Asian Style groomer of the year 2025
Asian Style Grand Champion and Bichon Frise specialist
City & Guilds L3 Qualified (Distinction) My name is James Holberry, also known as ‘The Northern Dog Barber’ and together with my wife Joanne, we proudly run Holberry Hounds from the village of Linthwaite in the Colne Valley of Huddersfield. I’ve lived in Huddersfield my whole life and grew up surrounded b
y animals, spending much of my younger years on my Grandfather’s farm on the outskirts of Halifax. From an early age, I developed a real passion for animals; especially dogs and horses. Spending countless hours outdoors exploring the countryside with them and learning first-hand the importance of patience, trust and care. Since 2020, I have been grooming professionally and hold a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming, alongside BTEC qualifications within the industry. What began as a long-held ambition quickly grew into a true passion and career that I feel incredibly grateful to do every day. Alongside every day salon grooming, I am also an award-winning competitive groomer and educator, competing both across the UK and internationally. I specialise in Asian Fusion styling and the Bichon Frise breed standard. I have achieved multiple competition wins, including being named Asian Stylist of the Year 2025 and Asian Styling Grand Champion. At Holberry Hounds, our aim is simple; to provide a calm, caring and professional grooming experience where every dog is treated as an individual. Whether your dog visits for a stylish makeover, breed-specific groom or regular maintenance, their welfare, comfort and happiness always come first. Holberry Hounds has brought our family many wonderful memories, friendships (both human and furry!) and a community we are incredibly proud to be part of. We look forward to welcoming both you and your four-legged friends into the Holberry Hounds family.
