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34thBREED

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations)

at The Kennel Club BuildingStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ

on SUNDAY, 7th FEBRUARY 2016

Dog Judge: Bitch Judge:Mr Gordon Hayburn Mr Frank Kane (Radclyfehall) (Hirontower)

Judging Dogs at 10.15 am Judging Bitches at 9.45 am

Referee: Mrs Sue Wilkinson (Hurwyn) Show Opens 9.00 am

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mr R. Green (Chairman), 9 Main Street, Wilbarston, Leics LE16 8QQ.

Mrs M. Sharples (Hon. Secretary), Home Farmhouse, Colesbourne, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 9NP.Mrs A. Derry (Hon. Treasurer), 40 Coppice Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall WS9 9BL.Miss L. Harris, Broomy House, 260 Burton Road, Overseal, Derbyshire DE12 6JN.

Mrs M. Henry, Greenacres, Evesham Road, Egdon, Worcester WR7 4QL.Mr B. Attwood, 2 Shore Cottages, Ruthwell, Dumfries DG1 4NL.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.”

This Show is sponsored by

Postal entries close: Monday, 4th January 2016 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 10th January 2016

Postal entries to be sent to Show Secretary:Mrs Anne Green

9 Main Street, WilbarstonMarket Harborough, Leics LE16 8QQ.

Tel: 01536 771141E-mail: greenaskann@aol.com

Tel: 07969 173248 (on day of show)

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30thCHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

(held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations)

at The Kennel Club BuildingStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ

on Sunday, 5th FEBRUARY 2012

Dog Judge: Bitch Judge: Mr Chris Bird Mrs V. Isherwood (Cransett) (Laverstoke)

Judging Dogs at 10.15 am Judging Bitches at 9.45 am

Referee: Mr Neil Kelly (Richecca) Show Opens 9.00 am

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mr R. Green (Chairman), 9 Main Street, Wilbarston, Leics LE16 8QQ.

Mrs H. Jones (Hon. Secretary), Redbornstoke, 2 Tyne Close, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1DG.Mr T. Greenham (Hon. Treasurer), 73 Doddington Road, Earls Barton, Northants NN6 0NQ.

Mrs A. Derry, 40 Coppice Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall WS9 9BL.Mr A Swannell, 58 Wolverton Road, Haversham, Milton Keynes MK19 7AB.Mrs M. Henry, Greenacres, Evesham Road, Egdon, Worcester WR7 4QL.

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.”

Over £600 in Prize Money32 Classes 1st - VHC will receive Surprise Gifts,

Handmade Rosettes by 'Myatoka', plus a keepsake for all exhibitors

This Show is sponsored by

Postal Entries Close: Thursday, 12th January 2012 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made from 1st December - until midnight on 19th January 2012

Entries to be made to Show Secretary: Mrs Anne Green9 Main Street, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 8QQ.

Tel: 01536 771141 • E-mail: greenaskann@aol.com

NEWSTAKESCLASSES

PRIZEMONEY:

BIS, RBIS, BPIS,BVIS

OLYMPIC

THEMEDRAFFLE

OLYMPICTHEMEDRAFFLE

Dear Members,

Once again I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the officers and committee to wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year with much success during 2016.

I was sorry to receive a telephone call from Pam Wheeler to explain that after giving the matter a great deal of thought that she was unable to continue as our Patron as she feels that she could no longer support the society as she would like to by not being able to get to shows as she finds driving more difficult.

I am pleased that Sue Wilkinson (Hurwyn) has accepted our invitation to be our new Patron. Sue is extremely well known in the world of dogs especially English Setters and Pointers. I would be very surprised if you could not find some of Sue s breeding in your pedigrees and I challenge you to prove me wrong – no prizes by the way!

Again MESS continued to hold three shows during 2015 with our championship show held inFebruary and open shows in May and November. I am pleased to report that our entry for all three shows were very good and that we will continue to hold three shows as this not only gives something back to our members but also supports up and coming judges to progress through the judging lists, however, I would encourage all aspiring judges to attend the modules as we find it more difficult to select judges for our Open Shows due to the shortage of names especially from the “B” list.

