Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales SCHEDULE of Benched CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations on Group System of Judging) at THE ROYAL WELSH SHOWGROUND Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY on SATURDAY, 21 st APRIL 2018 Show opens: 7.30 am Judging commences: 9.30 am Guarantors to the Kennel Club: Mr G. Rual (Chairman), Gilcoru Boarding Kennels, Waunlai Cottage, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan CF39 8YS. Mrs J. Rual (Secretary), Gilcoru Boarding Kennels, Waunlai Cottage, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan CF39 8YS. Mr C. Bobbett (Treasurer), Glanaeron Kennels, Abermeurig Post Office, Lampeter, Dyfed SA48 8PP. Mr T.M. Jones, 7 Grandison Street, Briton Ferry, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 2PG. Mrs D. Jones, 2 Lodge Court, Shelone Road, Briton Ferry, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 2TJ. Mr R.J. Thomas, 29 Rosser Street, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 3DA. 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.” Postal entries close: Thursday, 15th March 2018 (Postmark) On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 25th March 2018 at www.fossedata.co.uk Postal entries, which MUST be pre-paid, to be sent to the Hon. Secretary: Mrs J. Rual Gilcoru Boarding Kennels, Waunlai Cottage, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan CF39 8YS. Tel: 01443 672089 • Fax: 01443 672103 • E-mail: [email protected]Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show THIS SHOW IS A CRUFTS QUALIFIER B P &
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Working & PastoralBreeds Association
of Wales
SCHEDULEof Benched
CHampionSHip SHow(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations on Group System of Judging)
at
THE RoYaL wELSH SHowGRoUnDBuilth wells, powys LD2 3SY
on
SaTURDaY, 21st apRiL 2018Show opens: 7.30 am Judging commences: 9.30 am
Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mr G. Rual (Chairman), Gilcoru Boarding Kennels, Waunlai Cottage, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan CF39 8YS.Mrs J. Rual (Secretary), Gilcoru Boarding Kennels, Waunlai Cottage, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan CF39 8YS.
Mr C. Bobbett (Treasurer), Glanaeron Kennels, Abermeurig Post Office, Lampeter, Dyfed SA48 8PP.Mr T.M. Jones, 7 Grandison Street, Briton Ferry, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 2PG.
Mrs D. Jones, 2 Lodge Court, Shelone Road, Briton Ferry, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 2TJ.Mr R.J. Thomas, 29 Rosser Street, Neath, West Glamorgan SA11 3DA.
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.”
postal entries close: Thursday, 15th march 2018 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 25th March 2018
at www.fossedata.co.uk
Postal entries, which MUST be pre-paid, to be sent to the Hon. Secretary: mrs J. RualGilcoru Boarding Kennels, waunlai Cottage, Tonyrefail, mid Glamorgan CF39 8YS.
Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show
THIS SHOW IS A CRUFTS QUALIFIER
BP&
EXHIBITOR PASSES - FOR ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY
You will not receive your Exhibitors Pass through the post because they will be delivered to you through your on-line account. You will be informed by an e-mail when your passes are ready, which will be approximately two weeks before the show.
The e-mail will include details on how to print your Exhibitors Pass and any other Show Information. You must print your Exhibitors Pass and take it to the show.
Exhibitors making postal entries will receive their Exhibitors Passes by Post in the usual way.
If you have not received your e-mail ten days before the start of the show please contact the printers.
Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Walespresident: Mr G. Hill Vice president: Mr D. JoynesChairman: Mr G. Rual Vice Chairman: Mrs D. JonesHon. Secretary: Mrs J. Rual Hon. Treasurer: Mr C. Bobbett
assistant Secretary: Mrs N. Rual-KeoghCommittee:
Mr C. BobbettMrs D.M. JonesMr T.M. Jones
Mrs N. Rual-KeoghMr R. Hole
Mrs L. Williams
Mr G. RualMrs J. RualMrs M. Riley
Show managers: Mr T. Jones & Mrs L. Williams Chief Steward: Mr R.J. Thomas
JUDGinG wiLL CommEnCE aT: 9.30 amDogs admitted from 7.30 am on the day of the Show
NOTE: Bank Charges incurred through incorrectly completed or dishonoured cheques will be passed on to the exhibitor concerned at a charge of £10.00. Any exhibitor failing to pay fees and/or bank charges will be dealt with by the Committee of the Kennel Club.
