shaving

I'm from Washington state, in the US. I was wondering, does anyone shows their mini without shaving them? I don't have the resources nor the know-how to shave mine. Does an unshaved mini have a chance at the shows? My girl has a VERY dense coat that I have to brush with an actual hairbrush...

Our All Ireland Champs are coming up soon and I want my team to look their best , I know the judge likes shaved faces and a very exotic look so Ill have to shave mine , I have no problem doing muzzles but Ive only ever done eyes a couple of times and they didnt look that good , I need advice !!!