Great Dane Breeders & Owners Association SCHEDULE OF UNBENCHED 32- CLASS BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations) Don t miss the Special Awards Event OPEN TO ALL at THE KENNEL CLUB BUILDING STONELEIGH PARK, COVENTRY, CV8 2LZ on SATURDAY 26 TH MARCH 2011 Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show JUDGES: DOGS MISS DEBBIE BUTCHER BITCHES MRS LESLEY COLLETT REFEREE MR MICHAEL DUCKWORTH Judging Commences: 10.00 am prompt - Bitches 10.30 am prompt - Dogs Guarantors to the Kennel Club: Mr. L. Janaway (Chairman), Stanley Cottage, North Street, Winkfield, Berks. SL4 4SY. Mrs. M Duckworth (Secretary), Highfield, Longfield Avenue, Longfield Kent DA3 7LA (01474 703470). Mr. M Duckworth (Treasurer), Highfield, Longfield Avenue, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7LA. Mr M Bradford, 32 Central Avenue, Corringham, Essex, SS17 7PH Mrs. P Townend, 33 Cheviot Road, High Salvington, Worthing, W. Sussex BN13 2LJ Mrs. D. Wheeler, 49 Palmerston Road, South Stifford, Grays, Essex. RM20 4YH GREAT DANE BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Miss J M Lanning, J.P. VICE PRESIDENTS Mrs S A Hale, Mr E Bailey, MR M Duckworth, Mrs M E Duckworth Mr G Barker Mrs P Price COMMITTEE Mr L Janaway (Chairman) Mr M Bradford Mrs P Townend Mrs D Wheeler Miss I Cooke Hon. Treasurer: Mr M Duckworth Cup Steward: Mr G Barker Hon. Life Members Mrs J Wauchope, Mr R Heal (Canada) HON VETERINARY SURGEON: BELL & PARTNERS, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Tel: 01926 339090 Sponsorship kindly provided by HON VETERINARY SURGEON: BELL & PARTNERS, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Tel: 01926 339090 ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 23 rd FEBRUARY 2011 (POSTMARK) ENTRIES & FEES TO HON. SECRETARY: MRS. M. DUCKWORTH, HIGHFIELD, LONGFIELD AVENUE, LONGFIELD, KENT. DA3 7LA TEL: 01474 703470 The 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. All correspondence to:- MRS. M. DUCKWORTH, HIGHFIELD, LONGFIELD AVENUE, LONGFIELD, KENT. DA3 7LA TEL: 01474 703470 CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFCATION Contact mobile number on the 26 th March 2011 ONLY 07970 425471 2 P a g e
JUDGE: MISS DEBBIE BUTCHER KENNEL CLUB CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE DOG KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS COMPETTION BEST BREEDER IN BREED AWARD REFEREE: JUDGE: MRS LESLEY COLLETT KENNEL CLUB CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE BITCH Mr Michael Duckworth 1. MINOR PUPPY DOG 16 MINOR PUPPY BITCH 2. PUPPY DOG 17. PUPPY BITCH 3. JUNIOR DOG 18. JUNIOR BITCH 4. YEARLING DOG 19. YEARLING BITCH 5. NOVICE DOG 20. NOVICE BITCH 6. POST GRADUATE DOG 21. POST GRADUATE BITCH 7. LIMIT DOG 22. LIMIT BITCH 8. SPECIAL VETERAN, DOG 23. SPECIAL VETERAN BITCH 9. SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE DOG 24. SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE BITCH 10. SPECIAL OPEN FAWN DOG 25. SPECIAL OPEN FAWN BITCH 11. SPECIAL OPEN BLACK DOG 26. SPECIAL OPEN BLACK BITCH 12. SPECIAL OPEN BLUE DOG 27. SPECIAL OPEN BLUE BITCH 13. SPECIAL OPEN HARLEQUIN DOG 28. SPECIAL OPEN HARLEQUIN BITCH 14. SPECIAL OPEN MANTLE DOG 29 SPECIAL OPEN MANTLE BITCH 15. OPEN DOG 30 OPEN BITCH 31B 32T BRACE TEAM BEST IN SHOW and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Followed by KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS COMPETITION BEST BREEDER IN BREED THE NELLIE ENNALS SPECIAL AWARDS EVENTS The following will be judged during the lunch break JUDGE: MRS HELEN SEDDON JUDGE: MRS CAROL GRAY A. PUPPY DOG D PUPPY BITCH B. POST GRADUATE DOG E. POST GRADUATE BITCH C. OPEN DOG F. OPEN BITCH 3 P a g e MEMBERS: NON-MEMBERS: NOT FOR COMPETITION: CATALOGUES: ENTRY FEES The Entry Fee for each Dog is 12.00 for the first class; 2.00 for each subsequent class Veteran Classes FREE Nellie Ennals Special Award Events - Free The Entry Fee for each Dog is 15.00 for the first class; 2.00 for each subsequent class Veteran Classes FREE Nellie Ennals Special Awards Events: 1 per dog per class 2.00 per dog 2.00 with Entries ( 2.50 on the day) DEFINITIONS O F 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 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. Wednesday 16 th February 2011 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 K.C. Regulations 9(j) and 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 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 12 calendar months of age, 18 4 P a g e
calendar months of age or 24 calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy Class, Junior Class or Yearling Class respectively for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of there being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling Class to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height. c) For any reason other than the above, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Open class for the correct breed, colour, sex, weight or height. d) If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class. MINOR PUPPY: For dogs of six and not exceeding nine calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. PUPPY: For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. JUNIOR: For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. YEARLING: For dogs of twelve and not exceeding twenty four calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. NOVICE: For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or three or more First Prizes at Open and Championship Shows, (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not). 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. BRACE : For two exhibits (either sex or mixed) of one breed belonging to the same exhibitor, each exhibit having been entered in some class other than Brace or Team. TEAM : For three or more exhibits (either sex or mixed) of one breed belonging to the same exhibitor, each exhibit having been entered in some class other than Brace or Team. SPECIAL OPEN: Same as for Open, but restricted to dogs of specific colours. SPECIAL VETERAN: For dogs of not less than six years of age on the day of the Show. RULES A N D REGULATIONS FOR THE GREAT DANE BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1. The Show will open at 9.30 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 10.00 a.m. for Bitches and 10.30 a.m. for Dogs. 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. 5 P a g e 6. ENTRY FEES Members* - 12.00 1 st entry each dog; 2.00 for each subsequent class. Non- Members - 15.00 1 st entry each dog; 2.00 for each subsequent class. Veteran Classes Free. