MANCHESTER2016 THE CLASSIC FOUNDED Schedule of Benched GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

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1 MANCHESTER DOGS OR MORE (First entries only) BEST PUPPY IN SHOW THE CLASSIC FREE CAR PARK & ADMISSION Last qualifying show for Crufts 2016 FOUNDED 1861 Schedule of Benched GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations on Group System of Judging) N.B. JUDGING STARTS AT 9.00 a.m. ALL DAYS at STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOWGROUND, WESTON ROAD, STAFFORD ST18 0BD Thursday, 14th January, Hound and Terrier Friday, 15th January, Toy and Utility Saturday, 16th January, Working and Pastoral Sunday, 17th January, Gundog Guarantors to the Kennel Club R Gregory Esq. (Chairman), The Coach House, off Sadlers Close, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 7EG. P Harding Esq. (Secretary), 324 Warrington Road, Rainhill, Merseyside. L35 9JA. Tel: P Saycell Esq. (Treasurer), Montesinos Mail Shop, Box 49 Avenida Del Mar 87, Los Montesinos 03187, Alicante, Spain. E Broadhurst Esq., Sheil Hill, St John s Town of Dalry, Castle Douglas DG7 3UD. S McArdle Esq., 12 Beeston Drive, Sefton, Merseyside L30 7QQ. S. Atkinson Esq., 17 Moss Road, Kearsley, Bolton BL4 8SH. ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday 9th December, 2015 (Postmark) Entries may be made online up to 12 noon on Wednesday 16th December 2015 at ALL POSTAL ENTRIES TO BE MADE TO: Higham Press Ltd., New Street, Higham, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BP Tel: Fax: mail@highampress.co.uk Secretary: P Harding, Esq., Pringham House, 324 Warrington Road, Rainhill, Merseyside L35 9JA Tel/Fax: Higham Press Ltd.. New Street, Higham, Alfreton, Derby DE55 6BP. Tel: Fax: mail@highampress.co.uk Show results on the web: Online entry: Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

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3 Manchester Dog Show Society President Vice-Presidents Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Show Manager Chief Steward Hon. Life Members Committee Hon. Veterinary Surgeon Mrs V Foss LLundEsq.,PMannEsq. R Gregory Esq. SAtkinsonEsq. P Harding Esq. P Saycell Esq. E Broadhurst Esq. SMcArdleEsq. LLundEsq.,PMannEsq. S Atkinson Esq. (Safety Officer) Mrs J Catlow Mrs S Christian JFinneyEsq. R Newhouse Esq. J Phillips Esq. M Robinson Esq. P Routledge Esq. (co-opted) MWrightEsq. Mr J V Goodyear Glenthorne Veterinary Group, 25 Ashby Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DE15 0LG. Tel: Secretary: P Harding Esq. Pringham House, 324 Warrington Road, Rainhill, Merseyside L35 9JA Tel: Telephone on Show Days: Entries online at 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. 1

4 RULES & REGULATIONS VICIOUS DOGS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AND MUST NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE SHOW EXHIBITORS ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE BY THEIR DOGS DURING THE EXHIBITION THIS IS NOW A NON-SMOKING VENUE 1 The Show will open at 7.00 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 9.00 am except where stated under the classification for the breed and exhibitors will be responsible for their dogs being in time for judging. 4 Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. Exhibits may not be removed any earlier unless by written order of the Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or of the Show Management and then only in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which must be reported to the Kennel Club. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed at which time dogs must be removed. 5 The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by the Show Management. 6 Entry Fees. CC Breeds and all Stakes 1st entry 24. Non-CC Breeds, AVNSC, Imported Register 1st entry 12, Not For Competition 12. Subsequent entries with the same dog 5. Pre-paid catalogues 6.00 (to be redeemed by 11.00am) ( 7.00 on the day). All entry fees and other charges quoted in this schedule are inclusive of VAT where this tax is applicable. ENTRY FEES, ONCE RECEIVED, WILL ONLY BE REFUNDED ON PRODUCTION OF A VETERINARY CERTIFICATE OR A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO THE SHOW. Admission to visitors free. Entries can be made online at Entries made online after 10th December will be 26 (First entry CC Breeds) and 14 (First entry Non-CC Breeds). 7 There will be no Prize Money on offer in Breed classes at this Show. 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 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations whichstipulatethatdogsmustbeenteredandexhibitedinabreedclassbeforeexhibitinginananyvariety Class/Stakes Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to compete in the group or best in show competitions are suspended. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). (Definition; Shows judged on Group System - Refer to Regulation 27B.). 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 in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Similarly, if the Reserve Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Group or Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog it will also automatically be Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Breed, Best in Group and Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best of Breed and Best in Show respectively. a) Championship Shows Judged on the Group System (1) Best Puppy in Breed. A Best Puppy must be declared in each breed from puppies entered in the breed classes. (2) Best Puppy in Group. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years 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. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). Best Puppy in Group and subsequent Puppy Group placings must be selected from:- (a) Those puppies declared Best Puppy in Breed provided that they are unbeaten by any other puppy. (b) The puppy declared Best Puppy from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or on each day provided it is unbeaten by any other puppy. (3) Best Puppy in Show. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years the Kennel Club Show Regulations which stipulate that dogs must be entered and exhibited in a breed class before exhibiting in an Any Variety Class/Stakes Class and that only unbeaten dogs are eligible to compete in the group or best in competitions are suspended. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). 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 Competition. Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition, other than breed classes and Best Puppy in Breed, prior to the competition for Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show as appropriate, in order to remain unbeaten. A puppy beaten in competition for Best Puppy in Group or Best Puppy in Show may subsequently be exhibited in all competition for which it was previously eligible. The dog declared Best Puppy in Show, however, must not compete in any subsequent competition. Puppies may be withdrawn from Any Variety Classes when judged before Breed Classes. c) Proviso. For the purpose of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to one breed will not be considered to be a beaten dog. 12 Best in Show. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years 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 2

