On site, 7 June
Two cracking local caterers
The Iron Griddle Co (smash burgers, loaded grilled cheese, breakfast) and Y Bocs Coffi (specialty coffee from a restored horsebox) — vans on site all day.
Meet the caterersSun · 7 June 2026 · Neath, Wales
Cymru Groom 2026
Compete · Learn · Inspire
Wales' flagship grooming competition — championship classes, international seminars, Best In Show, and the £1,750 Jackpot in one unforgettable day.
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Live cash prize fund 2026
£1,900
in confirmed cash prizes · plus sponsor product & trophies
- Jackpot Class£1,750
- Best International£150
Roger Castle & DaughtersWoof Wellness
Roger Castle & DaughtersWoof Wellness
Just published
See our new 2026 Show Magazine
The official Cymru Groom 2026 Show Magazine — classes, judges, sponsors, schedule and competitor information. Flip through it in your browser, on any device.
Show highlights
The moments worth travelling for.
Three flagship features of Cymru Groom 2026 — the Jackpot, the international spotlight, and the VIP seminar experience.
The Jackpot Class
£1,750 prize fund, two-hour final, sponsored by Roger Castle & Daughter with a £250 winner top-up from Houndsly that takes first place to £1,000.
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Best International Competitor
Sponsored by Jirpet — winner takes the Jirpet Harmony Neck Dryer plus a £150 cash prize.
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VIP Experience
Front-row seats to every seminar with Sandra Mularska, Tiffiny Leenderts, Barbara Prueckel and Kitty Ponnet — strictly limited.
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We're back
The 2026 edition, with the huge help of our main show sponsor Aeolus Pet UK.
Join us at the Neath Sports Centre, Neath SA10 7BR. As before we are an EGA point-awarding show, and this year we will offer Golden Scissor Awards across multiple champion classes too.
Competitor entry from 8:00 AM · General entry from 8:30 AM.
Please note
- No dogs except those who are competing.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable — please read the rules and pick the correct class.
- A £10 admin charge applies for any changes, including class changes.
- By entering and purchasing a ticket you agree to our terms and conditions.
Plan your day
Everything at a glance
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Classes & Seminars
Full AM/PM class list, seminar times and Jackpot breakdown.
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Rules
Every class and show rule laid out in easy-to-scan cards.
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Sponsors
A dedicated page highlighting the brands backing Cymru Groom.
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Past Results
Every class, every placing from Cymru Groom 2016 through 2025.
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Jackpot prize pool
17+
Competition classes
4
International seminars
6+
Golden Scissor categories
Klaudia Szonyi2025·Christine Anderton2024·Cheryl Howard2017·Amy Manser2016·Klaudia Szonyi2025·Christine Anderton2024·Cheryl Howard2017·Amy Manser2016·
Founders of Cymru Groom
Mathew Spry & Georgia Fuller
Built in Wales, backed by the community, and focused on raising the professional standard year after year.
Official show photographer
Wild Paws — ringside all day
Pro coverage of every class, portraits and the prize-giving. Galleries go live after the show at gallery.wildpawsclub.com.
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