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UNITED RETRIEVER CLUB

1946 - 2018Schedule

of 56th benchedSUB-GROUP

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

at

THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW

(Entrance via BROWN GATE)on

WEDNESDAY, 8th AUGUST 2018Show Opens: 8.30 am Judging: 9.00 am

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mrs I. Wright (Chairman), Rose Cottage, 3 Moseley Green, Parkend, Lydney, Glos GL15 4HN.

Mrs J. Dimmock (Secretary), Marton Cottage, Horsley Road, Nailsworth, Glos GL6 0JZ.Ms C.A. Chattwood (Treasurer), 27 Kirkfell Drive, Burnley BB12 8AZ.

Ms A. Scutcher, 10 Glebe Close, Wix, Manningtree, Essex CO11 2SD.Miss L. Finney, 47 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AF.

Mr G. Lambert, Little Mead, Forge Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 0TE.

All Judges at this show agree to abide by the following statement: “In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider

would be detrimental to the soundness, health and well being of the dog.”

Postal entries close: Wednesday, 11th July 2018 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Wednesday, 18th July 2018See Show Regulations (Qualifying Date: 4th July 2018)

Postal entries to be sent to the Show Secretary: Ms A. Scutcher10 Glebe Close, Wix, Manningtree, Essex CO11 2SD

Tel: 01255 871489E-mail: winsleywood@gmail.com

Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

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ROSETTESBEST OF BREED • RESERVE BEST OF BREED

BEST PUPPY IN BREED • BEST PUPPY DOG & BITCH IN BREED

BEST VETERAN IN BREED • CC WINNERS • RCC WINNERS

SPECIAL ROSETTESBEST IN SHOW • RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW • RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW • RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

• SHOW ARRANGEMENTS •JUDGING TIMES

(maybe subject to alteration)

9.30 am Retriever (Golden) [Dogs] 9.00 am Retriever (Golden) [Bitches] 9.00 am Retriever (Flat Coated) 9.30 am Retriever (Labrador) [Dogs] 9.00 am Retriever (Labrador) [Bitches] 9.00 am Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) followed by Retriever (Curly Coated) followed by Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

FREE CAR PARKING: All drivers must consider themselves under the supervision of the car park steward at all times. There will be very limited Disabled Parking available on a first come, first served basis.

CHAIRS: Exhibitors are advised to bring folding chairs.

RAFFLE: There will be a Raffle and donations of prizes would be gratefully accepted.

ENTRY FEES (Per Dog)

CC Breeds Members First Entry £20.00 Non-Members First Entry £22.00

All Subsequent Entries £2.00

Not for Competition £5.00(No dog is permitted within the precincts of the Show unless it has been entered. Spectator Dogs will be accepted on the day at £5.00 per dog - please see Show Secretary on arrival)

Catalogues Pre-paid with entry £4.00 On day of the Show £5.00(Catalogues not collected by Midday will be re-sold)

• PLEASE NOTE •

NO EXHIBITOR PASSES WILL BE SENT (enclose S.A.E. if receipt of entries is required)

To qualify for members' ratesall owners must be paid-up members at the time of entry

WEATHER PERMITTING THERE WILL BE A SCURRY

BEST VETERAN IN BREEDBest Veteran in Breed will be selected from the winners of the Veteran classes only

UNITED RETRIEVER CLUB

President: Mr B. Hall Vice Presidents: Mrs S. Compton, Mr G. Stanley

Chairman: Mrs I. Wright Hon. Secretary: Mrs J. Dimmock

Hon. Treasurer: Ms C. Chattwood Membership Secretary: Mrs A. Lambert

Hon. Field Trial Secretary: Miss L. Kentish

Show Secretary: Ms A. Scutcher Show Manager: Mrs K. Callender

Cup Steward: Ms C. Chattwood Chief Steward: Mr G. Lambert

Chief Steward (on the day of the Show): Mrs E. Whittaker

Show Committee:Mr S. Allmark, Mr D. Falshaw, Miss L. Finney, Mrs H. Male, Mrs S. Pounds-Longhurst,

