All American Grooming Show
2026
Contest Results
Green graphic illustration of the Statue of Liberty styled with a dog's face, holding a lit torch and tablet.
Green graphic illustration of the Statue of Liberty styled with a dog's face, holding a lit torch and tablet.
Posed photo at a dog show with a groomed white Bedlington Terrier standing next to a large gold 2026 grooming trophy. Two smiling women handlers stand behind the dog, against a blue backdrop.
Best in Show
Nadia Bongelli
A smiling woman in a floral dress poses a groomed white Bedlington Terrier beside a tall 2026 trophy against a blue backdrop.
Best All Around
Sponsored by Waggz
Nadia Bongelli
A smiling woman wearing glasses poses a groomed white Bedlington Terrier next to a tall award trophy against a blue background.
Best First Timer
Sponsored by Foxy Roxy’s Supply Co.
Theresa Duran
Photos provided by Animal Photography
www.animalphotography.com
Wire Coated Breeds Sponsored by Electric Cleaner Co.
A man and a young woman in a green shirt hold a groomed Irish Terrier in a show pose with a small trophy, against a blue background.
1st Place Entry
Samantha Ihm
A man and a woman in glasses and a green shirt pose with a well-groomed Scottish Terrier in a show stance, featuring a small trophy, against a blue background.
1st Place Intermediate
Kaitlyn Macken
A man and a woman in a patterned scrub top pose with a groomed black and tan Welsh Terrier in a show stance, with two small trophies, against a blue background.
1st Place Open
Ramie Burgess
All Other Purebreeds Sponsored by Geib
Two women pose with a groomed white Bedlington Terrier standing in show stance on a table next to a trophy, against a blue background.
1st Place Entry
Rachel Van Allen
Three women smile while posing a groomed dark brown curly-coated dog on a table set between two trophies, against a blue backdrop.
1st Place Intermediate
Carly Baltes
Two women pose a groomed white Bedlington Terrier on a table flanked by two award trophies, against a solid blue background.
1st Place Open
Nadia Bongelli
Sporting Breeds
A woman smiles as she poses with her well-groomed, large black and tan dog beside a tall trophy, all set against a solid blue background.
1st Place Entry
Jane Stulova
A tattooed woman smiles while presenting her groomed parti-colored black and white spaniel beside a gold trophy against a blue background.
1st Place Intermediate
Tasha Sunday
A woman holds up her neatly groomed black and white spaniel dog for show beside a trophy on a table with a blue background.
1st Place Open
Anna Stowell
Photos provided by Animal Photography
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Salon Freestyle
A young woman smiles while holding a large, sculpted standard poodle with a black and spotted grey coat pattern. The poodle stands on a table between two trophies, in front of a blue background.
1st Place Entry
Rachel Van Allen
A woman in a red top smiles while holding a sculpted standard poodle with a black and spotted grey coat. The poodle stands on a table next to a trophy, in front of a blue background.
1st Place Intermediate
Jaclyn Matakas
A tattooed woman in an orange Geib vest focuses on posing a sculpted solid black standard poodle. The poodle stands on a table between two trophies, in front of a blue background.
1st Place Open
Erin Flynn
Poodles
A smiling man poses a black poodle in a show clip beside a trophy on a blue background.
1st Place Entry
Nick Petravich
A woman poses a black poodle in an exaggerated Continental show clip, flanked by two trophies on a blue background.
1st Place Intermediate
Kaitlyn Macken
A woman poses a black poodle in a shorter, evenly clipped show trim, flanked by two trophies on a blue background
1st Place Open
Ramie Burgess
Rescue Round Up Sponsored by PetEdge
A dog groomer and an official stand behind a small white and tan dog wearing a patterned bowtie on a table beside a tall trophy.
1st Place
Angie Gill
A dog groomer holds a small light-tan dog with pink accent dye next to an official and a trophy at a pet grooming competition.
2nd Place
Stefanie Swasho
A dog groomer holds a small tan dog with dyed reddish accents and an ear bow, posing beside a competition official and a tall trophy.
3rd Place
Harold Ramirez
Photos provided by Animal Photography
www.animalphotography.com
Abstract Runway Sponsored by EZ-Groom
A smiling groomer stands behind a black poodle with intricate gold glitter patterns clipped into its coat, posing on a table next to a trophy.
Profile of a black poodle sitting next to a tall trophy, featuring ornate gold glitter patterns clipped into its coat and a decorative floral collar.
1st Place
Alyssa Kasiba
A smiling groomer poses behind a standing black poodle styled with intricate purple, gold, and silver geometric fur designs and a decorative collar next to a trophy.
A groomer poses behind a sitting black poodle, showing off ornate purple, gold, and silver clipped patterns running down its back next to a competition trophy.
2nd Place
Nicole Beckman
A smiling groomer in a cowboy hat poses behind a standing black poodle styled with silver glitter scroll designs and a red sequined collar, beside a trophy.
A groomer in a cowboy hat stands behind a sitting black poodle, showcasing silver glitter swirl and horseshoe patterns etched into its back next to a trophy.
3rd Place
Holly Baker
Creative Up & Coming
A smiling groomer poses behind a standard poodle creatively dyed with vibrant cartoon character designs, standing next to a trophy and award ribbon.
1st Place
Lisa Greer
A groomer poses behind a standard poodle creatively dyed with bright Rainbow Brite characters and rainbow fur, standing next to a competition trophy and award ribbon.
2nd Place
Tonya Gross
A groomer in a pink shirt poses behind a poodle creatively dyed with colorful Hello Kitty and Sanrio character designs next to a trophy and award ribbon.
3rd Place
Janice Andress
Photos provided by Animal Photography
www.animalphotography.com
Creative Styling Open
A groomer dressed as Sally stands behind a poodle creatively dyed with Nightmare Before Christmas characters, posing on a table next to a trophy and People's Choice award plaque.
1st Place
Alyssa Kasiba
A smiling groomer poses behind a poodle creatively dyed with the Clue board game logo and character portraits, standing next to a competition trophy.
2nd Place
Alicia Mulac
A groomer in a green cape poses behind a poodle creatively dyed with Lord of the Rings characters, including Gandalf and the Eye of Sauron, standing next to a competition trophy.
3rd Place
Holly Baker
Profile of a poodle creatively dyed and sculpted with characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, including Jack Skellington and the Mayor.
Creative People’s Choice
Alyssa Kasiba
Two women pose behind a grooming table, one holding a small light-colored dog with a blue bow, standing next to a competition trophy.
Compassionate Groomer
Sponsored by Tauro Pro Line
Cynthia Bozarth
Clipper Challenge Sponsored by Joyzze & Kenchii
A groomer and presenter holding Joyzze products pose with a small dog featuring teal scale-patterned fur dye, standing next to a competition trophy.
1st Place
Shawna Schaffer
A groomer stacks a freshly trimmed black poodle on a table next to a presenter holding Joyzze products and a tall competition trophy.
2nd Place
Samantha Ihm
A groomer poses with a large black poodle next to a presenter holding Joyzze clippers and a tall grooming competition trophy.
3rd Place
Bethani Oaks
Photos provided by Animal Photography
www.animalphotography.com
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