MANSFIELD & DISTRICT
CANINE SOCIETY
SCHEDULE OF 209 CLASS UNBENCHED
OPEN SHOW
Judged on the Group System Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Show Regulations
at
THE NEWARK & NOTTS SHOWGROUND,
WINTHORPE, NEWARK NG24 2NY
on
th
SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2015
Show Opens : 9.00a.m
Judging 9.30 a.m
Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show
PRIZE MONEY
BEST IN SHOW £30 - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW £15
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW £15
Best In Show Judge : Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Guarantors to the Kennel Club
Chairman - Mr B. Gosling, 2 Amethyst Drive, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, NG17 1NE
Secretary - Ms Lisa Hudson-Smith, 44 Manor Road, Brimington Common, Chesterfield S43 1NN
Treasurer - Mrs S M Marshall, 24 Oak Drive, Old Mill Lane, Mansfield NG19 0JS
Vice Chairman - Mrs V. Ellis 133 Castle Rd Redcar Cleveland TS10 2NF
Hon Veterinary Surgeon:
Hon Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Companion Veterinary Clinic,
9 Bullpit Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3PT Tel: 01636 707636
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 9th MARCH 2015 (POSTMARK)
Entries and Fees
Show Enquiries
Mrs Sue Marshall
24 Oak Drive, Old Mill Lane
Mansfield NG19 0JS
Tel: (01623) 360404
Email [email protected]
Ms Lisa Hudson-Smith
44 Manor Road, Brimington Common,
Chesterfield S43 1NN,
Tel. 07400 179917 / 01246 563553
Email: [email protected]
www.mansfield-dcs.weebly.com
Licensed by the Kennel Club Limited
MANSFIELD & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY
PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN :- Mr Barry Gosling
HONOURY LIFE MEMBERS :- Mrs Audrey Smith Mr Ken Smith, Mr Barry Gosling,
Mrs Sue Marshal
CHAIRMAN Mr B Gosling
SECRETARY
Ms Lisa Hudson-Smith TREASURER
Mrs Sue Marshall
Committee : Mr C Marshall, Mrs V Ellis, Mrs M Brooke, Mrs M Vincent,
Mrs J. Taylor, Master C. Riley
SHOW MANAGER
SAFETY OFFICER
Entry Fees :
Junior Handling :
Not For Competition :
Membership :
Mr B Gosling
Mr C Marshall
£4.50 First Entry Per Dog
£1.00 Subsequent Entries Same Dog
£1.00 Per Entry
£1.00 Per Dog (please give details of dog, see rule 18)
£2 Single / £3 Joint (please note a separate form to be
filled in. Membership accepted at Committee’s discretion)
NOTE: A charge of £10.00 will be made for any dishonoured cheques
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Will parents or any other person in charge of children at the show, please note they will be held responsible
for the actions of the children. Any damage caused by children will be charged to the responsible adult.
The Society can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the show and
exhibitors are reminded that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the regulations
for the preparation of dogs for exhibition. If the show has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances,
e.g. Bad Weather, no refund of entries will be offered to exhibitors. Cheques & postal orders must be made
payable to Mansfield & District C.S. Can we remind all exhibitors to clean up after their dogs.
SPONSORSHIP
The Committee would like to thank COBBYDOG for their sponsorship of this show.
BEST IN SHOW £30 BEST PUPPY IN SHOW £15 DONATED BY MANSFIELD & DCS
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW £15 DONATED BY MANSFIELD & DCS
BEST IN SHOW PLAQUE DONATED BY ADP PRINTERS
MATCH MEETINGS
With Dog Training for Show Dogs (Ringcraft)
Fourth Wednesday in the month 7.30pm
At Pleasley Miners Welfare, Pleasley
Why not come along and have a friendly night with us.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS DO NOT EXHIBIT OR ENTER THEIR OWN DOGS
OR HANDLE AT THIS SHOW
ROSETTES
The Society offers Rosettes for
BEST IN SHOW, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW, RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW, RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
1st to 4th in each GROUP, 1st to 4th in each PUPPY GROUP
BEST OF BREED, RESERVE BEST OF BREED
& BEST PUPPY IN BREED
1st in All Classes
All donations of Rosettes and Specials will be gratefully received
and will be acknowledged in the Catalogue
PROPOSED ORDER OF JUDGING
PLEASE NOTE LATER BREEDS MAY BE BROUGHT FORWARD AS RINGS BECOME AVAILABLE
Ring 1.
