1. pets
2. dogs

SCHEDULE
of 170 Class Unbenched
OPEN SHOW
1944 - 2015
including YKC Crufts Qualifying Classes
plus 2 Junior Handling
& 2 Adult Handling Classes
(Judged on the Group System)
(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)
at THORNBURY
LEISURE CENTRE
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Show Opens: 8.30 am
Judging: 9.30 am PROMPT
(9.00 am Ring 1, Veterans)
The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed
Rosettes will be presented for
BIS, RBIS, BPIS, RBPIS & BVIS • all BOB & BPIB
Group winners 1st - 4th • Best Overall Handler
Special Wine Stakes (Classes 155 - 161): all 1st - 4th placings receive a bottle of wine (not rosette)
Guarantors to the Kennel Club:
Mr S. Matthews (Chairman), 53 Baylands, Newtown, Berkeley GL13 9NX.
Mrs B. Jones (Hon. Secretary), Adnerb, 1 Wexford Road, Bristol BS4 1PU. Tel: 01179 081930
Mr D. Jones (Hon. Treasurer), Adnerb, 1 Wexford Road, Bristol BS4 1PU.
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.”
Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Ernest Armstrong Veterinary Clinic
Unit 17, Breadstone Business Park, Breadstone, Berkeley GL13 9HF. Tel: 01453 543516
Postal entries close: MONDAY, 23rd MARCH 2015 (Postmark)
On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Monday, 30th March 2015
Entries, fees and correspondence to the Hon. Secretary:
Mrs Brenda Jones
Adnerb, 1 Wexford Road, Bristol BS4 1PU
Tel: 01179 081930 (before 9.00 pm please)
Sponsored by
Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show
PLEASE NOTE: MATS WILL BE IN USE
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PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SEATING
WEST COUNTRY DOG CLUB
OFFICERS and COMMITTEE
President: Mrs Pamela Potter
Vice Presidents: Mrs Felicity Snook, Mr John Coggins
Chairman: Shaun Matthews
Vice Chairperson: Dawn Warford
Hon. Secretary: Brenda Jones
Hon. Treasurer: David Jones
Show Manager, Health & Safety Officer/Fire Officer: Paul Fricker
Chief Steward: Julie Fricker
Honorary Life Members:
Sue Almey, Ruby Brown, John Coggins, Tony Drinkwater, Eileen Ford, Barbara Jolley, Brenda Jones,
Mike Lewin, Pamela Potter, Angela Rickard, Felicity Snook
Committee:
Julie Fricker, Paul Fricker, Brenda Jones, Candice Jones, Dave Jones, Trudy Jouxson,
Susie Kennett, Shaun Matthews, Dawn Warford
Co-opted Committee:
Nathan Carter, Charlotte Wicks, Anna Wicks
• FEES •
Entry Fees:
Non-Members £5.50 First entry per dog
£1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog
Members
£4.50 First entry per dog
£1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog
Handling Classes:
£1.00 per class (dogs must be entered and exhibited in a previous class)
Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog (please provide full details on the entry form)
Catalogues:
£3.00 pre-paid with entries ONLY
Membership:
£2.50 Single; £3.50 Joint
(membership runs from 1st January to 31st December)
Trade Stands:
£25.00 - must be pre-booked (please contact the Secretary)
Rosette Donations:
All donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged in the catalogue
Please make cheques/PO's payable to: West Country Dog Club (NOT the Secretary)
NO CASH PLEASE
For acknowledgement of entry please enclose a S.A.E.
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FEES. DISHONOURED CHEQUES WILL BE RETURNED
TO THE EXHIBITOR AND THE ENTRY CANCELLED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A HANDLING CHARGE
OF £10.00 FOR ANY CHEQUE NOT HONOURED.
ALL ROSETTES & PRIZES MUST BE CLAIMED ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW
RING STEWARDS
Would anyone wishing to steward, please contact
the the Hon. Secretary, Brenda Jones on 0117 908 1930
Please visit us at www.westcountrydogclub.net where you will be able to see photos
and get show updates and information, seminar details etc.
WEST COUNTRY DOG CLUB RINGCRAFT SECTION
every Monday at 8.00 pm at Claverham Village Hall BS49 4NF
We hold a Match every second Monday in the month, and also move outside in the Summer
• There are refreshments available from the Centres Café •
DATE OF OUR NEXT SHOW — BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2015
• CLASSIFICATION •
(All classes are for dog or bitch unless otherwise stated)
* New Breeds
Please see Proposed Order of Judging for details of ring orders
Please note: Veteran Judging starts at 9.00 am.
