SCHEDULE of Unbenched 192 ClassPREMIER OPEN SHOW

(Judged on the Group System) (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations)

at THE AVON HALL, THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUNDMalvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW (Entrance: Blue Gate)

HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITHNSDTR CLUB OF UK CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SUNDAY, 17th OCTOBER 2021Show Opens: 8.30 am Judging: 9.30 am prompt

Best in Show Judge: Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)JURISDICTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Officers and Committee members of the society holding the licence are deemed responsible for organising and conducting the show safely and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Kennel Club and agree to abide by and adopt any decision of the Board or any authority to whom the Board may delegate its powers subject to the conditions of Regulation F17. In so doing those appointed as officers and committee members accept that they are jointly and severally responsible for the organisation of the show and that this is

a binding undertaking (vide Kennel Club General Show Regulations F4 and F5).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.”

Groups 1st - 4th and Puppy Groups 1st - 4th qualify for Crufts 2022

On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 26th September 2021at www.fossedata.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE: POSTAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SHOW

Secretary: Mrs Penny Lane-Ridyard The Loft at Beaufort Lodge, Portway Court, Portway, Worcs B48 7HY

Tel: 01564 823838 • Mobile: 07779 380007 • E-mail: mwgs@kulawand.comOnly undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

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The Society will ensure to the best of its ability that the event is run to Covid Safe guidelines. It is your responsibility to ensure you comply with national and local restrictions including advice given about non-essential travel in and out of locally affected regions (which must not be ignored) – in the interests of the safety of all participants this may give rise to a short notice refusal of entry at the society’s discretion. The Kennel Club will respect the society’s exercise of its discretion.If a competitor, or anyone in their household, has Covid-19 related symptoms or has tested positive for Covid-19 they must isolate in line with Government advice - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/ THE COMPETITOR MUST NOT ATTEND THE EVENT

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WORKING SECTIONMWGS are looking for new training grounds on which to provide monthly

gundog training sessions.We are ALSO looking for people prepared to share their experience, to help

owners and dogs wishing to learn or better their skills.If you would be able to offer some time once a month, or offer land to train

on, our members and dogs would be delighted.Please email the secretary at: mwgs@kulawand.com

When entering your regular classes do not forget to also enter class 184

“Cancer in Dogs Research Open Stakes”All proceeds for this class go to support research for Cancer in Dogs

at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh.

All breeds, ages are requested to enter this class to benefit all dogs.

COVID-19The show will run in accordance with any COVID restrictions in place at the time of the show. The committee reserve the right to make adjustments to ensure the safe running of the event and will notify all exhibitors accordingly.

MID-WESTERN GUNDOG SOCIETYOFFICERS & COMMITTEE

President: Mr D. Coode Chairman: Mrs S. LaneSecretary: Mrs P. Lane-Ridyard Treasurer: Mr P. CollinsChief Steward: Mrs I. Pinfield Show Manager: Mr D. Coode

Committee Members:Miss L.M. Ainsley, Mr C. Bambrook, Mrs K. Bambrook, Mrs A. Felton-Page,

Miss A. Gardiner, Mr L. Nicklin

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE DO NOT HANDLE THEIR DOGS AT MID WESTERN SHOWS

FEES MEMBERS: £5.50 1st entry per dog SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES: £1.00 with same dog NON-MEMBERS: £7.50 1st entry per dog SUBSEQUENT ENTRIES: £2.00 with same dog NOT FOR COMPETITION: £2.00 per dog TRADE STAND: £25.00 CATALOGUES: £3.50 Pre-paid ONLY (None available on the day) MEMBERSHIP: £8.00 Joint; £6.00 Single

MEMBERSHIP FEES RENEWAL DUE NOW (January to December each year)

Entries for Mid-Western Gundog Societycan be made via the internet Go to: www.fossedata.co.uk

Additional schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from: www.fossedata.co.uk

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Reserve Best of Breed Class Winner to receive 50% of total entry received on the day. £2.00 for each eligible dog

Only if you are unable to make an on-line entryplease contact the secretary

• ROSETTES •The Society offers ROSETTES for:

