Schedule of Champagne
238 Class + 2 Junior Handling & 2 Adult Handling &
Reserve Best of Breed Competition
OPEN SHOW
(Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Show Regulations) (Unbenched, Judged on the Group System) 'Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show.'
KENNEL GAZETTE JUNIOR WARRANT COMPETITION-QUALIFYING HEAT
at South of England Agricultural Society Showground,
Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TL
on SUNDAY 28th August 2016
Show Opens 8.30am
Judging 9.30am SHARP
Guarantors to the Kennel Club:
Mr B Ballan (Chairman), 2 Mildmay Close, Ringmer, Sussex
Mrs M Edridge (Acting Secretary), Summerleys, 3 Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, Surrey. RH6 9PT, 01342 529946 Mr M Smith (Hon Treasurer), 66 Burwash Road, Crawley, Sussex
Veterinary Surgeon on call: East Grinstead Veterinary Hospital, Maypole Road ,
East Grinstead, West Sussex. RH19 1HL. Tel: 01342 323072
Show Manager (including Trade Stands): Mr G Coldwell, Tel: 01293 409452
Schedules available from Michaela Edridge & Mr G Coldwell,
Entries to: Torsten Nitsch
22 Jesmond Close, Mitcham , Surrey. CR4 1EQ, Tel 07577 301623
Secretary’s Contact Details:
Tel: 01342 529946 Mobile on day of show only 07429 170098
All Judges at this show agree to abide by the following statement:
“In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness, health and well being of the dog.”
Entries Close: Monday 25th July 2016 postmark
WET WEATHER ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED
Enter Online at www.ejcprint.co.uk/online
Crufts
OBREEDIENCE
Team Competition - Qualifying Heat
FEES
Entry Fees:
Non-Members £6.50 per dog for 1st entry
£2.00 each subsequent entry with same dog
Members
£5.50 per dog for 1st entry
£2.00 each subsequent entry with same dog
KENNEL GAZETTE JUNIOR WARRANT COMPETITION - QUALIFYING HEAT £6.00
Junior & Adult Handling:
£1.00 per handler
Not For Competition:
£1.00 per dog, full details on entry form please
Catalogues:
£3.00 pre-paid, with entries only.
CATALOGUES MUST BE COLLECTED BY 11.00am
OR THEY WILL BE OFFERED FOR RE-SALE
Advertisements:
£10.00 full page, £6.00 half page
Membership:
£2.00 Single, £3.00 Joint (due 1st January 2016
Car Parking:
FREE - It will be in North Car Park. No exhibitors
vehicles on main show ground. Disabled parking in front
of main North Car Park.
There will be
NO EXCEPTIONS
ROUTE TO - ARDINGLY
SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND
M25 TO JUNCTION 7 TAKE M23 SOUTH
TAKE JUNCTION 10 (Copthorne), PROCEED SOUTH ON B2028,
THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND IS APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES ON RIGHT.
HORLEY & DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY
Vice President:
Hon Life Members:
Mr A Mould M.I.D
Mrs. B Ellis, M Edridge, Mrs J Hammond,
K Johnson, G Coldwell
Chairman
: Mr B Ballan
President
: Mrs M Edridge
Acting Secretary:
Mrs M Edridge
Hon Treasurer
: Mr M Smith
Committee:
Mesdames,
F Coldwell, C Taylor, D Rennison, H Skippings, H Carter.
Messrs,
C Carter, G Coldwell, M Gough.
** CHAMPAGNE SHOW **
Magnum of CHAMPAGNE for BEST IN SHOW Bottle of CHAMPAGNE for RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Bottle of CHAMPAGNE for BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Bottle of CHAMPAGNE for RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Bottle of CHAMPAGNE for ALL ADULT GROUP WINNERS
Bottle of CHAMPAGNE for Winners of RBOB COMPETITION and CHARITY STAKES
**
SPECIALS
**
Generously Sponsored by
B.I.S., R.B.I.S. B.P.I.S., R.B.P.I.S., and all Group Winners
**
ROSETTES
**
1st - 3rd in each class Available on producing the prize card, from the Secretary Best in Show - Reserve Best in Show
Best Puppy in Show - Reserve Best Puppy in Show All Group Winners - All Puppy Group Winners
All Best of Breeds, incl Not Separately Classified and All Best Puppy in Breeds 1st - 5th in R.B.O.B. Competition
Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show & Best Puppy in Show Rosettes
Donated by Tymors Rosettes
PRIZE MONEY
Prize Money
is only on offer in the
Brian Hammond Stakes
&
Carole Burbidge Memorial Champion Stakes
Group Winner Champagne Kindly Donated By:
Gundog Group - Mr Mike Smith
Hound Group - Mr Brian Ballan
Pastoral Group - Donna Renninson
Terrier Group - Mr Gary Coldwell
Toy Group - Michaela Edridge
Utility Group - Mr Torsten Nitsch
Working Group - Miss Faye Coldwell
EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE
An exercise area will be provided. All exhibitors and handlers are requested to clear up any fouling by dogs in their charge
Parents are reminded that they are responsible for the actions and any damage done by children in their care within the environs of the Showground.