Stakes Classes do not qualify for Group Competition
Please Note: There is NO PRIZE MONEY in the Stakes Classes
A.V. VETERAN STAKES
Judge: Bob Brampton [Latvia]
1.
2.
3.
4.
A.V. Special Veteran Dog (7 - 9 years)
A.V. Special Veteran Dog (10 years +)
A.V. Special Veteran Bitch (7 - 9 years)
A.V. Special Veteran Bitch (10 years +)
Best Veteran in Show will now be judged
HOUND GROUP — Group Judge: Mrs Vanessa Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
WHIPPET
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
5. Puppy
6. Junior
7. Novice
8. Post Graduate
9. Open
DACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED)
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
This breed will NOT be weighed at this Show
10. Post Graduate
11. Open
DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED)
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
12. Post Graduate
13. Open
DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED) 14. Special Yearling
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
15. Post Graduate
This breed will NOT be weighed at this Show
16. Open
DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED)
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
17. Post Graduate
18. Open
DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED)
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
This breed will NOT be weighed at this Show
19. Junior
20. Post Graduate
21. Open
DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED)
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
22. Post Graduate
23. Open
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
24. Open
AFGHAN HOUND
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
25. Post Graduate
26. Open
BEAGLE
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
27. Junior
28. Post Graduate
29. Open
IBIZAN HOUND
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
30. Open
BASSET HOUND
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
31. Open
A.V.N.S.C. HOUND
32. Special Yearling
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
33. Open
A.V. HOUND
34. Puppy
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
35. Open
HOUND GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
TOY GROUP — Group Judge: Mrs Vanessa Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
POMERANIAN
36. Post Graduate
Judge: Mrs Lynda Hey (Cheshire) (Lyndatzu)
37. Open
ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (BLACK & TAN)
38. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT)
39. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT)
40. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
*MINIATURE PINSCHER
41. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
CHINESE CRESTED
42. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
PAPILLON
43. Junior
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana) 44. Graduate 45. Post Graduate
46. Open
PUG
47. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
48. Special Yearling
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana) 49. Post Graduate
50. Open
*KING CHARLES SPANIEL
51. Open
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
A.V.N.S.C. TOY
52. Special Yearling
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
53. Open
A.V. TOY
54. Puppy
Judge: Mrs V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana)
55. Open
TOY GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
WORKING GROUP — Group Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
BULLMASTIFF
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
56. Open
SIBERIAN HUSKY
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
57. Open
BOXER
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
58. Post Graduate
59. Open
DOBERMANN
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
60. Post Graduate 61. Open
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
62. Open
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
63. Open
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
64. Post Graduate
65. Open
A.V.N.S.C. WORKING
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
66. Special Yearling
67. Open
A.V. WORKING
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
68. Puppy
69. Open
WORKING GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
UTILITY GROUP — Group Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
LHASA APSO
Judge: Mrs Lynda Hey (Cheshire) (Lyndatzu)
70. Post Graduate
71. Open
SHIH TZU
72. Junior
Judge: Mrs Lynda Hey (Cheshire) (Lyndatzu) 73. Post Graduate
Supported by Northern Counties Shih Tzu Club
74. Open
CHOW CHOW
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
75. Open
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
76. Open
BULLDOG
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
77. Open
TIBETAN SPANIEL
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
78. Open
TIBETAN TERRIER
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
79. Post Graduate
POODLE (STANDARD)
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
81. Open
*POODLE (TOY)
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
82. Open
*BOSTON TERRIER
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
83. Open
A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
84. Special Yearling
85. Open
A.V. UTILITY
Judge: Mr Paul Williams (Auldaviam)
86. Puppy
87. Open
80. Open
UTILITY GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
TERRIER GROUP — Group Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
BORDER TERRIER
Judge: Mr Edward Allen (Penparc)
88. Post Graduate
89. Open
*MANCHESTER TERRIER
Judge: Mr Edward Allen (Penparc)
90. Post Graduate
91. Open
BULL TERRIER
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
92. Open
LAKELAND TERRIER
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
93. Open
SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
94. Open
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER
95. Open
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
96. Post Graduate
97. Open
A.V.N.S.C. TERRIER
