On the weekend of June 27 and 28, 2026, the city of Cluj-Napoca in Romania became the grooming capital of Europe during the PetGuru Grooming Show. Combining passion, technical skill, and creativity, this event once again highlighted the excellence of our profession.
For our Ambassadors, this event was crucial. In addition to the main competition, many were there to watch the prestigious Tournament of Champions ( check out our dedicated article here).
GroomTeam The Netherlands: Pure talent!
As always, the GroomTeam The Netherlands team shone with its skill and precision, reaffirming its status as one of the best international teams.
We congratulate them on their outstanding achievements:
Anita ten Brincke-te Brake : A masterful performance that earned her a spot on the top step of the podium in the Standard Poodle Open.
Nike Elbertsen: Who took home two magnificent second-place finishes in the top-level Standard Poodle Champion and Handstripping Champion categories. Exemplary consistency!
A resounding success for Krzysztof Czarnecki!
We would also like to commend the individual performance of our Polish Ambassador, Krzysztof Czarnecki. A true master of his craft, he won over the judges with his technical skill and attention to detail.
Krzysztof came away with a fantastic victory, taking first place in the Spaniel & Setter Open category. Huge congratulations on this well-deserved success!
Thank you so much!
An event of this magnitude would be nothing without flawless organization. A big thank you to the PetGuru Grooming Show team for their hospitality, kindness, and the quality of this competition, which took place in an atmosphere that was both professional and friendly.
Finally, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the prestigious panel of international judges for their expertise and integrity: Kitty Ponnet, Joanne Angus, Kitty Dekeersgieter, Eve Raison, and Umberto Lehmann.
