Cat Grooming Competition – Lion & Creative Classes

9am Sunday

Mastergroom Canada is pleased to offer two dedicated cat grooming competition classes: Lion Trim and Creative Cat. These classes are designed to showcase technical skill, precision, and artistic expression while maintaining the highest standards of feline safety, comfort, and professionalism.

All cats entered must have a minimum of six (6) weeks of coat growth prior to the competition.

Lion Trim Class

The Lion Trim class highlights clean execution, correct patterning, balance, and finish in a traditional feline trim.

Style Requirements

The mane must be clearly defined around the neck and throat.
Mane patterning on the throat may vary, provided it remains intentional and balanced.
Legs must be finished as distinct long or short boots and may not be a continuation of the mane.
A standard lion tail with a tuft is required.
If the same cat is also entered in the Creative Cat class, a spiral tail with a tuft is permitted; however, judging will be based on the tuft only.
All claws must be clipped.

Grooming & Ring Procedure

All grooming for the Lion Trim class must be completed during the allotted competition time.
Each competitor will be allotted 1.5 hours to complete the lion trim.
Any creative elements added for the Creative Cat class are permitted but will not be considered during judging of the Lion Trim class. Judging is strictly based on correct lion trim execution.

Judging Focus

Pattern accuracy
Balance and symmetry
Clean lines and finish
Overall presentation and safe feline handling

Creative Cat Class

The Creative Cat class celebrates imagination and artistic grooming while keeping feline welfare as the top priority.

Style Requirements

All creative grooming must be completed during the allotted competition time.
Pre-colouring is permitted for this class using professional, cat-safe products.
All creative elements must be 100% cat-safe.

Grooming & Ring Procedure

Each competitor will be allotted 1.5 hours to complete the creative groom.
Groomers may refine and finalize their creative design during the allotted time until judging begins.