THE MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB SCHEDULE OF UNBENCHED BREED OPEN SHOW (Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations) At SHIRLAND VILLAGE HALL, MAIN ROAD, SHIRLAND, ALFRETON DE55 6BB On SUNDAY 18 th February 2018 BREED JUDGE : Mr Dave Killilea (Redwitch) Show Opens: 11.30 a.m. Judging : 12.00 am prompt Guarantors to the Kennel Club Limited: Mrs C Smith, 100 High Lane West, West Hallam, Derbys DE7 6HQ. T. 0115 9321698 Mrs Z Brough, 34 Church Road, Stanfree, Chesterfield, Derbys. S44 6AQ (Hon Treasurer) Mrs L Fisher, 71 Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Notts. NG16 3DY. T. 01773 788485 (Hon Secretary) HON VETERINARY SURGEONS ON CALL ONLY: Alfreton Park Veterinary Hospital, 216 King Street, Alfreton, Derby DE55 7DF. Tel: 01773 832218 "ONLY UNDOCKED DOGS AND LEGALLY DOCKED DOGS MAY BE ENTERED FOR EXHIBITION AT THIS SHOW" All Judges at this Show agree by the following statement - " In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any feature or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness, health and well being of the dog" ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE: SATURDAY 27 th January 2018 @ WWW.SHOWLIFE.CO.UK POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE: SATURDAY 20 st January 2018 and should be sent to MRS LINDA FISHER 71 MANSFIELD ROAD, EASTWOOD, NOTTINGHAM. NG16 3DY. TEL. 01773 788485 NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED DOBERMANN PUPPIES 4-6 MONTHS WELCOME TO ENTER NOT FOR COMPETITION
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THE MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB OFFICERS & COMMITTEE 2017 PRESIDENT Mr. N. Crowe 26, Savile Place, Mirfield, W. Yorks. WF14 OAH Tel. 01924 491020 Vice President. Mrs R. Midwood 131, Nell Gap Lane, Middlestown, Wakefield. WF4 4QU Tel. 01924 271591 Chairman Mrs C. Smith 100, High Lane West, West Hallam. Derbys.DE7 6HQ Tel. 0115 9321698 e mail remesca@aol.com Hon. Secretary and Show Manager. Mrs L. Fisher 71, Mansfield Road, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3DY Tel. 01773 788485 e mail a.fisher20@ntlworld.com Hon. Treasurer Mrs Z Brough, 34 Church Road, Stanfree, Chesterfield, Derbys. S44 6AQ Vice Chairman Mrs L. Fisher 71, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Notts. NG16 3DY Tel. 01773 788485 Tel. 01773 788485 e mail a.fisher20@ntlworld.com Cup Steward and Membership Secretary Mr A Hickling, 11 Cherry Avenue, Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts. NG17 8HG Tel. 07514047193 email: evalesco_dobermann@hotmail.co.uk Committee Mr. L. Champion 9 Lanchard Rise, Liskeard, Cornwall. PL14 4HX Honorary Life Members. Mrs. M. Woodward-Sheridan (obit) Mrs. C. Payne (obit) Mr. N. Crowe Mrs. R. Midwood Mr. M. Bradshaw Mr. J. Cave Mrs. C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. H. Woodward Membership Subscriptions: Joint 9 :: Single 8 :: Family 10 (recognised family at same address) WILL OLD AND NEW MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE ON 1ST JANUARY EACH YEAR ROSETTES FOR: 1st - 3rd in each Class BEST IN SHOW, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW ROSETTES TO ALL IN THE VETERAN CLASSES FOR THIS SHOW - SPECIALS OR DONATIONS WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED AND WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE CATALOGUE **** REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ***** ROSETTES FOR: BEST IN SHOW, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW, BEST OPPOSITE SEX, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW BEST VETERAN IN SHOW ROSETTES TO ALL IN THE VETERAN CLASSES 3
Puppy Walk For puppies of 4/6 months to be held during the break All puppies must be entered not for competition and an entry fee of 1.00 will be charged on the day. All proceeds go to MDC/DCM fund CROPPED DOGS 2017 TRIAL PERIOD The Midland Dobermann Club committee have agreed to support the Kennel Club s decision to allow cropped dogs into the precincts of Breed Club Shows for a trial period. UNDER THE SPECTATOR DOG RULE DOBERMANNS ONLY. Owners will be asked to complete an entry form at the show. All details of the dog and a declaration the dog is healthy will be signed for. Owners will be requested to keep their dogs under strict control at all times. The MDC retain the discretion to refuse entry of any dog if it appears unhealthy or is badly controlled. A charge will be payable on the day for each dog. We respectfully request owners to advise the Show Manager of their intentions prior to the Show date. Dogs entered as Spectator Dogs will not be covered by The MDC Insurance. The above policy will remain active until END OF 2017, when the policy will be revised. Extract From The Kennel Club Statement. It has been stated that a signi icant number of dogs are being imported into the UK from countries where both ear cropping and tail docking remain legal, and that these dogs are being used to create a larger and more diverse gene pool. The Committee was of the view that club shows present an opportunity to allow other breed enthusiasts to see these dogs and to assess their suitability for future use in breeding programmes:- MDC Committee In previous years the Kennel Club have persisted in their policy to refuse Cropped Dogs into shows and the Schedule de inition re lects this. The wording will remain in place until the Kennel Clubs decision on the outcome of this trial period. MDC Committee. April 2017 4
