YORK CANINE ASSOCIATIONSCHEDULE

of 203 Class Unbenched

OPEN SHOW(Judged on the Group System)

(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)

at

JOSEPH ROWNTREE SCHOOLYork YO32 4BZ

(This is a NO SMOKING VENUE)on

SUNDAY, 30th JULY 2017Show Opens: 9.00 am Judging (all rings): 10.00 am

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mrs I. Jones (Chairman), 44 The Village, Earswick, York.

Mr M.W. Thornton (Hon. Secretary), 19 The Pastures, Dringhouses, York YO24 2JE. Tel: 07919 050636

Mr N. Quinn (Hon. Treasurer), Corn Cob Cottage, Thornton le Moor, Northallerton DL7 9DW.

Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): The Tower Veterinary Group170 Fulford Road, York YO10 4DA. Tel: 01904 653961

• PRIZE MONEY •BIS £20.00 • RBIS £5.00 • BPIS £10.00 • RBPIS £5.00 • Best Veteran £10.00

Stakes Classes (199 - 203): 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5; 4th £3; 5th £2

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, 29th JUNE 2017 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Thursday, 6th July 2017

Postal entries which MUST be pre-paid, to the Hon. Secretary: Mr M.W. Thornton19 The Pastures, Dringhouses, York YO24 2JE.

Tel: 07919 050636 • E-mail: thorntonmw@hotmail.com

Enter on-line at www.fossedata.co.ukOnly undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

NO ADMITTANCE CHARGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC• THERE IS NO WET WEATHER ACCOMMODATION AT THIS SHOW •

Sponsored by Sponsored by

YORK CANINE ASSOCIATIONOFFICERS & COMMITTEE

Patron: Sir William Worsley President: Mrs M. CookVice Presidents: Mrs K. Herrington, Mr & Mrs D. Jones, Mr & Mrs Quinn, Mr M.W. & Mrs E. Thornton

Hon. Life Members: Mrs M. Cook, Mrs J. WhyteChairman: Mrs I. Jones Hon. Secretary: Mr M.W. ThorntonHon. Treasurer: Mr N. Quinn Show Manager/Safety Officer: Mrs M. Cook

Committee:Ms E. Beal, Mrs J. Bell, Mrs M. Cook, Mrs G. Haigh, Mrs L. Hodgson, Mr D. Jones, Mrs A. North,

Mrs B. Perkins, Mrs A. Quinn, Mr G. Ross, Mrs C. Stead, Mrs E. Thornton, Mrs J. Varey, Mrs S. Walker

• FEES •Entry Fee: First entry per dog £4.50; Each subsequent class with same dog £1.00Junior Handling: £1.00 per classStakes Classes (199-203): £2.50 per classKC Junior Warrant Class: £4.00Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog (Full details of the dog(s) MUST be given on the entry form

and dog(s) MUST be at least 4 months of age of the day of the show). Catalogues: £4.00 pre-paid with entries ONLY (to be collected by 11.30 am)Membership: Single £3.00; Joint £4.00

Cheques/Postal Orders payable to: York Canine AssociationThere will be a £10.00 charge for any dishonoured cheques

DISCLAIMERSThe Committee of York Canine Association can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at this Show and remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet with the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.The Committee cannot take responsibility for any loss, damage or injury caused by the use of Tents/Gazebos within the precincts of the Show. Their use is entirely at the users' own risk.Exhibitors are reminded that children at the Show must be under control at all times. Parents/Guardians will be held accountable for any damage done by children in their charge.

TRAINING CLASSES and MATCH MEETINGSTraining preceding Match - on the 2nd Thursday of each month, commencing 7.30 pm

Venue: Shipton Community Centre, Shipton-by-BeningbroughWe hold a 2nd training class on the 4th Thursday of the month, commencing 7.00 pm

In May, June, July & September we hold addtional training classes on 1st and 4th Thursday of the monthMATCHES: Points are awarded throughout the year at our monthly Match Meetings

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLEincluding HOG ROAST and HOT & COLD SANDWICHES

NO CHAIRS PROVIDED — PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN

• SPONSORSHIP and PRIZE MONEY •BIS, RBIS, BPIS and RBPIS sponsored by York Canine Association

Puppy Stakes sponsored by York Canine AssociationOpen Stakes sponsored by Tower Veterinary Group

Royal Canin offer Vouchers for BIS, RBIS, BPIS, Best Veteran & Group WinnersRedcape offer Wahl Grooming Bag & Product (r.r.p. £50.00) for JHA Class Winners

A full list of other donations will appear in the Catalogue

• ROSETTES •1st - 3rd in ALL classes except Stakes which will be 1st - Reserve

If you would like to make a donation towards the cost of Rosettes for this show,please indicate on the accounts section of the Entry Form.