REMOVAL OF DOGS
CLASSIFICATION
(
All classes are for dog or bitch unless otherwise stated)
(This Show is judged on the Group System
IMPORTED REGISTER
AV Imported Register
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
1. Junior 2. OpenHOUNDS, GROUP JUDGE: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
Afghan
Judge: Chrissie Beard
3. Puppy 4. Post Graduate 5. Open
Basset G.V. (Petit)
Judge: Linda Boyns (Brindeckel)
6. Junior 7. Open
Basset Hound
Judge: Linda Boyns (Brindeckel)
8. Junior 9. Post Graduate 10. Open
Beagle
Judge: Linda Boyns (Brindeckel)
11. Junior 12. Post Graduate 13. Open
Borzoi
Judge: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
14. Junior 15. Post Graduate 16. Open
Dachshund Min Long Haired
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
17. Junior 18. OpenDachshund Min Smooth Haired
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
19. Junior 20. OpenDachshund Min Wire Haired
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
21. Junior 22. OpenDachshund Std Long Haired
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
23. Junior 24. OpenDachshund Std Smooth Haired
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
25. Junior 26. OpenDachshund Std Wire Haired
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
27. Junior 28. OpenIrish Wolfhound
Judge: Linda Boyns (Brindeckel)
29. Junior 30. Open
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Judge: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
31. Junior 32. Open
Saluki
Judge: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
33. Junior 34. Post Graduate 35. Open
Whippet
Judge: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
36. Puppy 37. Junior 38. Post Graduate 39. Open
AVNSC Hound
Judge: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
40. Puppy 41. Post Graduate 42. Open
AV Hound
Judge: Linda Aldous (Panjsher)
43. Junior 44. Open
GUNDOGS, GROUP JUDGE: Hilary Tye (Tymora)
Spaniel (American Cocker)
Judge: Sarah Loakes (Goldbirch)
45. Junior 46. OpenSpaniel (Cocker)
Judge: Samantha Hutson (Stobytill)
47. Junior 48. Post Graduate 49. Open
Spaniel (English Springer)
Judge: Fiona Stevenson (Blythway)
50. Junior 51. Post Graduate 52. OpenEnglish Setter
Judge: Sally Cooper (Rowdenhill)
53. Junior 54. Post Graduate 55. OpenRetriever (Flatcoated)
Judge: Mrs Andrena Cowan (Andwalls)
56. Puppy 57. Junior 58. Post Graduate 59. OpenRetriever (Golden)
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
60. Puppy 61. Junior 62. Special Yearling 63. Post Graduate 64. Open
Gordon Setter
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
65. Junior 66. Post Graduate 67. Open
Hungarian Vizsla
Judge: Hilary Tye (Tymora)
68. Junior 69. Open
Irish Setter
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
70. Junior 71. Post Graduate 72. Open
Retriever (Labrador)
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
73. Puppy 74. Junior 75. Graduate 76. Post Graduate 77. OpenPointer
Judge: Hilary Tye (Tymora)
78. Junior 79. Post Graduate 80. Open
Weimaraner
Judge: Hilary Tye (Tymora)
81. Junior 82. Open
Spaniel (Welsh Springer)
Judge: Jane Sutherland (Jacranella)
83. Junior 84. Post Graduate 85. OpenAVNSC Gundog
Judge: Hilary Tye (Tymora)
86. Puppy 87. Post Graduate 88. Open
AV Gundog
Judge: Hilary Tye (Tymora)
89. Junior 90. Open
TERRIERS, GROUP JUDGE: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
Border Terrier
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
91. Junior 92. Post Graduate 93. Open
Bull Terrier
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
94. Junior 95. Open
Cairn Terrier
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
96. Junior 97. Post Graduate 98. Open
W.H.W.T.
