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1 UNITED KINGDOM TOYDOG SOCIETY SCHEDULE OF THE 44th GROUP BENCHED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW AND UNBENCHED LIMITED OBEDIENCE SHOW Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Show Regulations SATURDAY, MARCH 26th 2016

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ENTRY FEES Please read this carefully before making your entry First Class CC breeds 24 First Class Non CC breeds 14 Veteran & Champion Stakes (if not entered in the breed) 14 First class Limited Obedience show (if not entered in the breed) 6 All second and subsequent classes (including obedience) 3 Not for competition 10 You may enter five or more dogs for a flat fee of 100 This applies to first entries only. If entering a mix of CC breeds and non CC breeds then please consider if you will benefit by taking advantage of this offer. Catalogues: 5 on the day only. Pre-paid Catalogues are not available. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR EXHIBITORS In an effort to contain our costs, the Society will not be employing Security Contractors to check removal passes at the forthcoming show, therefore passes will not be issued and exhibitors are reminded that the safety of their dogs is their sole responsibility. If entering by post and you require confirmation that your entry has been received then please send a stamped addressed postcard with your entry. No other acknowledgement of entry will be sent to exhibitors.

3 The United Kingdom Toydog Society 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Show Regulations AND LIMITED OBEDIENCE SHOW Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Show Regulations G President Vice President Chairman Vice Chairman Show Manager Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Chief Steward Committee Mrs J E Almond Dr M Brown Mr D Guy Miss H M Lister Miss S Lund Senior Show Team Mr B Almond Mrs A Aulton Miss H Bradford Mrs S Evans Mrs F Somerfield Mr A Bendelow Mr David Guy Miss Helen Lister Dr M Brown Mr Tom Mather Miss Selena Lund Mr Tom Mather Miss Charlotte McNamara Mr T Mather Miss C McNamara Miss H Rishworth Miss C Roskell Mr S Plane Ryan Ross Mr P Senior Mr D Wallhead Guarantors to the Kennel Club Chairman: David Guy, Vane Hall, Blandford Place, Seaham, Co. Durham SR7 7RX. Vice Chairman: Helen Lister, Yew Tree Cottage, Nr Orrest, Windermere LA23 1JT. Hon. Secretary/Hon. Treasurer: Tom Mather, 70 Higher Road, Hunt s Cross, Liverpool L26 1TD. Tel: Assistant Secretary: Selena Lund, Qualco Kennels, Blythe Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk L40 5UB. Committee Member: Charlotte McNamara, The Kennel Club, Clarges Street, London W1Y 8AB. Show Manager: Mhairi Brown, 6 Lark Rise, Hatfield, Herts AL10 8RA. Enquiries to: Hon. Secretary TOM MATHER, 70 Higher Road, Hunts Cross, Liverpool L26 1TD Tel: (after 6.30pm only) uktoydog@btinternet.com Entries to: HIGHAM PRESS LTD., New Street, Higham, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BP Tel: Fax: mail@highampress.co.uk 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. Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this Show. Higham Press Ltd., Show Printers, Higham, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BP Tel Fax mail@highampress.co.uk Show results on the web: Online entry: 1

4 PRIZES The show is supported by Royal Canin - please read their advertisement on the inside back cover of this schedule. DIPLOMA AND ROSETTE FOR BEST IN SHOW DIPLOMAS AND ROSETTES FOR GROUP 2, 3 and 4 DIPLOMA AND ROSETTE FOR BEST PUPPY IN SHOW DIPLOMAS AND ROSETTES FOR PUPPY GROUP 2, 3 and 4 ELLIS HULME MEMORIAL AWARD DIPLOMA AND ROSETTE FOR BEST VETERAN IN SHOW DIPLOMAS AND ROSETTES FOR VETERAN GROUP 2, 3 and 4 ONLY BEST OF BREEDS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE FOR BEST IN SHOW & BEST PUPPY IN BREED FOR BEST PUPPY IN SHOW. ROSETTES Breed classes: Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex Best Puppy and Best Veteran 1st to 6th place in all Obedience Classes FULL MEDICAL AND VETERINARY COVER WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE SHOW. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SHOW THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFYING SHOW FOR CRUFTS 2017 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. 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 the 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 if it is clear that exhibits are being affected, a ring steward or the judge is empowered to stop the person concerned. 2

