At Absolutely Animals, excellence isn’t just a goal – it’s our history. For over 30 years, our team has been at the forefront of the grooming industry, consistently bringing home top honours from national and international stages.
This archive tracks the journey of our stylists from their very first certifications to representing Groom Team England on the world stage. It’s a testament to the passion of our founder, Heidi Anderton (ICMG), and the incredible talent of our rising stars like Christine and Callum Anderton, and our dedicated team members like Tracey and Nicole.
When you choose Absolutely Animals, you are choosing a team recognised by Crufts, The British Isles Grooming Association, and the World Team Grooming Championships.
2026
- The Grooming Show – 1st Place Poodle Open – Groomer Tracey
- The Welsh Grooming Show 2026 – 2nd Place – Groomer Callum Anderton
2025
- School of the Year 2025
- Teacher of the Year 2025 – Christine Anderton
- Leadership Award 2025 – Heidi Anderton
- Crufts Poodle Class 2025 – Second Place – Christine Anderton
2024
- Groom Team England 6th Place Belgium 2024 – Christine Anderton
2023
- Groom Team England Member – Christine Anderton
- Great British Grooming Show 2023 – First Place, Champion Class – Christine Anderton
- Great British Grooming Show 2023 – Best in Show – Christine Anderton
- Crufts – Best Barnet – Christine Anderton
2019
- BIGA Dog Grooming show – Second place in purebreds class – Nicole Whittle
- BIGA Dog Grooming show – First place in best up and coming groomer – Callum Anderton
2018
- Pet Stylist of the Year – British Isles Grooming Association – Christine Anderton
2017
- International Certified Master Groomer – Heidi Anderton
- Poodle, Second Place, Champion Class – The Grooming Show – Christine Anderton
2016
- Poodle, Third Place, Champion Class – Mastergroom – Christine Anderton
2015
- Poodle, First Place, Experienced Class – Mastergroom – Christine Anderton
2014
- Best in Show – Irish Professional Grooming Show – Heidi Anderton
2011
- Young Kennel Club Groomer of the Year – Crufts – Christine Anderton
- Terrier, First Place, Experienced Class – Groomer of the Year – Christine Anderton
- Groom Team England – 5th Place – Belgium 2011 – Heidi Anderton
2010
- Toy Poodle, First Place, Beginner Class – Dutch United Groomers, Netherlands – Christine Anderton
- Groom Team England Member – Heidi Anderton
2009
- Groom Team England Member – Heidi Anderton
2007
- LCGI, Level 4 City and Guilds – Heidi Anderton
2005
- Higher Diploma in Dog Grooming – Heidi Anderton
- Guild of Master Groomers Member (2005–2014) – Heidi Anderton
2004
- Best in Show – British Groomer of the Year – Heidi Anderton
1995
- City and Guilds Level 3 in Dog Grooming – Heidi Anderton
