Simon Briggs
Country : Victoria, Australia
DA FCI No : AU 786
" Simon has over 40 years of experience in exhibiting and grooming dogs, beginning in 1984 with Miniature Schnauzers in Perth, WA. His expertise spans a wide range of breeds, including scissored, hand-stripped, Spaniel/Setter, flowing, and double-coated breeds. Simon has shown and prepared dogs to over 1000 Best in Show wins, including multiple Top Dog All Breeds titles and major show victories in Australia and internationally. Having operated grooming salons for 35 years, Simon is also an ANKC Championship judge for Gundogs, Hounds, Terriers, and all varieties of Poodles. He has judged grooming competitions at prestigious events like the Brisbane Royal and Sydney Royal. "
My CV
I have been involved with exhibiting dogs since 1984 starting in Perth WA, showing, and breeding miniature schnauzers. I was extremely lucky to have wonderful mentors and the ability to handle their numerous breeds.
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Showing dogs has been my passion for the last 40 years. I have shown and prepared a wide variety of breeds including scissored, hand stripped, spaniel/setter, flowing coats as well as double coats. In addition, I have lived and exhibited dogs in various countries around the globe and worked and studied with some of the world’s premium groomers/handlers/breeders.
The dogs I have shown and prepared have achieved Top Dog All Breeds 6 times. With multiple Royal and major shows Best In Show wins along with numerous National speciality BISS wins in both Australia and internationally.Dogs I have prepared/shown have achieved over 1000 BIS wins.I have worked/owned Dog Grooming Salons for over 35 years.
I am a Championship licenced (ANKC) Gundog judge since 1994 and now licenced Championship status for Hounds, Terriers, and all varieties of poodles.
I have judged various grooming competitions in Australia. Brisbane Royal and the Australian final of the “Royal Winners” at Sydney Royal.
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