5 DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES The word DOG includes both sexes PUPPIES UNDER SIX CALENDAR MONTHS OF AGE ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EXHIBITION 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 were 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. Monday 1st February, 2016). 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. 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. (a) A Puppy, unless a class for dogs under 12 months of age for which it is eligible is provided for the Breed (b) A dog in Any Variety Veteran Class (c) A dog in Any Variety Champion Class (d) A dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in breed classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency judge. (e) A dog in YKC Stakes Classes. (f) A dog in Good Citizen Scheme Classes. (g) 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) (b) 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. For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy, Puppy 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, Junior or Yearling class respectively of 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. 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. 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 or Championship Shows (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 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. Mid 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 five or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Mid Limit, Limit or 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 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. Special Limit As Limit but confined to colour. Special Open As Open but confined to colour. 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. YKC Stakes ll 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 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 2017 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). 3

6 ENTRY FEES etc. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ENTRY FEES Please read this carefully before making your entry First Class CC breeds 24 First Class Non CC breeds 14 Veteran & Champion Stakes (if not entered in the breed) 14 First class Limited Obedience show (if not entered in the breed) 6 All second and subsequent classes (including obedience) 3 Not for competition 10 You may enter five or more dogs for a flat fee of 100 This applies to the first entry only. If entering a mix of CC breeds and non CC breeds then please consider if you will benefit by taking advantage of this offer. PRE PAID CATALOGUES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ON NO ACCOUNT WILL ENTRIES BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FEES CHEQUES & POSTAL ORDERS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO UNITED KINGDOM TOYDOG SOCIETY PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME & ADDRESS ON THE BACK OF ALL CHEQUES CHEQUES WHICH ARE RETURNED FROM THE BANK WILL INCUR A CHARGE OF 10 CAR PARKING AND ADMISSION IS FREE OF CHARGE Caravans and tents are permitted on the showground within designated areas only. The responsibility for collection of charges on the day and positioning of caravans and tents is that of Staffordshire County Showground Ltd., NOT the secretary of the United Kingdom Toydog Society. Entries may be made online at OBEDIENCE CLASSES ARE ON PAGE 17 4

7 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW REGULATIONS EXHIBITORS ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DRAWN TO REGULATION 24. VICIOUS DOGS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AND MUST NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE SHOW. Exhibitors are held responsible for any damage done by their dog during the exhibition. 1. The Show will open at 7.30 a.m. 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 a.m. prompt in all rings unless indicated otherwise on the proposed judging order on page 9. 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 judging has been completed by 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. Breeds with Challenge Certificates. First Class 24.00, second and subsequent classes Non-CC Breeds (Australian Silky Terriers, Bolognese and Coton de Tulear): First Class 14.00, second and subsequent classes Not For Competition Veteran and Champion Stakes: If entered in Breed Class 3.00; If NOT entered in Breed Class Entries may be made online at 7. Prize Money will not be paid, except in Stakes Classes which are as stated. 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 9. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 10. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is strictly forbidden. 11. 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). 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 of 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 in 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 or 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 and Best in Show respectively. a. Championship Shows Judged on the Group System. (Definition: Shows judged on Group System refer to Regulation 27.b) (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 competitions are suspended. (Please refer to the FAQs on the Kennel Club Website for further information). Best Puppy in Group and subsequent Group placings must be selected from: (a) (b) Those puppies declared Best Puppy in Breed provided that they are unbeaten by any other puppy. 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 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 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. 5

8 a. Shows Judged on the Group System. (Definition: Shows judged on the Group system include 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 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) (b) The Best of Breed winners in each Group provided that they are unbeaten winning dogs. 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 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 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 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 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 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/ 6