Best in Show ~ Reserve Best in ShowBest Puppy in Show ~ Reserve Best Puppy in Show

Best Veteran in Show ~ Best Brace ~ Best WorkingChampion Stakes Winner ~ Best of Breed ~ Reserve Best of Breed

Best Puppy in Breed1st and 2nd Placed winners to receive Special Ribboned Cards

Rosette Donations will be greatly appreciated and acknowledged in the Catalogue

• PRIZE MONEY •Prize Money is on offer for Class 188 Junior Stakes and

Class 189 Champion Stakes1st £7.00 ~ 2nd £5.00 ~ 3rd £3.00

Best in Show £25.00 ~ Reserve Best in Show £15.00Best Puppy in Show £10.00

Hungarian Vizsla: BOB £10.00; RBOB £5.00; BPIB £5.00kindly sponsored by the Hungarian Vizsla Association

Retriever (Golden): BOB £10.00; RBOB £5.00; BPIB £5.00kindly sponsored by the Golden Retriever Club

Retriever (Labrador): BOB £10.00; RBOB £5.00; BPIB £5.00kindly sponsored by Kaspair Labradors

Retriever (N.S.D.T.): BOB £10.00; RBOB £5.00; BPIB £5.00kindly sponsored by the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK

• 2022 SHOW •Best in Show Judge:

Mr Paul Wilkinson (Benzfreya)

The Kennel Club request that, for safety reasons,all dogs in soft cages are NOT left unattended at any time.

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GUNDOG GROUP(Classes are for Dogs and Bitches unless stated otherwise)

BRACCO ITALIANO 1. Puppy 3. GraduateJudge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval) 2. Yearling 4. Open

BRITTANY 5. Puppy 7. GraduateJudge: Ms Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring) 6. Yearling 8. Open

ENGLISH SETTER 9. Puppy 11. GraduateJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 10. Yearling 12. Open

GERMAN LONGHAIRED POINTER 13. Puppy 15. OpenJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 14. Graduate

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER 16. Puppy 18. GraduateJudge: Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk) 17. Yearling 19. Open

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER 20. Puppy 22. GraduateJudge: Mr Ed Casey (Sandylands) 21. Yearling 23. Open

GORDON SETTER 24. Puppy 26. GraduateJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 25. Yearling 27. Open

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA 28. Puppy 30. GraduateJudge: Mr Ed Casey (Sandylands) 29. Yearling 31. Open Kindly sponsored by the Hungarian Vizsla Association

HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED VIZSLA 32. Puppy 34. GraduateJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 33. Yearling 35. Open

IRISH RED & WHITE SETTER 36. Puppy 38. GraduateJudge: Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve) 37. Yearling 39. Open

IRISH SETTER 40. Puppy 42. GraduateJudge: Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve) 41. Yearling 43. Open

ITALIAN SPINONE 44. Puppy 46. GraduateJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 45. Yearling 47. Open

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO 48. Puppy 50. GraduateJudge: Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve) 49. Yearling 51. Open

LARGE MUNSTERLANDER 52. Puppy 54. GraduateJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 53. Yearling 55. Open

POINTER 56. Puppy 58. GraduateJudge: Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk) 57. Yearling 59. Open

RETRIEVER (CHESAPEAKE BAY) 60. Puppy 62. GraduateJudge: Mr Ed Casey (Sandylands) 61. Yearling 63. Open

RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) 64. Puppy 66. GraduateJudge: Mr Ed Casey (Sandylands) 65. Yearling 67. Open

RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) 68. Puppy Dog 72. Puppy BitchJudge: Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve) 69. Yearling Dog 73. Yearling Bitch 70. Graduate Dog 74. Graduate Bitch 71. Open Dog 75. Open BitchKindly sponsored by the Flatcoated Retriever Society

RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) 76. Puppy Dog 82. Puppy BitchJudge: Miss Joan Wheatley (Amblemere) 77. Junior Dog 83. Junior Bitch 78. Yearling Dog 84. Yearling Bitch 79. Graduate Dog 85. Graduate Bitch 80. P. Graduate Dog 86. P. Graduate Bitch 81. Open Dog 87. Open BitchKindly sponsored by the Golden Retriever Club

RETRIEVER (LABRADOR) 88. Puppy Dog 94. Puppy BitchJudge: Ms Sue Fox (Merrywake) 89. Junior Dog 95. Junior Bitch 90. Yearling Dog 96. Yearling Bitch 91. Graduate Dog 97. Graduate Bitch 92. P. Graduate Dog 98. P. Graduate Bitch 93. Open Dog 99. Open BitchKindly sponsored by Kaspair Labradors

RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING) 100. Puppy Dog 106. Puppy BitchJudge: Miss Roxanne McDonald (Roanjora) 101. Junior Dog 107. Junior Bitch 102. Yearling Dog 108. Yearling Bitch 103. Graduate Dog 109. Graduate Bitch 104. P. Graduate Dog 110. P. Graduate Bitch 105. Open Dog 111. Open BitchKindly sponsored by the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK

SPANIEL (AMERICAN COCKER) 112. Puppy 114. GraduateJudge: Mrs Wendy Pickup (Blenstone) 113. Yearling 115. Open

SPANIEL (CLUMBER) 116. Puppy 118. GraduateJudge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval) 117. Yearling 119. Open

SPANIEL (COCKER) 120. Puppy Dog 124. Puppy BitchJudge: Mrs Helen Moorat (Langleybury) 121. Yearling Dog 125. Yearling Bitch 122. Graduate Dog 126. Graduate Bitch 123. Open Dog 127. Open Bitch

SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER) 128. Puppy 130. GraduateJudge: Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk) 129. Yearling 131. Open

SPANIEL (FIELD) 132. Puppy 134. GraduateJudge: Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk) 133. Yearling 135. Open

SPANIEL (IRISH WATER) 136. Puppy 138. GraduateJudge: Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk) 137. Yearling 139. Open

SPANIEL (SUSSEX) 140. Puppy 142. GraduateJudge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval) 141. Yearling 143. Open

SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER) 144. Puppy 146. GraduateJudge: Ms Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring) 145. Yearling 147. Open

SPANISH WATER DOG 148. Puppy 150. GraduateJudge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval) 149. Yearling 151. Open

WEIMARANER 152. Puppy 154. GraduateJudge: Ms Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring) 153. Yearling 155. Open

SPECIAL VARIETIES

A.V.N.S.C GUNDOG 156. Open Judge: Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)

A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG 157. Junior 158. OpenJudge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval)

A.V. GUNDOG CRUFTS 2022 QUALIFIED 159. Puppy 162. Open DogJudge: Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve) 160. Junior 163. Open Bitch 161. Graduate

VARIETIESA.V. HPR 164. Puppy 166. GraduateJudge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale) 165. Yearling 167. Open

A.V. SETTER OR POINTER 168. Puppy 170. GraduateJudge: Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve) 169. Yearling 171. Open

A.V. RETRIEVER 172. Puppy 174. GraduateJudge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval) 173. Yearling 175. Open

A.V. SPANIEL 176. Puppy 178. GraduateJudge: Ms Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring) 177. Yearling 179. Open

A.V. WORKING GUNDOG 180. Open Dog 181. Open BitchJudge: Mr Ed Casey (Sandylands)

A.V. SPECIAL VETERAN 182. Special Veteran (7 - 9 years)Judge: Mrs Wendy Pickup (Blenstone) 183. Special Veteran (10 years and over)

A.V. OPEN STAKES 184. Cancer Research in Dogs Open StakesJudge: Mrs Wendy Pickup (Blenstone)Money received from this entry will be sent to The Roslin Institute at Edinburgh University to continue researching cancer in dogs.