Japanese Chins, CKCS, Longcoat Chihuahua, Smoothcoat Chihushua, Pugs,
Papillon, Pomeranian, Miniature Pinscher, Havanese, AV Toy Veteran,
AVNSC Toy, Toy Group, Junior Handling, Adult Handling
Ring 2.
Miniature Schnauzer, French Bulldog, Bulldog, Shih Tzu, Japanese Spitz,
Akita, Japanese Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle, Standard Poodle,
Dogue De Bordeaux, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier, Boston Terrier,
AV Utility Veteran, AVNSC Utility, Utility Group
Ring 3.
Beagle, Whippet, Irish Wolfhound, Rhodesian Ridgeback,
Basset Fauve De Bretagne, Soft Coated Wheaten,
West Highland White Terrier, Border Terrier, AV Hound Veteran,
AVNSC Hound, Hound Group, SBT, AV Terrier Veteran, AVNSC Terrier,
Terrier Group
Ring 4.
Border Collie, Rough Collie, Bearded Collies, Polish Lowland Sheepdog,
Shetland Sheepdog, Dobermann, Newfoundland, Boxer, Tibetan Mastiff,
German Shepherd Dog, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Rottweiler,
AV Working Veteran, AVNSC Working, Working Group,
AV Pastoral Veteran, AVNSC Pastoral, Pastoral Group
Ring 5.
Siberian Husky, German Shorthaired Pointer, Weimeraner, Hungarian Visla,
Retriever Labrador, Retriever Golden, Red & White Setter, Italian Spinone,
Bracco Italiano, Irish Setter, Flat Coated Retriever, Pointer, Cocker Spaniel,
AV Gundog Veteran, AVNSC Gundog, Gundog Group
Rings Outside Weather Permitting
Anyone who is willing to Steward will receive their lunch and a free gift.
Please contact Ms Lisa Hudson-Smith,
Tel. 07400 179917 / 01246 563553
CLASSIFICATION
All classes are for Dog or Bitch unless otherwise stated
TOY GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
JAPANESE CHIN
1. Puppy
Judge : Brian Lees (Lafford)
2. Post Graduate
3. Open
CAV.KING CHARLES SPANIEL
4. Puppy
Judge : Christine Bell (Chistabella)
5. Post Graduate
6. Open
CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT)
7. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
8. Post Graduate
9. Open
CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT)
10. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
11. Post Graduate
12. Open
PUGS
13. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
14. Post Graduate
15. Open
PAPILLION
16. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
17. Post Graduate
18. Open
POMERANIAN
19. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
20. Post Graduate
21. Open
MINATURE PINSCHER
22. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
23. Post Graduate
24. Open
HAVANESE
25. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
26. Post Graduate
27. Open
AV TOY VETERAN
28. Veteran
AVNSC TOY
29. Puppy
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
Judge : Sheila Hindle (Ellisiana)
30. Post Graduate
31. Open
UTILITY GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
32. Puppy
Judge : David Wright (Sturdywright)
33. Post Graduate
34. Open
JAPANESE SPITZ
35. Puppy
Judge : Andy Stevenson (Loupei)
36. Post Graduate
37. Open
AKITA
38. Puppy
Judge : Andy Stevenson (Loupei)
39. Post Graduate
40. Open
JAPANESE SHIBA INU
41. Puppy
Judge : Andy Stevenson (Loupei)
42. Post Graduate
43. Open
TOY POODLE
44. Junior
Judge : Andy Stevenson (Loupei)
45. Post Graduate
46. Open
MINIATURE POODLE
47. Junior
Judge : Andy Stevenson (Loupei)
48. Post Graduate
49. Open
STANDARD POODLE
50. Junior
Judge : Andy Stevenson (Loupei)
51. Post Graduate
52. Open
FRENCH BULLDOG
53. Puppy
Judge : Clare Bannister (Andlare)
54. Post Graduate
55. Open
BULLDOG
Judge : Clare Bannister (Andlare)
Special Rosettes for BOB, RBOB & BPIB Kindly Donated By Clare Bannister (Andlare)
56. Puppy
57. Post Graduate
58. Open
SHIH TZU
59. Puppy
Judge : Thomas Casentieri
60. Post Graduate
TIBETAN TERRIERS
62. Puppy
Judge : Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
63. Post Graduate
64. Open
BOSTON TERRIERS
65. Puppy
Judge : Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
66. Post Graduate
67. Open
LHASA APSO
68. Puppy
Judge : Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
69. Post Graduate
70. Open
AV VETERAN UTILITY
71. Veteran
AVNSC UTILITY
72. Puppy
(Alchez)
61. Open
Judge : Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
Judge : Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
73. Post Graduate
74. Open
WORKING GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Eileen Matthews (Heathwaen)
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
75. Puppy
Judge : Dave Chapman (Kitsune)
76. Post Graduate
77. Open
DOBERMANN
78. Puppy
Judge : Wendy Brooks (Jinnybrux)
79. Post Graduate
80. Open
NEWFOUNDLAND
81. Puppy
Judge : Sue Forman (Suzdans)
82. Post Graduate
83. Open
BOXER
84. Puppy
Judge : Sue Forman (Suzdans)
85. Post Graduate
86. Open
TIBETAN MASTIFF
87. Junior
Judge : Sue Forman (Suzdans)