9 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. All entries must be made on or before Monday, 8th February, 2016 upon forms enclosed for that purpose. All monies must be sent at the time of making entries and cheques and postal orders must be made payable to The United Kingdom Toydog Society. 21. No dog may be removed from its bench except for the purpose of being exercised, prepared for the Show Ring, Judged, or by order of the Veterinary Surgeon or Show Committee. 22. An exercise area will be provided at the Show and Exhibitors and handlers are requested to clear up any fouling made by the dog(s) in their charge. Special Bins will be provided. 23. If a dog is not on its bench when required for judging the Committee will not be responsible for exhibitors missing their classes. 24. Conversation is not allowed in the Judging Ring between Exhibitors and Judges. 25. Gangways must be kept clear of obstructions, and Officers of the Society are empowered to see any such obstruction is removed. 26. Should any question arise not provided for in these regulations the decision of the Committee shall be final, subject to appeal to the Kennel Club. Signed for and on behalf of the Committee TOM MATHER (Show Secretary) 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 objection made on its behalf. 6 Any objection by an individual related to an infringement of these Regulations must be made in writing to the Show Secretary at his/her office before the close of the Show and the individual must produce evidence of identity at the time of lodging the complaint. EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: It is most important to put your correct postal address on the entry forms. Address should include: House number (not just house name) - Postal town - Correct postcode. 7

10 New for 2016 There will now be an Introductory Class in the Limited Obedience Show. This class is to introduce and support newcomers to Obedience Competition. ** New Show Layout for 2016 ** Have a Go at Rally In the Argyle Suite we will be running an informal Have a Go at Rally competition. Come along and try your hand at this exciting new competition under the supervision of experienced Rally mentors and KC Accredited Instructors. Entry is free of charge on the day and there will be some exciting prizes for the dogs showing the most promise. THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFYING SHOW FOR CRUFTS 2017 Postal Entries Close: Monday 8th February 2016 (Postmark) Online Entries Close: 12 noon on Monday 15th February

11 PROPOSED JUDGING TIMES Ring Judging Time Breed Judge ARGYLE SUITE Ring Introductory Class Flo Williams Pre-Beginners Flo Williams Class A Flo Williams Ring Beginners Carol Fallon Novice Carol Fallon Class B Carol Fallon Ring Chinese Crested Dog Lisa McKenzie Ring Bolognese Mrs Liz Stannard PRESTWOOD CENTRE Ring Papillon Mrs Sue Morrell Ring Pug Mrs Rebecca Viner MAIN HALL Ring Bichon Frise Miss Lesley MacLeod Pekingese Mrs Grace Godwin Ring Affenpinscher Anders Tunold-Hanssen Miniature Pinscher Anders Tunold-Hanssen Ring 9/ Chihuahua (Long Coat) Beverley Sutton Ring 11/ Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Steve Rooney Ring Havanese Mrs Brenda Banbury Griffon Bruxellois Stephen Bardwell Ring Löwchen (Little Lion Dog) Mrs Carolyn Roe Italian Greyhound Mrs Carolyn Roe Maltese Mrs Greta Franklin Ring Pomeranian James Newman Ring English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Frank Kane Coton de Tulear Frank Kane Australian Silky Terrier Frank Kane MAIN HALL ANNEXE Ring CKCS Dogs Michael A Brook Yorkshire Terrier Mark Burns Ring CKCS Bitches Karen Sandlan Ring King Charles Spaniel Pauline Eddleston Ring Japanese Chin Christine Reeves-Sargant MAIN HALL Main Ring 8.30 JHA Finals TBA not before YKC Members Stakes Paul Eardley Puppy Stakes Liz Stannard YKC Junior Handling Carl Sparrow Veteran Stakes Carl Sparrow Champion Stakes Carl Sparrow Good Citizen Class Paul Eardley Best in Show Mrs C E Cartledge Best Puppy in Show Mrs C E Cartledge Best Veteran in Show Mrs Grace Godwin 9