Mrs M. Tanner, Miss R. Watkins, Mrs E. Whittaker

Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): The Stocks Veterinary CentreSchool Lane, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0LF

CHALLENGE CUPS & TROPHIES (All Perpetual)

TROPHIES CAN ONLY BE HELD BY WINNERSRESIDENT IN THE UK

GENERAL SUSAN OF HUGHENDEN CUP Best in Show

GLENNESSA TROPHY Best in Show

TIM OF ELSIVILLE CHALLENGE CUP Reserve Best in Show

JANVILLE CUP Best Opposite Sex in Show

LINDYS TROPHY Best Puppy in Show

ALVESTON TROPHY Best Veteran in Show

GOLDEN RETRIEVERS COFASTRE CUP Best of Breed

MOUNTLAURELL CUP Best Golden Puppy Dog

MERRY OF LARKHOLME CUP Best Golden Puppy Bitch

BLAKESTONE TROPHY Best Veteran

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS BRAEDUKE CUP Best of Breed

TIMSPRING CUP Reserve Best of Breed

URC CUP Best Puppy

FLATCOATED RETRIEVERS HERONSFLIGHT TROPHY Best of Breed

ATHERBRAM CUP Best Opposite Sex

CURLY COATED RETRIEVERS DARELYN PLATE Best of Breed

ACKROW PERPETUAL CUP Best Opposite Sex

BRENAL ROSE BOWL Best Puppy

CWMGILLI TROPHY Best Veteran

CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVERS PENROSE CUP Best of Breed

CWMGILLI TROPHY Best Opposite Sex

NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVERS GERALDINE FLACK MEMORIAL TROPHY Best of Breed

BRIZEWOOD TROPHY Best Puppy

The Aims of The United Retriever Club • To encourage and promote a general interest in the breeding of all Kennel Club registered breeds

of Retriever of all varieties but conforming to the respective approved breed standards. • To run annual shows. • To promote working qualities of the breeds by holding classes in areas throughout the country,

by organising lectures, film shows and demonstrations of gundog activities. • To organise and run Field Trials. • To arrange and promote Working Tests in areas throughout the country in accordance with

Kennel Club Regulations and United Retriever Club Working Test Regulations. • To encourage Junior Members in handling and training methods. • To encourage members to develop judging expertise.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION of £11.00 (payable on 1st October)Bona-fide partners or man and wife: £13.00 joint subscriptionsGamekeepers and Kennel persons: £2.00Junior members under 17 years of age: £2.00

Apply to the Membership Secretary:Mrs A. Lambert, Littlemead, Forge Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Berks RG18 0TE

NO SUBSCRIPTIONS WITH ENTRIES

REFRESHMENTSwill be available throughout the duration of the Show

• CLASSIFICATION •

RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) Judge: Mr Graham Lambert (Cheseridge)Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch 1. Veteran Dog (7+ years) 13. Veteran Bitch (7+ years) 2. Minor Puppy Dog 14. Minor Puppy Bitch 3. Puppy Dog 15. Puppy Bitch 4. Junior Dog 16. Junior Bitch 5. Yearling Dog 17. Yearling Bitch 6. Novice Dog 18. Novice Bitch 7. Graduate Dog 19. Graduate Bitch 8. Post Graduate Dog 20. Post Graduate Bitch 9. Limit Dog 21. Limit Bitch 10. Open Dog 22. Open Bitch 11. Special Working Dog (see definition) 23. Special Working Bitch (see definition) 12. Special Show/Working Dog (see definition) 24. Special Show/Working Bitch (see definition) The Flat Coated Retriever Society (Hon. Secretary: Mrs J. Bird) offers, confined to members:THE STANTON CHALLENGE BOWL (given by the late Mr T.H. Moorby) for the Best Graduate Dog or BitchTHE ALLEN CHALLENGE CUP (given by the late Mr F.W. Allen) for the Best Novice Dog or BitchHALSTOCK CUP (given by the late Mrs Lock) for Best Puppy in BreedRAVEN SORCEROR TROPHY (given by Mrs S. Enticknap) for Best Veteran in Breed

RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) Judges: Dogs: Miss Linsey Dunbar (Linirgor)Referee: Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim) Bitches: Ms Freda Garget (Garvin)Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch

25. Special Veteran Dog (7-9 years) 41. Special Veteran Bitch (7-9 years) 26. Special Veteran Dog (10+ years) 42. Special Veteran Bitch (10+ years) 27. Minor Puppy Dog 43. Minor Puppy Bitch 28. Puppy Dog 44. Puppy Bitch 29. Junior Dog 45. Junior Bitch 30. Yearling Dog 46. Yearling Bitch 31. Maiden Dog 47. Maiden Bitch 32. Novice Dog 48. Novice Bitch 33. Undergraduate Dog 49. UndergraduateBitch 34. Graduate Dog 50. Graduate Bitch 35. Post Graduate Dog 51. Post Graduate Bitch 36. Mid Limit Dog 52. Mid Limit Bitch 37. Limit Dog 53. Limit Bitch 38. Open Dog 54. Open Bitch 39. Special Working Dog (see definition) 55. Special Working Bitch (see definition) 40. Special Show/Working Dog (see definition) 56. Special Show/Working Bitch (see definition)

RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) Judge: Mrs Agnes Murphy (Silvora)Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch 57. Veteran Dog or Bitch (7+ years) 64. Open Dog 58. Special Working Dog or Bitch (see definition) 65. Puppy Bitch 59. Special Show/Working Dog or Bitch (see definition) 66. Junior Bitch 60. Puppy Dog 67. Post Graduate Bitch 61. Junior Dog 68. Limit Bitch 62. Post Graduate Dog 69. Open Bitch 63. Limit Dog

Best in Show will now be judged by Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim)followed by Reserve Best in Show, Best Opposite Sex in Show, Best Puppy in Show,

Reserve Best Puppy in Show, Best Veteran in Show and Reserve Best Veteran in Show

RETRIEVER (CHESAPEAKE BAY) Judge: Mrs Molly Barker (Chesepi)Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch 70. Veteran Dog or Bitch (7+ years) 77. Open Dog 71. Special Working Dog or Bitch (see definition) 78. Puppy Bitch 72. Special Show/Working Dog or Bitch (see definition) 79. Junior Bitch 73. Puppy Dog 80. Post Graduate Bitch 74. Junior Dog 81. Limit Bitch 75. Post Graduate Dog 82. Open Bitch 76. Limit Dog

RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING) Judge: Mr Chris Bexon (Oldfield)Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch 83. Special Working Dog or Bitch (see definition) 91. Open Dog 84. Special Show/Working Dog or Bitch (see definition) 92. Veteran Bitch (7+ years) 85. Veteran Dog (7+ years) 93. Puppy Bitch 86. Puppy Dog 94. Junior Bitch 87. Junior Dog 95. Graduate Bitch 88. Graduate Dog 96. Post Graduate Bitch 89. Post Graduate Dog 97. Limit Bitch 90. Limit Dog 98. Open Bitch

RETRIEVER (LABRADOR) Judges: Dogs: Mrs Noelene Dodd (Eneleon)Referee: Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim) Bitches: Mr Karl Gawthorpe (Waterbrook)Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch

99. Veteran Dog (7+ years) 114. Veteran Bitch (7+ years) 100. Minor Puppy Dog 115. Minor Puppy Bitch 101. Puppy Dog 116. Puppy Bitch 102. Junior Dog 117. Junior Bitch 103. Yearling Dog 118. Yearling Bitch 104. Maiden Dog 119. Maiden Bitch 105. Novice Dog 120. Novice Bitch 106. Undergraduate Dog 121. Undergraduate Bitch 107. Graduate Dog 122. Graduate Bitch 108. Post Graduate Dog 123. Post Graduate Bitch 109. Mid Limit Dog 124. Mid Limit Bitch 110. Limit Dog 125. Limit Bitch 111. Open Dog 126. Open Bitch 112. Special Working Dog (see definition) 127. Special Working Bitch (see definition)

