Groomer Of The Year 2011 Is Crowned

Su Eld-Weaver was named as the 2011 Groomer of the Year at the British Dog Grooming Championship , winning with a Standard Poodle Scissor and a clipped/stripped Irish Setter. Runner-up was Joanne Angus, and third place went to Peter Ensell. Receiving her trophy, Su said: ‘I am over the moon. I wanted to do what I could to my best level, I’m just glad the judges liked it.’

With nearly 80 competitors, and more than 100 dogs being groomed, the competition was the biggest ever in the 31-year history of the Championship. Visitors enjoyed the variety of classes in the competition and picked up bargains from the trade stands.

‘We’re delighted at this record entry with many former title holders taking part; our seminars were also a sell-out, proving once again groomers’ appetite for continuous professional development,’ commented Janet Nunn, chief executive of the Pet Care Trust. ‘We are very grateful to our sponsors, judges, speakers and demonstrators, and all our volunteers for their support in our 31^st year and look forward to our 2012 Championship.’

The full results are as follows:

Groomer of the Year 2011 (sponsored by Groomers Ltd)

Su Eld-Weaver

Runner-up: Joanne Angus

3^rd Peter Ensell

 Juniors group winners (sponsored by Streamline)

1^st Charlie Crowley

2^nd Chelsey Foster-Johnson

3^rd Lottie Garratt

Student & Newcomer group winners (sponsored by Mutneys)

1^st Charlie Cullinane

2^nd Helen French

3^rd Angela Flowers

Experienced group winners (sponsored by Aesculap)

1^st Mike Wildman

2^nd Donna Clinch

3^rd Jessica Allegri

Advanced group winners(sponsored by Aesculap)

1^st Su Eld-Weaver

2^nd Peter Ensell

3^rd Joanne Angus

Special Awards (sponsored by Simpsons)

BDGA Scholarship – Stephanie Trka

 

Best technique – Mike Wildman

Handling and approach – Klaudia Csovari

Biggest transformation – Su Eld Weaver

JUNIORS

Groom Through:

(12-17 years)

1^st: Imogen Heaton (Young Kennel Club qualifier)

2^nd: Chloe Jefferies

Clip, Trim and Strip:

(6-11 years)

1^st: Sian Beddoe (Young Kennel Club qualifier)

(12-17 years)

1^st Lottie Garratt

(17-24 years)

1^st Charlie Crawley (Young Kennel Club qualifier)

2^nd Chelsey Foster Johnson (Young Kennel Club qualifier)

3^rd Samantha Laws

STUDENT & NEWCOMER GROUP

Hand Strip & Clipped Gundogs

1^st Charley Cullinane

2^nd Lois Dalton

3^rd Kelly Vodden

Clipped Terrier or Schnauzers

1^st Angela Flowers

2^nd Hannah Smith

3^rd Simone Guard

Pot Pourri Scissor

1^st Helen French

2^nd Pamela Carmichael Hogg

3^rd Amy Scott-Dyson

Pure Bred Scissor

1^st Stephanie Trka

EXPERIENCED GROUP

Hand Strip & Clipped Gundogs

1^st Mike Wildman

2^nd Tiffany Jennings

3^rd Daniella Ingerfill

Hand Strip – any dog other than a gundog

1^st Emma Baker

2^nd Carole Gowers

3^rd Sara Hussein

Clipped Terrier or Schnauzers

1^st Christine Anderton

2^nd Liza Smith

3^rd Lisa Pearce

Pot Pourri Scissor

1^st Jessica Allegri

2^nd Sarah Impey

3^rd Sara Hussain

Pure Bred Scissor

1^st Lindsey Cunningham

2^nd Lorraine Brackley

3^rd David Baxter

Poodles Scissor

1^st Donna Clinch

2^nd Tiffany Jennings

3^rd Sophie Fury

ADVANCED GROUP

Hand Strip – any dog other than a gundog

1^st Becki Ensell

2^nd Chrisse Warwick

3^rd Klaudia Csovari

Hand Strip & Clipped Gundogs

1^st Joanne Angus

2^nd Su Eld Weaver

3^rd Fiona Brook

Clipped Terrier or Schnauzers

1^st Linda Forsyth

2^nd Peter Ensell

3^rd Joanne Beddoe

Pot Pourri Scissor

1^st Becki Ensell

2^nd Dione Spice

3^rd Joanne Angus

Pure Bred Scissor

1^st Peter Ensell

2^nd Julie Lalou

3^rd Hayley Makinson

Poodles Scissor

1^st Su Eld Weaver

2^nd Chrisse Warwick

3^rd Fiona Brook