• NOTICES •Group Judging will take place after AVNSC classes

• JUNIOR HANDLING •Judge: Mike Light (Michrismel)

A. 6 - 11 years B. 12 - 16 years

Rosettes: 1st - Reserve

Entries MUST be made on the Entry Form.No entries taken on the day.

REDCAPE kindly sponsor these classes and offer a fantastic Wahl Grooming Bag and Starter Kit

(r.r.p. £50.00) for the winner of each class

Handlers who are placed first, second or third in these classes will qualify to compete at the JHA semi-finals to be held at the six national championship shows. For more details visit www.jha-dog.co.ukEntries cannot be taken on the day of the show and the dog handled must first be entered in a previous class at the show. Please provide name and age of handler in the box provided on the entry form.

EMERGENCY CONTACTFor contact on the day of the Show (emergencies only) — 07919 050636

DOGS NOT FOR COMPETITIONDogs entered Not for Competition must be registered with the Kennel Club and the full details must be included on the Entry Form. No puppies under FOUR calendar months of age may be

entered Not for Competition.

• CLASSIFICATION •(All classes are for Dog or Bitch unless otherwise stated)

HOUND GROUP - Judge: Ian Halbert (Marimay)AFGHAN HOUND 1. Junior 2. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke) DACHSHUND (MIN. LONG-HAIRED) (to be weighed) 3. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke) DACHSHUND (MIN. SMOOTH-HAIRED) (to be weighed) 4. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke) DACHSHUND (MIN. WIRE-HAIRED) (to be weighed) 5. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke)SALUKI 6. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke)DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED) 7. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke) DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED) 8. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke) DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED) 9. OpenJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke)WHIPPET 10. Puppy 12. Post GraduateJudge: Luke Johnston (Danluke) 11. Junior 13. OpenBASSET HOUND 14. Graduate 15. OpenJudge: Ian Halbert (Marimay) RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK 16. Junior 17. OpenJudge: Ian Halbert (Marimay) A.V.N.S.C. HOUND 18. Puppy 20. Post GraduateJudge: Ian Halbert (Marimay) 19. Junior 21. Open

A.V. HOUND (to be judged after the Group) 22. Puppy 24. OpenJudge: Ian Halbert (Marimay) 23. Post Graduate 25. Veteran

TERRIER GROUP - Judge: Mrs Helen Bakewell (Norwelston/Lynjel)BORDER TERRIER 26. Puppy 28. OpenJudge: Bob Blackley (Vaevictis) 27. Post GraduateJACK RUSSELL TERRIER 29. Junior 30. OpenJudge: Bob Blackley (Vaevictis) FOX TERRIER (WIRE) 31. OpenJudge: Bob Blackley (Vaevictis)NORFOLK TERRIER 32. Junior 33. OpenJudge: Helen Bakewell (Norwelston/Lynjel)PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER 34. Junior 35. OpenJudge: Helen Bakewell (Norwelston/Lynjel) STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER 36. Junior 37. OpenJudge: Helen Bakewell (Norwelston/Lynjel)A.V.N.S.C. TERRIER 38. Puppy 40. Post GraduateJudge: Helen Bakewell (Norwelston/Lynjel) 39. Junior 41. Open

A.V. TERRIER (to be judged after the Group) 42. Puppy 44. OpenJudge: Helen Bakewell (Norwelston/Lynjel) 43. Post Graduate 45. Veteran

