The 4-day 7th "PANGOL" Cup CIPS Global Grooming Conference has drawn to a spectacular close! Staged alongside the CIPS, this flagship event united global pet grooming professionals under the banner of "Internationalization, Diversity, and Openness". It crafted a premier platform for cross-border exchange and demonstration among Chinese and international pet groomers, advanced the deep integration of China’s pet grooming industry with global standards, and left an indelible mark on the sector with countless memorable moments. Join us as we revisit this landmark gathering of the global pet grooming community!

November 13: Opening Ceremony of the 7th "PANGOL" Cup CGGC Great Wall World Pet Grooming Congress

The 7th "PANGOL" Cup CIPS Global Grooming Conference launched on November 13, welcoming over 50 distinguished guests and organizational representatives from more than 10 countries and regions—including the UK, Romania, Serbia, Russia, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Mongolia. Centered on international talent development, industry education, and professional skill exchange, the congress presented a series of annual accolades on-site, driving China’s pet grooming industry toward greater standardization, professionalism, and global integration.

The opening ceremony gathered the brightest stars of the global pet grooming world:

Mr. Cheng Xiang, General Manager of China Great Wall International Exhibition and Mr. Gao Yuan, Chairman of the CGGC CIPS Grooming Conference and IGC Chairman, delivered keynote addresses, charting the course for the industry’s future.

▲Mr. Cheng Xiang

▲Mr. Gao Yuan

Mr. Dorin Spirea, representative of the international jury, shared his excitement about officiating in China for the first time. Japanese groomer Mr. Koji Funebune emphasized the industry’s spirit of "connecting through craftsmanship, uniting through love". Mr. NARANBAYAR of Mongolia, an industry association representative, praised Chinese groomers for their diligence and excellence, and called for deeper cross-border collaboration—all bringing a global professional perspective to the event.

▲Dorin Spirea

▲Mr. Koji Funabune

▲Mr. NARANBAYAR

Ms. Yuan Yu from Liaoning Agricultural Technical College proposed a school-enterprise collaboration initiative, while Mr. Duan Zihao, a leading Chinese groomer, delivered a closing speech, jointly supporting cross-industry integration and talent cultivation in pet grooming.

▲Ms. Yu Yuan

▲Mr. Duan Zihao

The award ceremony stood out as a highlight of the opening, with 8 major awards honoring both outstanding capabilities and remarkable contributions to the industry. From brands upholding "scientific luxury care" to institutions committed to "empowering pet salons", and educators dedicated to "nurturing professionals", each award reflected the industry’s vibrant growth:

Pet Grooming Product Craftsmanship Award: Recognizes brands for crafting premium products with artisanal dedication and driving service innovation through technology, setting a "scientific pet care, quality first" benchmark for the industry’s product sector.

Industry Pioneering Award: Commends organizations for building channels and empowering partners with vision and responsibility, expanding the industry’s development horizon and solidifying the foundation for large-scale operation.

Pet Grooming Aristry Advancement Award: Acknowledges groomers for breakthroughs in professional skills, establishing benchmarks for domestic practitioners and boosting the industry’s overall expertise.

Pet Grooming Academic Excellence Award: Honors educators for bridging classroom learning and industry practice, recognizing their role in nurturing talent and passing on technical expertise.

International Pet Grooming Excellence Award: Celebrates the "borderless" nature of pet grooming, affirming the professional prowess of international groomers and fostering two-way exchange of skills and culture between China and the world.

Pet Grooming Education Achievement Award: Recognizes schools as the "foundation of the industry’s talent pyramid", commending their role in launching the careers of countless pet groomers and building a robust talent base for the sector.

Pet Grooming Education Pillar Award: Highlights brands for their artisanal approach to product development and technological innovation in pet grooming services, reinforcing the "scientific pet care, quality first" standard for the industry’s product segment.

International Pet Grooming Culture Ambassador (Honorary Title): Honors individuals for their outstanding contributions to technological advancement, educational guidance, and cross-cultural exchange, thanking them for building bridges for the global pet grooming industry’s collaborative development.

The 7th "PANGOL" Cup CIPS Global Grooming Conference featured 5 core events covering master inheritance, professional certification, international competition, and college-level contests: Beneath the Legend: International Terrier Grooming Master Workshop, The 7th "PANGOL" Cup IGC Companion Cat Grooming and Care National Professional Competition, Grooming Conference-Master Demonstration,The 7th "PANGOL" Cup "Golden Fingers" International Pet Grooming Championship Invitational Tournament, and The 7th China  Vocational Colleges Pet Grooming League & the 8th Pet Grooming Special Competition of the China Small Animal Skills Competition.