We are pleased to let you know that we have some very experienced judges for our 2016 shows.As you will already know for our Championship Show we have Frank Kane judging Bitches and Gordon Hayburn judging Dogs; Referee is Linda Harris and Anne Derry judging the Stakes classes. The May show on the 15th May 2016 is to be judged by Jane Mugford and Eddy DeVille is judging the stakes classes. The November Show on the 20th November 2016 and our judge is Jan Armstrong. Given that 2016 is an Olympic year our Shows have an international theme with judges from England, Canada, Wales, Belgium and Scotland. It will be no surprise that Lraffle will also have an Olympic theme.

We organised along with Steve Collier a Module 2 in April 2015 which I feel was a resounding success. Once again please support the work of the Joint Judges committee by updating your

self forward for future modules that you are eligible to attend. (Send updates to Steve Collier).

It goes without saying that I would like to thank Frank Kane, Gordon Hayburn, Linda Harris and Anne Derry for agreeing to judge at our 34th Championship Show and hope they enjoy their day with us. To all exhibitors good luck and please give a cheer to all those who win and placed in their class.

Regards

Rod Green

Chairman

MIDLAND ENGLISH SETTER SOCIETY Patron: Mrs S. Wilkinson President: Mrs H.M. Green Chairman: Mr R. Green Hon.Secretary: Mrs M. Sharples Hon.Treasurer: Mrs A. Derry

Committee:Mesdames: Arkley, J. Corfield, V. Corfield, Dale, Darley, Fisher, Green, Harding, Harris,

Henry, Jones, Osbourne; Messrs: Attwood, Schoneville

ShowManager&FireOfficer: Mr B. Attwood ChiefSteward: Mr R. Green CupSteward: Mrs P. Darley FirstAid&SafetyOfficer: Mrs M. Henry

HonLifeMembers: Mr R. & Mrs D. Armstead, Mrs R. Davies, Mr E. Evans, Mrs D. Goutorbe, Mrs A. Green,

Mrs H.M. Green, Mr B. Jeffery, Mrs C. Jennings, Mrs F. Mitchell, Mrs D. Morgan,Ms K. Sillince, Mrs M. Slater, Mr S. Tait, Miss P. Wheeler, Mrs M. Withey, Mr T. Greenham

Hon.VeterinarySurgeon:Feldon Veterinary Centre, 1 Guy Street, Leamington Spa CV32 4RX.

Tel: 01926 423161

FEES

Members: £14.00 first entry per dog £3.00 all subsequent entries

Non-Members: £15.50 first entry per dog £3.00 all subsequent entries

StakesClasses: £3.00 per class

Dogs'NotforCompetition': £1.00 each (ENGLISH SETTERS ONLY)

Catalogues: £3.50 in advance as limited numbers on day of show

AdvertisementsinCatalogue: £10.00 full page

MembershipFees: Single £6.00 – Joint £8.50 — Overseas £10.00 (Please Note: Membership Year - January to December)

Cheques and P.O.'s made payable to the MidlandEnglishSetterSociety

Entry Fees will NOT be refunded once an entry has been made.

Enter on-line at www.fossedata.co.uk

Judges Profiles

Dogs:GordonHayburn (Radclyfehall)I was first introduced to this beautiful breed when I met my (now late) partner, David Ingham in 1986. There is a sponsored class at the NESS Open show in David’s memory.His family owned a “Brucelm” dog and I couldn’t believe how affectionate the breed was. I knew then we would have to have our own ES one day. In 1990 this came true when we got Rupert (Wynacre Blizzard). He was followed in 1994 by Gilbert ( Briartor Tropical Rain). In addition to the ES, we had Hamish (Golden Retriever) and then in January 1997, just a couple of months after David passed I got Declan (Irish Red & White Setter). I also owned a Labrador but she stayed with a friend of mine as I didn’t want a bitch in a house with 4 males! I was a committee member of both the ESS of Scotland and the ESS of Wales when I lived in the respective countries.I first judged ES in 1996 at South of England Gundog Club and awarded CCs for the first time in 2011. This appointment will be my 3rd time awarding CCs in English Setters. I am also passed by the UK Kennel Club to award CCs in Irish Red & White Setters. I moved to Canada to live and work in 2011 and am licensed by the CKC to judge the entire Sporting (Gundog) Group.I consider it a great honour to judge our breed and would like to extend my thanks to the society for this prestigious invitation and look forward to an enjoyable day amoungst beautiful dogs and the people they own.

