Toshinori Omura is an internationally renowned breeder, handler, groomer and judge. He began showing Poodles with Florence, who is also the first Poodle from his Smash Poodle kennel, which he created in 1989. 
Magali Delaye, breeder, groomer, trainer and international judge, is a world expert in handstripping grooming techniques. Magali's passion for grooming was passed on to her by her mother, a Terrier breeder. At the age of 15, she began her apprenticeship, discovered her talent for grooming and landed her first job three years later, thanks to her knowledge of Terriers and her remarkable stripping abilities. This experience enabled her to learn to groom other breeds, while building a reputation in her specialty. At the age of 20, she opened her own salon, then joined forces with her mom to help her run her kennel.
Umberto Lehmann, Président des associations EGA et ATI, est un précurseur qui a contribué à élever le niveau et la renommée du toilettage à travers le monde. Il a remporté le prestigieux prix Cardinal Crystal Grooming Achievement Award en tant que Toiletteur International de l’année en 1987, ainsi que le prix Shirlee Kalstone Global Achievement en 2018, notamment pour les efforts déployés pour connecter les compétitions et les programmes éducatifs de toilettage à l'échelle internationale.
Driven by an quest for perfection, Kitty has devoted her entire career to the pursuit of excellence. Convinced that one never know enough about the profession, she has consistently strived to expand her knowledge and skills, spending years perfecting her art and pioneering new techniques in the field of grooming. After 25 years at the head of her Kitana salon, she became a grooming consultant for Transgroom. Today, she supports and advises professional groomers in their day-to-day activities, a passion she has been nurturing for decades.
Passionate about dogs since childhood, Mélanie Schmit has devoted herself to breeding and grooming Pomeranians, becoming a leading figure in the field on an international scale. As handler of her own dogs, she has led her kennel to win prestigious titles such as Belgian Champion, Luxembourg Champion and International Champion.
Lienke Luthart est une toiletteuse reconnue, spécialisée dans les Caniches. Diplômée en 2011, elle a perfectionné son art grâce à des mentors, et a acquis une expertise remarquable à travers des formations, séminaires, workshops et concours. Depuis 2013, elle participe avec succès à des compétitions internationales de toilettage, où elle a remporté 11 médailles d’or, plusieurs titres de Best in Show, et s'est notamment distinguée en remportant le meilleur score de tous les Caniches lors du Championnat du monde en 2017.
En parallèle, Lienke gère son salon de toilettage, Trimsalon de Boomgaard, fondé par sa mère et dont elle a repris la gestion en 2021. Elle élève également des Caniches Standard sous l’affixe Heritage Black Diamond, avec un souci particulier pour la qualité et le bien-être de ses chiots. Passionnée et généreuse, Lienke partage son savoir faire pour former d'autres passionnés et sublimer la beauté des Caniches, qu’elle présente également avec beaucoup de succès en expositions.
Feryal Labed has been a groomer and grooming salon manager for 24 years. With years of experience and numerous training courses throughout her career, Feryal has acquired unrivalled expertise in the field of dog grooming. Her background includes in-depth training in dog education, canine behavior and pet massage techniques.
Her passion for animal welfare and her dedication to excellence naturally led her to pass on her knowledge. Today, Feryal Labed trains future groomers, sharing her experience with pedagogy and kindness. Her educational approach, combining practical know-how and theory, enables her students to develop solid skills and prepare for a successful career in animal grooming.
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