NORTHERN IRELAND SHOWDOG OF THE YEAR NORTHERN IRELAND SHOW PUPPY OF THE YEAR By Special Permission of the Kennel Club FRIDAY, 9th January 2015 N.I. Puppy of the Year SATURDAY, 10th January, 2015 N.I. Showdog of the Year Being held at:Oakfield Community Development Centre Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, County Antrim BT38 7SP JUDGES: Mr W.R. Irving (Dandyhow) Mr Terry Griffin (Szechwan) Mrs Diane Stewart-Ritchie (Gwendariff) Guarantors to Kennel Club: Chairperson: Secretary: Mr Hugh McGucken 5 Dunleith Drive Ballywalter Mrs. Alexa Brown, 47 Magheratimpany Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8NZ Tel: (0772 7271566) Asst. Secretary: Ms Margaret Kennedy, 47 Magheratimpany Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8NZ Committee: Mrs D Park, 64 Blakes Road, Coleraine ENTRIES MADE TO: Ms Margaret Kennedy Assistant Secretary: 47 Magheratimpany Road Ballynahinch BT24 8NZ Mob: 07932 684217 Email: [email protected] Entries close: 30th December 2014 Show Manager: Mr R Brown Regulation F for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition (Annexe B) 1. These Regulations must be observed when a dog is prepared for exhibition and/or exhibited at any Kennel Club Licensed event. Objections may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel club rule A.42 a. A dog found to have been exhibited in breach of these Regulations will automatically be disqualified from exhibition at the show and from any award gained thereat. b. Unless the exhibitor provides a satisfactory explanation for the dog being exhibited in breach of these Regulations then he/she may be subject to further penalties of either a fine or as listed under Rule A.42. 2.a. No substance which alters the natural colour, texture or body of the coat may be present in the dogs coat for any purpose at any time during the Show. No substance which alters the natural colour of any external part of the dog may be present on the dog for any purpose at any time during the show. 2.b. Any other substance (other than water) which may be used in the preparation of a dog for exhibition must not be allowed to remain in the coat or on any other part of the dog at the time of exhibition. 3. No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or any part thereof may be performed except: a. Operations certified to the satisfaction of the General Committee b. The removal of dew claws of any breed. c. Operations to prevent breeding provided that such operations are notified to the Kennel Club before neutered dogs are shown. Nor must anything be done calculated in the opinion of the General Committee to deceive. 4. The General Committee without previous notice may order an examination of any dog or dogs at any Show. Any examination thus ordered will be made by a person having executive authority who shall have a written directive from the Kennel Club in their possession. Samples may be taken for further examination and analysis. 5. An Individual has the right to lodge an objection to a dog only if he/she is the owner or handler of a dog competing in the same breed or class. An objection may, however, be lodged by an official of the Show or by anyone so deputed by the Kennel Club. It will be responsibility of the individual who lodges the objection or the official (as appropriate) to substantiate the grounds for the objection. The Kennel Club will substantiate the grounds for an objection made on its behalf. 6. Any objection by an individual related to an infringement of these regulations must be made in under Rule A.42. produce evidence of identity at the time of lodging the complaint. IN THE EVENT OF OVER SUBSCRIPTION: A Random draw will take place on: Friday 2nd January 2015 by an independent scrutineer. The Organising Committee reserve to itself the right to refuse entry to the events. No more than 64 dogs can compete in the Competitions. Dogs from Southern Ireland are eligible to enter the events, as long as the qualification was obtained at any of the I.K.C. Ch. Shows held in Northern Ireland. ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS NORTHERN IRELAND SHOWDOG OF THE YEAR Dogs which have been awarded the title of Champion / Show Champion KC/IKC Dogs which have gained entry into Kennel Club Stud Book (Stud book number must be placed on the entry form) Wins from 1st January, 2014 - 31st December, 2014 UNDER K.C. REGULATIONS: Awarded the title of Junior Warrant 1st/2nd/3rd in Junior/Post Graduate classes at Championship Shows Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show (Championship/Open All Breed/Group & Breed Shows) Group 1,2,3,4, (Championship/ Open All Breed/and Group Shows) 3 Best of Breeds (Championship / Open Shows) 3 Best A.V.N.S.C. (Championship / Open Shows) C.C. / Reserve C.C. / Best of Sex / Reserve Best of Sex (Championship Shows) UNDER I.K.C. REGULATIONS: Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show (IKC Championship / Open Shows held in N.I.) Group 1,2,3,4, (IKC Championship / Open Shows held in N.I.) Best Of Breed / Green Star (IKC Championship Shows held in N.I.) ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: NORTHERN IRELAND SHOWPUPPY OF THE YEAR (All wins must be achieved whilst the dog is aged 6 - 12 months) UNDER K.C. REGULATIONS Awarded the title of Junior Warrant Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show (Championship/Open All Breed/Group & Breed Shows) Group 1,2,3,4, (Championship, Open All Breed/Group Shows) Best Puppy/Reserve Best Puppy in Breed or A.V.N.S.C. (Championship/ Open All Breed / Group and Breed Shows) 1st,2nd,3rd in breed classes at Championship / Open Shows 1st,2nd,3rd in Puppy Stakes classes at Championship / Open All Breed/ Group Shows UNDER I.K.C. REGULATIONS: Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show (I.K.C. Championship/ Open Shows held in N.I.) Winner of Green Star / Reserve Green Star at (I.K.C. Ch Shows held in N.I.) 1st, 2nd Puppy Stakes (I.K.C. Ch / Open Shows held in N.I.) Winner of Best Puppy in Show (I.K.C. Ch / Open Shows held in N,I.) All dogs must be Resident in Ireland at time of entry and qualification A Dog can only be entered in one of the events No more than 64 dogs can compete in each competition. The Events are being held at:- Oakfield Community Development Centre Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, County Antrim BT38 7SP Directions: 1. Head northeast on Shore Rd/A2 toward Wood Grange Continue to follow A2 2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Irish Gate 3. Continue onto Albert Rd 4. Continue onto North Rd 5. Turn right onto Oakfield Dr 6. Turn left to stay on Oakfield Dr (Destination will be on the right) N.I. Puppy of the Year FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY, 2015 The Venue will open at 6.00 p.m. The Draw for Puppy of the year will be at 6.30 p.m. Judging for this event will commence at 7.00 p.m. N.I. Showdog of the Year, SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY, 2015 Venue opens at 10.00 a.m. The Draw for Showdog of the Year will be held at 10.30 a.m. Judging will commence at 11.00 a.m. ENTRY FEES £7.50 PER DOG (Fees must be prepaid, and cheques made payable to: Queens Island Canine Club) ● PLEASE ARRIVE IN GOOD TIME TO COLLECT YOUR RING NUMBER FROM THE SHOW SECRETARY ● ONLY THOSE NUMBERS COLLECTED WILL BE ENTERED IN THE DRAW FOR THE RUNNING ORDER. ● DOGS MUST BE AT THE VENUE WHEN NUMBERS ARE BEING COLLECTED The Organising Committee reserve to itself the right to delay the time of the judging in any of the events should the need arise