12 CLASSIFICATION PLEASE NOTE: CAGES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED AFFENPINSCHER Judge Anders Tunold-Hanssen (Norway) 1 Veteran Dog 2 Minor Puppy Dog 3 Puppy Dog 4 Junior Dog 5 Post Graduate Dog 6 Limit Dog 7 Open Dog 8 Veteran Bitch 9 Minor Puppy Bitch 10 Puppy Bitch 11 Junior Bitch 12 Post Graduate Bitch 13 Limit Bitch 14 Open Bitch 15 Veteran Dog 16 Puppy Dog 17 Junior Dog 18 Post Graduate Dog 19 Limit Dog 20 Open Dog 27 Veteran Dog 28 Minor Puppy Dog 29 Puppy Dog 30 Junior Dog 31 Graduate Dog 32 Post Graduate Dog 33 Limit Dog 34 Open Dog AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER Judge Mr Frank Kane 21 Veteran Bitch 22 Puppy Bitch 23 Junior Bitch 24 Post Graduate Bitch 25 Limit Bitch 26 Open Bitch BICHON FRISE Judge Miss Lesley MacLeod 35 Veteran Bitch 36 Minor Puppy Bitch 37 Puppy Bitch 38 Junior Bitch 39 Graduate Bitch 40 Post Graduate Bitch 41 Limit Bitch 42 Open Bitch 43 Veteran Dog 44 Puppy Dog 45 Junior Dog 46 Post Graduate Dog 47 Limit Dog 48 Open Dog BOLOGNESE Judge Mrs Liz Stannard 49 Veteran Bitch 50 Puppy Bitch 51 Junior Bitch 52 Post Graduate Bitch 53 Limit Bitch 54 Open Bitch Ms V Dowty has presented the Society with a 100 Premium Bond. Any prizes won by the Bond during the 12 months after the show will be given to the Best of Breed winner. You may enter online at OBEDIENCE CLASSES ON PAGE 17 10

13 CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL Dogs Judge Michael A Brook (Lillico) Bitches Judge Karen Sandlan Referee Mrs C E Cartledge 55 Veteran Dog 56 Minor Puppy Dog 57 Puppy Dog 58 Junior Dog 59 Maiden Dog 60 Novice Dog 61 Graduate Dog 62 Post Graduate Dog 63 Mid Limit Dog 64 Limit Dog 65 Special Limit Dog, Black & Tan or Ruby 66 Open Dog 67 Veteran Bitch 68 Minor Puppy Bitch 69 Puppy Bitch 70 Junior Bitch 71 Maiden Bitch 72 Novice Bitch 73 Graduate Bitch 74 Post Graduate Bitch 75 Mid Limit Bitch 76 Limit Bitch 77 Special Limit Bitch, Black & Tan or Ruby 78 Open Bitch 79 Veteran Dog 80 Minor Puppy Dog 81 Puppy Dog 82 Junior Dog 83 Graduate Dog 84 Post Graduate Dog 85 Limit Dog 86 Open Dog CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) Judge Beverley Sutton 87 Veteran Bitch 88 Minor Puppy Bitch 89 Puppy Bitch 90 Junior Bitch 91 Graduate Bitch 92 Post Graduate Bitch 93 Limit Bitch 94 Open Bitch 95 Veteran Dog 96 Minor Puppy Dog 97 Puppy Dog 98 Junior Dog 99 Post Graduate Dog 100 Limit Dog 101 Open Dog CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT) Judge Steve J Rooney 102 Veteran Bitch 103 Minor Puppy Bitch 104 Puppy Bitch 105 Junior Bitch 106 Post Graduate Bitch 107 Limit Bitch 108 Open Bitch 109 Veteran Dog 110 Minor Puppy Dog 111 Puppy Dog 112 Junior Dog 113 Graduate Dog 114 Post Graduate Dog 115 Limit Dog 116 Open Dog CHINESE CRESTED DOG Judge Lisa McKenzie 117 Veteran Bitch 118 Minor Puppy Bitch 119 Puppy Bitch 120 Junior Bitch 121 Graduate Bitch 122 Post Graduate Bitch 123 Limit Bitch 124 Open Bitch 11

