GRAVESEND and MEDWAY TOWNS

GRAVESEND and MEDWAY TOWNS canine society President: Mrs Glenda Burren SCHEDULE of 152 Class Unbenched OPEN SHOW (Judged on the Group System) (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations) Sponsored by at THE MARKET HALL Lockmeadow Market Barker Road, Maidstone Kent ME16 8LW SUNday, 20th MAY 2018 Sponsored by Show Opens: 9.00 am No admittance before 9.00 am Judging: 10.00 am (JHA and Veteran Stakes: 9.30 am) ROSETTES PRIZE CARDS 1st - 3rd in all classes 1st - 5th in all classes PRIZE MONEY in Stakes Classes Guarantors to the Kennel Club: Mrs S. Tydeman (Chairman), Woodside, Cold Harbour Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8NN. Mr A. Broadbridge (Hon. Secretary), 110 Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2PB. Tel: 01843 602430 Miss N. Foster (Hon. Treasurer), Fairfield, Flete Road, Margate, Kent CT9 4LP. Tel: 01843 823392 Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Newnham Court Veterinary Group Bearsted Road, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent ME14 5EL. Tel: 01622 734555 Exhibitors are responsible for any fees incurred for treatment given 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. Show Manager: Miss Nicola Foster Postal entries close: FRIDAY, 20th APRIL 2018 (Postmark) On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 29th April 2018 at www.fossedata.co.uk Postal entries and fees, which MUST be pre-paid, to be sent to the Hon. Secretary: Mr A. Broadbridge 110 Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2PB Tel: 01843 602430 Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

CLASSIFICATION (All classes are for dog or bitch unless otherwise stated) A.V. Group classes will NOT be judged UNTIL ALL BREED JUDGING IN THAT GROUP has been completed HOUND GROUP - Group Judge: Alistair Parker (Chapscroft) A.V.N.S.C. HOUND 1. Puppy 3. Post Graduate Judge: Alistair Parker (Chapscroft) 2. Junior 4. Open AFGHAN HOUND 5. Puppy 7. Post Graduate Judge: Graham Hills [Kent] 6. Junior 8. Open BEAGLE 9. Junior 11. Open Judge: Theresa M. Chapman (Gemark) 10. Post Graduate DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED) 12. Junior 14. Open Judge: Chris Hollands (Zarosa) 13. Post Graduate Miniature Dachshunds will be weighed at this Show WHIPPET 15. Junior 17. Open Judge: Abbeygail Longhurst (Abbeyhurst) 16. Post Graduate GUNDOG GROUP - Group Judge: Brenda Hutchison (Waverton) A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG 18. Puppy 20. Post Graduate Judge: Brenda Hutchison (Waverton) 19. Junior 21. Open SPANIEL (COCKER) 22. Junior 24. Open 23. Post Graduate RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) 25. Junior 26. Open Judge: Brenda Hutchison (Waverton) SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER) 27. Junior 29. Open 28. Post Graduate RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) 30. Junior 32. Open 31. Post Graduate RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) 33. Junior 35. Open 34. Post Graduate IRISH SETTER 36. Junior 38. Open Judge: Lesley McCourt (Woodspa) 37. Post Graduate POINTER 39. Junior 41. Open Judge: Lesley McCourt (Woodspa) 40. Post Graduate SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER) 42. Junior 44. Open 43. Post Graduate TOY GROUP - Group Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon) A.V.N.S.C. TOY 45. Puppy 47. Post Graduate Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon) 46. Junior 48. Open CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 49. Junior 51. Open Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon) 50. Post Graduate CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) 52. Junior 53. Open CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT) 54. Junior 55. Open GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS 56. Junior 58. Open 57. Post Graduate JAPANESE CHIN 59. Junior 61. Open Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon) 60. Post Graduate PAPILLON 62. Junior 64. Open Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon) 63. Post Graduate

PUG 65. Junior 67. Open 66. Post Graduate TERRIER GROUP - Group Judge: David Hunt (Ottaswell) A.V.N.S.C. TERRIER 68. Puppy 70. Post Graduate Judge: David Hunt (Ottaswell) 69. Junior 71. Open BORDER TERRIER 72. Junior 74. Open 73. Post Graduate CESKY TERRIER 75. Junior 77. Open 76. Post Graduate DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER 78. Junior 80. Open 79. Post Graduate IRISH TERRIER 81. Junior 83. Open 82. Post Graduate STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER 84. Junior 86. Open Judge: Jantsje Van Der Meer (Frisian Staffs) [NL] 85. Post Graduate WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER 87. Junior 89. Open Judge: David Hunt (Ottaswell) 88. Post Graduate WORKING GROUP - Group Judge: Chris Hollands (Zarosa) A.V.N.S.C. WORKING 90. Puppy 92. Post Graduate 91. Junior 93. Open ALASKAN MALAMUTE 94. Junior 96. Open 95. Post Graduate BOXER 97. Junior 99. Open 98. Post Graduate GREAT DANE 100. Junior 102. Open 101. Post Graduate SIBERIAN HUSKY 103. Junior 105. Open 104. Post Graduate PASTORAL GROUP - Group AV.N.S.C. PASTORAL 106. Puppy 108. Post Graduate Judge: Chris Hollands (Zarosa) 107. Junior 109. Open BEARDED COLLIE 110. Junior 112. Open 111. Post Graduate GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG 113. Junior 115. Open 114. Post Graduate COLLIE (ROUGH) 116. Junior 117. Open SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 118. Junior 119. Open UTILITY GROUP - Group Judge: Keith Starkey (Jaystar) A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY 120. Puppy 122. Post Graduate Judge: Keith Starkey (Jaystar) 121. Junior 123. Open AKITA 124. Junior 126. Open 125. Post Graduate BULLDOG 127. Puppy 129. Post Graduate Judge: Neil Burnby (Burncraft) 128. Junior 130. Open