88. Post Graduate
89. Open
SIBERIAN HUSKY
90. Puppy
Judge : Helen Taylor (Pelenrise)
91. Post Graduate
92. Open
ROTTWEILER
93. Puppy
Judge : Eileen Matthews (Heathwaen)
94. Post Graduate
95. Open
AV VETERAN WORKING
96. Veteran
AVNSC WORKING
97. Puppy
Judge : Eileen Matthews (Heathwaen)
Judge : Eileen Matthews (Heathwaen)
98. Post Graduate
99. Open
GUNDOG GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER
100. Puppy
Judge : Helen Taylor (Pelenrise)
101. Post Graduate
102. Open
WEIMARANER
103. Puppy
Judge : Helen Taylor (Pelenrise)
104. Post Graduate
105. Open
HUNGARIAN VISLA
106. Puppy
Judge : Helen Taylor (Pelenrise)
107. Post Graduate
108. Open
RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)
109. Puppy
Judge : Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
110. Post Graduate
111. Open
RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)
112. Puppy
Judge : Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
113. Post Graduate
114. Open
RED & WHITE SETTER
115. Puppy
Judge : Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
116. Post Graduate
117. Open
ITALIAN SPINONE
118. Puppy
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
119. Post Graduate
120. Open
BRACCO ITALIANO
121. Puppy
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
122. Post Graduate
123. Open
IRISH SETTER
124. Puppy
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
125. Post Graduate
126. Open
RETRIEVER (FLAT COAT)
127. Puppy
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
128. Post Graduate
129. Open
POINTER
130. Puppy
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
131. Post Graduate
132. Open
SPANIEL (COCKER)
133. Puppy
134. Junior
AV VETERAN GUNDOG
138. Veteran
AVNSC GUNDOG
139. Puppy
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
135. Post Graduate
136. Limit
137. Open
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
Judge : Claire Sharp (Afterglow)
140. Post Graduate
141. Open
PASTORAL GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
142. Puppy
Judge : Sue Forman (Suzdans)
143. Post Graduate
144. Open
BORDER COLLIES
145. Puppy
Judge : Mike Braddish (Bradmigail)
146. Post Graduate
147. Open
COLLIE (ROUGH)
148. Puppy
Judge : Mike Braddish (Bradmigail)
149. Post Graduate
150. Open
PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG
151. Puppy
Judge : Sue Forman (Suzdans)
152. Post Graduate
153. Open
BEARDED COLLIE
154. Puppy
Judge : Mike Braddish (Bradmigail)
155. Post Graduate
156. Open
POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG
157. Puppy
Judge : Mike Braddish (Bradmigail)
158. Post Graduate
159. Open
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG
160. Puppy
Judge : Mike Braddish (Bradmigail)
161. Post Graduate
162. Open
AV VETERAN PASTORAL
163. Veteran
AVNSC PASTORAL
164. Puppy
Judge : Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Judge : Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
165. Post Graduate
166. Open
HOUND GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
BEAGLE
167. Puppy
Judge : Jan Fiers (Lokeren)
168. Post Graduate
169. Open
WHIPPET
170. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
171. Post Graduate
172. Open
IRISH WOLFHOUND
173. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
174. Post Graduate
175. Open
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
176. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
177. Post Graduate
178. Open
BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE
179. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
180. Post Graduate
181. Open
AV VETERAN HOUND
182. Veteran
AVNSC HOUND
183. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
184. Post Graduate
185. Open
TERRIER GROUP - GROUP JUDGE - Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
SOFT COATED WHEATEN
186. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
187. Post Graduate
188. Open
WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER
189. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
190. Post Graduate
191. Open
BORDER TERRIER
192. Puppy
Judge : Kevin Carter (Clearwing)
193. Post Graduate
194. Open
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
195. Puppy
Judge : Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
196. Post Graduate
197. Open
AV VETERAN TERRIER
198. Veteran
AVNSC TERRIER
199. Puppy
Judge : Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Judge : Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
200. Post Graduate
201. Open
STAKES JUDGE : Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
202. THE ZENA WALLACE MEMORIAL TROPHY STAKES For a perpetual Trophy kindly
donated by the Wallace family in honour of Zena Wallace (Claywell), a former Mansfield &
District C.S. Hon. Secretary, who sadly passed away in 2007.