5 competitions are suspended. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and is unbeaten by any other dog exhibited at the same Show. Definition of a Category 3 Breed. A breed from time to time designated by the General Committee as requiring particular monitoring by reason of visible condition(s) which may cause health or welfare concerns. The list of designated Category 3 Breeds is kept under regular review. a) Shows Judged on the Group System. (Definition; Shows judged on the Group System includes classes for breeds within more than one Group, as defined in Kennel Club Regulation B(A); and requires a judge to declare a Best of each Group after which the exhibits so declared will compete for the award of Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.) (1) Best of Breed. Where a breed is separately classified a Best of Breed may be declared but only from those dogs which have received 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. NOTE:The Best of Breed/Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified award relevant to a Category 3 Breed will not be confirmed until the dog has passed an examination by the General and Group Championship Show Veterinary Surgeon. (2) Best of Group. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years 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. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). Best of Group and subsequent Group placings must be selected from:- (a) The Best of Breed winners in each group provided that they are unbeaten winning dogs. (b) The best unbeaten winning dog from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or on each day. NOTE:The dog declared Best of Breed/Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified from a breed designated by the Kennel Club as a Category 3 Breed is not eligible to compete in the Group competition unless it has passed an examination by the Show s Veterinary Surgeon. If the dog fails to pass the examination it is ineligible to compete in the relevant Group. (3) Best in Show. From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years 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. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). Best in Show must be selected from the Best of Group winners provided they are unbeaten. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the remaining Group winners following the selection of Best in Show. b) Withdrawal from other Competition. Dogs which become eligible for Best of Group and Best in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition other than breed classes and Best of Breed prior to the competition for Best of Group or Best in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A dog beaten in competition for Best of Group or Best in Show may subsequently be exhibited in all competition for which it was previously eligible. The dogs declared Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show however, must not compete in any subsequent competition. Dogs may be withdrawn from Any Variety Classes when judged before Breed Classes. c) Proviso. For the purposes of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to a single breed, will not be considered to be beaten dogs. 13 Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of ten minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with the special permission of the Show Management. 14 Exhibitors must not pick up dogs by their tails and leads when lifting them. This is not acceptable. Exhibitors should note that such practice would constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F Annex B Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 16 All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor. 17 DOGS IN 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 Kennel Club 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 3