A.V. PUPPY 185. A.V. Puppy DogJudge: Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah) 186. A.V. Puppy Bitch

A.V. BRACE 187. A.V. BraceJudge: Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)

A.V. JUNIOR STAKES 188. Junior StakesJudge: Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)

Prize Money on offer for classes 182 and 183: 1st £7.00 ~ 2nd £5.00 ~ 3rd £3.00

A.V. CHAMPION STAKES 189. Champion StakesJudge: Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)

Prize Money on offer for classes 182 and 183: 1st £7.00 ~ 2nd £5.00 ~ 3rd £3.00

A.V. GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME 190. A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme DogJudge: Mrs Wendy Pickup (Blenstone) 191. A.V Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

BEST IN SHOW ~ BEST PUPPY IN SHOW ~ BEST VETERAN IN SHOWwill now be judged by MRS CAROLE COODE (WARRINGAH)

Best Veteran in Show will be selected from the winners of the veteran classes 182 & 183 only

• RULES AND REGULATIONS • 1. The Show will open at 8.30 am. 2. Dogs will be received until 12.00 noon after which no dogs may be received except under exceptional and unforeseen

circumstances and by special permission of the Show Management. 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. ENTRY FEES: Members: First Class each dog £5.50; each subsequent Class with same dog £1.00. Non-Members:

First Class each dog £7.50; each subsequent Class with same dog £2.00. Not for Competition £2.00. Membership: Single £6.00; Joint £8.00. Catalogues: £3.50 pre-paid only (none available on the day). Trade Stand £25.00.

6. Prize Money: See classification. 7. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 8. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 9. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 10. 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 has been declared Best Puppy in Breed, Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified Puppy or Best Any Variety Imported Breed Register Puppy. 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 should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Where 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 should 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.

Best Puppy in Group and subsequent Group placings must be selected from: a) Those puppies declared Best Puppy in Breed. b) The puppy declared Best Puppy from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each Group. c) The puppy declared Best Puppy from the Any Variety Imported Breed Register classes in each Group. Best Puppy in Show must be selected from the Best Puppy in Group winners. 11. Best in Show: The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and has been declared Best of Breed,

Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified or Best Any Variety Imported Breed Register.

• PROPOSED JUDGING ORDER •Judging to commence at 9.30 am in ALL RINGS

Please note this will be subject to change depending on entry.Ring 1 English Setter, German Longhaired Pointer, Gordon Setter, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla,

Italian Spinone, Large Munsterlander, AV HPR, AVNSC Gundog, AV Puppy Stakes, AV Brace, AV Junior Stakes, AV Champion Stakes.

Ring 2 Bracco Italiano, German Shorthaired Pointer, Pointer, Spaniel (Clumber), Spaniel (English Springer), Spaniel (Field), Spaniel (Irish Water), Spaniel (Sussex), Spanish Water Dog, AV Imported Breed Register Gundog, AV Retriever.

Rings 1 & 2 combined (following the completion of AV Champion Stakes & AV Retriever) Reserve Best of Breed Stakes.Ring 3 Retriever (Golden), Spaniel (American Cocker), AV Veteran, Cancer Research in Dogs Open

Stakes, AV Good Citizen Dog Scheme.Ring 4 Spaniel (Cocker), Retriever (Labrador).Ring 5 Retriever (Flat Coated), Irish Red & White Setter, Irish Setter, Lagotto Romagnolo, AV Setter

or Pointer, AV Gundog Crufts 2022 Qualified.Ring 6 Brittany, Spaniel (Welsh Springer), Weimaraner, German Wirehaired Pointer, Hungarian Vizsla,

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay), Retriever (Curly Coated), AV Spaniel, AV Working Gundog.Rings 5 & 6 combined (following the completion of AV Gundog Crufts 2022 Qualified and AV

Working Gundog) BEST IN SHOW.Ring 7 Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling).Ring 8 10.30 am: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK Championship Show.

RESERVE BEST OF BREED STAKES 192. Reserve BOB StakesJudge: Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk)Open to all exhibits having won Reserve Best of Breed at the Show today. Entries taken on the day @ £2.00

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 but only 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 b) The Best dog from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each Group. c) The Best dog from Any Variety Imported Breed Register classes in each Group.3) Best in Show Best in Show must be selected from the Best of Group winners. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from

the remaining Group winners following the selection for Best in Show. 12. 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.