14 125 Veteran Dog 126 Puppy Dog 127 Junior Dog 128 Post Graduate Dog 129 Limit Dog 130 Open Dog COTON DE TULEAR Judge Mr Frank Kane 131 Veteran Bitch 132 Puppy Bitch 133 Junior Bitch 134 Post Graduate Bitch 135 Limit Bitch 136 Open Bitch ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (Black & Tan) Judge Mr Frank Kane 137 Veteran Dog 138 Minor Puppy Dog 139 Puppy Dog 140 Junior Dog 141 Post Graduate Dog 142 Limit Dog 143 Open Dog 144 Veteran Bitch 145 Minor Puppy Bitch 146 Puppy Bitch 147 Junior Bitch 148 Post Graduate Bitch 149 Limit Bitch 150 Open Bitch 151 Veteran Dog 152 Minor Puppy Dog 153 Puppy Dog 154 Junior Dog 155 Post Graduate Dog 156 Limit Dog 157 Open Dog GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS Judge Stephen Bardwell 158 Veteran Bitch 159 Minor Puppy Bitch 160 Puppy Bitch 161 Junior Bitch 162 Post Graduate Bitch 163 Limit Bitch 164 Open Bitch 165 Veteran Dog 166 Puppy Dog 167 Junior Dog 168 Post Graduate Dog 169 Limit Dog 170 Open Dog HAVANESE Judge Mrs Brenda Banbury 171 Veteran Bitch 172 Puppy Bitch 173 Junior Bitch 174 Post Graduate Bitch 175 Limit Bitch 176 Open Bitch 177 Veteran Dog 178 Minor Puppy Dog 179 Puppy Dog 180 Junior Dog 181 Post Graduate Dog 182 Limit Dog 183 Open Dog ITALIAN GREYHOUND Judge Mrs Carolyn Roe 184 Veteran Bitch 185 Minor Puppy Bitch 186 Puppy Bitch 187 Junior Bitch 188 Post Graduate Bitch 189 Limit Bitch 190 Open Bitch 12

15 JAPANESE CHIN Judge Mrs Christine Reeves-Sargant 191 Veteran Dog 192 Minor Puppy Dog 193 Puppy Dog 194 Junior Dog 195 Post Graduate Dog 196 Limit Dog 197 Special Open Dog Red & White 198 Open Dog 199 Veteran Bitch 200 Minor Puppy Bitch 201 Puppy Bitch 202 Junior Bitch 203 Post Graduate Bitch 204 Limit Bitch 205 Special Open Bitch Red & White 206 Open Bitch 207 Veteran Dog 208 Minor Puppy Dog 209 Puppy Dog 210 Junior Dog 211 Graduate Dog 212 Post Graduate Dog 213 Limit Dog 214 Open Dog KING CHARLES SPANIEL Judge Pauline Eddleston 215 Veteran Bitch 216 Minor Puppy Bitch 217 Puppy Bitch 218 Junior Bitch 219 Graduate Bitch 220 Post Graduate Bitch 221 Limit Bitch 222 Open Bitch 223 Veteran Dog 224 Minor Puppy Dog 225 Puppy Dog 226 Junior Dog 227 Post Graduate Dog 228 Limit Dog 229 Open Dog LÖWCHEN (Little Lion Dog) Judge Mrs Carolyn Roe 230 Veteran Bitch 231 Minor Puppy Bitch 232 Puppy Bitch 233 Junior Bitch 234 Post Graduate Bitch 235 Limit Bitch 236 Open Bitch 237 Veteran Dog 238 Minor Puppy Dog 239 Puppy Dog 240 Junior Dog 241 Post Graduate Dog 242 Limit Dog 243 Open Dog MALTESE Judge Mrs Greta Franklin 244 Veteran Bitch 245 Minor Puppy Bitch 246 Puppy Bitch 247 Junior Bitch 248 Post Graduate Bitch 249 Limit Bitch 250 Open Bitch MINIATURE PINSCHER Judge Anders Tunold-Hanssen (Norway) 251 Veteran Dog 252 Minor Puppy Dog 253 Puppy Dog 254 Junior Dog 255 Post Graduate Dog 256 Limit Dog 257 Open Dog 258 Veteran Bitch 259 Minor Puppy Bitch 260 Puppy Bitch 261 Junior Bitch 262 Post Graduate Bitch 263 Limit Bitch 264 Open Bitch 13

