• Notes from the Grooming Table by Melissa Verplank
• Dog Grooming Simplified – Straight to The Point by Jodi Murphy
  (these two books available at www.lynnprofessional.com)
• CKC Breed Standards
• Breed Pictures

• 70% minimum requirement to pass (85% min. to apply towards Master Groomer title)
• 100 questions
• Time allowed for completion: 1 hour
• No. of Certifiers required to administer: 1 Junior or Senior Certifier or Proctor
  (see Competitions, Proctors & Special Considerations)

Practical Test

• 70% minimum requirement to pass (85% min. to apply towards Master Groomer title)
• No. of Certifiers required: 2 - one of which must be a Senior Certifier
• Dog must have a minimum of 2" of coat
• Dog must be bathed and prepped before arrival at certification (pads, nails, ears & sanitary)
• Time allowed for completion:
  Dogs 16" & under – 2 hours
  Dogs over 16" – 2 hours 15 minutes
• Poodles:
  Can be done in a lamb, puppy or show trim
  Must show scissoring, clip on combs may be used (not clippered all over) Not done in a Utility clip.
  Face and feet to be clipped clean during time allowed (not prior to testing)
• Breeds Recommended: Poodle (Any Size), Bichon Frise
  (Other breeds may be used but at the Certifier's discretion. Certifier must be asked if they are willing to evaluate and have knowledge of the breed suggested.)