113. Special Show/Working Dog (see definition) 128. Special Show/Working Bitch (see definition)

NO EXHIBITOR PASSES WILL BE SENT

• RULES and REGULATIONS • 1. The Show will open at 8.30 am. 2. Dogs will be received until 1.00 pm and after which no dogs may be received except under exceptional and

unforeseen circumstances and by special permission of the Show Management. 3. Judging will commence at 9.00 am. 4. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed by which time dogs must be removed.

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.

5. The Entry Fee for each dog entered is: Members First Entry £20.00; Non-Members First Entry £22.00. All subsequent entries £2.00 per class. Not for Competition: £5.00 per dog (No dog is permitted within the precincts of the Show unless it has been entered. Spectator Dogs will be accepted on the day at £5.00 per dog - please see Show Secretary on arrival). Catalogues: £4.00 pre-paid with entries; £5.00 on day of Show. Entry fees must be paid at the time of making entries. Under no circumstances will fees be returned once an entry has been made.

6. Prize Money: 1st £5.00; 2nd £3.00; 3rd £2.00 in each class. Prize Money must be collected on the day and will not be sent after the Show.

7. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 8. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 9. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 10. Best Puppy in Show: Where a Best Puppy in Show competition is scheduled the Best Puppy in Show is a

puppy which has competed and has been declared Best Puppy in Breed (Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified Puppy or Best Any Variety Imported Breed Register Puppy). A puppy is a dog of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Where the Best of Breed or Best in Show is a puppy it should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Where the Reserve Best of Breed 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 and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Breed and Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best of Breed and Best in Show respectively.

Best Puppy in Show and subsequent placings must be selected from puppies which have been declared Best Puppy in Breed (Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified Puppy or Best Any Variety Imported Breed Register Puppy).

11. Best in Show: The dog declared Best in Show must be selected from Best in Breed (Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified or Best Any Variety Imported Breed Register). Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the remaining Best of Breed(s) and the dog/bitch declared by the breed judge to be Reserve Best of Breed to the dog declared Best in Show.

12. Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of ten minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with the special permission of the Show Management.

13. Exhibitors must not pick up dogs by their tails and leads when lifting them nor handle a dog in a manner which causes its feet not touch the ground when on the move. This is not acceptable. Exhibitors should note that such practice would constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11.

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

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

16. Dogs in Vehicles on Hot Days. Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events.

• When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.

• If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all.

• The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink.

• Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog.

• When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.• Keep the dog in the shade - take your own shade for example a large umbrella and always have plenty

of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.• Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended

lengths of time. Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to

dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare. WARNING: IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED.

17. 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.

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

19. EXHIBITORS PASSES. No passes will be issued. Exhibitors requiring confirmation of receipt of entries should enclose S.A.E. with entries.

20. EXERCISE OF DOGS. Dogs must be exercised within the area provided. 21. DOGS IN THE RING. The Committee will not be responsible for exhibitors missing their classes. 22. JUDGING. Should any Judge be prevented from fulfilling his engagement the Committee reserve to

themselves the right to appoint another in his place subject to the terms of K.C. Show Regulations 22 (a). 23. All Rules and Regulations, printed for convenience in other parts of this Schedule, shall be deemed to be

Regulations of the Committee and shall have the same effect as if they formed part of these Regulations. 24. SAFETY OF DOGS. The Committee will be most anxious for the care of the dogs brought for exhibition but it

must be distinctly understood by exhibitors and all other persons that the Committee will not be responsible for the loss, detention of, or damage to any dogs, or other property, whether arising from accident or other cause whatever or from any act or omission of themselves, their officers, agents, servants or others.