6 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 Limited 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 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 General Committee of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine Press wherever possible. 20 The Show will be held on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January 2016 under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations. 21 All entries must be made on or before Wednesday 9th December 2015 upon forms enclosed for that purpose. The entrance fee for each dog will be stated in the Schedule. One dog can be entered in several classes if eligible. The entrance fee must be forwarded with the Entry Form not later than Wednesday 9th December 2015 (Postmark). Entry fees will not be refunded once an entry has been made. 22 If acknowledgement of entries is required an addressed, stamped card with Receipt written on the reverse side should be enclosed for the Secretary s signature. 23 The Committee is empowered to exclude or remove any dog which is not in a fit state for exhibition owing to disease, savage disposition or any other cause and the entry fee will be forfeited. 24 Dogs should be present on their benches at all times except when being judged, being prepared for exhibition and/or being exercised. In certain circumstances dogs must be present on their benches at all times if required by the show management. The show management must ensure that gangways are kept clear at all times. 25 All dogs must be brought with a suitable chain and collar so that dogs may be properly fastened on the benching. 26 The Catalogue will contain the owners name in each breed in alphabetical order with their dogs in numerical order. All dogs will be benched in the catalogue order and owners dogs of the same breed will be benched together. No decorations, pictures, cards or other notices may be placed over the benches except the Official Prize Cards and exhibitors name and address as per K.C. Regulations. No bench numbers shall be changed from one pen to another and no dog shall be benched on any but its own numbered pen. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY PARTITIONS BETWEEN DOGS BE REMOVED. 27 Should any of the Judges be prevented from fulfilling their engagement, the Executive Committee reserve to themselves the right of appointing other Judges to fulfill their duties. Exhibitors are at liberty to withdraw from competition but no entry fees can be refunded. 28 The Committee will not be in any way responsible for any claim for injury or compensation occasioned by or arising out of the holding of the Show, or by reason of the act or default of any person in attendance or present thereat. 29 Should any question arise which is not provided for in these Regulations, the decision of the Committee shall be final, subject to appeal to the Kennel Club. 30 Any time given in this Schedule for the judging of any class is only approximate and the Society do not accept any responsibility should an exhibitor miss a class because circumstances compel an alteration of this time. 31 Trophies owned by the Manchester Dog Show Society will be retained by the Society. 32 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. 33 The Committee 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 Preparation of Dogs for Exhibiton F (B). 34 DOGS IN VEHICLES. Remedial Action will immediately be taken in the event of dogs left in cars being found in a distressed condition. 35 Photography and Video Rights: The Organisers would like to bring the regulation on photography and filming to the attention of exhibitors, trade stands, press and visitors. It is a condition of all those attending the event that no filming or other form of recording may be taken or made at the venue without express written permission of the organisers. The taking of photographs in the show venue for sale or reward is strictly prohibited except with the written permission of the Organisers. Press accredited photographers are provided with permission to take photographs ONLY for use in newspapers, magazines and internet sites this is for news purposes only. There is no objection to the general public taking photographs of general views of the show, provided that these are for private use. Specific dogs may be photographed only with the approval of the exhibitor. No photography or filming is permitted in breed judging rings whilst judging is actually taking place. However, judges may allow it to happen at the end of classes or after the Challenge Certificate is awarded. Filming and flash photography is allowed from outside the rings at all times unless the operation of the camera is actually affecting exhibits. However, if a powerful flash unit is used or it is clear that exhibits are being affected, a ring steward or the judge is empowered to stop the person concerned. 36 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. 37 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 registered or recorded as having been bred by the scheduled judge. This shall not apply to a Judge appointed in an emergency. 38 Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number. by order of the Committtee P HARDING, Esq., Secretary 4

7 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. Wednesday 2nd December 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 unless also entered and subsequently exhibited in a Breed Class where such a class is provided for which it is eligible, as provided in Kennel Club Definitions of Classes. Exemptions from this Regulation are: From 1st January 2015, and for a period of two years 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 Veteran Class. (3) A dog in Any Variety Champion Class. (4) A dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in breed classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency judge. (5) A dog in YKC Stakes Classes. (6) A dog in Good Citizen Scheme Classes. (7) 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: Withdrawal The dog may be withdrawn from competition subject to the conditions of Regulations 9(j) and 20. 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 or, 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) For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy Class, Puppy Class or Junior Class, which is over age but under 12 calendar months of age, 18 calendar months of age or 24 calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy Class, Junior Class or Yearling Class respectively for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of there being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling Class, 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. If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class. MINOR PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding nine calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. JUNIOR For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. YEARLING For dogs of twelve and not exceeding twenty four calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate 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 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.. 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 seven or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Limit or Open Classes, confined to the breed, whether restricted or not, at shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed. OPEN For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show. VETERAN For dogs of not less than seven years of age on the first day of the Show. CHAMPION For dogs which have been confirmed a Champion, Show Champion or Field Trial Champion. Champion classes may not be scheduled for individual breeds or varieties of breeds. ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled. YKC STAKES All pedigree dogs are eligible to take part provided the dog is registered on the Kennel Club breed register. The dog must be registered a) solely or jointly in the member s name or b) in the name of a member of 5