16 265 Veteran Dog 266 Minor Puppy Dog 267 Puppy Dog 268 Junior Dog 269 Graduate Dog 270 Post Graduate Dog 271 Limit Dog 272 Open Dog PAPILLON Judge Mrs Sue Morrell 273 Veteran Bitch 274 Minor Puppy Bitch 275 Puppy Bitch 276 Junior Bitch 277 Graduate Bitch 278 Post Graduate Bitch 279 Limit Bitch 280 Open Bitch 281 Veteran Dog 282 Minor Puppy Dog 283 Puppy Dog 284 Junior Dog 285 Graduate Dog 286 Post Graduate Dog 287 Limit Dog 288 Open Dog PEKINGESE Judge Mrs Grace Godwin 289 Veteran Bitch 290 Minor Puppy Bitch 291 Puppy Bitch 292 Junior Bitch 293 Graduate Bitch 294 Post Graduate Bitch 295 Limit Bitch 296 Open Bitch 297 Veteran Dog 298 Minor Puppy Dog 299 Puppy Dog 300 Junior Dog 301 Graduate Dog 302 Post Graduate Dog 303 Limit Dog 304 Open Dog POMERANIAN Judge James Newman 305 Veteran Bitch 306 Minor Puppy Bitch 307 Puppy Bitch 308 Junior Bitch 309 Graduate Bitch 310 Post Graduate Bitch 311 Limit Bitch 312 Open Bitch PUG Judge Mrs Rebecca Viner (Goodchance) 313 Veteran Dog 314 Minor Puppy Dog 315 Puppy Dog 316 Junior Dog 317 Graduate Dog 318 Post Graduate Dog 319 Limit Dog 320 Special Open Dog Black 321 Open Dog 322 Veteran Bitch 323 Minor Puppy Bitch 324 Puppy Bitch 325 Junior Bitch 326 Graduate Bitch 327 Post Graduate Bitch 328 Limit Bitch 329 Special Open Bitch Black 330 Open Bitch 14

17 331 Veteran Dog 332 Minor Puppy Dog 333 Puppy Dog 334 Junior Dog 335 Graduate Dog 336 Post Graduate Dog 337 Limit Dog 338 Open Dog YORKSHIRE TERRIER Judge Mark Burns 339 Veteran Bitch 340 Minor Puppy Bitch 341 Puppy Bitch 342 Junior Bitch 343 Graduate Bitch 344 Post Graduate Bitch 345 Limit Bitch 346 Open Bitch 347 AV Toy Minor Puppy Bitch 348 AV Toy Puppy Bitch ROYAL CANIN GROUP PUPPY STAKES Judge Mrs Liz Stannard 349 AV Toy Minor Puppy Dog 350 AV Toy Puppy Dog PRODUCT VOUCHERS AND ROSETTES 1st to 4th place in each class Sponsored by Royal Canin ROYAL CANIN GROUP VETERAN STAKES Judge Carl Sparrow 351 ANY VARIETY TOY VETERAN DOG 352 ANY VARIETY TOY VETERAN BITCH ROYAL CANIN CRYSTAL FOR THE OVERALL WINNER PRIZE MONEY IN EACH CLASS: First Second Third 5.00 Reserve 4.00 VHC 2.00 A 2kg bag of Royal Canin will be presented to all of the winners ENTRY FEE If Entered in a Breed Class then Entry Fee: 3.00 If NOT Entered in a Breed Class then Entry Fee: EXHIBITS MUST BE OVER SEVEN YEARS OLD AND NEED NOT BE ENTERED IN A BREED CLASS A WIN IN THIS CLASS DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR BEST IN SHOW Prize money, products and Crystal kindly donated by Royal Canin EUKANUBA CHAMPION STAKES Judge Carl Sparrow 353 ANY VARIETY CHAMPION DOG OR BITCH Prizes in this class are donated by Eukanuba Eukanuba product vouchers to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve & VHC Overall Champion Stakes winner will receive further product voucher and rosette and will be invited to compete in the Champion Stakes final at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth and the chance to represent the UK in the Eukanuba World Challenge to be held in the USA. AV TOY GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME CLASS Judge Paul Eardley (Sponsored by the Kennel Club) 354 ANY VARIETY TOY GOOD CITIZEN DOG OR BITCH For Toydogs that have received their GDCS Bronze Award Certificate or above Prize money donated by the Kennel Club 1st 50; 2nd 25; 3rd 15; Res 10; VHC 5 15