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
99. Junior 100. Post Graduate 101. Open
AVNSC Terrier
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
102. Puppy 103. Post Graduate 104. Open
AV Terrier
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
105. Junior 106. Open
UTILITY, GROUP JUDGE: Mrs Carol Ann Greenway (Tai-Hang)
Bulldog
Judge: Mrs Emma Lee (Milasha)
107. Junior 108. Post Graduate 109. Open
Dalmatian
Judge: Mr Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola)
110. Junior 111. Open
French Bulldog
Judge: Mr Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola)
112. Junior 113. Post Graduate 114. Open
Miniature Schnauzer
Judge: Mr Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola)
115. Junior 116. Open
Shih Tzu
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
Tibetan Spaniel
Judge: Mrs Carol Anne Greenway (Tai-Hang)
120. Puppy 121. Post Graduate 122. OpenTibetan Terrier
Judge: Mr Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola)
123. Junior 124. Post Graduate 125. Open
AVNSC Utility
Judge: Mrs Carol Anne Greenway (Tai-Hang)
126. Puppy 127. Post Graduate 128. Open
AV Utility
Judge: Mrs Carol Anne Greenway (Tai-Hang)
129. Junior 130. Open
WORKING, GROUP JUDGE: Alex Gunn (Flintstock)
Bernese Mountain Dog
Judge: Janet Gunn (Flintstock)
131. Junior 132. Post Graduate 133. Open
Boxer
Judge: Janet Gunn (Flintstock)
134. Junior 135. Post Graduate 136. Open
Bullmastiff
Judge: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
137. Junior 138. Post Graduate 139. Open
Great Dane
Judge: Alex Gunn (Flintstock)
140. Junior 141. Open
Leonberger
Judge: Ms T Mason (Doberlane)
142. Junior 143. Open
Mastiff
Judge: Alex Gunn (Flintstock)
144. Junior 145. Post Graduate 146. Open
Newfoundland
Judge: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
147. Junior 148. Post Graduate 149. OpenSiberian Husky
Judge: Ms T Mason (Doberlane)
150. Junior 151. Open
AVNSC Working
Judge: Alex Gunn (Flintstock)
152. Puppy 153. Post Graduate 154. Open
AV Working
Judge: Alex Gunn (Flintstock)
155. Junior 156. Open
PASTORAL, GROUP JUDGE: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
Bearded Collie
Judge: Mel Carter (Karmeliann)
157. Junior 158. Post Graduate 159. Open
Border Collie
Judge: Ms T Mason (Doberlane)
160. Junior 161. Post Graduate 162. Open
Estrela Mountain Dog
Judge: Ms T Mason (Doberlane)
163. Junior 164. Post Graduate 165. Open
Finnish Lapphund
Judge: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
166. Puppy 167. Post Graduate 168. OpenG.S.D.
Judge: Angie Waldon (Anchaz)
169. Junior 170. Post Graduate 171. Open
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
172. Junior 173. Post Graduate 174. OpenRough Collie
Judge: Janet Gunn (Flintstock)
175. Junior 176. Post Graduate 177. Open
Shetland Sheepdog
Judge: Miss M. R. Forster-Parish (Lowick)
178. Junior 179. Post Graduate 180. OpenAVNSC Pastoral
Judge: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
181. Puppy 182. Post Graduate 183. OpenAV Pastoral
Judge: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
184. Junior 185. OpenTOYS, GROUP JUDGE: Gail Saffer (Ragemma)
Affenpinscher
Judge: Mr Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola)
186. Junior 187. Post Graduate 188. Open
Bichon Frise
Judge: Mr Stephen R Goodwin (Lanola)
189. Junior 190. Open
C.K.C.S.
