OPEN SHOW (Judged on the Group System) (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)

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1 PRIZE MONEY for STAKES CLASSES PRIZE MONEY for STAKES CLASSES DOG SHOW SCHEDULE of 121 Class Unbenched OPEN SHOW (Judged on the Group System) (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations) kindly sponsored by at THE AGRICULTURAL SHOWGROUND Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5RT Show Opens: 8.00 am on SUNDAY, 19 th AUGUST 2018 kindly sponsored by Judging: 9.00 am The Society will also be holding a licensed Companion Show with some great prizes to be won Guarantors to the Kennel Club: Mr I. Harvey (Society Chairman), Bratton Seymour, Somerset BA9 8BZ. Mrs C.Barham (Society Secretary), Europa Court, Crowne Trading Estate, Shepton Mallet BA4 5QQ. Mr L. Greaves (Society Treasurer), Rowan Cottage, Doulting, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QE. 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. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Shepton Veterinary Group Allyn Saxon Drive, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5QH. Tel: Postal entries close: THURSDAY, 19th JULY 2018 (Postmark) On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 29th July 2018 at Postal entries, fees and enquiries to: Mrs K.M. Challis Dog Section, MSAS, Europa Court, Crowne Trading Estate, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5QQ. Tel: Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show SPECIAL GIFTS OF 'SHEPTON SHEEP' FOR BIS, BPIS & BVIS

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3 MID-SOMERSET DOG SECTION Head of Section: Mrs G. Davies Assistant Secretary: Mr M. Jones Administration/Secretary: Mrs K. Challis Show Manager: Mrs K. Challis Committee: Mrs P. Beable, Miss R. Hubbard, Mrs A. Roberts, Mr O. Stevens, Mr P. Stevens, Mrs J. Tidmarsh, Mrs L. Wilson The Dog Section is looking for new members to join the committee. If you are interested, please contact either: Mrs Kati Challis: or Mrs Gill Davies: ROSETTES & PRIZES Best in Show ~ Best Puppy in Show ~ Best Veteran in Show will receive gifts of a 'Shepton Sheep' kindly sponsored by Alan Connock ROSETTES Best in Show ~ Reserve Best in Show Best Puppy in Show ~ Reserve Best Puppy in Show Best Veteran in Show ~ Best of Breed ~ Best Puppy in Breed 1st - 4th in each Group Prize Cards/Rosettes 1st - Reserve in each class CUPS & TROPHIES Best in Show VELDER CUP, BARRENDOWN CUP Reserve Best in Show STAN TACKLE TALTARIS TANKARD Best Puppy in Show DELAMERE DAIRY TROPHY, YORSAR SHIELD Best Veteran in Show BREAKSEA ALLEGRO CUP BOB Boxer RUSTAR TROPHY BOB Basset Hound TRIPLE BAR B CUP BOB Whippet BRAMBLE CUP BOB Flat Coat Retriever MABYN CUP Best Graduate Flat Coat Retriever SILVER PLATTER BOB Irish Setter RONZALDA CUP BPIB Irish Setter RONZALDA CUP STEWARDS The Society would be very grateful for any volunteers to Steward at this Show. If you are able to help, please contact: Mrs Kati Challis (Dog Sec) on