18 Class 355 THE YOUNG KENNEL CLUB MEMBERS STAKES Judge Paul Eardley Special Open Toy Dog or Bitch For Any Variety Toy Dog or Bitch exhibited by a member of the Young Kennel Club. Registered either solely or jointly in the member s name or in the name of a member of 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 years (for members 6 years and up to, but not including 25th birthday). Crufts 2017 Qualification procedure: The first placed member only in each 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 third place only). Prize money: First 5.00 Second 3.00 Third 2.00 Class 356 Class 357 Class 358 YKC MEMBERS JUNIOR HANDLING Judge Carl Sparrow AV Special Open Toydog - Handler 6-11 years (for members of 6 years and up to, but not including 12th birthday) AV Special Open Toydog - Handler years (for members of 12 years and up to, but not including 17th birthday) AV Special Open Toydog - Handler years (for members of 17 years and up to, but not including 25th birthday) Only dogs of six (6) calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible for entry into a YKC qualifying class. Dogs must be entered into a breed class to participate in a YKC Handling class at a championship or open show. The FIRST placed handler only in each age group at the qualifying show will qualify for Crufts. A rosette is awarded to the first place winner. This is not a roll down competition. Handling qualfiers run from the 1st January to the 31st December for the following year s Crufts. If a member is disqualified, the qualification does not roll down to the next placing. Classes for handling are decided by the handler s age. The classes are divided into three age groups: 6-11 years (6 years and up to, but not including 12th birthday) years (12 years and up to, but not including 17th birthday) years (17 years and up to, but not including 25th birthday). In order to enter any YKC competition, you must be a fully paid up member at the time of entry and competition. If you enter a Crufts qualifier and you have not previously paid your membership fee then any award will be forfeited. Therefore it is important to renew and maintain YKC membership as current if you wish to participate in YKC competitions. Prize money in each class: First 5.00 Second 3.00 Third 2.00 BEST IN SHOW Mrs C E Cartledge BEST PUPPY IN SHOW BEST VETERAN IN SHOW 16 Mrs C E Cartledge Mrs Grace Godwin

