Hi I'm Christine and I represent the Poodle class for GTE.

I have been involved in grooming since the age of 3 following my mum's footsteps.

I am proud to be the only second family member to represent the country at international level - my mum was Poodle representive in 2011!!

I am the manager and tutor at Absolutely Animlas Ltd in London and hold my City & Guilds Level 3 in dog grooming and am qualified in teaching and assessing.

I have successfully competed both at home and abroad with Poodles and own two of my own, Etti and Kendra.

I'm looking forward to the journey!

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Hi I’m Jo Silk-Smith and I represent the Spaniel and Setter class for GTE

I began my grooming career by chance in 2011 working for the talented Mike Wildman, who has also represented GTE in the Spaniel and Setter class! I grew up surrounded by German Shepherds as a very small child then English Cocker Spaniels shown by my mum and sometimes myself. My nan also used to show and breed Mini Longhaired Dachshunds so the love of dogs is in my blood!

I now have a salon of my own based near to Chester. I have one employee called Taya who I can't imagine being without!

I love grooming all breeds but my favourite has to be the English Cocker. I love how they can start off looking homeless and scruffy and end up looking sleek and beautiful! I also love the variety of colours and how each one has a slightly different coat that requires a considered approach in the quest to make it look the best it possibly can!

I have three dogs of my own, a Frenchie, a Standard Poodle and of course an English Cocker! I occasionally show my Cocker at dog shows but grooming is my passion so you will regularly find me at  grooming competitions.

Hi I am Julia Fox, I am honoured to be representing the Handstrip class for Groom Team England.

I began my grooming journey when I was 15yrs old, now I have a salon in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk called Fur Fabulous. My favourite breeds to groom are Dandie Dinmont Terriers and Poodles.

I own several dogs at home including two Dandies. I show at Championship show level and achieved everyone’s dream by winning Best of Breed at Crufts 2022 with my dog Hoodwink!

Our success has continued in grooming competitions with some big wins. I won best all rounder at The Grooming Show and Reserve Best In Show at the Great British Groom Off.

I like to mix it up to keep those creative juices flowing by successfully competing in Poodles, Workshop, Asian fusion and the creative class. I have been awarded many placings including Reserve Best In Show with an extreme creative groom.