POOCH Perfect has captivated audiences in lockdown but two toy poodles from Bolton have stolen the show twice in the series. Alison Leslie applied for her six toy poodles to take part in the BBC One series, which features dog groomers competing against each other, with Barley and Rufus both being selected to be featured on the show. Barley, nearly two years old. starred in the first episode as the demonstration model, providing groomers with the perfect example of a teddy bear trim. One-year-old Rufus had his turn in the spotlight in Thursday night s episode participating in one of the challenges, where he received a very smart cut - although a slight mix-up meant he was put into a tutu.
POOCH Perfect has captivated audiences in lockdown but two toy poodles from Bolton have stolen the show twice in the series. Alison Leslie applied for her six toy poodles to take part in the BBC One series, which features dog groomers competing against each other, with Barley and Rufus both being selected to be featured on the show. Barley, nearly two years old. starred in the first episode as the demonstration model, providing groomers with the perfect example of a teddy bear trim. One-year-old Rufus had his turn in the spotlight in Thursday night s episode participating in one of the challenges, where he received a very smart cut - although a slight mix-up meant he was put into a tutu.
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The statement, on the BBC’s complaints website, said that “of the 20 challenges across the series, four made use of some form of limited temporary colour.
“Any use of colour was strictly controlled and only used to highlight the groom… All colour was temporary, animal safe and washed out almost immediately depending on the dog’s coat.”
It added: “In one groom, the dogs were dressed in an outfit. These outfits were all ‘dog friendly’ and checked by the animal welfare team”.
The competition heats up as our groomers tackle the Welsh Terrier in the first of our Quarter Finals! There may even be some stripping involved! Thursday at 8pm on BBC One. #PoochPerfect#handsripping#welshterrierpic.twitter.com/vRaKq8P7B8