Bitches:FrankKane (Hirontower)Frank showed his first dog, a Cocker Spaniel, whilst still at school and he has been involved in the dog world ever since. Whilst at university he made up two Sealyham Terriers in partnership. During his university holidays he worked at a famous Dachshund and Cocker kennel in Germany who had an English Setter, SUNTOP SNOW FLAIR. Frank showed her in Holland and Germany winning several groups with her and winning Best of Breed at the Bundessieger Show.After university he bought two foundation bitches for his American Cocker breeding; one became a champion in the UK and both produced champions. In all 13 UK champions were produced including three group winners, with other CC winners and champions overseas. He also won CCs in Cocker Spaniels with his late partner Pamela Gibson.Frank first awarded Challenge Certificates in 1974 and is now approved to award Challenge Certificates in 110 breeds and judges all groups and Best in Show at Championship show level. He judged Best in Show at Crufts in 2012.Frank is Chairman of the Breed Standards committee and Dog Health Group at the Kennel Club and a member of the General Committee. He is a frequent contributor to the canine press and a member of the Crufts television commentary team.Outside his canine interests Frank is a keen horseman and occasionally judges horses and ponies with a particular interest in hunters, hacks and children's riding ponies.

Referee: LindaHarrisIt all began in the early 60s when I worked as a Kennel Maid for a large commercial kennel in the Midlands. I was allowed to show young Alsatians (GSD now) at local shows but my interest in English Setters did not follow until 1979 after I had attended a local Championship Show. I fell in love with them although I seem to recall after meeting Peter Upton (Tragus) he may well have had something to do with it!A short time later I purchased 'Scratchwood Miss Belinda' with whom I did some nice winning and learnt a great deal from the experience. Later I served on the committee for Coventry Gundog and Bromsgrove & District Canine Society. Over the following years I have owned and shown both sexes and to date have made up seven champions.During the eighties I showed German Shorthaired Pointers for the late Alf Gossage (Moorpool) and have owned, in partnership, Pointers from the famous 'Hurwyn' kennel.I have judged several times since my first appointment to award Challenge Certificates at the National Gundog Association Championship Show in 1996 including an appointment to judge in Finland where it was very cold but extremely enjoyable! In 2015 I had the honour to judge English Setters at Crufts.MESS is a modern and forward thinking Society of which I have served on the committee for several years now and so it was with great pleasure I accepted their invitation to Referee the 2016 Championship Show.Have a good day with your dogs and remember the ES slogan 'A Gentleman by Nature'.

Special Memorial Awards:MrsAnneDerry (Balvenie)I got my first Setter, an Irish Red and White, in 1986 and he was quickly followed by an English. I had not bought them to show, but was persuaded to give it a try. I got BOB at my first show in 1989 and was hooked! I have been showing ever since and have been fortunate enough to gain CCs and RCCs along the way, as well as making up an English and a Dutch Show Champion. I have been judging for several years, including breed club Open Shows and am delighted to have been asked to judge the Memorial Stakes Classes at MESS Championship Show 2016.

DATESFORYOURDIARY

~OPENSHOW~

Sunday,15thMay2016at Baginton Village HallJudge: Mrs Jane Mugford (Lynwood)

~OPENSHOW~

Sunday,20thNovember2016at Baginton Village HallJudge: Mrs Jan Armstrong (Bargrennan)

CLASSIFICATION

Dogs~Judge: Bitches~Judge:

MrGordonHayburn(Radclyfehall) MrFrankKane(Hirontower)

Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch

Referee:LindaHarris

1. Minor Puppy Dog 16. Minor Puppy Bitch 2. Puppy Dog 17. Puppy Bitch 3. Veteran Dog 18. Veteran Bitch 4. Junior Dog 19. Junior Bitch 5. Yearling Dog 20. Yearling Bitch 6. Maiden Dog 21. Maiden Bitch 7. Novice Dog 22. Novice Bitch 8. Tyro Dog 23. Tyro Bitch 9. Undergraduate Dog 24. Undergraduate Bitch 10. Graduate Dog 25. Graduate Bitch 11. Post Graduate Dog 26. Post Graduate Bitch 12. Mid Limit Dog 27. Mid Limit Bitch 13. Limit Dog 28. Limit Bitch 14. Open Dog 29. Open Bitch 15. Special Beginners Dog 30. Special Beginners Bitch

SpecialMemorialAwardsDog or Bitch

To be judged during the lunch break

Judge:MrsAnneDerry(Balvenie)

A. Don Christie Memorial Junior Award

B. Don Christie Memorial Open Award

C. Chairman's Memorial Champion Award Classes

PrizeMoneyforeachaward1st£10.00;2nd£5.00;3rd£4.00;Reserve£3.00;V.H.C.£2.00

Rosettesfortheseawards:1st-V.H.C.