25. Every exhibitor making an entry or entries at or for this Show shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by the Kennel Club Rules and Show Regulations and to obey these Regulations, and it is on this understanding only that entries are accepted.

26. No person other than Exhibitors (officials excepted) will be allowed in the ring during the judging of classes or specials.

27. CHILDREN must be supervised by parents or responsible adults AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE SHOWGROUND. The Show Committee regard this as a very important rule.

28. The Committee of United Retriever Club can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show and would remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition (F) B.

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

30. The owner, exhibitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog at Kennel Club licensed events must at all times ensure that the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the licensed venue, including its environs, car and caravan parks and approaches. This Regulation applies before (at any time during the set up period at the venue), during the event and afterwards (at any time during the breakdown of the event).

31. A dog may be disqualified by the Board from any award, whether an objection has been lodged or not, if proved amongst other things to have been: a) registered or recorded as having been bred by the scheduled Judge, this shall not apply to a Judge appointed in an emergency; b) exhibited without payment of appropriate entry fees.

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

• 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, 4th July 2018. Wins in Variety classes do not count for entry in Breed classes but when entering to Variety classes, wins in both Breed and Variety classes must be counted. A First Prize does not include a Special Prize of whatever value.If an exhibitor reports before the judging of a class or classes that a dog has been entered which is ineligible, the exhibitor may choose one of the following options:- (1) Withdrawal The dog may be withdrawn from competition subject to the conditions of Regulations 20. (2) Transfer a) If a dog is ineligible for a class or classes as regards its breed, colour, sex, weight or height the Show

Secretary shall transfer it to the equivalent class or classes for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height and, in the event of there being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy and Puppy excepted, to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height.

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

c) For any reason other than the above, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height.

d) If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class.

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

Show (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).

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

UNDERGRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or three or more First Prizes at Championship Shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).

GRADUATE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 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 3 or more CACIB/CAC/Green Stars, 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 the Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club, or won 3 or more CACIB/CAC/Green Stars, or won 7 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.SPECIAL WORKING For dogs which have gained an award or Certificate of Merit in a Kennel Club licensed

Field Trial, or won an award in any Working Test under Kennel Club Rules, or have the Working Gundog Certificate.

SPECIAL SHOW/WORKING For dogs that have achieved the Show Gundog Working Certificate.SPECIAL VETERAN (7-9 years) For dogs of seven and not exceeding nine years of age on the first day of

the Show.SPECIAL VETERAN (10+ years) For dogs of not less than ten years of age on the first day of the Show.

ADVISORY NOTICENOT FOR COMPETITION Societies may at their discretion, accept Not for Competition entries. Societies may

accept such entries from breeds of dog not included within the title of the Society and at Shows held over more than one day, such entries may be accepted on any day from any breed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BENCHING & IDENTIFICATION OF DOGSIt is a Kennel Club requirement that exhibitors display the exhibit/bench number on their crate, cage or container at all times. This is particularly important when cages etc. are not on benches, and at unbenched shows.Each exhibitor is responsible for providing their own crate or cage identification and should note that the original exhibit/bench number card, as provided by the show society, must not be used for this purpose.It is important to be able to contact exhibitors and identify dogs where a dog may be in distress or where the crate might be blocking a gangway.At benched shows soft crates may only be put on benches if they are the appropriate size for both the dog and the bench, and the crate can be securely attached to the bench.These points were introduced with the safety of all in mind, but most importantly that of the dog, and to minimise potential incidents and injuries.Exhibitors are also reminded that Show Regulation F(1).17 requires that dogs should be present on their benches at all times except when being judged, prepared for exhibition or exercised.

• REMINDER •Postal entries close: Wednesday, 11th July 2018 (Postmark)

On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Wednesday, 18th July 2018at www.fossedata.co.uk

NO EXHIBITOR PASSES WILL BE SENT

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