Yeah, but if the breeder was the groomer you would think she would know better.

Ya have a couple or even one litter, and yur the breeder and self-proclaimed expert. Maybe the breeder didn't know better. She might now! OP does.

No closer than 2 weeks prior to a show should you bathe them...and only if they are grimy, or skunked; otherwise just rinse them(can spray them with waterless shampoo) with water and towel. I time my baths when they are on the blow and hair is tufting out of their pantaloons.