4 INFORMATION AND NOTICES FOR EXHIBITORS FEES First Entry: 5.50 per dog Subsequent Entries: 1.50 each subsequent entry with same dog Stakes Classes: 2.00 per class Not for Competiton: 3.00 per dog (Details must be entered on the entry form) Parking Pass: 1.00 Pre-paid with entry [one per entrant] ( on the day) Catalogues: 3.00 pre-paid with entries (a few available on the day at 3.50 each) Rosette Donations: 3.00 per set / Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed: 2.00 each Advertisements: Full Page 10.00; Half Page 5.00 Cheque/PO payable to: Mid-Somerset Agricultural Society (NOT the Secretary) LATE ENTRIES AND ENTRIES WITH INCORRECT FEES WILL BE RETURNED EXHIBITS: Dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times. CAR PARKING PASSES: Entry to the Agricultural Show is free to all. Parking for public is per car. Parking passes will be sent to all exhibitors at a cost of 1.00, payable with entry. Parking passes will be sent prior to the show. All exhibitors who choose not to pay for parking pass with entry will be charged on the gate. Please follow car parking Steward s directions. Please enter the showground via the BLUE Car park. DISABLED PARKING: Please display your official Blue Badge. Limited spaces available. SAFETY OF EXHIBITORS & DOGS: a) Gangways must be kept clear at all times. b) Please read Fire Safety Instructions. c) Do not obstruct Fire Exits. d) Please be aware of any possible hazards ie. damp grass or uneven ground. Suitable footwear should be worn. Your help and co-operation would be appreciated to keep the show in a safe environment. DOGS IN VEHICLES: Remedial action, in accordance with Kennel Club guidelines, will be taken in the event of any dog found to be in a distressed condition. A zero tolerance policy will be applied. ADVERTISING: In Catalogue: Full-Page 10.00; Half Page Copy and remittance with entries. LITTER: Please do not leave litter around the venue, use the litter bins provided. FOULING & GROOMING WASTE: Anyone in charge of a dog is required to remove immediately any fouling or grooming waste caused by the dog at this Show Venue, car parks and approaches. An adequate number of receptacles for the disposal of such waste will be provided. Failure to comply with this notice is a contravention of Regulation 9 of the Kennel Club General Show Regulation F. PLEASE USE THE AREAS PROVIDED. CAGES: Cage areas are provided in compliance with Kennel Club guidelines. PLEASE USE THE AREAS PROVIDED. 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. Reminder to all exhibitors regarding KC reg. All cages must be clearly marked with the exhibitors ring number and mobile phone number. The society will not be providing extra numbers for this purpose. CHILDREN: It is the responsibility of parents to control their children at this Show, both inside & outside of the venue. Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the venue, liability for damages and a report to the Kennel Club. BANK CHARGES: Exhibitors are advised that any bank charges incurred as a result of incorrectly completed or dishonoured cheques will be forwarded to the Exhibitor. Any exhibitor failing to pay entry fees and/or bank charges so incurred will be referred to the Kennel Club. A MASS will be in attendance CHAIRS: No seats are available - please bring your own chairs

5 CLASSIFICATION (All Classes are for dog or bitch unless otherwise stated) Judging will start in all rings at 9.00 am (unless otherwise stated) and judged in schedule order. Exhibitors are solely responsible for prompt arrival for all classes. The Committee reserves the right to alter the order of judging to assist with the smooth running of the show. TERRIER GROUP - Group Ring am BORDER TERRIER 1. Graduate 2. Open Fox Terrier (Smooth) 3. Graduate 4. Open PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER 5. Graduate 6. Open STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER 7. Open AVNSC TERRIER 8. Graduate 9. Open AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER TERRIER 10. Open Terrier Group will now be judged GUNDOG GROUP - Group Ring 1 - Following Terriers GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER 11. Graduate 12. Open IRISH SETTER 13. Special Yearling 15. Open 14. Graduate POINTER 16. Graduate 17. Open RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) 18. Puppy 20. Graduate 19. Special Yearling 21. Open RETRIEVER (LABRADOR) 22. Special Yearling 24. Open 23. Graduate SPANIEL (COCKER) 25. Graduate 26. Open WEIMARANER 27. Graduate 28. Open AVNSC GUNDOG 29. Graduate 30. Open AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG 31. Open Gundog Group will now be judged WORKING GROUP - Group BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG Ring am 32. Open BOXER 33. Graduate 34. Open

6 BULLMASTIFF 35. Open DOBERMANN 36. Graduate 37. Open GREAT DANE 38. Graduate 39. Open NEWFOUNDLAND 40. Graduate 41. Open ROTTWEILER 42. Graduate 43. Open AVNSC WORKING 44. Graduate 45. Open AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER WORKING 46. Open Working Group will now be judged UTILITY GROUP - Group Ring 2 - Following Working BOSTON TERRIER 47. Graduate 48. Open BULLDOG 49. Graduate 50. Open DALMATIAN 51. Open SCHNAUZER 52. Graduate 53. Open TIBETAN TERRIER 54. Graduate 55. Open AVNSC UTILITY 56. Graduate 57. Open AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER UTILITY 58. Open Utility Group will now be judged HOUND GROUP - Group Ring am AFGHAN HOUND 59. Graduate 60. Open BASSET HOUND 61. Graduate 62. Open BEAGLE 63. Graduate 64. Open DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED) 65. Graduate 66. Open DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED) 67. Graduate 68. Open DACHSHUND (WIRE HAIRED) 69. Open DACHSHUND (SMOOTH HAIRED) 70. Open