8 the family and under these circumstances the dog must be resident at the YKC member s address. No substitute handlers are permitted the dog must be handled by the YKC member. Members are not permitted to allow another individual to show their dog on their behalf if they are not able to attend the class. Members must be aged 6-24 years (for members 6 years and up to, but not including 25th birthday). Please note that membership of the YKC terminates on a member s 25th birthday. Please note that the YKC office will only accept wins from classes that are listed on the YKC website. If a show schedules a YKC class which has not been approved by the YKC Management Team and published on the website, it will not qualify for Crufts. Please note that in order to enter any YKC Crufts qualifying competition you must be a fully paid up member at the time of entry. If you enter a Crufts qualifier and you have not previously paid your membership fee then any award will not count towards qualification for Crufts. Therefore it is important to renew and maintain YKC membership as current if you wish to participate in qualifying Crufts competitions. Crufts 2016 Qualification Procedure: The first placed member only in each dog group at the qualifying show will qualify for Crufts. A rosette and prize money is awarded. If the first placed member has already qualified, the Crufts qualification will roll down to the next member (down to 3rd place only). GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME CLASS For dogs that have achieved their GCDS Bronze Award Certificate or above. NOT 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. SPECIAL BEGINNERS Neither dog, owner or handler to have won a Challenge Certificate. SPECIAL BREEDERS For dogs bred by the exhibitor. Exhibits declared Best of Breed who are entered in this class and are subsequently beaten will NOT be disqualified from competing for Best in Group/Best in Show. IMPORTED REGISTER For Breeds confined to the Imported Breeds Register and only when an Interim Breed Standard has been published by the Kennel Club. Such breeds may be exhibited in this class only, and are ineligible for any other competition whatsoever. RARE BREEDS Confined to those breeds not granted Challenge Certificates in the current year, with the exception of those breeds whose registration is confined to the Imported Register. REGULATIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DOGS FOR EXHIBITION F (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 General Committee for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A42. (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 (a) No substance which alters the natural colour, texture or body of the coat may be present in the dog s coat for any purpose at any time during the Show. No substance which alters the natural colour of any external part of the dog may be present on the dog for any purpose at any time during the Show. (b) Any other substance (other than water) which may be used in the preparation of a dog for exhibition must not be allowed to remain in the coat or on any other part of the dog at the time of exhibition. 3 No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or any part thereof may be performed except: (a) Operations certified to the satisfaction of the General Committee. (b) The removal of dewclaws of any breed. (c) Operations to prevent breeding, provided that such operations are notified to the Kennel Club before neutered dogs are shown. Nor must anything be done calculated to in the opinion of the General Committee to deceive. 4 The General Committee without previous notice may order an examination of any dog or dogs at any Show. Any examination thus ordered will be made by a person having executive authority who shall have a written directive from the Kennel Club in their possession. Samples may be taken for further examination and analysis. 5 An individual has the right to lodge an objection to a dog only if he/she is the owner or handler of a dog competing in the same breed or class, an objection may, however, be lodged by an official of the Show or by anyone so deputed by the Kennel Club. It will be the responsibility of the individual who lodges the objection or the official (as appropriate) to substantiate the grounds for the objection. The Kennel Club will substantiate the grounds for an objectionmadeonitsbehalf. 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. ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2015 (Postmark) Please post early by FIRST CLASS MAIL Entries may be made online up to 12 noon on Wednesday 16 December 2015 at Note: Entries made online after 10th December will incur a 2 surcharge 6

9 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS NO CAR PARK FEES ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2015 Entries may be made online up to 12 noon on Wednesday 16th December 2015 at DISABLED DRIVERS A special car parking area will be provided. Entry to this area will only be allowed if your vehicle displays an official Disabled Drivers disc. EYE TESTING Mr J V Goodyear BVMS CertVOphthal MRCVS will be holding eye testing sessions under the BVA/KC/ ISDS scheme from 10.00am pm each day. No appointment necessary. Please remember to bring along the dog s KC registration form. NB. As these sessions are held within the precincts of the show only dogs entered at the show (including Not For Competition) may be tested. Gonioscopy is not available. Cost of Test: 38. DOGS IN VEHICLES The Committee of Manchester Dog Show 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. ATTRACTING OF EXHIBITS The attracting of the attention of exhibits by any method from the ringside is prohibited. It is the duty of the Judge, Steward or Show Executive noticing such attraction to ask that it cease. DISCLAIMER The Committee of the Show can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show and remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. FOULING 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 Show within the licensed venue and within the environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches. Adequate receptacles for the disposal of such fouling/grooming waste will be provided by the Society. BOXES AND CAGES There will be an area for boxes and cages. Gangways must be kept clear and any obstruction or dog boxes left in gangways will be removed by authorised officials. CAGES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR TOY DOGS, Benching will be available. EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with new Kennel Club guidelines, Exhibitors must display exhibit number/owner identification on their crate, cage or container at all times. PREPARATION OF DOGS There will be areas reserved for the preparation of exhibits. PLEASE USE THEM. BENCHING If you have breeds entered each day, benches will be provided for your exhibits on the day they are not to be exhibited, at no extra charge, but application for this facility must be made when making your entries. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DOG IS ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY In cases where entries are made for dogs that are not eligible for competition (e.g. Dogs under SIX calendar months of age on the FIRST day of the Show) before the entry fee is refunded, an ADMINISTRATION CHARGE OF 5 will be deducted. **IMPORTANT NOTE EXHIBITORS PASS SYSTEM** For On-line entries only You will receive your Exhibitors Passes at the appropriate time through your personal on-line account - **Not through the post** Approximately 2 weeks before the show you will be informed by that your Exhibitors Passes are in your account + by SMS text to your mobile phone if you wish. Take these steps: Login to your account and choose the option My Account History there you will see with your Show Entry record a line saying Download your Exhibitors Pass - click this link and your Exhibitors Pass will appear - print it - take it to the show. There may also be a Show Information Leaflet -printthis. Be aware that the Exhibitors Passes are not sent to you by but will be in your account ready to be printed off by you and used at the show in the normal way. This will be a great saving to the Society of the postal costs; envelopes etc. Exhibitors making postal entries will receive their Exhibitors Passes by Post in the usual way. If they are not received, or there is an error with your passes please contact Higham Press Telephone

