DOGGY DANDIES; GROOMERS VIE AT BURBANK MEET.Byline: Mary Lou Aurelio Daily News Staff Writer A mutt named Boop came in first, Einstein the poodle poodle, popular breed of dog probably originating in Germany but generally associated with France, where it has been raised for centuries. There are three varieties, differing in size only. took second and Oscar the terrier placed third, but it was the work of their groomers that was being judged. The preening pooches were just the models Friday at the Groom & Kennel Expo in Burbank. The groomers were given an hour and 45 minutes to style their dogs - who had six weeks growth of fur - using scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends or clippers. At the end, Boop was a puffy golden vision, Einstein looked more like a little brown lamb and Oscar sauntered away a distinguished silken silk·en adj. 1. Made of silk. 2. Resembling silk in texture or appearance; smooth and lustrous. See Synonyms at sleek. 3. Delicately pleasing or caressing in effect: a silken voice. gray. About 6,700 groomers, breeders, kennel operators and veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
``These are the top groomers in the country. These are our Olympics,'' said Teri DiMarino of South Florida, a member of a panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
More styling contests and presentations such as ``The Art of Styling Terriers'' and the ``Wonderful World of Spaniels'' will be held throughout the weekend, but Sunday's creative grooming competition promises to be the most colorful, said Sally Liddick, Barkleigh president. Past winners have included a white poodle dyed sky blue, a gray schnauzer schnauzer (shnou`zər), a sturdy, wirehaired dog developed in S Germany. There are three separate breeds of schnauzer distinguished by their size. The standard schnauzer is a medium-sized dog whose existence in Germany dates back to the 15th cent. with his bottom-half colored aqua, a white Lhasa apso Lhasa apso (lä`sə ăp`sō), breed of small, alert nonsporting dog developed in Tibet many centuries ago. It stands about 11 in. (27.9 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 13 to 15 lb (5.9–6.8 kg). with pink stripes, a yellow and purple dyed dog that looked more like a bumble bee than a canine, a white poodle stenciled with black triangles, and a pink and blue pooch that was supposed to resemble a butterfly. DiMarino said it's not just the groomer's skill that is being evaluated but also the rapport with the animal. ``Aggressive groomers are dismissed from competition,'' she said. ``Safety is also an issue. Are the scissors left on the table where the dog can step on them?'' DiMarino said those are also important things to consider for anyone bringing their dog to a groomer. ``Ask to see where the dogs are kept,'' DiMarino said. ``There should be no hesitation. They should be proud to show you. They should want you to see.'' Pam Lauritzen, publisher of Pet Stylist magazine and an award-winning groomer, agreed and said a good groomer is someone who continues learning. ``Look for certificates on the wall,'' Lauritzen said. ``It's even better if they have awards, too.'' The expo will run until 6 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For registration information, call (610) 660-0767, Ext. 23, or call the Burbank Airport Hilton at (818) 843-6000. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1--3) Groomers compete in the Groom & Kennel Expo in Burbank on Friday, top. Deborah Bridgman, above left, grooms her miniature poodle during the competition, while Marney Skinner, above right, works with her miniature schnauzer miniature schnauzer: see schnauzer. . The competition and trade show continues through Sunday. Phil McCarten/Daily News |
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