UTILITY GROUP - Judge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)MINIATURE SCHNAUZER 46. Junior 47. OpenJudge: Yvonne Fehilly (Vonkev)BOSTON TERRIER 48. Junior 49. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)FRENCH BULLDOG 50. Puppy 52. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath) 51. GraduateLHASA APSO 53. Junior 54. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath) POODLE (MINIATURE) 55. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)SCHIPPERKE 56. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath) SCHNAUZER 57. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)SHAR PEI 58. Junior 59. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)JAPANESE SHIBA INU 60. Junior 61. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)SHIH TZU 62. Puppy 64. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath) 63. GraduatePOODLE (STANDARD) 65. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)POODLE (TOY) 66. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)DALMATIAN 67. Junior 68. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath)A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY 69. Puppy 71. Post GraduateJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath) 70. Junior 72. OpenA.V. UTILITY (to be judged after the Group) 73. Puppy 75. OpenJudge: Tracey Hayes (Arkangath) 74. Post Graduate 76. Veteran

TOY GROUP - Judge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore)GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS 77. Junior 78. OpenJudge: Mark Selby CHINESE CRESTED 79. Junior 80. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore)JAPANESE CHIN 81. Junior 82. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore) CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) 83. Junior 84. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore)MINIATURE PINSCHER 85. Junior 86. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore)PAPILLON 87. Junior 88. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore)

PUG 89. Puppy 91. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore) 90. Graduate CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT) 92. Junior 93. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore)A.V.N.S.C. TOY 94. Puppy 96. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore) 95. Junior 97. OpenA.V. TOY (to be judged after the Group) 98. Puppy 100. OpenJudge: Mrs M.A. Mercer (Fennymore) 99. Post Graduate 101. Veteran

PASTORAL GROUP - Judge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)BEARDED COLLIE 102. Puppy 104. Post GraduateJudge: Alison Edinboro (Borowell) 103. Junior 105. OpenOLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG 106. OpenJudge: Mike Light (Michrismel)POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG 107. Junior 108. OpenJudge: Mike Light (Michrismel)SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 109. Puppy 111. Post GraduateJudge: Mike Light (Michrismel) 110. Junior 112. OpenAUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 113. Junior 114. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)BRIARD 115. Junior 116. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford) BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (GROENENDAEL) 117. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUEREN) 118. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford) CATALAN SHEEPDOG 119. Junior 120. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)COLLIE (ROUGH) 121. Junior 122. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)SWEDISH VALLHUND 123. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)A.V.N.S.C. PASTORAL 124. Puppy 126. Post GraduateJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford) 125. Junior 127. OpenA.V. PASTORAL (to be judged after the Group) 128. Puppy 130. OpenJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford) 129. Post Graduate 131. Veteran

WORKING GROUP - Judge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn)ALASKAN MALAMUTE 132. Puppy 134. Post GraduateJudge: Marina Page (Cedarcreek) 133. Junior 135. OpenBOXER 136. OpenJudge: David Griffiths (Davik) BULLMASTIFF 137. Puppy 139. OpenJudge: David Griffiths (Davik) 138. GraduateDOBERMANN 140. OpenJudge: David Griffiths (Davik) NEWFOUNDLAND 141. OpenJudge: David Griffiths (Davik)

ROTTWEILER 142. Junior 143. OpenJudge: David Griffiths (Davik)SIBERIAN HUSKY 144. Puppy 146. Post GraduateJudge: Kelly Hughes (Siberiadrift) 145. Junior 147. OpenBERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG 148. Junior 149. OpenJudge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn)DOGUE DE BORDEAUX 150. Junior 151. OpenJudge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn)TIBETAN MASTIFF 152. Junior 153. OpenJudge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn)A.V.N.S.C. WORKING 154. Puppy 156. Post GraduateJudge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn) 155. Junior 157. OpenA.V. WORKING (to be judged after the Group) 158. Puppy 160. OpenJudge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn) 159. Post Graduate 161. Veteran

