Au Chien chic salon in Argenteuil has three medalists at the last French Championship in this discipline. Owner Mathieu Heurteau has climbed to the highest step of the podium twice.
Nina Cordon, 22, came third in shih tzu, in the pro hopeful competition. Amandine Queyrol, 19, won the title of best apprentice in France for coming second in poodle and schnauzer hair removal, and third in cutting for the bichon frisé category.