7 WHIPPET 71. Puppy 73. Graduate Judge: Mr Peter W.H. Darby (Bescott) 72. Special Yearling 74. Open AVNSC HOUND 75. Graduate 76. Open AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER HOUND 77. Open Hound Group will now be judged TOY GROUP - Group Ring 3 - Following Hounds CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 78. Special Yearling 80. Open 79. Graduate CHIHUAHUA (LONG-COAT) 81. Graduate 82. Open HAVANESE 83. Graduate 84. Open ITALIAN GREYHOUND 85. Graduate 86. Open MINIATURE PINSCHER 87. Graduate 88. Open PAPILLON 89. Graduate 90. Open POMERANIAN 91. Graduate 92. Open PUG 93. Graduate 94. Open AVNSC TOY 95. Graduate 96. Open AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER TOY 97. Open Toy Group will now be judged PASTORAL GROUP - Group Ring am AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 98. Graduate 99. Open Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) BORDER COLLIE 100. Graduate 101. Open Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) COLLIE (ROUGH) 102. Graduate 103. Open Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) FINNISH LAPPHUND Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) 104. Open GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG 105. Graduate 106. Open Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 107. Special Yearling 109. Open Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) 108. Graduate WELSH CORGI (CARDIGAN) 110. Graduate 111. Open Judge: Mrs Daphne Fielding (Starfield) AVNSC PASTORAL 112. Graduate 113. Open

8 AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER PASTORAL 114. Open Pastoral Group will now be judged BEST IN SHOW ~ RESERVE BEST IN SHOW BEST PUPPY IN SHOW ~ RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW will now be Judged by MR Michael vines (parvodene) A.V. SPECIAL VETERAN CLASSES will be judged following Best in Show Best Veteran in Show will be selected from the winners of classes 115, 116 & 117 A.V. SPECIAL VETERAN A.V. STAKES CLASSES will be judged following Best Veteran in Show 115. A.V. Special Veteran Dog (7-9 years) 116. A.V. Special Veteran Bitch (7-9 years) 117. A.V. Special Veteran (10+ years) A.V. PUPPY STAKES 118. A.V. Puppy Kindly sponsored by Delamare Dairies Prize Money: 1st nd rd th th th 2.00 A.V. JUNIOR STAKES 119. A.V. Junior Kindly sponsored by Albino Builders Ltd Prize Money: 1st nd rd th th th 2.00 A.V. GRADUATE STAKES 120. A.V. Graduate Kindly sponsored by Paws to Claws, Radstock Prize Money: 1st nd rd th th th 2.00 A.V. OPEN STAKES 121. A.V. Open Kindly sponsored by Kingfisher Environment Services Ltd Prize Money: 1st nd rd th th th 2.00 DON'T FORGET THE COMPANION DOG SHOW ADJACENT TO THE OPEN SHOW RINGS

9 RULES & REGULATIONS 1. The Show will open at 8.00 am. 2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for judging when required. 3. Judging will commence at 9.00 am PROMPT. 4. Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed. 5. Entry Fees: First Entry per dog Each subsequent entry with the same dog Stakes Classes 2.00 per class. Parking Pass 1.00 pre-paid with entry ( on the day). Not for Competition: 3.00 per dog. Catalogues: 3.00 pre-paid with entry (some available on the day at 3.50). Rosette Donations: 3.00 per set; BOB, BPIB 2.00 each. Advertisements: Full Page, 5.00 Half Page. 6. Prize money in Stakes Classes only: 1st 20.00; 2nd 12.00; 3rd 8.00; 4th 5.00; 5th 3.00; 6th 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, Best in Group or Best in Show is a puppy it should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Where the Reserve Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Group or Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog it should also automatically be Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show respectively. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best of Breed, Best in Group and Best in Show respectively. Best Puppy in Group and subsequent Group placings must be selected from: a) Those puppies declared Best Puppy in Breed. b) The puppy declared Best Puppy from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or on each day. c) The puppy declared Best Puppy from the Any Variety Imported Breed Register classes in each group or on each day. Best Puppy in Show must be selected from the Best Puppy in Group winners. 11. Best in Show: The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and has been declared Best of Breed, Best Any Variety Not Separately Classified or Best Any Variety Imported Breed Register. a. Shows Judged on the Group System: (Definition: Shows judged on the Group System includes classes for breeds within more than one group, as defined in Kennel Club Regulation B(A); and require a judge to declare a best of each group after which the exhibits so declared will compete for the award of Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show). 1) Best of Breed: Where a breed is separately classified a Best of Breed may be declared 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. 2) Best of Group: Best of group and subsequent placings must be selected from:- a) The Best of Breed winners in each group provided that they are unbeaten winning dogs. b) The Best dog from the Any Variety Not Separately Classified classes in each group or on each day. c) The Best dog from Any Variety Imported Breed Register classes in each Group or on each day. 3) Best in Show: Best in Show must be selected from the Best of Group winners provided they are unbeaten. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the remaining Group winners following the selection for Best in Show. 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 F 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 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. The use of chalks, powders or any other similar substances is prohibited within the precincts of the Show. 20. Cages, grooming tables and trolleys must not obstruct gangways and are not allowed at the ringside. 21. The Committee of this show cannot be held responsible for products advertised or sold by standholders at the show, and remind exhibitors that such products may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 22. Exhibitors/handlers are responsible for clearing up and removing any loose hair or fouling from dogs in their charge, or any other litter, whether from the car park, the exercise area or from any other part of the venue. 23. Parents/Guardians please note, well behaved children are welcome but those in charge of children will be held fully responsible for their actions and any damage caused within the environs of the show.

