MODEL DOG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR SOUTH KOREA
The second stop of the famous IJA Sanctioned World Championship Model Dog Competition Tour was was conducted in April in South Korea and hosted by the Korean Kennel Club.
Teams from China, South Korea, Taiwan and the USA competed for 3 intense days to see who could take the prestigious title of the Best World Champion Model Dog Individual Competitor and the Best World Champion Model Dog Team in Pure Breed, Free Style and Creative Trims.
The IJA Judging Team consisted of industry icons from around the world:
Ring Master - IJA Judge and Co Founder Vivian Nash
China - IJA and WGA Judge Mavis Hao
South Korean - IJA and WGA Judge - Randy Yoo
Taiwan - IJA and WGA Judge Frank Su
USA - IJA and WGA Judge - Tammy Colbert
South Korea - IJA and WGA Judge Sylvia Jang
Indonesia - IJA and WGA Judge Henny Pangadjaja - Model Dog Team Leader and Judge
MODEL DOG PURE BREED AND FREE STYLE CLASSES
The results were stunning in the Pure Breed and Free Styles Classes requiring all judges to discuss and debate together as a panel to find the best in show individual competitor and the best in show team. From the breathtaking head pieces on the conformation trim styles to the unique trim styles on the Bedlington Terriers, the model dog competitors exhibited their knowledge and expertise to confirm their status and titles as International Level 4 Specialists in the art of styling the model dogs.
MODEL DOG BEST IN SHOW RESULTS
The Best in Show World Championship Model Dog Individual Competitor in Pure Breed and Free Style Trims was awarded to China’s Yang Jinlong with a Puppy 1 Trim Style. The Best in Show World Championship Model Dog Team in Pure Breed and Free Style Trims was awarded to South Korea.
Day 1 MODEL DOG CONFORMATION TRIM STYLES
Conformation trim styles for the Poodle were created with precision from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail to achieve perfection when viewed from all angles. ​Best in Class Model Dog Individual Competitor in Conformation Trim Styles was awarded to China’s Yang Jinlong. Best in Class Model Dog Team in Conformation Trim Styles was awarded to South Korea
Placements Day 1 Conformation Trim Styles
Continental
1st South Korea, Jisun Kim
2nd China, Sun Yan
3rd Taiwan, Su Hsiao Chien
4th USA, Jennifer Anders
English Saddle
1st South Korea, MinYoung Lee
2nd Taiwan, Wang Pei Yu
3rd USA, Misty Nuss
Puppy 1 FCI
1st China, Yang Jinlong
2nd South Korea, Myunghee Lee
3rd USA, Deb Compton
4th Taiwan, Wu Cheng Chin
Puppy 2 FCI
1st South Korea, Yoon Jung Yang
2nd China, Liu lili
3rd USA, Michelle Worthy
4th Taiwan, Tsai Cheng Yu
Puppy AKC
1st China, Li Zhaozhi
2nd South Korea, Young Ji Kim
3rd USA, Lis De Souza
Day 2 MODEL DOG BANDED TRIM STYLES
The oldies but goodies banded trim styles were presented challenging competitors to capture the essence of the retro trim while still making it current. Best in Class Model Dog Individual Competitor in Banded Trim Styles was awarded to China’s Yang Jinlong. Best in Class Model Dog Team in Banded Trim Styles was awarded to South Korea
Placements Day 2 Banded Trim Styles
Sweet Heart
1st USA, Michelle Worthy
2nd Taiwan, Wang Pei Yu
3rd China, Liu lili
4th South Korea, Min Young Lee
Town & Country
1st USA, Misty Nuss
2nd China, Yang Jinlong
3rd Taiwan, Su Hsiao Chien
4th South Korea, Jisun Kim
Dutch
1st China, Sun Yan
2nd Taiwan, Wu Cheng Chin
3rd USA, Deb Compton
4th South Korea, Myunghee Lee
Desi
1st USA, Lis De Souza
2nd South Korea, Young Ji Kim
3rd Taiwan, Tsai Cheng
4th China, Li Zhaozhi
Spiral
1st South Korea, Yoon Jung Yang
2nd USA, Jennifer Anders
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DAY 3 MODEL DOG PURE BREED AND FREE STYLE
Day 3 competitors created pure breed and other free style trims to find the best all around pure breed stylists in the world. Best in Class Model Dog Individual Competitor in Pure Breed and Free Style Trims was awarded to China’s Sun Yan. Best in Class Model Dog Team in Pure Breed and Free Style Trims was awarded to South Korea.
Placements Model Dog Pure Breed and Free Style Classes
Modern
1st China, Liz Zhaozhi
2nd South Korea, Myunghee Lee
3rd USA, Deb Compton
4th Taiwan, Tsai Cheng
German
1st China, Yang Jinlong
2nd South Korea, Min Young Lee
3rd USA, Lis De Souza
Asian
1st China, Sun Yan
2nd USA, Michelle Worthy
3rd Taiwan, Wu Cheng Chin
4th South Korea, Young Ji Kim
Bichon Frise
1st South Korea, YoonJung Yang
2nd USA, Misty Nuss
3rd China, Li lili
4th Taiwan, Wang Pei Yu
Bedlington Terrier
1st USA, Jennifer Anders
2nd South Korea, Jisun Kim
3rd Taiwan, Su Hsiao Chien
MODEL DOG CREATIVE CREATIONS Classes
Creative teams from all countries wowed the crowd with their amazing creations to capture the title of the Best World Champion Creative Creations Model Dog Individual Competitor and the Best World Champion Creative Creations Model Dog Team.
