PetQuest
2026 Contest Results
www.PQGroom.com
A smiling woman wearing a floral polo holds a groomed Bedlington Terrier posed next to a trophy.
Best in Show
Nadia Bongelli
A smiling woman with tattooed arms poses with a Bedlington Terrier and a Cocker Spaniel alongside a green trophy.
Best All Around
Nadia bongelli
A man and a woman in a pink dress pose with a black English Cocker Spaniel standing beside a trophy.
Best First Timer
Sponsored by Foxy Roxy’s Supply Co.
Debbie Owczarzak
Photos provided by Animal Photography
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Wire Coated Breeds
Sponsored by Groomer’s Mall
A groomer in a green smock poses a light-colored Scottish Terrier next to a presenter and trophy.
First Place Entry
samantha ihm
A groomer holding a blue lead poses a Dandie Dinmont Terrier alongside a presenter and trophy.
First Place Intermediate
holly baker
A groomer in a camo shirt poses an Australian Terrier next to a presenter and two trophies.
First Place Open
Robby Hartley
All Other Purebreds
Sponsored by Electric Cleaner Company
A groomer in a patterned smock holds a fluffy white Bichon Frise posed next to a presenter and trophy.
First Place Entry
Alexia Ruiz
A woman in a red jacket poses a groomed white Bichon Frise beside a presenter and trophy.
First Place Intermediate
Erica Kellett
A woman in a red Team Canada jacket holds a groomed Bedlington Terrier posed next to a presenter and trophy.
First Place Open
nadia bongelli
Sporting Breeds
A groomer in a green smock poses a black English Cocker Spaniel standing next to a trophy.
First Place Entry
samantha ihm
A woman in a patterned sleeveless top poses with a groomed English Cocker Spaniel beside a trophy.
First Place Intermediate
Chelsea difrancesco
A groomer with tattooed arms holds a bi-color Cocker Spaniel posed between two trophies.
First Place Open
nadia bongelli
Salon Freestyle
A smiling woman in a black grooming smock poses a white Bichon Frise between two trophies.
First Place Entry
Rachel Espe
A woman in a blue shirt holds a groomed grey Poodle adorned with a pink necklace next to two trophies.
First Place Intermediate
andrea zelinsky
A woman with red hair poses a small black Poodle between two trophies.
First Place Open
Erin flynn
Poodles
Sponsored by Geib
A presenter and a groomer stand together behind a groomed brown Standard Poodle next to a trophy.
First Place Entry
Lauren isabelle
A presenter and a smiling groomer pose a groomed white Standard Poodle next to a trophy.
First Place Intermediate
brianna rakar
A presenter and a groomer pose a large black Standard Poodle in a show stance next to a trophy.
First Place Open
Melissa Abbott
Clipper Challenge
Sponsored by Joyzze & Kenchii
A groomer and presenter show off a black Standard Poodle with orange-dyed legs beside grooming equipment and a trophy.
First Place
Hunter Moore
A groomer and presenter pose a white dog with creative carved and pink-dyed fur next to grooming products and a trophy.
Second Place
Lexy Hockman
A groomer and presenter pose a tan dog next to grooming products and a trophy.
Third Place
Missy Powell
Photos provided by Animal Photography
www.animalphotography.com
Up & Coming Creative
Sponsored by A Creative Collection
A groomer in a printed shirt holds a Standard Poodle styled with colorful, abstract creative grooming patterns.
Up & Coming First Place
lindsey ellis
A groomer in a plaid outfit poses a Standard Poodle creatively dyed and styled with colorful cartoon designs.
Up & Coming Second Place
caroline couture
A woman in a graphic shirt poses a Standard Poodle creatively styled with bright rainbow colors and character designs.
Up & Coming Third Place
tonya gross
Photos provided by Animal Photography
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Open Creative
A woman in a costume holds a Standard Poodle creatively groomed with The Nightmare Before Christmas character designs.
A woman in a costume displays the opposite side of a Standard Poodle groomed with The Nightmare Before Christmas characters.
Creative First Place
Alyssa kasiba
A groomer poses a Standard Poodle featuring creative fur designs based on the board game Clue.
A groomer displays the other side of a Standard Poodle creatively styled with Clue characters and patterns.
Creative Second Place
alicia mulac
A groomer holding an award stands behind a Standard Poodle creatively groomed with Lord of the Rings character designs.
A groomer holds a Standard Poodle displaying the opposite side's Lord of the Rings creative grooming designs.
Creative People’s Choice & Third Place
holly baker
Rescue
Sponsored by PetEdge
A smiling woman in a vest stands with a large dark dog adorned with a ruffled light blue collar.
First Place
Heather fitzgibbon
A smiling woman in a dark purple smock poses a small, light-colored dog adorned with a floral jewel necklace.
Second Place
andrea zelinsky
A smiling woman in a blue smock holds the leash of a black-and-tan Finnish Lapphund with a blue neckband.
Third Place
brianna rakar
Photos provided by Animal Photography
www.animalphotography.com
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