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RULES
AND REGULATIONS 1. The
Show will open at 8.30 am. 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 at 9.30 am. 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 show area is forbidden except
as authorised by the Show Management. 6.
Entry Fees - Members £3.25 per class per dog - 50p. subsequent classes -
Non Members £3.75 per class per dog - 50p. subsequent classes - Stakes classes
£1.00, Not for competition - £1.00 – Handling classes £1.00 per dog - KC Junior Warrant Competition :
£3.50p.
per entry. Membership
£1.00 Joint, £0.75 Single, due 1st January each year 7.
There will be prize money on offer at this show for Stakes classes only 8.
The Committee reserve 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 (if scheduled).
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. 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. 3)
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Show maybe withdrawn from all other competition, other than Breed Classes and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 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 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.
Best of Breed - Where a
breed is separately classified a Best of Breed must be declared from those
exhibits which have received an award. Where separate classes are provided for
each sex of a breed a Best of each Sex must be selected for which the Best of
Breed must be declared from those exhibits which have received an award. b.
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 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. 2)
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. c.
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 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 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. 1. 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. 2. If your vehicle is not air-conditioned
seriously consider whether traveling to the show is a good idea at all. 3. The vehicle should be as fully
ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water
available to drink. 4. Ensure your dog is not sitting in full
sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog. 5. When at the show, never leave your dog
in the vehicle. 6. 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. 7. 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 LIABILILTY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED. Anyone
whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable
steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s
health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach
of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General
Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Right
to Refuse Entries. Exhibitors/Competitors are reminded that show societies have
the right under Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry 18. Dog
Fouling & Grooming Waste – Any owner, exhibitor, handler or other
person in charge of a dog is required to remove immediately any fouling caused
by their dog(s) and grooming waste at any Kennel Club Licensed Show within the
licensed venue and within the environs of the event including car
and caravan parks and approaches. Any organisation holding a Kennel Club
Licensed event is required to provide an adequate number of receptacles for the
disposal of such fouling. 19.
The Committee of the show can accept no responsibility for products
advertised or sold by stand holders at the show, and remind exhibitors that
grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulation for
the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 20.
Gangways must be kept clear and any obstruction or boxes left in gangways will
be removed by authorised officials 21.
The Committee of Rugeley & District Canine Society intend to REFUSE THE
ENTRIES FOR FUTURE SHOWS from exhibitors found to have left dogs in cars and
in a distressed condition REMEDIAL ACTION will immediately be taken DEFINITION
OF CLASSES Show Awards issued
by the Irish Kennel Club which count towards the title of Champion shall be a
five point Green Star or more. 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
27th
July 2008 Wins in variety
classes do not count for entry in Breed classes but when entering Variety
classes wins in both breed and variety classes must be counted. A first prize does not include a special prize of whatever
value. 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
Regulation 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, or in the event of
there being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy & Puppy excepted, to the Open
Class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight, height. (b) If an exhibit
entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy class, Puppy class or Junior class, which
is over age but under 12 calendar months,18 calendar months of age, or 24
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 respectively to the Open class for the correct
breed, colour, sex, weight, 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, 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 more than nine calendar month 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 or Championship Shows (Puppy. Special Puppy, Minor Puppy and
Special Minor Puppy excepted whether restricted or not) POST GRADUATE -
for dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or Five or more First Prizes
at Championship in Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes
whether restricted or not. OPEN —
for all dogs of the breed for which the class is provided and eligible
for entry at the Show. ANY VARIETY NOT
SEPERATELY CLASSIFIED
For
breeds of dogs where no separate breed class is scheduled VETERAN
- for dogs of not less than 7 years of age on the first day of the Show. BRACE—–
For 2 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 REGULATIONS FOR THE
PREPARATIONS OF DOGS FOR EXHIBITION F(b) 1 These Regulations must be observed when
a dog is prepared for exhibition for any Kennel Club Licensed event. Objections
may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under these
Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A 42. (a) A dog found to have
been exhibited in breach of the new Regulations will automatically be
disqualified from exhibition at the show and from any award gained thereat (b) Unless the exhibitor
provides a satisfactory explanation for the dog being exhibited in breach of
these Regulations then he/she may be subject to further penalties of either a
fine or as listed under Rule 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
on any other part of the dog at the time of exhibition. 3.
No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or any part thereof
may be performed except - (a)
Operations certified to the satisfaction of the General Committee (b)
The removal of 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 will be made by a person
having executive authority who shall have a written directive from the Kennel
Club in their possession. Samples may be taken for further examination and
analysis. 5.
An individual has the right to lodge an objection to a dog only if he/she is the
owner or handler of a dog competing in the same breed or class.
An objection may, however, be lodged by an official of the Show or by
anyone so deputed by the Kennel Club. It will be the responsibility of the
individual who lodged 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. |
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