10 Positioned in the heart of England, the Showground is easily accessible by road. LOCATION By Road From the South M5, M6. Exit M6 motorway at junction 14. Follow A518 and signposts for Stafford Showground. M1, M6. Exit at junction 14 and follow signs for Stafford Showground and A518. From the North The M6 is a major route for those travelling from the north. Exit at junction 14, as above. M1, via Derby A38, A50, A518. (The Showground is located on the A518). A50 By Air Airports - Birmingham International Airport is about 45 minutes from the Showground and both Manchester and East Midland Airports can be reached in little more than an hour. Accommodation A wide selection of accommodation is available within easy reach of the Showground. Stafford town centre is just 3 miles away offering a range from simple B&B to four star hotels. For a detailed list please contact Stafford Tourist Information Centre (Tel ). It is recommended that exhibitors ensure that their chosen establishment will accommodate dogs prior to booking. ** SMARTPHONE CATALOGUE DOWNLOADS ** Only available for exhibitors entering online via This year we are giving exhibitors who enter online the opportunity to download a breed catalogue to their iphone, ipad or Android device. Available from 7am on the day ofthe show. ONLY 2.50 PER DOWNLOAD - includes one breed only. LAST QUALIFYING SHOW FOR CRUFTS

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12 GROUP JUDGES and REFEREES FOR GROUPS HOUND GROUP TERRIER GROUP TOY GROUP UTILITY GROUP WORKING GROUP PASTORAL GROUP GUNDOG GROUP Dr Ronald W James Mr Max King Mr Carl Sparrow Mr W McKay Miss Ann Ingram Mr Michael L Vines Miss Ann Ingram BEST IN SHOW BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Mrs C Molinari Mrs Jill Peak will be paid to the Group Winners of the previous days if the exhibit is brought to compete for Best in Show on the final day. (Paid by Manchester Dog Show Society) ANY DOG OWNED BY OR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ANY MEMBER OF THIS COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE ENTERED IN THIS SHOW. PUPPIES BORN ON OR AFTER 15th JULY 2015 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY is supplying food vouchers for Best of Breed Best Puppy in Breed Group winners and Puppy Group winners. ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2015 (Postmark) Please post early by FIRST CLASS MAIL Entries may be made online up to 12 noon on Wednesday 16 December 2015 at Note: Entries made online after 10th December will incur a 2 surcharge 10

13 OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD CITIZENS AT MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 2016 Bronze Testing (enter on the day) Any Variety Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest Dog Training Programme in the UK and encourages dog owners to recognise the responsibilities they have in owning a dog. To date, over 2000 training organisations participate in the Scheme, which in turn has produced over 450,000 proud recipients of the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Awards. The Scheme incorporates all aspects of domestic dog owning situations including general health care, grooming, basic obedience and control exercises. Whether you have a domestic pet dog or a show winner, a well-behaved dog is of primary importance. Remember you can have brains as well as beauty! Bronze Award testing sessions will be held throughout the day, so come along to the ring when you have a spare moment and take part. No need to pre-book. Remember to bring with you a poop scoop bag, your dog s grooming equipment and ensure your dog is wearing a collar and lead with the name and address of the owner written on it. A fee of 2.00 per dog will be made - all of which will be donated to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. Any Variety Good Citizen Dog Scheme classes will be held each day. The Stakes are open to all GCDS Bronze Achievers (as of show closing date). Prize money: 1st 50; 2nd 25; 3rd 15; 4th 10; 5th 5. For further details please contact: Telephone

