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Canine Design Ltd is set in the beautiful seaside town of Donaghadee on the stunning County Down coastline, a mere 30 mimutes from Belfast City Centre and all major airports,train station and attractions.Canine Design Ltd dog grooming and training was established and is owned by Colin Angus, who as a City & Guilds qualified professional groomer has over twenty years of practical experience, twelve years of which was managing a large Boarding Kennel and Veterinary practice. Apart from daily routine grooming,Colin has very considerable experience training students and working with animals etc. Colin is a part time tutor for animal management diploma ( B tech qualification at NDAI) also an assessor for N.V.Q.Dog Grooming qualifications.(City and Guilds NVQ Animal Care / Grooming qualification can be achieved along side your training )
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Under expert guidance from our staff, you can explore the various skills required for dog grooming whether for a future professional career, or just simply for the pleasure and satisfaction of preparing and caring for your own pets. Our staff has a wealth of experience relating to the various products, and their uses. We are able to offer the student sound advice on both aspects of dog grooming technique and selection of equipment and its uses.
Colin is Ireland's distributor for WAHL animal products distributing clippers,blades shampoos etc. WAHL products
Canine Design Ltd also stock and recommend all forever living products (Aloe Vera) for your pet and own health and well being - Flpireland products

The Company offers a number of services, but specialises principally in dog grooming and the training of students from the UK and Overseas to a high standard of professional performance. Many students on completing their Courses go on to creating their own successful salons.

We hope we may have the pleasure of welcoming you to our Dog Grooming Centre and assisting you to achieve your ambitions to making a career out of the “love of Dogs”.

Colin Angus (Director)
City & Guilds NVQ level 3 Animal care & Grooming
London Academy grooming.
Regional representative co-ordinator for Pet Care Trust.


Canine Design ltd are approved by Pet Care Trust to hold the City and Guilds 7750 practial exams.

also Grooming at :-

Glenn Veterinary Clinic
42 Bingham Street, Bangor, BT20 5DN


Useful travel numbers :

Translink - Trains & Buses 028 9066 6630
Belfast international Airport 028 9448 4848
Belfast City Airport 028 9093 9093

For air travellers National & International we have a personal courtsey pick up service for our students

Link to Colins other Interests





Donaghadee harbour only a few minutes walk from our salon


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Lady Sylvia Hermon M.P. Congratulates Canine Design Ltd on their Anniversary !

Sir and Lady Hermon are regular client's at the Donaghadee based salon with their two Airedale dogs "Smarty" and "Crispie"

Sylvia commented and sent many congratulations on 9 years of grooming and looking after ( and spoiling ever so nicely ) so many dogs at Canine Design, you've done a great job !

Jack and I wish you continued success for the next 9 to 10 years at least!!


















"Meet the professional team at Canine Design for stylish grooming for your pet. Canine stylist Susan Beattie, student stylist Caroline Bramwell, senior stylist Craig Barr, director Colin Angus and canine stylist Kerry Hayes."



Canine Design 10th Anniversary Party at Grace Neil's







Colin , mum Dorothy and dad Ken





Denise Watson BBC, Colin , Lynda Bryans UTV







Colin, Lisa Flavelle ( downtown radio ) Craig Barr