Presentation of the Pup of The Year Trophy will now be held in the lunch break following the Memorial Award Classes

CUPS&TROPHIES(Confined to Members and competed for annually)

CupSteward:Mrs P. Darley, Elfords, Heightington, Bewdley DY12 2XW.Tel: 01299 823870

Trophy For KindlyPresentedbyFosscottTrophy Best in Show Mr & Mrs P.F. GreenFounderChairman'sTrophy Reserve Best in Show Mr D ChristieScratchwoodShield Best Puppy in Show Mr Grassby & Mrs WitheyFernbecTrophy Minor Puppy Dog Mr D. WinslowFounderSecretary'sTrophy Best Puppy Dog ShadowoodTrophy Puppy Dog Mr & Mrs M. WinchMaryYoungeMemorialTrophy Veteran Dog Mrs L. BriggsMeandiTrophy Junior Dog Mr & Mrs D. MorganSamelenTrophy Special Yearling Dog Mr & Mrs DunksValsettTrophy Maiden Dog Mr & Mrs WatkinsMickSlaterMemorialTrophy Novice Dog M Slater FundAskannTrophy Tyro Dog Mr & Mrs R.P. GreenCarofelTrophy Undergraduate Dog Mrs & Miss WalkerSettellaShield Graduate Dog Mr & Mrs WhitehurstBerwensettTrophy Post Graduate Dog Mr & Mrs B. ScolesAlphasettTrophy Mid Limit Dog Mr & Mrs K.J. GibsonCreswayTrophy Limit Dog G.W. & F.W. LaneRoydinaTrophy Open Dog Mrs P. BeardsworthClarkslandTrophy Minor Puppy Bitch Mr & Mrs B. TomlinSettrendaTrophy Puppy Bitch Mr C.T. BrownMonksridingTrophy Veteran Bitch Mrs M. PearsonColversetTrophy Junior Bitch Mr & Mrs C. RobertsMissBelindaTrophy Special Yearling Bitch Miss L. HarrisThamesfleetTrophy Maiden Bitch Mr & Mrs ColversonMickSlaterTrophy Novice Bitch M. Slater FundAlphasettTrophy Tyro Bitch Mr & Mrs K.J. GibsonBrucelmTrophy Undergraduate Bitch Mrs Davies & Mr JefferyPeppersettTrophy Graduate Bitch Mr & Mrs CunninghamBerwensettCup Post Graduate Bitch Mr & Mrs B. ScolesGracettTrophy Mid Limit Bitch Mrs H. LoveChelmsetTrophy Limit Bitch Mr & Mrs J. BowenInvogueTrophy Open Bitch Mr & Mrs S. HendersonPhracasettTrophy Best Puppy Bitch Mr & Mrs P. GrimsdellTheFrizzantiTrophy Best Veteran Mr T. GreenhamDonChristieMemorialSalver Special Memorial Award Class ADonChristieAwardMemorialStakesTrophy Special Memorial Award Class B

BestinShowwillbegivenafreeadvertisementonfrontcoverofMESSCalendar

ROSETTESBest in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Reserve Best Puppy in Show

Best Dog, Best Bitch, Reserve Best Dog, Reserve Best Bitch,Best Puppy Dog, Best Puppy Bitch, Best Veteran, First to 5th place in each class

PRIZEMONEYBest in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best Veteran in Show

and Special Beginners Classes

•DEFINITIONSOFCLASSES•In the following definitions, a Challenge Certificate includes any Show award that counts towards the title of Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.Wins at Championship Shows in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are not on offer shall be counted as wins at Open Shows.In the case of a dog owned in partnership and entered in Members' classes or competing for Members' Specials each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society.In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Monday,28thDecember2015.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 Regulations 9(j) and 20. (2) Transfer a) If a dog is ineligible for a class or classes as regards its colour, sex, weight or height the Show Secretary shall

transfer it to the equivalent class or classes for the correct 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 colour, sex, weight or height.

b) For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy class or Puppy class, which is over age but under twelve calendar months of age or eighteen calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy class or the Junior class respectively for the correct colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of there being no Puppy or Junior class to the Open class for the correct 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 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.