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15 EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE FREE CAR PARK AND ADMISSION ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2015 (Postmark) Please post early by FIRST CLASS MAIL Entries may be made online up to 12 noon on Wednesday 16 December 2015 at ENTRY FEES All Fees include VAT (Vat reg. no ) First Entries for any dog CC Breeds First Entries for any dog Non CC Breeds AVNSC & Imported Register: First entry with every dog Subsequent entries with the same dog 5.00 Not for Competition Veteran, Champion & YKC Stakes (if 1st entry) All Stakes Classes as a subsequent entry 5.00 Full Catalogue (pre-paid) - to be redeemed by 11.00am 6.00 (on the day 7.00) Caravans with entry, on the day Smartphone catalogue (one breed only) per download (see page 8) 2.50 You may enter five or more dogs for This applies to First entries only. Subsequent entries with the same dog as above. You may take advantage of this offer online or by post. If entering a mix of CC breeds and non-cc breeds then please consider if you will benefit by taking advantage of this offer. It must be the same ownership for all dogs NOTE: Entries made online after 10th December will be: CC Breeds: First entry 26; Non-CC Breeds: First entry 14. Five dogs or more 110 On no account will entries be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate fee. The society is unable to accept Eurocheques or cheques drawn on overseas banks. Entry fees must be paid in Sterling and any cheques must be drawn on a UK bank or paid by Sterling Bankers Draft or by Giro International Money order drawn in sterling(gbp). Please make Cheques/PO payable to: MANCHESTER DOG SHOW SOCIETY All Entries and Fees to be sent to: Higham Press Ltd., New Street, Higham, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BP. Tel: YOU MAY ENTER YOUR DOGS ONLINE at Entries may also be paid by any of the following: EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT CHEQUES SENT TO COVER ENTRY FEES MUST BE IN ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. THOSE WHICH ARE NOT SO FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING TECHNICAL IRREGULARITIES) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND THE ENTRIES THEREWITH WILL BE RETURNED. Entry fees once made are not returnable and cannot be refunded. However should it be necessary for the Society to return an entry (e.g. for under-age puppies) a 5 administration charge will be made. PRIZE MONEY: Stakes prize money will be paid at the Show. Please try to collect before 4.00 pm. Applications for unclaimed prize money may be made to the Secretary within 15 days of the show. A stamped addressed envelope must be enclosed. RETURNED CHEQUES: Please note that in the event of a cheque being returned for any reason by the exhibitor s bank or that of his/her agent a surcharge of 15, to cover administration and bank charges, will be levied against the exhibitor. Any exhibitor failing to pay entry fees and/or surcharges so incurred will be referred to the Kennel Club. 13

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17 MPD PD JD YD GD PGD LD OD VD Minor Puppy Dog Puppy Dog Junior Dog Yearling Dog Graduate Dog Post Graduate Dog Limit Dog Open Dog Veteran Dog CLASSIFICATION CODING Veteran Stakes are to be won outright each day. Judging starts at 9.00am except where stated under the classification for the Breed. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND JUDGES FIRST DAY THURSDAY 14th JANUARY 2016 HOUND GROUP Group Judge: Dr Ronald W James Puppy Group Judge: Mrs Jill Peak AFGHAN HOUND Judge Miss Serena Parker 1MPD 2PD 3JD 4YD 5PGD 6LD 7OD 8VD 9 MPB 10 PB 11 JB 12 YB 13 PGB 14 LB 15 OB 16 VB BASENJI Judge Mrs Lisa Tyler-Jackson 17 PD 18 JD 19 PGD 20 LD 21 OD 22 VD 23 PB 24 JB 25 PGB 26 LB 27 OB 28 VB BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE Judge Mrs Anne Macdonald 29 PD 30 JD 31 PGD 32 LD 33 OD 34 VD 35 PB 36 JB 37 PGB 38 LB 39 OB 40 VB BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (Grand) Judge Mrs R Sporre-Willes (Sweden) 41 PD 42 JD 43 PGD 44 OD 45 PB 46 JB 47 PGB 48 OB BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (Petit) 49 PD 50 JD 51 PGD 52 OD 53 PB 54 JB 55 PGB 56 OB BASSET HOUND A ramp will be made available for Exh to use if they wish MPB PB JB YB GB PGB LB OB VB 57 MPD 58 PD 59 JD 60 PGD 61 LD 62 OD 63 VD 64 MPB 65 PB 66 JB 67 PGB 68 LB 69 OB 70 VB Minor Puppy Bitch Puppy Bitch Junior Bitch Yearling Bitch Graduate Bitch Post Graduate Bitch Limit Bitch Open Bitch Veteran Bitch Judge Mrs R Sporre-Willes (Sweden) Judge Mrs Sandra Johnston BEAGLE Judge Mr Drew Littlejohn 71 MPD 72 PD 73 JD 74 PGD 75 LD 76 OD 77 VD 78 MPB 79 PB 80 JB 81 PGB 82 LB 83 OB 84 VB 15

