World Beauceron Special in Stockholm, Sweden, within the World Dog Show 2008 Circuit

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1 World Beauceron Special in Stockholm, Sweden, within the World Dog Show 2008 Circuit Dear Beauceron Friends! The Swedish Beauceron Club is pleased to invite you to the official Breed Speciality on Thursday 3 July, 2008 Last entry day: 5 May 2008 Judge: Jeanine Anjoran Location: Almare Stäkets Polo Country Club located in Kungsängen, Northwest of Stockholm E4 from Stockholm to Uppsala Turn at Rotebro (COOP superstore). Keep left in the roundabout and drive along Rotebroleden towards Enköping. Continue straight ahead, cross E18 (do not enter the E18!) and turn right at the first traffic light, towards Stäket Södra. Drive through Stäket village, cross a bridge and a height. Soon after this, turn left 180 down onto a gravel road. Follow the Blue POLO signs. E18 from Stockholm to Enköping Take the exit Rotebro/Stäket. Keep left in the turnabout and cross E18. Turn right at the first traffic light, towards Stäket Södra. Drive through Stäket village, cross a bridge and a height. Soon after this, turn left 180 down onto a gravel road. Follow the Blue POLO signs. Information about how to enter, rules for bringing dogs to Sweden, vaccinations, show rules and other vital information can be found here:

2 Classes Junior class 9 18 months This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are over 9 months and under 18 months old. Dogs entered in this class will compete for CACs and BOB. Intermediate class months This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are over 15 months and under 24 months old. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs and BOB. Open class 15 months and over This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are 15 months and over. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs and BOB. Working Trial and Field Trial class 15 months and over This class is open to dogs which are 15 months and over. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs and BOB. Results which entitle a dog to compete in the Working and Hunting class must be entered on the entry form. For foreign dogs, the entry form must be accompanied by a copy of the FCI compulsory certificate, Working Class Certificate (WCC), containing confirmation that the dog has passed the test as well as details about the test. If the necessary results or WCC is not included with the entry, the dog will be transferred to the open class automatically. Champion class 15 months and over This class is open to dogs which have been awarded the title of Swedish, national or international show champion. A dog which has been awarded a show champion title may be entered either in the Champion class or, if the dog is 8 years and over on the day it is being exhibited in the Veteran class. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for BOB (will not compete for CACs). Veteran class 8 years and over This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are 8 years and over. Dogs entered in this class will not be competing for CACIBs, but will be competing for CACs and BOB. The best veteran dog and best veteran bitch are entitled to compete for the Best Veteran title, provided that they have been graded excellent. Brace This class is open to one dog and one bitch of the same breed and variety (coat type and size), owned by the same person. The brace is to be shown in the ring by a single handler. Dogs entered in this class must have been entered in their appropriate breed class at the World Dog Show 2008, and must not have been disqualified or awarded Cannot Be Judged grade in that class. Breeders class This class is open to a team of four dogs of the same breed or breed variety (size and/or coat type) which have been registered under the same affix or which have been bred by the same person(s). All dogs in a team entered in this class must have been entered in their appropriate breed class at the World Dog Show 2008, and must not have been disqualified or awarded Cannot Be Judged grade in that class. Grade ribbons Grades are indicated using ribbons of the following colours: Excellent - pink Very good - red Good - blue Sufficient - yellow CAC - blue/yellow Reserve-CAC - pale blue Champion - red/green

3 Placings The four best dogs and bitches from each class are placed 1st to 4th, provided that they have received a minimum grade of very good. Judge s reports Every participating dog will receive a written judge s report. Does not apply to brace and breeders class. Cropped and docked dogs Cropped dogs born in Sweden or any other country where a cropping ban is currently in force may not be entered at the show. Nor can cropped dogs born to a dam with a Danish, Finnish, Norwegian or Swedish owner participate in the show. Docked dogs born in Sweden or any other country where a docking ban is currently in force may not be entered at the show. Nor can docked dogs born to a dam with a Danish, Finnish, Norwegian or Swedish owner participate in the show. National regulations against dog doping Preparation of dogs for exhibition (coat, nose and skin) No dog whose coat, nose or skin has been treated with substances intended to change the colour or texture thereof may be exhibited. This includes the use of colorants, hair spray, gel, mousse, chalk, talcum powder etc. Only preparations which are clearly intended to aid combing/brushing (conditioner/conditioning spray) and/or reduce static electricity may be used on an otherwise untreated coat prior to exhibition. Doping and other improper measures The exhibition of injured or sick dogs is not permitted, nor is the exhibition of dogs which have been subjected to measures aimed at improperly altering their appearance, performance or character, or intended to conceal signs of injury or illness. For details of regulations regarding prohibited treatments and measures, please see National doping regulations for dogs, which also include instructions for how to apply for exemption from the above regulations. It is incumbent upon the person responsible for a dog to ascertain how a specific treatment or other measure may affect the eligibility of that dog to participate in breed shows, trials or competitions. When the show committee/trial management/competition management decides to carry out tests with the aim of investigating the issue of doping or other prohibited action, it is incumbent upon the person responsible for a dog to make that dog available for testing and for any further examination resulting from the test. For more general information and information on waiting periods following medical treatment, please contact Svenska Kennelklubben or wds2008@skk.se Last entry date: 5 May 2008 More information on the breed and specialist clubs involved, entry fees, judges and venues is available on Payment from abroad can only be made by international money order. Any bank charges are to be paid by the exhibitor. Danish, Finnish and Norwegian exhibitors can, however, pay by Danish, Finnish or Norwegian bank account, see below: Danish exhibitors, SKK s account in Denmark, Nordea Finnish exhibitors, SKK s account in Finland, Nordea Norwegian exhibitors, SKK s account in Norway, Nordea Exhibitors from other countries: Please pay the entry fee via SWIFT/BIC to our account IBAN SE , PlusGirot, Stockholm, Sweden. SWIFT/BIC address: NDEA SESS Payment receipts must indicate the name of the dog, reg.no, breed and owner. Payment must reach the SKK by last entry date. Cheques cannot be accepted. Fees for Internet entries must be paid using the following credit cards: Visa, Eurocard, American Express, Diners Club or MasterCard.