administration Charge of £5.00 will be levied on all entry forms not filled in correctly and sent back to exhibitors
Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Walesmembership Forms are available from the Secretary
EnTRY FEESFirst entry per dog (breeds with CCs) £26.00First entry per dog (breeds without CCs/AVNSC/Imported Register/Rare Breeds) £15.00Stakes Classes as a First Entry £15.00Subsequent entries, including stakes, with the same dog (per class) £3.00KC Breeders' Competition, per team £15.00Not for Competition (4 calendar months and over) £15.00Catalogues (pre-paid with entries) (must be collected by 12.00 noon) £4.00 (Catalogues £5.00 on the day) NB: Catalogues will not be posted after the ShowCar Parking (pre-paid with entries) £3.00 (Car Parking £5.00 on the day)Caravans* (pre-paid with entries) £20.00 (Caravans £30.00 on the day)
* The Caravan Fee covers the period from noon on Friday, 20th April until noon on Sunday, 22nd April. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society will charge a separate fee for caravans at the ground before or after the stated period.
Please Note: Overnight parking will be charged at caravan rate
Mrs L. RualMr R.J. ThomasMr D. Williams
Please Note: There will be an additional charge of £1.00for each first entry made on-line after midnight on Thursday, 15th March 2018
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HoTELSBuilth wells
Greyhound, Garth Road Tel: 01982 553255 Lion Hotel Tel: 01982 553311 Residential Block (on Showground) Tel: 01982 552116
SpECiaL noTiCE — aTTRaCTion oF EXHiBiTSThe Committee will not tolerate any outside attraction of exhibits whilst
judging is in progress. immEDiaTE aCTion wiLL BE TaKEn.
BENCHING by BANNERDOWN BENCHING LIMITED
Parents are resPonsible For any DamageCauseD by their ChilDren
• pLEaSE noTE •only a limited number of chairs will be available around the rings
CLaSSiFiCaTion CoDinGMPD Minor Puppy Dog MPB Minor Puppy Bitch PD/B Puppy Dog or BitchPD Puppy Dog PB Puppy Bitch JD/B Junior Dog or Bitch JD Junior Dog JB Junior Bitch GD/B Graduate Dog or Bitch YD Yearling Dog YB Yearling Bitch PGD/B Post Graduate Dog or BitchNB Novice Bitch ND Novice Dog LD/B Limit Dog or BitchGD Graduate Dog GB Graduate Bitch OD/B Open Dog or Bitch PGD Post Graduate Dog PGB Post Graduate Bitch SYD/B Special Yearling Dog or BitchLD Limit Dog LB Limit Bitch OD Open Dog OB Open Bitch
The contents of this Schedule are the copyright of Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales and must not be reproduced or used in any manner without the written authority of the appointed Officers of the Society.
DiSaBLED DRiVERSDisabled Parking Passes will only be issued if a copy of the
Official Disabled Badge is included with entries
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• RoSETTES •The association offers Rosettes for all
Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed & Best Veteran in Breed winners
pLEaSE noTE: THERE wiLL BE no oUTSiDE JUDGinG
oRDER oF JUDGinG and RinG aLLoCaTionwill be sent out with exhibitors passes
REmoVaL oRDERSPlease note: Removal orders will not be issued with your passes and dogs will not be checked upon exit. Exhibitors are entirely responsible for the security and safety of their own dogs.
once entries have been received by the Secretary, under no circumstances will entries and/or fees be returned
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USE oF ELECTRiCaL EQUipmEnT aT SHowS: The Kennel Club is becoming increasingly concerned at the amount of electrical equipment being used by exhibitors at shows, including hair dryers and hair straighteners and other grooming devices.Electrical equipment should not be brought to shows unless absolutely necessary. In rare instances where it might be required, it should be PAT tested and permission sought from the secretary of the show before it is used.The Kennel Club has also been informed of recent instances of exhibitors commandeering certain areas of a venue in order to have access to power points so as to use electrical grooming equipment. This is totally unacceptable and particularly unfair on the breeds whose allocated areas have been cramped because of this selfish behaviour.