203. A.V. PUPPY STAKES - PRIZE MONEY - 1st - £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2, Res £1
204. A.V.OPEN STAKES - PRIZE MONEY - 1st - £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2, Res £1
BEST IN SHOW, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
AND BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Will now be judged by : Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
JUNIOR HANDLING CLASSES - JUDGE : Helen Taylor (Pelenrise)
205. 6 - 11 years
206. 12 - 16 years
1st - 3rd in these classes qualify for the JHA Semi-Finals
ADULT HANDLING CLASSES - JUDGE : Helen Taylor (Pelenrise)
207. 17 - 35
208. 36 - 55
209. 56yrs and over.
1st – 3rd will qualify CLKS/Dog World Adult Handling final to be held at
The City Of Birmingham Championship Show, closing date for entries 30th June 2015.
BEST JUNIOR HANDLER Vs BEST ADULT HANDLER
FOR OVERALL BEST HANDLER
Enter the Name and Age of the handler in the space provided on the entry form. Dogs MUST be entered
in another Class at this show. Entries will NOT be taken on the day.
Judged in the first available ring
DEFINITION 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 entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. 2nd March 2015. 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. A 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:(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 Veteran Class.
(3) As provided in the Kennel Club Definition of Classes
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 or, 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)
For an exhibit 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 or 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.
Puppy: For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on first day of show
Junior: For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the show
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 become show Champions under the 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.
Veteran: For dogs of not less than seven years of age on the first day of the Show.
A.V.N.S.C.: For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.
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.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. The show will open at 9.00 a.m.
2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitors responsibility to ensure that exhibits are
available for judging when required.
3. JUDGING WILL COMMENCE IN ALL RINGS 9.30 A.M. PROMPT.
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 areas is forbidden except as
authorised by the Show Management.
6. The entry fees will be : - Per Dog First entry £4.50, subsequent entries £1.00, not for competition £1.00
per dog, Junior Handling £1.00 per entry.
7. Prize Money Classes 203 & 204 - 1st - £5.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00, Reserve - £1.00
8. The Committee reserves 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
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.
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
f oll ow th e s el ec ti on of B es t of Br eed, B es t i n G r oup an d B es t in Sh ow r es p ec ti vel y.
a) Show Judged on the Group System
1) Best Puppy in Group 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 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 other Competition Puppies which become eligible for Best 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 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
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.
The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and is unbeaten byany other dog
exhibited at the same show.
a) SHOWS JUDGED ON THE GROUP SYSTEM ( Definition; Shows judged on the Group Systems
includes classes for breeds within more than one group, as defined in Kennel Club Regulations 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.)
b)
c)
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1) 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 selected from which the Best of Breed
must be declared from those exhibits which have received an award.
2) BEST OF GROUP:
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.
Best of Group and subsequent placings must be selected from:a) The Best Breed winners in each group provided that they are unbeaten winning dogs.
b) The Best unbeaten winning dog from Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or
on each day.
3) BEST IN SHOW
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.
Best in Show must be selected from 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
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.
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 a single breed, will not be considered to be
beaten dogs.
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.
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 where ever possible.
All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F ( Annex B ) Regulations for the
Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.
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.
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.
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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 you 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 need of their dog (s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any actions,
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
Regulations 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. 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 and within the
environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches.
20. A dog may be disqualified by the General Committee from an award, whether an objection has been
lodged or not, if proved amongst other things to have been registered and recorded as having been
bred by the scheduled judge. This shall not apply to a judge appointed in an Emergency.
21. Every Exhibitor shall ensure that whilst a dog is being exhibited, it’s handler shall display the correct
ring number.
22. Entry fees will not be refunded, once an entry has been made.
Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition F (Annex 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 A42
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 there at.
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 A42.
2. a) No substance, which alters the natural colour, texture or body of the coat, may be present in the
dog’s 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
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 any other part of the dog at the time of
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exhibition.
3. No act or operation which alters the natural confirmation 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 dewclaws 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 to 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 would 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. Any 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 the 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 writing
to the Show Secretary at his/her office before the close of the show and the individual must produce
evidence of identity at the time of lodging the complaint.
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Match Night Dates 2015