THE MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB New Membership*/ Subscription Renewal** 2018 Please return this form with your remittance to the Membership Secretary:- Mr A Hickling, 11 Cherry Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Notts. NG17 8HG Tel. 07514047193 email: evalesco_dobermann@hotmail.co.uk I/we wish to become a member of The Midland Dobermann Club for 2018* I/we wish to renew my/our subscription** I/we agree to abide by The Midland Dobermann Club s Rules and the Code of Ethics MEMBERSHIP FEES are: Joint 9.00 (recognised partnership at same address) Single 8.00 Family 10.00 My/our remittance is enclosed: : Cheque or Postal Order please, making cheques payable to THE MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB. (Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS) Name(s):.. Address:. Postcode. Tel No:. Mobile... E-mail address KC Affix Signature(s). New members only Proposed by: Sign.. Print.. Seconded by:... Sign.. Print.. Will existing and new members please note subscriptions are due on 1st JANUARY each year, and must be renewed before the Annual General Meeting takes place. ** Delete if this is a new application * Delete if this is a membership renewal 5
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** CUPS AND TROPHIES - Could you please return cups and trophies relating to this show to the Cup Steward either prior to the show or on the day. Cups & Trophies on Offer at this Show MDC TROPHY - BEST IN SHOW CAGOUM TROPHY - RESERVE BEST IN SHOW JASMERE SHIELD - BEST PUPPY IN SHOW SANROBE SALVER - BEST VERTERAN IN SHOW HELP US TO KEEP THE VENUE CLEAN BY MAKING USE OF THE POOP SCOOPS PROVIDED. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor/Handler to clear up any fouling by dogs in their charge, inside or outside the venue. MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE BEHAVIOUR OF CHILDREN ACCOMPANYING THEIR PARENTS. PLEASE NOTE: EXHIBITORS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE BY THEIR CHILDREN WHILST AT THIS VENUE AND NOT THE MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB. Some exhibitors do not read their entry forms before signing them, I continue to receive entry forms without class numbers and even without dogs names. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED THAT INCLUDE UNSIGNED AND UNDATED CHEQUES. Cheques and PO s must be made payable to THE MIDLAND DOBERMANN CLUB. Any entries received not adhering to the above will be returned to sender. RETURNED CHEQUES: Exhibitors whose cheques are returned by their bank, for any reason, will be liable to settle the amount due plus the charge of 10.00 to cover administration costs and bank charges. Linda Fisher (Show Manager) ANYONE WISHING TO RESERVE TRADE STAND SPACE MUST APPLY TO THE SHOW MANAGER SIX WEEKS BEFORE THE SHOW IN WRITING PLEASE ENTRY FEES: First entry per dog - Members 5.00; subsequent entries 2.00 First entry per dog - Non-members 6.50; subsequent entries 2.50 Veteran class: 2.50 per dog. Not for competition 2.00 per dog CATALOGUES: 2.00 (please order with entries) 2.50 on the door ADVERTISEMENTS: 9.00 Full page / 6.00 Half page (without photographs) Full details of your advertisement should be sent to the Show Manager no later than the date of closing of entries Refreshments Available Free Car Park 6
CLASSIFICATION Judge: Mr Dave Killilea (Redwitch) PUPPIES 4-6 MONTHS MAY BE ENTERED NOT FOR COMPETITION DOGS BITCHES Class 1. Minor Puppy Class 11. Minor Puppy 2. Puppy 12. Puppy 3. Junior 13. Junior 4. Yearling 14. Yearling 5. Novice 15. Novice 6. Graduate 16. Graduate 7. Post Graduate 17. Post Graduate 8. Limit 18. Limit 9. Open 19. Open 10. Veteran 20. Veteran An Introduction to your Judge I have been involved in the showing and breeding of pedigree dogs for over 40 years, starting with Bulldogs, progressing to Rottweilers and then for the last 30 years, the breed I am probably best known for, Akitas. We have currently bred and /or owned 40 UK Akita Champions, won many Groups and BIS s in the UK, including Reserve BIS at Crufts 1999, and have bred No. 1 Akitas in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, Norway, Sweden & Denmark and have Top Winners in many other countries. Our dogs have won Groups at Crufts, the World Show, the European Show and Westminster. As well as making Champions up in the above breeds, I have also owned the No. 1 Siberian Husky 1999 & 2000, handled Alaskan Malamutes, Bouviers, Giant Schnauzers and Bernese Mountain Dogs to their titles and won many Groups and Best in Shows. I am passed to judge both the Working Group and the Utility Group and will be judging the Working Group at Crufts 2018. I also award CC s in Akitas, Alaskan Malamute, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bouvier Des Flandres, Bulldogs, Giant Schnauzers, Miniature Schnauzers, Schnauzers, Rottweilers, Samoyeds and Shar Pei s. I have been judging Dobermanns at Open Show level for over 30 years and always enjoy the breed, so I am very much looking forward to judging at The Midland Dobermann Club Show. Dave Killilea 7
DEFINITION 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. Show awards issued by the Irish Kennel Club which count towards the title of Champion, shall be five point Green Stars or more. 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 entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e 13th January 2018. 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 Variety Class is one in which more than one Breed or a variety of a breed can compete. 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 9 (j) and 20. 2) Transfer: (a) if a dog is ineligible for a class or classes as regards its colour, sex, weight or height the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the equivalent class or classes for the correct 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 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 colour, sex, weight or height or in the event of there being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling class to the Open class for the correct 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 colour, sex, weight and 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. NOVICE: For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or three or more First Prizes at Open and Championship Show (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. 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. 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 and 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: NFC: For dogs of not less than seven years of age on the first day of the Show. Any KC registered Dobermann over the age of 4 months old can be entered NFC (No cropped ears allowed in the precincts of the Show KC regulation, B19.C). 8