SECURiTY aT SHowS: In light of recent events the Kennel Club would like to issue a reminder to all Societies of the importance of security at dog shows.The Kennel Club understands that due to the nature of dog shows and the quantity of paraphernalia exhibitors bring it would be extremely difficult for show organisers to take on the issue of security alone, therefore we would reiterate the advice being given by the Police and security services, that everyone in the UK should remain vigilant and this applies to those organising and taking part in dog shows.The importance of exhibitors feeling that they and their dogs are safe when attending a show cannot be underestimated. We would therefore remind you of the importance of the need for show organisers and exhibitors to remain mindful of potential dangers and that all visitors generally need to be vigilant and alert.Furthermore the society should provide robust notification informing exhibitors of where to report to should they see anything suspicious or of concern, and of the evacuation procedures in place.
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CLASSIFICATION
PASTORAL GROUP - Group Judge: MRS B-M YOUNG (subject to KC approval)
Puppy Group Judge: MR K S WILBERG
Veteran Group Judge: MR K S WILBERG
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG First Entry: £15 MR G HILL
1 PD/B 2 PGD/B 3 LD/B 4 OD/B
AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG First Entry: £15 MRS E P HOLLINGS
5 PD/B 6 JD/B 7 PGD/B 8 OD/B
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD First Entry: £15 MISS R FLUDDER
9 PD 10 JD 11 ND 12 PGD 13 LD 14 OD
15 PB 16 JB 17 NB 18 PGB 19 LB 20 OB
BEARDED COLLIE First Entry: £26 MR S HALLKennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch
KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS’ COMPETITION - PASTORAL Judge: MRS E P HOLLINGS
Entry Fee: £15.00 per team
518 A.V. PASTORAL BREEDERS’ COMPETITION
Please see Definitions of Classes for further details
KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS’ COMPETITION - WORKING Judge: MRS B-M YOUNG
Entry Fee: £15.00 per team
519 A.V. WORKING BREEDERS’ COMPETITION
Please see Definitions of Classes for further details
BEST IN SHOW, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
& BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Judge: MR C REED (subject to KC approval)
postal entries close: Thursday, 15th march 2018 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 25th March 2018
at www.fossedata.co.uk
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BEST VETERAN IN SHOWBest Veteran will be declared in every breed.
Best Veteran in breed winners will be eligible to compete for Best Veteran in Group. The winners of Best Veteran in Group will then be eligible to compete for Best Veteran in Show.
• RULES anD REGULaTionS • 1. The Show will open at 7.30 am. 2. Dogs will be received until 11.30 am and after which no dogs may be received except under exceptional and unforeseeen
circumstances and by special permission of the Show Management. 3. Judging will commence at 9.30 am. 4. a) Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. b) Exhibits may not be removed
any earlier unless by written order of the Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or of the Show Management and then only in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which must be reported to the Kennel Club. c) The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed at which time dogs must be removed.
5. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by the Show Management.
6. Entry Fees: First entry per dog (breeds with CCs): £26.00. First entry per dog (breeds without CCs/AVNSC/Imported Register): £15.00. Stakes Classes as a First Entry: £15.00. Subsequent entries, including stakes, with the same dog (per class): £3.00. KC Breeders' Competition: £15.00 per team. Not for Competition: £15.00. Catalogues: £4.00 pre-paid with entries, £5.00 on the day. Car Parking: £3.00 pre-paid with entries, £5.00 on the day. Caravans from noon on Friday, 20th April until noon on Sunday, 22nd April: £20.00, £30.00 on the day. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society will charge a separate fee for caravans at the ground before or after the stated period. Please Note: There will be an additional charge of £1.00 for each first entry made on-line after midnight on Thursday, 15th March 2018.
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 2017, and for a period of one year 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 of 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 in 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 or Best Puppy in Show respectively. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best of Breed and Best in Show respectively.
a. Championship Shows Judged on the Group System (Definition; Shows judged on Group System - Refer to Regulation 27.b.)
1) Best Puppy in Breed: A Best Puppy must be declared in each breed from puppies entered in the Breed Classes.
2) Best Puppy in Group: From 1st January 2017, and for a period of one year 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 Puppy in Group and subsequent Puppy Group placings must be selected from:- a) Those puppies declared Best Puppy in Breed provided that they are unbeaten by any other puppy. b) The puppy declared Best Puppy from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or on
each day provided it is unbeaten by any other puppy. b. 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 and 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.
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 2017, and for a period of one year 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 by any other dog exhibited at the same Show.