GUNDOG GROUP - Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) 162. Puppy 164. Post GraduateJudge: Carol Oldring (Flaxengold) 163. Junior 165. OpenGERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER 166. Junior 167. OpenJudge: Keeley Newman-Jones (Haunsperg)ITALIAN SPINONE 168. Junior 169. OpenJudge: Keeley Newman-Jones (Haunsperg)RETRIEVER (LABRADOR) 170. Puppy 171. OpenJudge: Keeley Newman-Jones (Haunsperg) WEIMARANER 172. OpenJudge: Keeley Newman-Jones (Haunsperg)SPANIEL (CLUMBER) 173. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)SPANIEL (COCKER) 174. Puppy 176. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig) 175. GraduateENGLISH SETTER 177. Junior 178. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER) 179. Puppy 181. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig) 180. GraduateRETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) 182. Junior 183. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)IRISH SETTER 184. Junior 185. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED VIZSLA 186. Puppy 188. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig) 187. GraduateSPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER) 189. Junior 190. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG 191. Puppy 193. Post GraduateJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig) 192. Junior 194. OpenA.V. GUNDOG (to be judged after the Group) 195. Puppy 197. OpenJudge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)) 196. Post Graduate 198. Veteran

BEST IN SHOW ~ BEST PUPPY IN SHOWJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford)

VARIETIES and STAKESANY VARIETY 199. A.V. Ted Hutchinson Memorial Puppy StakesJudge: Mr Russell Jones (Quemerford) 200. A.V. Doug Paterson Special Junior Stakes 201. A.V. YCA Special Post Graduate Stakes 202. A.V. John Pope Special Open Stakes 203. A.V. Brace

JUNIOR HANDLINGJUNIOR HANDLING ASSOCIATION A. 6 - 11 years B. 12 - 16 yearsJudge: Mr Mike Light (Michrismel)Handlers who are placed first, second or third in these classes will qualify to compete at the JHA semi-finals to be held at the six national championship shows. For more details visit www.jha-dog.co.ukEntries cannot be taken on the day of the show and the dog handled must first be entered in a previous class at the show. Please provide name and age of handler in the box provided on the entry form.

THE JUNIOR WARRANT COMPETITION QUALIFYING HEATJudge: Bridgette Bodle (Kitarn)

Class: KCJW Entry Fee: £4.00 per dog

Please Note: Judging will take place after Best Puppy in Show in the BIS RingELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE: All dogs which have qualified for a Junior Warrant within the qualifying period 1st July 2016 - 30th June 2017.Dogs may be entered in all the qualifying heats. Once qualified, exhibitors will be required to withdraw the qualified dog from any subsequent Junior Warrant qualifying heat(s). The refund of entry fees is at the discretion of the organising society.Five dogs and a reserve will be selected and subsequently invited to the Semi-Finals at ExCeL London in October 2017, with the Final being held at Crufts 2018.Eligible dogs do not need to be entered for the Open Show in order to compete in the Junior Warrant Qualifier, although entries must be made prior to this show’s closing date for entries and be accompanied with the relevant entry fee.The maximum number of dogs for the qualifying heat is 64. If it is likely that this number will be exceeded, acceptance of entries will be on a first-come first-served basis.

• RULES & REGULATIONS • 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 10.00 am. 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: First entry per dog £4.50; Each subsequent class with same dog £1.00. Junior Handling: £1.00 per class.

Stakes Classes (199-203): £2.50 per class. KC Junior Warrant Competition Qualifying Heat: £4.00 per dog. Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog (Full details of the dog(s) MUST be given on the entry form and dog(s) MUST be at least 4 months of age of the day of the show). Catalogues: £4.00 pre-paid with entries ONLY (to be collected by 11.30 am). Membership: Single £3.00; Joint £4.00.

7. Prize Money: BIS £20.00; RBIS £5.00; BPIS £10.00; RBPIS £5.00; Best Veteran £10.00; Stakes Classes (248 - 252): 1st £15.00; 2nd £10.00; 3rd £5.00; 4th £3.00; 5th £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. 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 show competitions are suspended. Where a Best Puppy in Show competition is scheduled the Best Puppy in Show is a puppy which has competed and is unbeaten by any other puppy exhibited at the same show. A puppy is a dog of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Where the Best of Breed, Best in Group or Best in Show is a puppy it 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 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.

a. Show Judged on the Group System: 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. 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 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 Any Variety (AV) Classes when judged before Breed Classes.

c. Proviso: For the purpose of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to one breed will not be considered to be a beaten dog.

12. Best in Show: From 1st January 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 show 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.

a. 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 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: 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 show competitions are suspended. 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. 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 show 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 for 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 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.

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 Group or 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.

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 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.

21. The Show will be held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. All dogs must be registered with the Kennel Club, and where a change of ownership has taken place, the transfer must be made prior to the close of entries.