13. Exhibitors must not pick up dogs by their tails and leads when lifting them nor handle a dog in a manner which causes its feet not to touch the ground when on the move. 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.

14. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F (Annex B) Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.

15. 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.

16. 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. 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.

17. 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 Board for disciplinary action under the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. The use of pinch collars, electronic shock collars, or prong collars, is not permitted at any show licensed by the Kennel Club. This shall apply at the venue or within the precincts of the show.

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. No modifications will be made to this Schedule except by permission of the Board of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine Press wherever possible.

20. The Show will be held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. 21. Gangways must be kept clear and any obstruction or dog boxes left in gangways will be removed by authorised

officials. 22. The Committee of Mid-Western Gundog Society intend to REFUSE THE ENTRIES FOR FUTURE SHOWS from

exhibitors found to have left dogs in vehicles and in a distressed condition. Remedial action will immediately be taken.

23. 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).

24. A dog may be disqualified by the Board 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.

25. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number. 26. Dogs entered in breach of Kennel Club Show Regulations are liable to disqualification whether or not the owner

was aware of the breach. 27. Children under the age of 11 are the responsibility of and must be accompanied at all times by a Parent or Guardian.

• 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. Sunday, 19th September 2021.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. 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 F.(1).19. (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.

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.GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate/CACIB/CAC/Green Star or four 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/CACIB/CAC/Green Star or five 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.

OPEN For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.CHAMPION STAKES For dogs which have been confirmed a Champion or Show Champion under Kennel Club

Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by The Kennel Club.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.ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.

These classes are not open to breeds which are listed on the Imported Breed Register.ANY VARIETY A Variety Class is one in which more than one breed or variety of a breed with a breed standard can

compete.IMPORTED BREED 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 with the Best Imported Register / Best Imported Register Puppy being eligible for Best in Group / Best Puppy in Group or Best in Show / Best Puppy in Show as relevant. Such breeds may be entered into Imported Breed Register classes and/or Any Variety or Stakes classes, with the exception of AVNSC classes, for which they are not eligible.

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME For dogs that have achieved their GCDS Bronze Award Certificate or above.A.V. WORKING GUNDOG For dogs which have either won an award at a Working Test or been awarded a Show Gundog

Working Certificate or a Working Gundog Certificate at an event held under Kennel Club rules and regulations.SPECIAL VETERAN (7 - 9 years) For dogs from seven to 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 MEMBERS' OPEN STAKES For Any Variety Dog or Bitch exhibited and handled by a Member of the Society.

If a dog is owned in partnership, both must be members.CRUFTS 2022 QUALIFIED For all dogs who have qualified for Crufts 2022.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.

REGULATIONS FOR THE PREPARATIONOF 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 Board for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A11.

a) A dog found to have been exhibited in breach of these Regulations will automatically be disqualified from exhibition at the show and from any award gained thereat.

b) Unless the exhibitor provides a satisfactory explanation for the dog being exhibited in breach of these Regulations then he/she may be subject to further penalties of either a fine or as listed under Rule A11.

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 Board. (b) The removal of dew claws of any breed. (c) Operations to prevent breeding provided that such operations are notified to the Kennel

Club before neutered dogs are shown. Nor must anything be done calculated in the opinion of the Board to deceive.

4. The Board 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 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.

Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

Entrance to the Showground will be through the BLUE GATEREGULATIONS FOR THE PREPARATIONOF 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 Board for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A11.

a) A dog found to have been exhibited in breach of these Regulations will automatically be disqualified from exhibition at the show and from any award gained thereat.

b) Unless the exhibitor provides a satisfactory explanation for the dog being exhibited in breach of these Regulations then he/she may be subject to further penalties of either a fine or as listed under Rule A11.

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 Board. (b) The removal of dew claws of any breed. (c) Operations to prevent breeding provided that such operations are notified to the Kennel

Club before neutered dogs are shown. Nor must anything be done calculated in the opinion of the Board to deceive.

4. The Board 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 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.

Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.