18 BLOODHOUND Judge Dr Helen Almey 85 PD 86 JD 87 PGD 88 LD 89 OD 90 VD 91 PB 92 JB 93 PGB 94 LB 95 OB 96 VB BORZOI Judge Mrs Denise Garratt 97 MPD 98 PD 99 JD 100 PGD 101 LD 102 OD 103 VD 104 MPB 105 PB 106 JB 107 PGB 108 LB 109 OB 110 VB DACHSHUND (LONG HAIRED) Judge Mr T D Mather 111 PD 112 JD 113 PGD 114 OD 115 PB 116 JB 117 PGB 118 OB DACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG HAIRED) Judge Mr T D Mather (THIS BREED TO BE WEIGHED) 119 PD 120 JD 121 PGD 122 OD 123 PB 124 JB 125 PGB 126 OB DACHSHUND (SMOOTH HAIRED) Judge Mr J E Hunt 127 MPD 128 PD 129 JD 130 PGD 131 LD 132 OD 133 VD 134 MPB 135 PB 136 JB 137 PGB 138 LB 139 OB 140 VB DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED) Judge Mr J E Hunt THIS BREED WILL BE WEIGHED 141 MPD 142 PD 143 JD 144 PGD 145 LD 146 OD 147 VD 148 MPB 149 PB 150 JB 151 PGB 152 LB 153 OB 154 VB DACHSHUND (WIRE HAIRED) 155 PD 156 JD 157 PGD 158 OD 159 PB 160 JB 161 PGB 162 OB DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED) (THIS BREED TO BE WEIGHED) 163 PD 164 JD 165 PGD 166 OD 167 PB 168 JB 169 PGB 170 OB DEERHOUND 171 JD 172 PGD 173 OD 174 JB 175 PGB 176 OB Judge Mr T D Mather Judge Mr T D Mather Judge Mrs A A T Morton FINNISH SPITZ Judge Mr Graham Hill 177 PD 178 JD 179 PGD 180 LD 181 OD 182 VD 183 PB 184 JB 185 PGB 186 LB 187 OB 188 VB HAMILTONSTOVARE Judge Mrs R Sporre-Willes (Sweden) 189 PD 190 JD 191 PGD 192 OD 193 PB 194 JB 195 PGB 196 OB IRISH WOLFHOUND Judge Miss Ann Ingram 197 PD 198 JD 199 PGD 200 OD 201 PB 202 JB 203 PGB 204 OB NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND Judge Mr Per Iversen (Norway) 205 PD 206 JD 207 PGD 208 LD 209 OD 210 VD 211 PB 212 JB 213 PGB 214 LB 215 OB 216 VB OTTERHOUND Judge Mrs Hilary Gilpin 217 PD 218 JD 219 PGD 220 LD 221 OD 222 VD 223 PB 224 JB 225 PGB 226 LB 227 OB 228 VB 16