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
98. Special Yearling
99. Open
A.V. TERRIER
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
100. Puppy
101. Open
TERRIER GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
PASTORAL GROUP — Group Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
102. Junior
103. Post Graduate
104. Open
COLLIE (ROUGH)
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
105. Post Graduate
106. Open
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
107. Open
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
108. Open
*BORDER COLLIE
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
109. Open
WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE)
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
110. Open
WELSH CORGI (CARDIGAN)
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
111. Open
A.V.N.S.C. PASTORAL
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
112. Special Yearling
113. Open
A.V. PASTORAL
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
114. Puppy
115. Open
PASTORAL GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
GUNDOG GROUP — Group Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
POINTER
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
116. Junior
117. Post Graduate
SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER)
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
120. Open
118. Limit
119. Open
RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING)121. Junior
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
122. Post Graduate
123. Open
IRISH SETTER
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
124. Post Graduate
125. Open
ENGLISH SETTER
Judge: Mrs Barbara Attwood (Kylowen)
126. Open
RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)
Judge: Jessica Burrows (Dilworthey)
127. Puppy
128. Graduate
129. Post Graduate
130. Limit
131. Open
RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)
Judge: Jessica Burrows (Dilworthey)
132. Puppy
133. Junior
134. Novice
135. Post Graduate
136. Open
RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)
Judge: Jessica Burrows (Dilworthey)
137. Post Graduate
138. Open
WEIMARANER
Judge: Jessica Burrows (Dilworthey)
139. Post Graduate
140. Open
SPANIEL (COCKER)
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
141. Junior
142. Post Graduate
143. Open
SPANIEL (AMERICAN COCKER)
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
144. Post Graduate
145. Open
GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
146. Post Graduate
147. Open
*RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED)
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
148. Open
SPANIEL (CLUMBER)
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
149. Open
HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED VIZSLA
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
150. Open
A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
151. Special Yearling
152. Open
A.V. GUNDOG
Judge: Mrs Ann Corbett (Trimere)
153. Puppy
154. Open
GUNDOG GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE
STAKES and VARIETY CLASSES — Judge: Mr Bob Brampton [Latvia]
Stakes Classes will not be judged before 12.30 pm
N.B. Stakes Classes do not qualify for Group Competition
Please Note: There is NO PRIZE MONEY in the Stakes Classes
A.V. SPECIAL WINE STAKES
155.
156.
157.
158.
A.V. Minor Puppy
A.V. Puppy
A.V. Junior
A.V. Novice
159. A.V. Post Graduate
160. A.V. Limit
161. A.V. Open
All 4 placings in the Wine Stakes will receive a bottle of wine
A.V. STAKES
162.
163.
164.
165.
166.
167.
A.V. Special Post Graduate (for dogs having qualified for Crufts 2016)
A.V. Special Open (for dogs having qualified for Crufts 2016)
A.V. Special Beginners
A.V. Brace or Team
A.V. Bred by Exhibitor
A.V. Not bred by Exhibitor
BEST IN SHOW and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
will be judged by Mr Bob Brampton [Latvia]
HANDLING CLASSES
YKC MEMBERS' HANDLING CLASSES
Judge: Mr Kevin Rees (Kierpark)
168. 6 - 11 years
169. 12 - 16 years
170. 17 - 24 years
(for fully paid up members of the YKC only). Exhibitors may handle any dog providing it is entered in a
previous class at this show, fully registered on the Kennel Club Breed register, and eligible to be exhibited
at Kennel Club licensed events. The 1st placed exhibitor from each Handling class will be invited to take
part in the YKC members Handling Competition at Crufts 2016, provided when they qualify they are a
fully paid up member of the YKC. For the purpose of these classes handler’s ages should be calculated
as their age on the first day of the Show.
Important Information: The YKC will now only accept YKC qualifiers and will no longer be able to accept
Junior Handling Association qualifiers from Open and Championship Shows. No entries taken on the
day. Please enter the class number against the relevant dog and give name and age of handler on the
entry form. Dogs must be entered and exhibited in a previous class at this Show.
JUNIOR HANDLING
A. 6 - 11 years
B. 12 - 16 years
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
1st - 3rd in these classes will qualify for the JHA Semi-Finals. Entries must be made on the Entry Form.
No entries taken on the day. Please enter the class letter against the relevant dog and give name and
age of handler on the entry form. Dogs must be entered and exhibited in a previous class at this Show.
ADULT HANDLING
C. 17 - 40 years
D. 41 years and over
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Entries must be made on the Entry Form. No entries taken on the day. Please enter the class letter against
the relevant dog and give name of handler on the entry form. Dogs must be entered and exhibited in a
previous class at this Show.
BEST OVERALL HANDLER WILL BE JUDGED AFTER CLASS D FROM THE
JUNIOR & ADULT HANDLING CLASSES
Special Award for Best Overall Handler from classes A - D
• RULES AND REGULATIONS •
1. The Show will open at 8.30 am.
2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for
judging when required.