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Definition of a Category 3 Breed. A breed from time to time designated by the General Committee as requiring particular monitoring by reason of visible condition(s) which may cause health or welfare concerns. The list of designated Category 3 Breeds is kept under regular review.
a. Shows Judged on the Group System (Definition: Shows judged on the Group System as defined in Kennel Club Regulation B(A); and requires 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 but only from those dogs which have received an 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 must be declared.
NOTE: The Best of Breed/Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified award relevant to a Category 3 Breed will not be confirmed until the dog has passed an examination by the General and Group Championship Show Veterinary Surgeon.
2) Best of Group: From 1st January 2017, and for a period of one year 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 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. NOTE: The dog declared Best of Breed/Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified from a breed designated
by the Kennel Club as a Category 3 Breed is not eligible to compete in the Group competition unless it has passed an examination by the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon. If the dog fails to pass the examination it is ineligible to compete in the relevant Group.
3) Best in Show: From 1st January 2017, and for a period of one year 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 the Best of Group winners provided they are unbeaten. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the remaining Group winners following the selection of Best in Show.
b. 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 or 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.
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. 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. It is not acceptable to handle a dog in a manner which causes its feet not to touch the ground when on the move. Exhibitors should note that such practices could constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11.
16. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F Annex B - Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.
17. 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.
18. Dogs in Vehicles 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.
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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.
19. 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.
20. No modification 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.
21. Best Veteran in Show: Best Veteran will be declared in every breed. Best Veteran in breed winners will be eligible to compete for Best Veteran in Group. The winners of Best Veteran in Group will then be eligible to compete for Best Veteran in Show.
22. All dogs must be brought with a suitable chain and collar so that the dogs may be properly fastened on the benching. No dog shall be absent from its bench for the purpose of being exercised at any time for longer than 15 minutes, except that at Shows where more than one breed of dog is scheduled dogs may be absent from their benches and be present at the ringside when their breed is being judged.
23. Each exhibit must be benched on the numbered bench allocated to it in the Catalogue. No partitions should be removed from the benching.
24. Should any Judge be prevented from fulfilling his or her engagement the Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute. Exhibitors are at liberty to withdraw their dogs from competition under such circumstances, but no entrance fee will be returned.
25. A special place will be provided for the cleaning and preparation of dogs, and no exhibitor will be permitted to clean or prepare dogs in any other place within the precincts of the Show. 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.
26. No animal other than exhibits will be allowed within the precincts of the Show. 27. No acknowledgement of receipt of entries will be sent unless a stamped, addresed postcard is enclosed with the
entries. Exhibitors' passes will be sent as soon as possible but if any exhibitor has not received his or her pass 5 days before the Show, the Secretary must be notified.
28. All Rules and Regulations or definitions or instructions in the nature of Rules and Regulations printed for convenience in other parts of this Schedule shall be deemed to form part of these Rules and Regulations.
29. Should any question arise which is not provided for in these Regulations, the decision of the Committee shall be final, subject to appeal to the Kennel Club.
30. The Committtee of Working Breeds Association of Wales can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by standholders at this 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.
31. 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).
32. 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.
33. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number.
• 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 a 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 postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Thursday, 8th march 2018. 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:From 1st January 2017, and for a period of one year 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 have been suspended. (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.
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(3) A dog in Any Variety Veteran Class. (4) A dog in Any Variety Champion Class. (5) A dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in breed classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency
judge. (6) A dog in YKC Stakes Classes. (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.YEaRLinG For dogs of twelve and not exceeding twenty four 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 3 or more CC/CACIB/CAC/Green Stars or won 7 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.CHampion For dogs which have been confirmed a Champion, Show Champion or Field Trial Champion.RaRE BREEDS Confined to those breeds not granted Challenge Certificates in the current year, with the exception of
those breeds whose registration is confined to the Imported Register.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, with the winning dog being eligible for Best in Group/Best Puppy in Group or Best in Show/Best Puppy in Show as relevant.
anY VaRiETY noT SEpaRaTELY CLaSSiFiED For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.
SpECiaL YEaRLinG For dogs of six and not exceeding twenty four months of age on the first day of the Show.pUppY STaKES For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Dogs
must also be entered in a breed class.JUnioR STaKES For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.