10 24. Owners, handlers, exhibitors or any other person in charge of a dog at a Kennel Club licenced event must ensure at all times that the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the licenced venue including its environs, car parks and approaches. 25. 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 registered or recorded as having been bred by the selected judge. This shall not apply to a judge appointed in an emergency. 26. Animals Allowed in Show. No animal other than an exhibit shall be brought into the precincts of the Show during its continuance, except a registered guide dog for the blind or hearing dog for the deaf, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the committee. 27. No dog shall be allowed in the judging ring other than those competing in the class being judged. 28. The committee of the Show can accept no responsibility for the products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show and remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition (KCSR (F)). 29. Every person attending this Show must agree to compensate and/or indemnify the Society for any loss or damage to any property or building within the Showground which are owned, hired, leased or borrowed by the Society caused with or without negligence by any person under the age of 18 years who is brought to the Show or for whom they are responsible. 30. Should any question arise not provided for in these Rules and Regulations the decision of the Committee shall be final subject only to appeal to the Kennel Club. The Committee of the Kennel Club shall be the main Court of Appeal or Umpire in all questions or disputes of any kind. 31. 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. DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES In the following definitions, a Challenge Certificate includes any Show award that counts towards the title of Champion under the Rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club. Wins at Championship Shows in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are not on offer shall be counted as wins at Open Shows. In the case of a dog owned in partnership and entered in Members classes or competing for Members Specials each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Thursday, 12th July Wins in Variety classes do not count for entry in Breed classes but when entering in 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 Regulation 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 or, in the event of there being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy and Puppy excepted, to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height. b) For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy class, Puppy class or Junior Class, which is over age but under twelve calendar months of age, eighteen calendar months of age or twenty-four calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy Class, Junior Class or Yearling Class respectively for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of there being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling Class to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height. c) For any reason other than the above, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height. d) If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class. PUPPY For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. JUNIOR For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. SPECIAL YEARLING For dogs of six and not exceeding twenty-four calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Graduate For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 4 or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Graduate, Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open Classes whether restricted or not where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed. OPEN For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show. SPECIAL VETERAN 7-9 YEARS For dogs of seven years and not exceeding nine years of age on the first day of the Show. SPECIAL VETERAN 10+ YEARS For dogs of not less than 10 years of age on the first day of the Show. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER For breeds confined to the Imported Breeds Register and only when an Interim Breed Standard has been published by the Kennel Club. Such breeds may be exhibited in this class only, with the winning dog being eligible for Best in Group / Best Puppy in Group or Best in Show / Best Puppy in Show as relevant. ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled. ADVISORY NOTICE NOT FOR COMPETITION Societies may at their discretion, accept Not for Competition entries. Societies may accept such entries from breeds of dog not included within the title of the Society and at Shows held over more than one day, such entries may be accepted on any day from any breed. for more information about the Show, visit our website:

11 REGULATIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DOGS FOR EXHIBITION F (Annex 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 Board for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A11. 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 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 Board. (b) The removal of dew claws 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 in the opinion of the Board to deceive. 4. The Board 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.