4 Entries Entries should be submitted via the show website Please note that for dogs in non-swedish ownership, a copy of the dog's registration documents and any WCCs must be sent to the Svenska Kennelklubben by post, fax or . Such documents must be received by Svenska Kennelklubben in plenty of time before the last entry date of 5 May Postal entries If you do not have access to the Internet, you can submit your entry using the enclosed entry form. The entry will only be accepted if the entry fee has been paid. Proof of payment or a copy of proof of payment must be attached to the entry form. The proof of payment must include details of the dog s breed, name, the classes entered and the name of the owner. Please complete one entry form for each individual dog. Forms can be obtained from the address below. For dogs not registered with Svenska Kennelklubben, please enclose a copy of the dog s pedigree issued by the national kennel club of the country in which the dog is registered. Entries submitted without proof of payment or copy of pedigree will be returned. For a dog registered in a non-swedish register and entered in the Working and Field Trial class, a Working Class Certificate (WCC) must be enclosed with the entry. If no such certificate is submitted, the dog will be transferred to the open class automatically. The last entry date, on which the entry fee must have been paid and received, is 5 May PLEASE NOTE that this is the last date of receipt, not the postmark date! Entries should be sent to the following address: Svenska Kennelklubben World Dog Show 2008 SE Spånga Sweden or faxed to Confirmation of entry cannot be given by telephone or . Enquiries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday & Friday Closed for lunch all days Tel.: wds2008@skk.se Confirmation of entry and instructions All exhibitors* will receive instructions with times for veterinary inspection, ring layout and ring cards for their dogs approx. 10 days before the show. * Russian and non-european exhibitors can collect their ring cards and other information at the show venue. General information The show will be held under FCI and Svenska Kennelklubben show regulations. Exhibitors undertake to observe these regulations. Breeds which are recognised by the FCI or the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) and registered with a kennel organisation recognised by the FCI can be entered in the show. If the show has to be cancelled for reasons outside the organiser s control, entry fees will not be repaid but will be used to cover costs incurred in connection with the event. The organiser has the right to refuse a dog entry to the show without specifying the reason for the refusal. The organiser is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by dogs or exhibitors. NB! It is not permitted for another person located inside or outside the ring to try to influence the showing of a dog. Exhibitors must not enter into conversation with a judge while that judge is judging. All dogs participating in the show must be identified by microchip or tattoo. More information on the identification of dogs brought into Sweden is available from the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) According to the Swedish Animal Protection Law it is not allowed to use so called prong collars. A muzzle can be used coming or leaving the showground. It is not allowed to use a muzzle in the ring.

5 Vaccination guidelines for dogs entered in the show The vaccination regulations adopted by Svenska Kennelklubben apply to the show. Non-Swedish exhibitors are responsible for obtaining information on the rules and regulations for importing dogs into Sweden and re-importing into the exhibitor s native country. Up-to-date information on the import of dogs to Sweden is available on the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) The Svenska Kennelklubbens vaccination regulations The vaccination regulations adopted by Svenska Kennelklubben apply at dog shows and trials, as well as at any other public canine event. The organiser is responsible for checking the vaccination certificates of all dogs. To be eligible for participation in shows or trials, a dog must have an up-todate distemper vaccination. Distemper vaccination Participating dogs must have been vaccinated against distemper in accordance with the following: Dog under 1 year: vaccinated when no younger than 10 weeks old. Dog over 1 year: vaccinated when no younger than one year old, with the most recent subsequent vaccination having been carried out within the past 4 years. First-time vaccinations must have been carried out at least 14 days before the day of competition. Parvo vaccination Svenska Kennelklubben recommends that all dogs be vaccinated against parvo. Please ask your own vet for advice on the parvo vaccines available. Rabies vaccination Sweden is a rabies-free country, and it is, therefore, important that all dogs imported into the country are vaccinated against this illness. For up-to-date information, please visit the Swedish Board of Agriculture's (Jordbruksverket) website Worming Tapeworm (Echinococcus) can cause serious illness in humans and dogs. Tapeworm carried by foxes can be spread by dogs to humans via wild berries or mushrooms. If tapeworm carried by foxes spreads to Sweden it may threaten Swedish open-air recreation and the opportunity for people to enjoy berries and mushrooms picked in the countryside. It is, therefore, of the utmost importance that dogs are wormed before they are brought into Sweden. For up-to-date information, please visit the Swedish Board of Agriculture's (Jordbruksverket) website NB! The vaccination requirements for the import of dogs to Sweden are more stringent than the vaccination regulations for the show. For more information on vaccination regulations, visit For up-to-date information on import requirements, visit the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket)