Britain’s hairiest hounds get a makeover on the hunt for Britain’s best dog groomer. Sixteen professionals compete to see who can transform them into the smartest pooches in the land.
The four groomers are given one of the most popular breeds to grace British salons - the long-haired shih tzu.
This week's four dog groomers tackle a pack of Alaskan Malamutes. Next, they give some fluffy puppies their first ever grown-up haircut, to be revealed in front of their proud owners on the Dogwalk.
Four ace groomers try to create a tricky spiral pattern in the coats of English cocker spaniels.
The cute-as-a-button Pomeranian is the breed of choice in the final heat as four groomers try to achieve the perfect pom-pom shape using just a pair of scissors.
The first set of quarter-finalists take on a very traditional dog groom when they gently hand-strip one of the UK’s oldest breeds, the Welsh terrier.
The final set of quarter-finalists turn some scruffy but adorable bichon frisés into beautifully shaped white clouds, then trim their dogs’ coats to create an homage to a place close their hearts.
In the semi-final, the last four competitors groom lamb-like Bedlington terriers. The groomers must also identify the parent breeds of a number of crossbreeds.
The three finalists execute one of the toughest challenges in the industry – a continental clip on an elegant standard poodle.