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13 Mid Somerset Agricultural Society General Show Rules and Conditions 1. ENTRIES 1.1 Every exhibitor entering for the show is deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules and entries are accepted on that understanding. 1.2 All entries must be made in writing to the secretary on or before the date specified in the schedule on the requisite forms, accompanied by the necessary entry fee and subscriptions. 1.3 Entries received after the closing date will only be accepted at the discretion of the secretary or Executive Committee. 1.4 The Executive Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving any reason. 1.5 If in the opinion of the Executive Committee there are insufficient entries in a class at the closing date, the class may be withdrawn in which case the entrant will be informed and entry fees returned. 1.6 The acceptance by the Society of any entry in a class shall not exonerate the exhibitor from the responsibility of ensuring that the entry complies strictly with the rules of that class. Any entry that does not comply will be disqualified. 1.7 Exhibitors will comply with any direction or instruction given to them by the Society which the Society deems to be expedient. 1.8 If a class is cancelled the only compensation due to an exhibitor will be the refund of the entry fee paid for the cancelled class. 1.9 Competitions qualifying for events organised by other bodies are offered in good faith on information provided by those bodies. No liability is accepted by the Society if those events take place in circumstances other than those originally stated or do not proceed. 2. OWNERSHIP Exhibits in all classes must be the bone fide property of the exhibitors and must be the property of, and in the possession of the exhibitor at the time of entry. Any person who has care and control of an exhibit on the Showground will be deemed to be the agent of that exhibit s owner for all purposes connected with the show. 3. ENTRY FEES Entry fees must accompany entries or they will not be accepted. The entry fee for any animal entered and not exhibited will be forfeited. Any additional costs incurred by the Society arising from non-clearance of a cheque must be paid by the exhibitor before he/she is allowed to compete. 4. JUDGES The Show Secretary may substitute a different judge to the one nominated in the show catalogue or programme. 5. STEWARDS An exhibitor cannot act as a steward in any class in which he/she has an entry. 6. OBJECTIONS The decision of the judges shall be final. Objections of any kind must be made in writing and delivered to the Show Secretary within one hour of judging, with a deposit of 40 for each objection. In the case of a joint objection, the deposit shall be paid by each objector. Such objections will be considered by a panel of not less than three members of the Society appointed by the chairman or Vice Chairman and their decision will be final. Anonymity shall not be available to any objector. The deposit shall be forfeited if the objection is not upheld. 7. SAFETY The organisers of the show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone. For these measures to be effective everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards. It is a condition of entry that exhibitors conform with the requirements of the Society s Safety Policy and the Health and Safety legislation and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed by themselves, their employees, agents and contractors and that appropriate safety and /or protective equipment is worn. 8. UNRULY ANIMALS All animals must be controlled to the satisfaction of the stewards who shall have the power to confine or exclude from the Showground any vicious or unruly animals. Animals with a previous record of unruly behaviour should not be brought to the Showground. 9. LIABILITY 9.1 The Executive Committee shall not be responsible for any error which may appear the programme or catalogue or for any entry made in the wrong class; nor shall the committee be responsible for exhibits arriving too late to be judged. 9.2 The Society shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to any persons or exhibits at the show and it shall be a condition of entry that exhibitors hold the Society blameless and indemnify it against all such claims and liability. 9.3 The Society shall not be liable for any damage to vehicles that may occur while being towed on the showground. For a full set of the Society s Rule and Conditions please see the website or contact the Secretary

14 kindly sponsored by kindly sponsored by COMPANION DOG SHOW The Society will be a running a Companion Dog Show alongside the Open Show Sunday, 19th August 2018 at THE AGRICULTURAL SHOWGROUND Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT Entries taken from am - Judging starts at am Judge: Mr David Browning PEDIGREE CLASSES per entry 1. AV Puppy 6-12 months 4. AV Hound & Gundog 2. AV Working & Pastoral 5. AV Open 3. AV Toy, Terrier & Utility Best Pedigree in Show - Mendip Sheep plus rosette NOVELTY CLASSES per entry 6. Most Handsome Dog 13. Best child handler years 7. Prettiest Bitch 14. Best Crossbreed 8. Best Veteran 7-10 years 15. Best Terrier Type 9. Best Veteran Best Rescue Dog 10. Best six legs 17. Best Lurcher Type 11. Dog with waggiest tail 18. Dog the judge would most like to take home 12. Best child handler 6-11 years 19. Dog not having won a prize today Best Novelty in Show Special prize plus rosette Rules - The General Show Rules also apply 1. The Judges decision is final. 2. Dogs need not be registered with the Kennel Club. 3. Puppies under 6 months are no eligible to enter. 4. Dogs which have won a Junior Warrant, Challenge Certificate or a Reserve Challenge Certificate or any that counts towards the title of Champion, are not eligible for entry. 5. Dogs must not foul the Show area (please use bins provided) and must be kept under control at all times. Great Prizes and Rosettes in all Classes Whether you have a show dog, a puppy or a family pet, all dogs are welcome to come along and have a bit of fun.

15 DOGS DIE EVERY SUMMER even with the windows open, in minutes vehicles turn into coffins DON'T leave your dog in your vehicle! All car parks will be Patrolled and remedial action taken for any dogs found to be in distress

16 MAP TO THE VENUE Dog show exhibitors use this entrance