RULES & REGULATIONS 1. The Show will open at 11.30 a.m. 2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitors responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for judging when required. 3. Judging will commence at 12.00 noon. 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. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of the tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by the Show Management. 6. Entry fees: First entry - Members first entry per dog 5.00, subsequent entries with same dog 2.00, Non-members first entry per dog 6.50, subsequent entries with the same dog 2.50. Veteran Class 2.50 per entry. Pre Paid Catalogue - 2.00. Not for Competition 2.00 per dog. 7. Prize Money - No Prize Money will be paid at this show. 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 9. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the show are not eligible for exhibition. Puppies over 4 months but under 6 months on the first day of the show may enter Not for Competition. 10. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 11. 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 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 in Show is a puppy it will automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Similarly, if the Reserve Best In Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog, it will also automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Consequently selection of Best Puppy in Show must follow selection of Best in Show. Best Puppy in Show must be selected from puppies which have been judged and which are unbeaten by any other puppy. Withdrawal from other Competition. Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition prior to the competition for Best Puppy in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A puppy beaten in competition for 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. 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 beaten dogs. 12. Best in Show. The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and is unbeaten by any other dog exhibited at the same Show. Best in Show must be selected from the exhibits declared Best of Sex providing they are unbeaten winning dogs. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the Best Opposite Sex and the Reserve Best of Sex to the exhibit declared Best in Show. Withdrawal from other Competition. Dogs which become eligible for Best in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition prior to the competition for Best in Show. A dog beaten in competition for 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 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. 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 beaten dogs. 13. Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of ten minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with 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 F11. 15. It is not acceptable to handle a dog in a manner which causes its feet not to touch the ground when on the move. Exhibitors should note that such practices could constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11. 9
16. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F. Regulation for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 17. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show / event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor / competitor. 18. 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 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 dogs 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Exclusion of Dogs. The Show Management may exclude or remove any dog which, in their opinion or that of the Judge, is not in a fit state for exhibition. 22. Fouling. Exhibitors are reminded of new Kennel Club Regulation F9 which requires removal as soon as possible of any fouling caused by their dogs at this Show and in the environs of the Showground. Exercise Area must be adhered to. 23. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club. 24. Should any Judge be prevented from fulfilling his or her engagement the Committee reserve the right to appoint another Judge or Judges in their place. Exhibitors may withdraw from competition, but no entry fee can be returned. 25. No refunds will be given at this show. 26. Dogs with cropped ears are not permitted to attend KC Licenced events (including NFC and spectator dogs) 10
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DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Post Code DE55 6BB From the M1 Junction 28 take the A38 towards Derby After 3.5 miles take the A61 (Alfreton) Follow A61 Through Alfreton towards Clay Cross Approx 2.5 miles from the A38 on the A61 is Shirland Village Just after the RED LION PUB (on the right hand side) Take the access road ON THE LEFT sign posted SHIRLAND VILLAGE HALL SHOWLIFE For All Your Show Printing Needs www.showlife.co.uk 12