3. Judging will commence at 9.00 am: Veteran (Ring 1) 9.30 am others.
4. Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. The Show will close half an hour
after all their judging has been completed by which time dogs must be removed.
5. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of the tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by
the Show Management.
6. ENTRY FEES: Non-Members £5.50 First entry per dog; £1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog. Members
£4.50 First entry per dog; £1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog. Handling Classes: £1.00 per class.
Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog. Catalogues: £3.00 pre-paid with entries ONLY. Membership: £2.50 Single;
£3.50 Joint (membership runs from 1st January to 31st December). Trade Stands: £25.00 - must be pre-booked
(please contact the Secretary). Rosette Donations: Classes - any donations accepted..
7. No Prize Money
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. Best Puppy in Show 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 will automatically be 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 will 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.
a. Show Judged on the Group System:
1)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.
2)Best Puppy in Show must be selected from the Best Puppy in Group winners provided they are unbeaten
by any other puppy.
b. Withdrawal from Competition: Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show
maybe withdrawn from all other competition, other than Breed Classes and Best Puppy in Breed, prior to the
competition for Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show in order to remain unbeaten. A puppy beaten in
competition for Best Puppy in Group and 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 (AV) Classes when judged before Breed
Classes.
c. 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. 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.
a. Shows Judged on the Group System (Definition: Shows judged on the Group System includes classes for breeds
within more than one group, as defined in Kennel Club Regulation B(A); and require a judge to declare a best
of each group after which the exhibits so declared will compete for the award of Best in Show and Reserve
Best in Show.)
1)Best of Breed: Where a breed is separately classified a Best of Breed may be declared from those dogs
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.
2)Best of Group: Best of group and subsequent 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.
3)Best in Show: 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.
b. Withdrawal from other Competition: Dogs which become eligible for Best of Group and Best in Show maybe
withdrawn from all other competition other than breed classes and Best of Breed prior to the competition for
Best of Group or Best in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A dog beaten in competition for Best
in 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 AV Classes when judged before Breed Classes.
c. 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. No modifications will be made to this Schedule except by permission of the General Committee of the Kennel
Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine Press wherever possible.
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 of 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 Cars on Hot Days. 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. 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. This Show will be held under Kennel Club Rules and Show Regulations. Every exhibitor making an entry or entries
for this Show shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by the Kennel Club Rules and Show Regulations and it is
on this understanding only that entries are accepted.
20. 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.
21. 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 and within the environs
of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches. Adequate receptacles for the disposal of such
fouling will be provided.
22. 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. This Regulation applies before (at any time during the set up period at the venue), during
the event and afterwards (at any time during the breakdown of the event).
• 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 Members' classes or competing for Members' 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
entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Monday, 16th March 2015.
Wins in Variety classes do not count for entry in Breed classes but when entering for Variety classes, wins in both
Breed and Variety classes must be counted. A First Prize does not include a Special Prize of whatever value. A dog is
not eligible for entry in Variety Classes (excluding AVNSC 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:
(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 Any Variety Field Trial or Working Trial Class.
(3) A dog in Any Variety Veteran Class.
(4) A dog in Any Variety Champion Class.
(5) As provided in Kennel Club Definitions of Classes.
(6) A dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in breed classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency judge.
(7) A dog in Good Citizen Scheme Classes.
(8) 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 there being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy and Puppy excepted to the Open class for the
correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height.
b) If an exhibit is entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy class, Puppy class or Junior class, which is over age but
under twelve calendar months of age, eighteen calendar months of age or twenty four calendar months of
age respectively, 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 there 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 or 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.
NOVICE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or three or more First Prizes at Open and Championship
Shows (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).
GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 4 or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in
Graduate, Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open Classes whether restricted or not where Challenge
Certificates were offered for the breed.
POST GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 5 or more First Prizes at Championship
Shows in Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open Classes whether restricted or not where Challenge
Certificates were offered for the breed.
LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any
governing body recognised by the Kennel Club or won 7 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in
Limit or 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.
BRACE For two exhibits (either sex or mixed) of one breed belonging to the same exhibitor, each exhibit having been
entered in some class other than Brace or Team.
TEAM For three or more exhibits (either sex or mixed) of one breed belonging to the same exhibit, each exhibitor having
been entered in some class other than Brace or Team.
SPECIAL BEGINNERS For dogs handled by the exhibitor, neither dog nor exhibitor to have won a Challenge Certificate.
SPECIAL CRUFTS 2016 QUALIFIED For dogs which have qualified for Crufts 2016.
SPECIAL VETERAN (7 - 9 years) For dogs of seven years and not exceeding nine years of age on the first day of
the Show.