Creative categories designed by IJA pushed competitors to achieve an array of breathtaking abstract designs and objects like a horse on a carousel. Real life places brought Vegas to South Korea and a beach party we all wanted to attend. The real life and imaginary animal category gave us a beautiful and regal silverback Gorilla that captured the attention of all spectators and the gardens from around the world ranged from the African plains with an elephant to the English gardens with beautiful flowers and butterflies to exotic gardens under the sea.
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The Best in Show World Championship Model Dog Individual Competitor in Creative Trim Styles was awarded to USA’s Deb Compton with her Creature Under the Sea Creation. The Best in Show World Championship Model Dog Team in Creative Trim Styles was awarded to TEAM USA.
Day 1 ABSTRACT OBJECTS SHAPES AND THINGS
Abstract lines and shapes, objects and things. Competitors dazzled the crowd with their creative minds achieving unique and beautiful creations.
Best in Class Model Dog Individual Competitor in Creative Creations Abstract Objects, Shapes and Things Trims was awarded to Hana Kim from South Korea. Best in Class Model Dog Team in Creative Creations Abstract Objects, Shapes and Things Trims was awarded to TEAM South Korea.
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Placements
Abstracts Lines and Shapes
1st South Korea, YoungSoo Moon
2nd USA, Michelle Worthy
Objects
1st USA, Deb Compton
2nd South Korea, Hyoungsup Shin
Places
1st South Korea, Hana Kim
2nd USA, Jennifer Anders
3rd China, Li Zhaozhi
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People
1st USA, Misty Nuss
2nd South Korea, Youngsim Choi
Holiday Themes
1st Taiwan, Lin Chia Chun
2nd South Korea, Hui Jeongi
3rd USA, Lis De Souza
DAY 2 ANIMAL INSTINCTS
Consisted of animals, monsters and creatures both real life and imaginary, giving competitors the opportunity to exhibit their outstanding artistic skills as well as the art of applying color to enhance their creation. Best in Class Model Dog Individual Competitor in Creative Creations Animal Instincts Trims was awarded to Deb Compton from the USA. Best in Class Model Dog Team in Creative Creations Animal Instincts Trims was awarded to TEAM USA.
Animal Instincts Real Life
1st South Korea, Hana Kim
2nd USA, Misty Nuss
Cartoon Characters Imaginary
1st USA, Michelle Worthy
2nd South Korea, Hyoungsup Shin
Monsters - Creatures Land and Sea
1st USA, Deb Compton
2nd South Korea, YoungSoo Moon
Mythical Creatures
1st USA, Jennifer Anders
2nd South Korea, Hui Jeongi
Birds - Reptiles - Insects
1st Taiwan, Lin Chia Chun
2nd South Korea, Hui Jeongi
3rd USA, Lis De Souza
4th China, Yang Jinlong
DAY 3 GARDENS AROUND THE WORLD
Day 3 competitors designed gorgeous gardens from around the world such as a Dutch garden, an exotic jungle theme with an elephant, and desert plains, to the traditional English gardens with beautiful flowers and butterflies. Best in Class Model Dog Individual Competitor in Creative Creations Gardens Around the World Trims was awarded to Jennifer Anders from the USA. Best in Class Model Dog Team in Creative Creations Gardens Around the World Trims was awarded to TEAM USA.
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Jungle Gardens
1st USA, Jennifer Anders
2nd South Korea, Hanna Kim
Desert and African Plaines
1st USA, Lis De Souza
2nd South Korea, Hyoungsup Shin
Traditional Gardens - Birds and Butterflies
1st South Korea, YoungSoo Moon
2nd USA, Misty Nuss
3rd China, Sun Yan
4th Taiwan, Lin Chia Chun
Tropical - Paradise Gardens
1st South Korea, Youngsim Choi
2nd USA, Michelle Worthy
Under the Sea Gardens
1st USA, Deb Compton
2nd South Korea, Hui Jeong
The event was an experience of a lifetime for many competitors to have the opportunity to travel and meet groomers from around the world. On the first day a meet and greet was hosted by the Korean Kennel Club to give competitors and judges the opportunity to get to know each other and for competitors to prepare their competition dogs. After the competition started, all competitors and judges were invited to attend the 30 Year Anniversary Celebration Dinner for the Korean Kennel Club. On the last day of the event, a farewell dinner until the next competition closed the event in a fabulous way. Everyone thanked Mr. Shin, President of the Korean Kennel Club for his outstanding hospitality and Harley, IJA Contest Coordinator for organizing the event. Teams saluated each other for their achievements and thanked judges for their dedication and hard work to make the model dog tour the best in the world and to Vivian Nash, who had the vision and the determination to make this tour a reality!
The competition system, designed by Vivian Nash, cofounder of IJA, requires a judges from each participating country and team competitors to enter in specific categories. Competitors are also required to use the same mannequin and the same wigs furnished by the same manufacturer.
“The concept is brilliant,” says Tammy Colbert, IJA Judge, professional handler, breeder and industry speaker. “ I have competed in pure breed and creative contests for live dogs and have also judged both types of competitions and I have to say this is the most fair competition in the world. All competitors come in with the same amount of difficulty using the same type wig and are required to create the same trim style or creative category.”
Vivian Nash is a true visionary and always thinking out of the box to better the grooming industry. This championship competition tour will travel worldwide to give specialists in the art of styling the model dog the opportunity to experience this extraordinary concept presented by the International Judges Association (IJA) for Dog Grooming Competitions.