FRENCH BULLDOG 131. Junior 132. Open KEESHOND 133. Junior 135. Open Judge: Keith Starkey (Jaystar) 134. Post Graduate MINIATURE SCHNAUZER 136. Junior 138. Open 137. Post Graduate SHIH TZU 139. Junior 141. Open 140. Post Graduate STAKES & VARIETY CLASSES A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER 142. Junior 143. Open Judge: Keith Starkey (Jaystar) A.V. MINOR PUPPY STAKES 144. A.V. Minor Puppy Judge: Muriel Boydell (Warrenoak) Prize Money: 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00 A.V. PUPPY STAKES 145. A.V. Puppy Judge: Muriel Boydell (Warrenoak) Prize Money: 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00 A.V. JUNIOR STAKES 146. A.V. Junior Prize Money: 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00 A.V. VADERSON VETERAN STAKES 147. A.V. Veteran Judge: Muriel Boydell (Warrenoak) Prize Money: 1st 15.00; 2nd 10.00; 3rd 5.00; Reserve 3.00; VHC 2.00 A.V. ALBERT MILLEN MEMORIAL STAKES 148. A.V. Open Judge: Derfel Owen (Sirfon) Prize Money: 1st 15.00; 2nd 10.00; 3rd 5.00; Reserve 3.00; VHC 2.00 A.V. KC GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME STAKES 149. A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Prize Money: 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00 RESERVE BEST OF BREED STAKES 150. Reserve BOB Judge: David Hunt (Ottaswell) Open to all exhibits having won Reserve Best of Breed at the Show today. Entry Fee of 50p Prize Money: 1st 6.00; 2nd 5.00; 3rd 4.00; Reserve 3.00; VHC 2.00 JUNIOR HANDLING JUNIOR HANDLING ASSOCIATION 151. 6-11 years 152. 12-16 years Judge: Abbeygail Longhurst (Abbeyhurst) Dogs must have been entered in another class at this Show. Entries MUST be made on the Entry Form, by putting class letter next to dog, and CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY. Please remember to give name and age of handler on Entry Form. Entry Fee: 1.00 per class. Handlers who are placed first, second or third in these classes will qualify to compete at the JHA semi-finals to be held at the six national group championship shows. For more details visit www.jha-dog.co.uk. Rosettes for 1st - VHC. BEST IN SHOW and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Judge: MURIEL BOYDELL (Warrenoak) FIND US ON FOR SHOW INFORMATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. The Show will open at 9.00 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 10.00 am (JHA and Veteran Stakes: 9.30 am). 4. Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. The Show will close half an hour after all their judging has been completed. 5. ENTRY FEES: Members: First entry per dog 4.00; each subsequent entry with the same dog 1.00. Non-Members: First entry per dog 5.00; each subsequent entry with the same dog 1.00. Junior Handling: 1.00 per class. Not for Competition: 1.00 per dog. Catalogues: 3.00 pre-paid with entries ( 3.50 on the day). Membership Renewal: 1.50 Single; 2.00 Joint (due 1st January). 6. Prize Money is on offer in Stakes Classes as follows: A.V. Special Veteran Vaderson Stakes: 1st 15.00; 2nd 10.00; 3rd 5.00; Reserve 3.00; VHC 2.00. Albert Millen Open Memorial Stakes: 1st 15.00; 2nd 10.00; 3rd 5.00; Reserve 3.00; VHC 2.00. A.V. Junior Stakes: 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00. A.V. Good Citizen Stakes 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00. Reserve Best of Breed Stakes 1st 6.00; 2nd 5.00; 3rd 4.00; Reserve 3.00; VHC 2.00. A.V. Minor Puppy Stakes 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00. A.V. Puppy Stakes 1st 10.00; 2nd 8.00; 3rd 6.00; Reserve 4.00; VHC 2.00. 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, 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 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 unbeaten winning 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. 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 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 the schedule except by permission of the Board of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine press wherever possible. 19. All entries must be pre-paid. Cheques must be made payable to GRAVESEND & MEDWAY TOWN C.S. and be ready for immediate presentation. Exhibitors will be held responsible for any costs incurred as a result of cheques not being honoured on presentation. 20. The Committee will not be in any way responsible for any loss, injury or damage arising out of the holding of the Show whether as a result of accident or any other cause, nor for any act or omission of themselves, their officers, agents, servants or others and it is on this understanding only that entries are received. 21. All dogs must be brought with a suitable collar and lead and must be properly supervised at all times. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times, who must reimburse any costs incurred by them. 22. 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. 23. 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). 24. 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. 25. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number. DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES (the word 'dog' includes both sexes) 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. Friday, 13th April 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 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 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) If an exhibit is 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. Post Graduate For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 5 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. 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. ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For Breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled. GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME STAKES For dogs that have achieved their GCDS Bronze Award Certificate or above. 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. 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. This Show is sponsored by

ROSETTES Rosettes 1st - 3rd all classes All BOB & Best A.V.N.S.C All Best Puppy in Breed & Best A.V.N.S.C. Puppy Any offers of Specials or sponsorship will be gratefully received and acknowledged in the catalogue Show Manager: Miss Nicola Foster PLEASE ORDER CATALOGUES WITH ENTRIES: 3.00 ON DAY OF SHOW: 3.50 NEXT OPEN SHOW SUNDAY, 21st OCTOBER 2018 If a breed club of GMTCS member wish to have their breed scheduled at a future show, please contact the Hon. Secretary or a member of the Committee MEMBERSHIP FEES due 1st January each year Single 1.50 Joint 2.00 Society email: gmtcs@outlook.com