19 PORTUGUESE PODENGO (Warren Hound) 229 PD 230 JD 231 PGD 232 OD 233 PB 234 JB 235 PGB 236 OB Judge Mr A Easdon RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK Judge Mr M Armstrong 237 MPD 238 PD 239 JD 240 PGD 241 LD 242 OD 243 VD 244 MPB 245 PB 246 JB 247 PGB 248 LB 249 OB 250 VB SALUKI Judge Mrs S R Rabey-Wilkinson 251 MPD 252 PD 253 JD 254 PGD 255 LD 256 OD 257 VD 258 MPB 259 PB 260 JB 261 PGB 262 LB 263 OB 264 VB WHIPPET Judge Mr Thomas Münch (Germany) 265 MPD 266 PD 267 JD 268 YD 269 PGD 270 LD 271 OD 272 VD 273 MPB 274 PB 275 JB 276 YB 277 PGB 278 LB 279 OB 280 VB AVNSC HOUND Judge Mrs Brenda Banbury 281 MPD 282 PD 283 MPB 284 PB 285 JD/B 286 PGD/B 287 LD/B 288 OD 289 OB AV IMPORTED REGISTER BREEDS (Hound) Judge Mrs Brenda Banbury 290 PD 291 PB 292 JD/B 293 PGD/B 294 LD/B 295 OD 296 OB TERRIER GROUP Group Judge: Mr Max King Puppy Group Judge: Mrs Jill Peak AIREDALE TERRIER Judge Mr Mike Vickers 297 PD 298 JD 299 PGD 300 LD 301 OD 302 VD 303 PB 304 JB 305 PGB 306 LB 307 OB 308 VB Airedale Terrier exhibitors please note: Breed judging will be started after the Club Show The North of England Airedale Terrier Open Show AUSTRALIAN TERRIER 309 PD 310 JD 311 PGD 312 OD 313 PB 314 JB 315 PGB 316 OB BEDLINGTON TERRIER 317 PD 318 JD 319 PGD 320 OD 321 PB 322 JB 323 PGB 324 OB Judge Mr Nick Connell Judge Mrs Brenda Banbury BORDER TERRIER Judge Mrs Ruth Ann Naun (USA) 325 MPD 326 PD 327 JD 328 PGD 329 LD 330 OD 331 VD 332 MPB 333 PB 334 JB 335 PGB 336 LB 337 OB 338 VB BULL TERRIER Judge Mr W R Irving 339 MPD 340 PD 341 JD 342 PGD 343 LD 344 OD 345 VD 346 MPB 347 PB 348 JB 349 PGB 350 LB 351 OB 352 VB BULL TERRIER (MINIATURE) 353 PD 354 JD 355 PGD 356 OD 357 PB 358 JB 359 PGB 360 OB Judge Mr W R Irving CAIRN TERRIER Judge Miss Ann Ingram 361 PD 362 JD 363 PGD 364 LD 365 OD 366 VD 367 PB 368 JB 369 PGB 370 LB 371 OB 372 VB 17

20 DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER Judge Mrs E P Hollings 373 PD 374 JD 375 PGD 376 OD 377 PB 378 JB 379 PGB 380 OB FOX TERRIER (SMOOTH) Judge Mr Stuart Plane 381 PD 382 JD 383 PGD 384 LD 385 OD 386 VD 387 PB 388 JB 389 PGB 390 LB 391 OB 392 VB FOX TERRIER (WIRE) Judge Mr Stuart Plane 393 PD 394 JD 395 PGD 396 LD 397 OD 398 VD 399 PB 400 JB 401 PGB 402 LB 403 OB 404 VB IRISH TERRIER Judge Mrs Joanne Vickers 405 PD 406 JD 407 PGD 408 OD 409 PB 410 JB 411 PGB 412 OB KERRY BLUE TERRIER Judge Mrs Sonia Connell 413 PD 414 JD 415 PGD 416 OD 417 PB 418 JB 419 PGB 420 OB LAKELAND TERRIER Judge Mrs Joanne Vickers 421 PD 422 JD 423 PGD 424 LD 425 OD 426 VD 427 PB 428 JB 429 PGB 430 LB 431 OB 432 VB MANCHESTER TERRIER Judge Mrs E P Hollings 433 PD 434 JD 435 PGD 436 OD 437 PB 438 JB 439 PGB 440 OB NORWICH TERRIER Judge Mrs Joanne Vickers 441 PD 442 JD 443 PGD 444 OD 445 PB 446 JB 447 PGB 448 OB PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER Judge Mr Mike Vickers 449 PD 450 JD 451 PGD 452 LD 453 OD 454 VD 455 PB 456 JB 457 PGB 458 LB 459 OB 460 VB SCOTTISH TERRIER Judge Mrs C Pettersson (Sweden) 461 PD 462 JD 463 PGD 464 LD 465 OD 466 VD 467 PB 468 JB 469 PGB 470 LB 471 OB 472 VB SEALYHAM TERRIER Judge Mr Philip J Greenway 473 PD 474 JD 475 PGD 476 LD 477 OD 478 VD 479 PB 480 JB 481 PGB 482 LB 483 OB 484 VB SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER Judge Mr J J Ashe 485 PD 486 JD 487 PGD 488 LD 489 OD 490 PB 491 JB 492 PGB 493 LB 494 OB STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER Judge Mr Dave Wedgwood 495 MPD 496 PD 497 JD 498 YD 499 PGD 500 LD 501 OD 502 VD 503 MPB 504 PB 505 JB 506 YB 507 PGB 508 LB 509 OB 510 VB WELSH TERRIER Judge Miss Alexandra Witmond 511 PD 512 JD 513 PGD 514 LD 515 OD 516 VD 517 PB 518 JB 519 PGB 520 LB 521 OB 522 VB WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER Judge Mrs C Pettersson (Sweden) 523 MPD 524 PD 525 JD 526 PGD 527 LD 528 OD 529 VD 530 MPB 531 PB 532 JB 533 PGB 534 LB 535 OB 536 VB 18