MINORPUPPY 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.MAIDEN For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or a First Prize at an Open or Championship Show (Minor

Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).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).TYRO For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or five or more First Prizes at Open and Championship Shows

(Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).UNDERGRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 3 or more First Prizes at Championship Shows

where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed (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.

POSTGRADUATE 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 Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

MIDLIMIT 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 5 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, confined to the breed, whether restricted or not, at Shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club or won 7 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Limit 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.SPECIALBEGINNERS For owner, handler or exhibit not having won a Challenge Certificate in the breed.DONCHRISTIEMEMORIALJUNIORAWARD For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of

age on the first day of the Show.

DONCHRISTIEMEMORIALOPENAWARD For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.

CHAIRMAN'SMEMORIALCHAMPIONAWARD For dogs which have been confirmed a Champion, show Champion or Field Trial Champion.

ADVISORYNOTICENOTFORCOMPETITION Societies may at their discretion, accept Not for Competition entries. Not for Competition

entries will only be accepted for English Setters.

•RULESandREGULATIONS• 1. The Show will open at 9.00 am. 2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for

judging when required. 3. Judging will commence at 9.45 am for bitches and 10.15 am for dogs. 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. Entry Fees: Members: £14.00 first entry per dog, £3.00 each subsequent entry with same dog; Non-Members:

£15.50 first entry per dog, £3.00 each subsequent entry with same dog; Stakes Classes: £3.00 per Class. Not for Competition (English Setters only): £1.00 per dog. Catalogues: £3.50 in advance; limited number at Show. £3.50 at the Show. Advertisements: £10.00 full page. Membership: £6.00 Single; £8.50 Joint; £10.00 Overseas.

7. Prize Money: Special Award Classes 1st £10.00; 2nd £5.00; 3rd £4.00; Reserve £3.00; VHC £2.00 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 9. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 10. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 11. BestPuppyinShow 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 in Show is a puppy it should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Show. Similarly, if the Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog it will also automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best in Show. Best Puppy in Show must be selected from puppies which have been judged and which are unbeaten by any other puppy.

Withdrawal from Other Competition: Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition, other than Breed Classes prior to the competition for Best Puppy in Show as appropriate, in order to remain unbeaten. A puppy beaten in competition for 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.

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. BestinShow The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which had competed and is unbeaten by any other dog exhibited at the same Show. Best in Show must be selected from the exhibits declared Best of Sex providing they are unbeaten winning dogs. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the Best Opposite Sex and the Reserve Best of Sex to the exhibit declared Best in Show. The dogs declared Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show must not compete in any subsequent competition.

Withdrawal from Other Competition: Dogs which become eligible for Best in Show maybe withdrawn from all other competition, other than breed classes prior to the competition for Best in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A dog beaten in competition for 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.

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

16. All dogs resident outside of the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned

to the exhibitor/competitor. 17. DogsinVehiclesonHotDays. 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:IFYOURDOGISFOUNDTOBEATRISKFORCIBLEENTRYTOYOURVEHICLEMAYBENECESSARYWITHOUTLIABILITYFORANYDAMAGECAUSED.Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Exhibitors/Competitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry.

18. Not for Competition (English Setters only) 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 the schedule except by permission of the General Committee 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. Every exhibitor having entered will be declared to have agreed to abide by the aforesaid Rules and Regulations.

21. AllpostalentriesmustbemadebyMonday,4thJanuary2016(Postmark).On-lineentriescanbemadeuntilmidnightonSunday,10thJanuary2016.

22. Should a Judge be prevented from fulfilling his/her engagement, the Committee reserves to itself the right to appoint a substitute.

23. No animal other than a dog duly entered at the Show will be allowed within the precincts of the Show except by permission of the Committee.

24. Passes will not be sent out. Acknowledgment of entries will be posted on receipt of a stamped, addressed envelope.

25. The Committee is empowered to exclude or remove any dog which is not in a fit state for exhibition either from disease, vice or any other cause.

26. 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.Any failing to clear up will be reported to the Committee who may enforce the right to refuse entries from that exhibitor for future Shows.

27. The Committee of Midland English Setter Society can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show and wish to remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.

28. Should any question arise not provided for in these Rules, the Committee decision shall be final, subject to appeal at the Kennel Club.

29. 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).

30. 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.

31. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number.

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