Judge: Rebecca Wileman (Narvidar)
191. Puppy 192. Junior 193. Post Graduate 194. Limit 195. Open
Chihuahua Longcoat
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
196. Junior 197. Post Graduate 198. Open
Chihuahua Smoothcoat
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
199. Junior 200. Post Graduate 201. OpenChinese Crested
Judge: Ms T Mason (Doberlane)
202. Junior 203. Post Graduate 204. Open
Japanese Chin
Judge: Ms T Mason (Doberlane)
205. Junior 206. Post Graduate 207. Open
Papillon
Judge: Gail Saffer (Ragemma)
208. Junior 209. Post Graduate 210. Open
Pomeranian
Judge: Gail Saffer (Ragemma)
211. Junior 212. Post Graduate 213. Open
Pug
Judge: Paige Hawker (Darginel)
214. Puppy 215. Post Graduate 216. Open
AVNSC Toy
Judge: Gail Saffer (Ragemma)
217. Puppy 218. Post Graduate 219. Open
AV Toy
Judge: Gail Saffer (Ragemma)
220. Junior 221. Open
ANY VARIETY PUPPIES & VETERANS
AV
Judge: Janet Gunn (Flintstock)
225. Minor Puppy Dog 226. Minor Puppy Bitch 227. Puppy Dog 228. Puppy Bitch
HANDLING CLASSES
Junior Handling Association Qualifying Classes
Judge: Paige Hawker (Darginel)
Class A. 6 - 11 years
Class B. 12 - 16 years
Adult Handling Classes
Judge: Paige Hawker (Darginel)
Class C. 17 - 25 years
Class D. 26 years and over
Entry Fee: £1.00
The winners of classes A & B will qualify for the J.H.A. semi-finals.
N.B. Please put handler's name, class on the entry form in the space provided.
Dogs handled in these classes must have been entered and exhibited in a class other than
Handling Classes at today's show.
NO ENTRIES ON DAY
BEST IN SHOW & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
will now be judged
JUDGE: JONATHAN DALTREY (BANANADANCE)
The following classes will be judged as soon as judges and rings become available once breed
judging is finished. This will mean that some of the classes may clash with other judging
Reserve Best Of Breed Competition
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
231. AV Open - Entry to all RBOB Winners on the dayBrian Hammond Memorial Stakes
Judge: Janet Gunn (Flintstock)
232. Junior 233. Open Sponsored by Horley & DSS 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4 in both classesSPECIAL CHARITY STAKES CLASSES in aid of GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
(Reg. Charity 209617)
AV
Judge: Alex Gunn (Flintstock)
234. Junior Charity Stakes 235. Open Charity Stakes
Carole Burbidge Memorial Champion Stakes Judge: Geoff Duffield (Anglefield/Myriehewe)
236. Champion Stakes Sponsored by Horley & DSS 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant Competition - Qualifying Heat
AV
Judge: Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca)
237. Junior Warrant
Special Class - K.C. Obreedience Competition
238. Obreedience Competition - Open to all Please use separate entry form supplied For further details please visit: www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events/obreedience/
SPECIAL EVENT
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
1. TITLE:
The Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant Competition
-Qualifying Heat.
2. JUDGE:
Eddie Bishop (Zahrenca).
3. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE:
All dogs which have received a
Junior Warrant between the qualifying period
1st July
2015-30th June 2016
4. Dogs may be entered in all the qualifying heats. Once
qualified exhibitors will be required to withdraw the qualified
dog from any subsequent Junior Warrant qualifying heat(s).
The refund of entry fees is at the discretion of the organising
Society.
5. Five dogs and a reserve will be selected and subsequently
invited to the Semi Finals at Discover Dogs in London in
October 2016, with the Final being held at Crufts 2017
6. Eligible dogs do not need to be entered for the Open Show in
order to compete in the Junior Warrant Qualifier. Although
entries must be made prior to this show's closing date and
be accompanied with the relevant entry fee.
7. The maximum number of dogs for the qualifying heat is 64. If
it is likely that this number will be exceeded acceptance of
entries will be on a first come first served basis.
DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES
In the following definitions, a Challenge Certificate includes any Show award that counts towards the title of champion under the Rules of any governing body recognised by The Kennel Club.
Wins at Championship shows in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are not on offer shall be counted as wins at Open Shows.
In the case of a dog owned in partnership and entered in Member's classes or competing for Member's Specials each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society.
In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. 25th July 2016.
Wins in Variety classes do not count for entry in Breed classes but when entering in Variety classes, wins in both Breed and Variety classes must be counted.
First prize does not include a Special Prize of whatever value.