22. Exhibitor passes will not be sent out, but each exhibitor will be allowed free admission to the Show. If receipt of entry is required, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your entry.

23. In all cases, the decision of the judge is final, except where fraud, misrepresentation or breach of the rules is discovered or a bona-fide mistake is made by the judge.

24. Should a judge be prevented from fulfilling his/her engagement, the Committee reserve the right to themselves to appoint another in his/her place. Exhibitors are at liberty to withdraw their dogs from competition, but no entry fee will be refunded.

25. The Committee reserve to themselves the right, on reasonable grounds, to refuse any entries that they may think fit, to exclude any dog not in a fit state for exhibition from disease, savage disposition, vice or anyhow. If other cause (vide Rule 15).

26. Any objections to a dog must be made under Kennel Club Rule 28. 27. No animal other than a dog entered at this Show will be allowed within the precincts of the Show during its

continuance. 28. All persons making an entry or entries at this Show shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by Kennel Club

and Regulations and by the Show Regulations of the Committee. It is on this understanding only that entries are received.

29. The attracting of exhibits by any method from outside the ring is prohibited. It is the duty of the Judge, Steward or Show Management, noticing such attraction to ask it to cease.

30. Any instructions in the nature of the Rules and Regulations printed for convenience in other parts of this Schedule shall by receipt of entry be deemed to be the Show Regulations of the Committee and shall have the same effect as if they had formed part of these Regulations.

31. 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/or any grooming waste at any Kennel Club licensed show within the licensed venue and within the environs of that event including the car and caravan parks and approaches. Adequate receptacles for the disposal of such fouling and waste will be provided.

32. 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).

• 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 postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Thursday, 22nd June 2017. 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.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. (3) A dog in Any Variety Veteran Class. (4) A dog in Any Variety Champion Class. (5) As provided in Kennel Club Definitions of Classes. (6) A dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in breed classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency

judge. (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.

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.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.

OPEN For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.VETERAN For dogs of seven years and over on the first day of the Show.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.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.

• PROPOSED ORDER OF JUDGING •The committee reserve the right to alter the order of judging in order to facilitate

the smooth running of the show

Ring 1 Afghan Hound, Dachshund (Min. Long-Haired), Dachshund (Min. Smooth-Haired), Dachshund (Min. Wire-Haired), Saluki, Dachshund (Long-Haired), Dachshund (Smooth-Haired), Dachshund (Wire-Haired), Whippet, Basset Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, A.V.N.S.C. Hound, Hound Group, A.V. Hound.

Ring 2 Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Fox Terrier (Wire), Norfolk Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, A.V.N.S.C. Terrier, Terrier Group, A.V. Terrier, JHA (not before 1.00 pm).

Ring 3 Miniature Schnauzer, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Poodle (Miniature), Schipperke, Schnauzer, Shar Pei, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shih Tzu, Poodle (Standard), Poodle (Toy), Dalmatian, A.V.N.S.C. Utility, A.V. Utility, Utility Group.

Ring 4 Bearded Collie, Old English Sheepdog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Shepherd, Briard, Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren), Catalan Sheepdog, Collie (Rough), Swedish Vallhund, A.V.N.S.C. Pastoral, Pastoral Group, A.V. Pastoral.

Ring 5 Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Dobermann, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Bernese Mountain Dog, Dogue de Bordeaux, Tibetan Mastiff, A.V.N.S.C. Working, Working Group, A.V. Working.

Ring 6 Retriever (Golden), German Wirehaired Pointer, Italian Spinone, Retriever (Labrador), Weimaraner, Spaniel (Clumber), Spaniel (Cocker), English Setter, Spaniel (English Springer), Retriever (Flat Coated), Irish Setter, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Spaniel (Welsh Springer), A.V.N.S.C. Gundog, Gundog Group, A.V. Gundog.

Ring 7 Griffon Bruxellois, Chinese Crested, Japanese Chin, Chihuahua (Long Coat), Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pug, Chihuahua (Smooth Coat), A.V.N.S.C. Toy, Toy Group, A.V. Toy.

Rings 4 & 5 combined for Best in Show, Varieties & Stakes

KCJW Junior Warrant to be held after Best Puppy in Show

DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYSYour 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.

DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYSYour 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.