Dogs must also be entered in a breed class.YEaRLinG STaKES For dogs of twelve and not exceeding twenty four months of age on the first day of the Show.SpECiaL BEGinnERS STaKES Neither dog, owner or handler to have won a Challenge Certificate.
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KEnnEL CLUB GooD CiTiZEn DoG SCHEmE STaKES For dogs that have achieved their GCDS Bronze Award Certificate or above.
KEnnEL CLUB BREEDERS' CompETiTion Each team will consist of a minimum of three and maximum of four dogs of one breed, all bred by the same breeder or breeding partnership. The breeder enters the class and then arranges which dogs are exhibited on the day of the show (from those dogs duly entered for exhibition in another class at this show). Please clearly state the name and affix of the registered breeder(s). Entries will not be taken on the day of the show. Teams will be awarded points/prize money in the KC Breeders' Competition as follows: Points 1st; 30; 2nd 15; 3rd 10; 4th 5. Prize Money 1st Non ABS Prize Fund £20; ABS Prize Fund £25. Please note that Assured Breeders will be credited with a higher prize value. These points will be recorded in the Kennel Club Breeders Competition record book through the year. The minimum qualification for the Crufts final will be 50 points, with a maximum of 40 finalists including the winning teams from the European and World Dog Shows’ breeders competition. Our Dogs will collate the points and publish a leader board through the year.
YKC mEmBERS' STaKES Only dogs of six (6) calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible for entry into a YKC qualifying stakes class. Dogs must be on the Kennel Club Breed register to compete in a YKC stakes competition. The YKC method for Crufts qualification is a points based system as follows: 1st Place = 30 points; 2nd Place = 15 points; 3rd Place = 10 points. If a member and dog combination accumulate 30 points or more, they will qualify for Crufts. Points will be allocated for the Dog and Handler pairing. All points are reset to 0 on 1st February each year. All pedigree dogs are eligible to take part provided the dog is registered on the Kennel Club Breed Register. The dog must be registered; a. Solely or jointly in the member’s name or b. In the name of a close member of the family (i.e a group of people related by blood or marriage) and under these circumstances the dog must be resident at the YKC member’s address. No substitute handlers are permitted - the dog must be handled by the registered YKC member. Members are not permitted to allow another individual to show their dog at the qualifier on their behalf if they are not able to attend the class, unless agreed by the YKC Office prior to the show. Members must be aged 6 -24 years (members 6 years and up to, but not including 25th birthday). Please note that membership of the YKC terminates on a members 25th birthday. Therefore if a member is aged 25 years or over by the first day of Crufts they will be unable to compete in any YKC class. Please keep this in mind when entering qualifiers throughout the competing year. In order to enter any YKC competition, you must be a fully paid up member at the time of entry and competition. If you enter a Crufts qualifier and you have not previously paid your membership fee then any award will be forfeited. Therefore it is important to renew and maintain YKC membership as current if you wish to participate in YKC competitions. Before competing, please view a full list of the YKC competition rules at: www.ykc.org.uk/ and follow the compete tab.
aDViSoRY noTiCEnoT 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BENCHING & IDENTIFICATION OF DOGSIt is a Kennel Club requirement that exhibitors display the exhibit/bench number on their crate, cage or container at all times. This is particularly important when cages etc. are not on benches, and at unbenched shows.Each exhibitor is responsible for providing their own crate or cage identification and should note that the original exhibit/bench number card, as provided by the show society, must not be used for this purpose.It is important to be able to contact exhibitors and identify dogs where a dog may be in distress or where the crate might be blocking a gangway.At benched shows soft crates may only be put on benches if they are the appropriate size for both the dog and the bench, and the crate can be securely attached to the bench.Both of these points have been introduced with the safety of all in mind, but most importantly that of the dog, and to minimise potential incidents and injuries.The Kennel Club would also take this opportunity to remind exhibitors that Show Regulation F(1).17 requires that dogs should be present on their benches at all times except when being judged, prepared for exhibition or exercised.
DOG AND BITCH QUALIFIERPrize Money & Rosettes - 1st – VHC - £25, £15, £10, £5, £5
Held exclusively at UK Group Championship dog shows.
Both dog and bitch winners from each group will go forward to the glamorous final at historic Thrumpton Hall.
Grand Final Winner £500 + commission by top canine artist – Jo van Kampen
Runner up £250
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