A dog is not eligible for entry in Variety Classes unless also entered and subsequently exhibited in a Breed class where such a class is provided for which it is eligible. Exemptions from this Regulation are: From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations which stipulate that
dogs must be entered and exhibited in a breed class before exhibiting in an Any Variety Class/Stakes Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to Compete in the group or best in competitions are suspended.(Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information)
1) A puppy, unless a class for dogs under twelve months of age for which it is eligible is provided for the breed. 2) A dog in the Any Variety Veteran Class. 3) A dog in the Any Variety Champion Class. 4) As provided in Kennel Club Definitions of Class. 5) A dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in breed classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency judge. 6) Exhibits bred by the scheduled breed judge.
If an exhibitor reports before the judging of a class or classes that a dog has been entered which is ineligible, the exhibitor may choose one of the following options:
(1) Withdrawal ; The dog may be withdrawn from competition subject to the conditions of Regulations 9(j) and 20.
(2) Transfer a) If a dog is ineligible for a class or classes as regards its breed, colour, sex, weight or height the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the equivalent class or classes for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height and, in the event of their being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy, Puppy & Junior excepted, to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height.
b) For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy class, Puppy class or Junior class, which is over age but under 12 calendar months of age, 18 calendar months of age or 24 calendar months of age respective-ly, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy class, Junior class or Yearling class respectively for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of their being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling class to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height.
c) For any reason other than the above, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight and height.
d) If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class.
MINOR PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding nine calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.
PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.
JUNIOR For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.
SPECIAL YEARLING For dogs of six and not exceeding twenty four months of age on the first day of the Show.
GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or four or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Graduate, Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, whether restricted or not.
POST GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or five or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, whether restricted or not.
LIMIT For dogs which have not won three Challenge Certificates under three different judges or seven or more First Prizes in all, at Championship Shows in Limit and Open classes, confined to the breed, whether restricted or not, at Shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.
OPEN For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.
VETERAN For dogs of not less than seven years of age on the first day of the Show.
IMPORTED REGISTER For breeds confined to the Imported Breeds Register and only when an interim Breed Standard has been published by The Kennel Club. Such breeds may be exhibited in this class only, and are ineligible for any other competition whatsoever.
CHAMPION For dogs which have been confirmed a Champion, show Champion or Field Trial Champion. Champion classes may not be scheduled for individual breeds or varieties of breeds.
ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.
NOT FOR COMPETITION Dogs entered Not For Competition must be registered with the Kennel Club and full details must be given on the entry form.
HANDLING Classes to be judged on handling, open to all dogs; the entry being restricted by the age of the handler in each class. Dogs handled must be entered in another class at this Show.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The show will open at 8.30am.2. Dogs will be received until 12 noon, after which no dogs may be received except under exceptional and unforeseen circumstances and by special permission of the Show Management.
3. Judging will commence at 9.30am sharp in all rings.
4. Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed.
5. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of the tenting and benching area is forbidden except as authorised by the Show Management.
6. Entry Fees:
Non Members: £6.50 per dog for first entry, subsequent entries with same dog £2.00 per class. Members: £5.50 per dog per first entry, subsequent entries with same dog £2.00 per class N.F.C. £1 per dog. Junior Handling £1 per handler. Obreedience
Catalogues: £3.00 ordered with entries only.
(Catalogues must be collected by 11.00am or they will be offered for re-sale) Membership: £2 single, £3 joint. Annually 1st of January - 31st December Adverts in Catalogue: £10 full page; £6 half page
7. Prize Money: is only on offer in the Brian Hammond Memorial Stakes Classes: £20.00 in each class. 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.
9. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 10. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden.
11. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations which stipulate that dogs must be entered and exhibited in a breed class before exhibiting in an Any Variety Class/Stakes Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to Compete in the group or best in competitions are suspended.(Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information)
Best Puppy in Show (Definition: shows judged on Group System - refer to Regulation 27B)
Where a Best Puppy in Show competition is scheduled the Best Puppy in Show is a puppy which has competed and is unbeaten by any other puppy exhibited at the same show.
A puppy is a dog of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Where the Best of Breed, Best in Group or Best in Show is a puppy it should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively.
Similarly, if the Reserve Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Group or Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog it should also automatically be Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively.
Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best of Breed, Best in Group and Best in Show respectively.
Best Puppy in Group and subsequent group placings must be selected from puppies which have been judged and which are unbeaten by any other puppy.
Best Puppy in Show must be selected from the Best Puppy in Group winners provided they are unbeat-en by any other puppy.
