FROME N' GROOM Christchurch St E, Frome
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Four freshly groomed dogs sitting together on a bright pink backdrop: a long-haired chihuahua, a tan chihuahua, a grey toy poodle and a white poodle.

Entries by appointment. 17 Christchurch Street East, Frome BA11 1QG. Ring, message or email Gem to book your dog in.

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This week in the ring

Every dog gets Gem's full attention and a write-up on the day. These are her own words, straight from the parlour.

  1. Hunter, a young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, looking up at the camera after his groom.

    Class 1 · Puppy, first groom

    Hunter

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel · 8 months

    Little Hunter came in for his groom today and was an absolute star! Only 8 months old and as good as gold. Such a lovely boy!

    Gem · 2 October

  2. Waffle, a golden wire-coated dog, close up with very long eyelashes after his groom.

    Class 2 · Longest lashes in show

    Waffle

    Gorgeous boy

    Just look at Waffle's eyelashes! I've never seen such long, beautiful lashes! What a gorgeous boy he is!

    Gem · 1 October

  3. Luna, a merle Mini Australian Shepherd, standing on the grooming table with her tongue out.

    Class 3 · Veteran, travelled furthest

    Luna

    Mini Australian Shepherd · 13 years

    A gorgeous new girl came in today! This lovely 13-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd Luna has moved all the way from the USA with her mum.

    Gem · 29 September

  4. Nora, a small black curly-coated Poochon, standing on the table with a pink grooming loop.

    Class 4 · Best behaved

    Nora

    Poochon

    Meet beautiful Nora, the sweetest little Poochon! She was such a pleasure to have in the parlour, so well behaved, gentle and full of personality.

    Gem · 25 August

  5. Flossy, an apricot Cockapoo, sitting neatly on the grooming table after her haircut.

    Class 5 · Big girl haircut

    Flossy

    Cockapoo

    Flossy the Cockapoo came in for her second big girl haircut today, and she was as good as gold! What an absolute little superstar she was from start to finish.

    Gem · August

  6. See every dog in the full ring book on Facebook

Schedule of classes

Every groom is tailored to the dog in front of her: coat, age, temperament and how they are feeling on the day.

Ring 1 · Order of the day

Services and prices to be confirmed with Gem

  1. 1

    Full groom

    Bath, blow dry, clip or scissor to style, nails, ears and a final tidy.

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  2. 2

    Bath, brush and blow dry

    A proper wash, de-shed and fluff for dogs between full grooms.

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  3. 3

    Puppy introduction

    A gentle first visit to get used to the table, the dryer and the clippers, at their pace.

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  4. 4

    Nails, ears and tidy

    A quick visit for nails, ear cleaning, and a tidy around the eyes, feet and sanitary areas.

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Prices depend on breed, size and coat condition. Ring or message Gem with a photo of your dog and she will give you a price before you book.

A groom, in order

A typical groom · order to be confirmed with Gem

  1. 1

    Hello first. A chat about your dog, their coat and how they are feeling today.

  2. 2

    Bath and dry. Warm water, the right shampoo for the coat, a careful blow dry.

  3. 3

    Clip, scissor and style. To the breed standard or to the cut you like best.

  4. 4

    Nails, ears and a final fluff. Then a photo for the ring book and home, looking and feeling their best.

Gem, in a pink star-print grooming top, holding a puppy in the parlour.

The judge: Gem, twenty-five years in.

Frome N' Groom is a small parlour on Christchurch Street East with one groomer in it. Gem has been grooming dogs for twenty-five years, and she does every part of every groom herself: the hello, the bath, the clip and the final fluff. No hand-overs, no rotating staff, no dog left in a cage waiting for the next person.

That matters most for the dogs who find it hardest. Puppies on their first visit, like eight-month-old Hunter. Older dogs who need to take it slowly, like thirteen-year-old Luna. Nervous dogs who settle once they know the hands holding them are the same ones all the way through.

Judge: Gem · 25 years in the ring · one groomer, start to finish · all breeds and ages

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The line-up

A few of the dogs who have come through the parlour this year. Every one went home with a rosette face.

  • Hunter the Cavalier standing proudly on the table.
  • A white fluffy dog with a big grin after a groom.
  • A black curly-coated dog with its tongue out.
  • A white and tan spaniel-type dog sitting on a paw-print mat.
  • Luna the merle Mini Australian Shepherd smiling.
  • An apricot Cockapoo freshly clipped.
  • A small white Bichon-type dog after a groom.
  • A chocolate-coloured curly dog sitting on the floor of the parlour.
  • A cream Cockapoo with a neat round face.
  • A black curly dog with its tongue out beside grooming scissors.
  • A white fluffy dog grinning on the table.
  • Waffle's profile with his long lashes.

Find the ring

A short walk from Frome town centre, on Christchurch Street East.

17 Christchurch Street East
Frome, Somerset
BA11 1QG

Directions

Open by appointment.
Opening hours to be confirmed with Gem.

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