SPECIAL VETERAN (10 years +) For dogs of not less than ten years of age on the first day of the Show.
SPECIAL YEARLING For dogs of six and not exceeding twenty four calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.
ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For Breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.
YKC MEMBERS' HANDLING CLASSES (for fully paid up members of the YKC only). Exhibitors may handle any
dog providing it is entered in a previous class at this show, fully registered on the Kennel Club Breed register, and
eligible to be exhibited at Kennel Club licensed events. The 1st placed exhibitor from each Handling class will be
invited to take part in the YKC members Handling Competition at Crufts 2016, provided when they qualify they are
a fully paid up member of the YKC. For the purpose of these classes handler’s ages should be calculated as their
age on the first day of the Show.
Important Information: The YKC will now only accept YKC qualifiers and will no longer be able to accept Junior
Handling Association qualifiers from Open and Championship Shows. No entries taken on the day. Please enter
the class number against the relevant dog and give name and age of handler on the entry form. Dogs must be
entered and exhibited in a previous class at this Show.
ADVISORY NOTICE
NOT FOR COMPETITION Societies may at their discretion, accept Not for Competition entries. Societies may accept
such entries from breeds of dog not included within the title of the Society and at Shows held over more than one
day, such entries may be accepted on any day from any breed.
PROPOSED ORDER OF JUDGING
Judging starts in all rings at 9.30am (9.00 am Ring 1, Veterans)
Stakes Classes not before 12.30 pm in Rings 1 & 2
Ring 1 A.V. Veteran Stakes - Pomeranian - Shih Tzu - Lhasa Apso - Stakes & A.V.'s [not before 12.30
pm] - Best in Show on completion of all group judging.
Ring 2 English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) - Chihuahua (Long Coat) - Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) - Miniature
Pinscher - Chinese Crested - Papillon - Pug - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - King Charles
Spaniel - A.V.N.S.C. Toy - A.V. Toy - Toy Group (Pomeranian in Ring 1), A.V.N.S.C. Hound A.V. Hound - Hound Group
Ring 3 Whippet - Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired) - Dachshund (Long-Haired) - Dachshund
(Miniature Smooth-Haired) - Dachshund (Smooth-Haired) - Dachshund (Miniature Wire-Haired)
- Dachshund (Wire-Haired) - Rhodesian Ridgeback - Afghan Hound - Beagle - Ibizan Hound Basset Hound - Young Kennel Club Members' Handling
Ring 4 Bullmastiff - Siberian Husky - Boxer - Dobermann - Dogue de Bordeaux - Bernese Mountain
Dog - Alaskan Malamute - A.V.N.S.C. Working - A.V. Working - Working Group [Utility not before
12 noon except Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso in Ring 1] Chow Chow - Miniature Schnauzer Bulldog - Tibetan Spaniel - Poodle (Standard) - Boston Terrier - A.V.N.S.C. Utility - A.V. Utility
- Utility Group
Ring 5 Border Terrier - Manchester Terrier - Bull Terrier - Lakeland Terrier - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Staffordshire Bull Terrier - A.V.N.S.C. Terrier - A.V. Terrier - Terrier
Group - Junior Handling - Adult Handling
Ring 6 Spaniel (Cocker) - Spaniel (American Cocker) - German Shorthaired Pointer - Retriever (Curly
Coated) - Spaniel (Clumber) - Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla - A.V.N.S.C. Gundog - A.V. Gundog
- Gundog Group
Ring 7 Pointer - Spaniel (English Springer) - Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) - Irish Setter - English
Setter - Shetland Sheepdog - Collie (Rough) - German Shepherd Dog - Australian Shepherd Border Collie - Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) - Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) - A.V.N.S.C. Pastoral - A.V.
Pastoral - Pastoral Group
Ring 8 Retriever (Golden) - Retriever (Labrador) - Retriever (Flat Coated) - Weimaraner
DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE
From North: Leave junction 14 of M5, then turn right onto B4509, at next junction turn
left onto A38 towards Thornbury, turn right onto B4061 signposted Thornbury, head
down Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.
From East: Leave M4 junction 20 towards Bristol West (M5), take the slip road towards
Filton and Thornbury, at roundabout take 3rd exit A38 Thornbury, next take B4061
signposted Thornbury head down Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.
From South: Leave junction 16 of M5 take A38 towards Thornbury then turn left onto
B4061, at lights head down Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.
From Wales: Chepstow onto M48 across old bridge, stay on M4 and exit junction 20
towards Filton/Thornbury take the A38 Thornbury exit and continue along until you reach
B4061 turning left onto Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.
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