About this season
Britain’s hairiest hounds get a makeover on the hunt for Britain’s best dog groomer. Sixteen professionals compete to see who can transform them into the smartest pooches in the land.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 7 January 2021 • 60 min
The four groomers are given one of the most popular breeds to grace British salons - the long-haired shih tzu.
2. Episode 2
Aired 14 January 2021 • 60 min
This week's four dog groomers tackle a pack of Alaskan Malamutes. Next, they give some fluffy puppies their first ever grown-up haircut, to be revealed in front of their proud owners on the Dogwalk.
3. Episode 3
Aired 21 January 2021 • 60 min
Four ace groomers try to create a tricky spiral pattern in the coats of English cocker spaniels.
4. Episode 4
Aired 28 January 2021 • 60 min
The cute-as-a-button Pomeranian is the breed of choice in the final heat as four groomers try to achieve the perfect pom-pom shape using just a pair of scissors.
5. Episode 5
Aired 4 February 2021 • 60 min
The first set of quarter-finalists take on a very traditional dog groom when they gently hand-strip one of the UK’s oldest breeds, the Welsh terrier.
6. Episode 6
Aired 18 February 2021 • 60 min
The final set of quarter-finalists turn some scruffy but adorable bichon frisés into beautifully shaped white clouds, then trim their dogs’ coats to create an homage to a place close their hearts.
7. Episode 7
Aired 25 February 2021 • 60 min
In the semi-final, the last four competitors groom lamb-like Bedlington terriers. The groomers must also identify the parent breeds of a number of crossbreeds.
8. Episode 8
Aired 4 March 2021 • 60 min
The three finalists execute one of the toughest challenges in the industry – a continental clip on an elegant standard poodle.