19 LIMITED OBEDIENCE SHOW Entry is limited to breeds listed in the Toy Group of the Kennel Club Breed Register The show will open at 7.30 am Judging will commence at 9.30 am The show will close half an hour after judging has completed. Entry Fees: 6 first entry (unless entered in a breed class). 3 second and subsequent entries 359 Introductory Class Dog or Bitch Judge Flo Williams 360 Pre-Beginners Dog or Bitch Judge Carol Fallon 361 Beginners Dog or Bitch Judge Flo Williams 362 Novice Dog or Bitch Judge Carol Fallon 363 Class A Judge Flo Williams 364 Class B Judge Carol Fallon Rosettes for dogs placed 1st to 6th in the Obedience Classes are generously donated by DALSETTER. ** PLEASE NOTE: OBEDIENCE CLASSES ARE NOT AVAILBLE TO ENTER ONLINE - POSTAL ENTRIES ONLY ** LIMITED OBEDIENCE SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS These Rules and Regulations are to be read in conjunction with the Kennel Club Obedience Show Regulations G under which this show is licensed. It is the responsibility of everyone entering this show to make themselves familiar with the Kennel Club G Regulations, available from the Kennel Club. 1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Obedience Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. 2. All dogs registered and 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. 3. Only dogs of six calendar months of age and over on the first day of the Show are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed Obedience Shows. 4. Entry is limited to Toy Breeds listed in the Toy Group of the Kennel Club Breed Register. 5. Dogs which have won an Obedience Certificate or obtained any award that counts towards the title of Obedience Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club are not eligible for entry at this Show. 6. Not for competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their full details recorded on the entry form. 7. Obedience Classes are not available to enter online - Postal entries only. 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 9. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the club/society will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses. If the Show processor has the provisions to do so, competitors will be refunded in the manner in which they had entered the show, but in any event the Society will refund fees within 3 months of the Show date to all those who had entered and requested a refund within one month of the show date. 10. Where dogs are entered solely in classes with a full running order they will be received at any time. It is the exhibitors responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for judging when required. 11. Timed stays will take place and will take priority over other tests; the times will be published at the show and in the catalogue. 12. For the duration of the show all dogs, including those in the exercise area, must be on a lead except when competing or practising prior to competition. 13. Animals allowed in Event. No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the General Committee. However, at the discretion of the show society, a dog brought to the show by a spectator may be admitted into the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times. 17

20 14. Following discussion between the Chief Steward and the show management and/or a veterinary surgeon, a dog shall be prevented from competing and/or removed from the Show if it is:- a. A bitch which is in season. b. Suffering from any infectious or contagious disease. c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent. d. Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal. e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing. The circumstances of such a removal shall be recorded in the show Incident Book and submitted to the Kennel Club. 15. Dogs will be disqualified if proved to have been handled in the class by the scheduled Judge s spouse or immediate family, or resident at the same address as the scheduled Judge. 16. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show. 17. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judge or Judges. 18. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge. 19. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club. 20. There is no prize money on offer. 21. DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. 22. Welfare of Dogs. A competitor 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 knowingly put their dogs health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations. 23. Food and/or toys shall not be carried or given to a dog under test except in Introductory Class where silent toy and food rewards may be used between and after exercises and in a Special Class if specified in the class definition. Competitors must not distract other dogs when rewarding their dog with food, toy or play. (Refer to Obedience Code of Conduct). DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES 1. Dogs are ineligible to compete at Limited Shows which have won an Obedience Certificate or obtained any award that counts towards the title of Obedience Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club. Obedience Champions are only eligible to compete in Class C at Open and Championship Shows. 2. A dog must be entered in the lowest scheduled class for which it is eligible and may also be entered in another class if desired, plus one additional class at the Society s discretion. Exemptions from this regulation are:- A dog entered in a Good Citizen Dog Scheme Special Pre- Beginner Obedience Stakes Class or a Young Kennel Club (YKC) Obedience Class which may also be entered in a maximum of two other scheduled classes (including YKC classes) for which it is eligible. 3. Societies may schedule classes other than those defined below. The eligibility for Special classes must be defined by the Society and included in the schedule. The word Special must be included in the title of the class. INTRODUCTORY CLASS PRE-BEGINNERS BEGINNERS NOVICE CLASS A CLASS B To compete in the Introductory Class a handler or dog must not have won one Introductory Class or have achieved a 4th place or above in Pre-Beginners or in any other class. To compete in Pre-Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a First Prize in either Pre-Beginners or Beginners nor gained a third place or above in any other obedience class (Introductory Class excepted). To compete in Beginners a handler or dog must not have won a total of two or more First Prizes in Beginners Class, or one First Prize in any other Obedience Class. (Introductory Class and Pre-Beginners excepted). For dogs which have not won two First Prizes in Obedience Classes. (Introductory Class, Pre-Beginners and Beginners excepted). For dogs which have not won three First Prizes in Class A, B and Open Class C in total. For dogs which have not won three first prizes in Class B and Open Class C in total. 18