastoral
Dog Grooming: Groom Through
Dog Grooming: Clip, Trim & Strip
08/AUG/2026 - BOURNEMOUTH CA
NEW PARK BROCKENHURST - SO42 7GH
Saturday 08 August 2026 > Monday 10 August 2026
Show processor: Higham Press
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website/Schedule
YKC Classes:
- 3 x 06-11 Years Handling
- 3 x 12-17 Years Handling
- 3 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 Classes:
• Groom Through
• Clip, Trim & Strip
09/AUG/2026 - PREMIERGROOM
KENNEL CLUB BUILDING, STONELEIGH - CV8 2LZ
Sunday 09 August 2026
Show processor: Show Secretary Only
Closing Date: Check on Entry Website/Schedule
YKC Classes:
Dog Grooming Classes:
• Groom Through
• Clip, Trim & Strip