November 12: Beneath the Legend: International Terrier Grooming Master Workshop

Three world-renowned terrier grooming and breeding masters—Mr. Dorin Spirea (Romania), Ms. ZITA (Serbia), and Mr. Bill Brown-Cole (UK)—led an exclusive workshop, focusing on three popular terrier breeds: Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, and Fox Terrier. Combining theoretical lectures with live demonstrations, they shared show-quality grooming standards, core techniques, and solutions to common challenges, delving into details such as "sculpting elegant lines and natural hair layers for Scottish Terriers based on body proportions", "creating iconic rounded shapes for West Highland White Terriers by working with hair growth patterns", and "using precise hand-stripping techniques to achieve show-quality texture for Fox Terriers". Over 20 principals from domestic pet grooming schools attended the workshop, which aimed to address the shortage of professional terrier groomers in China, promote the exchange and integration of domestic and international pet grooming technologies, and drive the industry’s professional development.

November 13: Grooming Conference-Master Demonstration

The Grooming Conference-Master Demonstration featured Ms. Galina, founder of the legendary "DIVNOE DIVO" kennel, who showcased her expertise with a show-quality Norwich Terrier, creating flawless structural lines through precise trimming. With 16 years of breeding and grooming experience, she demonstrated the pinnacle of terrier grooming, displaying exceptional control and aesthetic judgment from blade work to final styling. The demonstration provided a valuable learning model for attendees and enthusiasts, accelerating the dissemination of advanced grooming skills and fulfilling the exhibition’s core mission of technical exchange and industry empowerment.

November 14: The 7th "PANGOL" Cup "Golden Fingers" International Pet Grooming Championship Invitational Tournament

The 7th "PANGOL" Cup "Golden Fingers" International Pet Grooming Championship Invitational Tournament kicked off on November 14, attracting over 200 contestants from across the globe to compete in seven categories. Adhering strictly to international standards, the competition was judged by a panel of international referees, who evaluated contestants on creative styling and practical skills to ensure professional and fair adjudication. Notably, teacher teams from universities across China participated collectively for the first time, infusing new energy into the event. Beyond a mere competition, this championship has evolved into a core platform for global elite groomers to share practical experience, showcase cutting-edge skills, and exchange industry knowledge. Upholding the mission of "connecting through knowledge, inspiring through passion", it has built a dynamic ecosystem for cosmmunication and growth in the pet grooming industry.

November 15: The 7th China Vocational Colleges Pet Grooming League at the CIPS Global Groooming Conference

The 7th China  Vocational Colleges Pet Grooming League & the 8th Pet Grooming Special Competition of the China Small Animal Skills Competition adheres to the core philosophy of "Building a Platform for Mutual Growth", with the goal of "showcasing teaching achievements and elevating talent development". Focused on empowering vocational education and aligning teaching with industry demands, it has become one of China’s largest, most professional, and most influential pet grooming competitions for higher vocational colleges. Key highlights included:

The introduction of a new teacher category to strengthen the development of "dual-qualified" teachers in vocational colleges, establishing a tripartite collaboration model involving the education sector, industry associations, and enterprises. Coverage of multiple modules including creative styling and pet care, fully aligned with industry standards, attracting over 300 teachers and students from 32 colleges nationwide. Over 100 students and 10 teachers advanced to the finals, laying a solid talent foundation for the pet grooming industry and driving the coordinated development of vocational education and the sector.

Looking Ahead to the Industry’s New Chapter

The successful conclusion of the 7th "PANGOL" Cup CIPS Global Grooming Conference is more than a showcase of international pet grooming excellence and a recognition of industry achievements—it is a pivotal milestone for China’s pet grooming industry to engage in deep dialogue with global standards. By building an international platform, it has broken down geographical barriers, shifting the industry’s global exchange from "one-way learning" to "two-way co-creation" and accelerating China’s pet grooming sector’s standardization and professionalization. Through full-chain talent empowerment—from systematic vocational education to international competition—it has solidified the industry’s sustainable development foundation. And through cultural integration, it has sparked industry vitality, blending pet grooming technologies and service experiences from around the world to inject diverse momentum into the global pet grooming industry.

In the future, the communication bridges, industry benchmarks, and cooperation consensus forged at this event will continue to drive China’s pet grooming industry toward higher quality and broader horizons, while offering a "Chinese practice" model for the global pet grooming sector’s collaborative progress. Pet grooming knows no borders, and the future is bright—together, we look forward to the industry writing new chapters of excellence, driven by professionalism and passion!