Withdrawal from Other Competition. Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition other than breed classes or Best Puppy in Breed prior to the competition for Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A puppy beaten in competition for Best Puppy in Group or Best Puppy in Show may subsequently be exhibited in all competition for which it was previously eligible. The dog declared Best Puppy in Show, however, must not compete in any subsequent competition. Puppies may be withdrawn from Any Variety Classes when judged before Breed Classes.
Proviso. For the purpose of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and team or a Special Award confined to one breed will not be considered to be a beaten dog. 12. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations which stipulate
that dogs must be entered and exhibited in a breed class before exhibiting in an Any Variety Class/Stakes Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to Compete in the group or best in competitions are suspended.(Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information)
Best in Show
The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and is unbeaten by any other dog exhibited at the same Show.
Best of Breed. Where a breed is separately classified a Best of Breed must be declared from those exhibits which have received a first prize in a breed class at the show. Where separate classes are provided for each sex of a breed a Best of each Sex must be declared.
Shows judged on the Group System.
From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations which stipulate that dogs must be entered and exhibited in a breed class before exhibiting in an Any Variety Class/Stakes
Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to Compete in the group or best in competitions are suspended.(Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information)
Best of Group and subsequent group placings, must be selected from
a) the Best of Breed winners in each group provided that they are unbeaten winning dogs.
b) the best unbeaten winning dog from the any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or on each day.
From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations which stipulate that dogs must be entered and exhibited in a breed class before exhibiting in an Any Variety Class/Stakes Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to Compete in the group or best in competitions are suspended.(Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information)
Best in Show must be selected from the Best of Group winners provided they are unbeaten.
Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the remaining Group winners following the selection for Best in Show.
Withdrawal from Other Competition. Dogs which become eligible for Best of Group and Best in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition other than breed classes and Best of Breed prior to the competition for Best of Group and Best in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A dog beaten in competition for Best of Group or Best in Show may subsequently be exhibited in all competition for which it was previously eligible. The dogs declared Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show however, must not compete in any subsequent competition.
Dogs may be withdrawn from Any Variety Classes when judged before Breed Classes.
Proviso. For the purposes of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to a single breed, will not be considered to be beaten dogs. 13. Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of ten minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with the special permission of the Show Management.
14. Exhibitors must not pick up dogs by their tails and leads when lifting them. This is not acceptable. Exhibitors should note that such practice would constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11.
15. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F (Annex B) Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.
16. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor.
17. Dogs in Vehicles on Hot Days Kennel Club Show Schedule Notice
Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events.
• When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.
• If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all.
• The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink.
• Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog. • When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.
• Keep the dog in the shade – take your own shade for example a large umbrella and always have plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.
• Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.
Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare.
WARNING: IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED.
Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise.
Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
Right to Refuse Entries. Exhibitors/Competitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry.
18. Not for Competition entries will be accepted. Details of each dog so entered must be recorded on the entry form and must be Kennel Club registered.
19. No modifications will be made to the schedule except by permission of the General Committee of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine press wherever possible.
20. No animal other than an exhibit shall be allowed within the precincts of the Show during its continuance except by permission of the Committee of the Kennel Club.
21. The Show Secretary shall have the power to exclude or remove any dog which, in his/her opinion, owing to disease, savage disposition or any other cause, is not in a fit state for exhibition. Once a dog has been refused admission or has been removed from the Show, it shall not be brought into the Show at any time under any circumstances and the cause must be reported to the Kennel Club within 7 days.
22. Should any judge be prevented from fulfilling his/her engagement, the Committee reserve the right to appoint another in his/her place.
23. Any owner, competitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove as soon as possible any fouling caused by their dog/s at any Kennel Club Licensed Show within the licensed venue & within the environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches.
23. In the event of cancellation because of adverse weather conditions or for reasons beyond the control of the Club, fees may be returned at the discretion of the Committee.
25. The Committee can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show, and wish to remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.
26. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time whilst at the licensed venue including its environs, car park and caravan parks and approaches.
The owner, exhibitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog at Kennel Club licensed events must at all times ensure that the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the licensed venue, including its environs, car and caravan parks and approaches.
27. A dog may be disqualified by the General Committee from any award, whether an objection has been lodged or not, if proved amongst other things to have been:
a) registered or recorded as having been bred by the scheduled Judge, this shall not apply to a Judge appointed in an emergency;
b) exhibited without payment of appropriate entry fees.
28. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number.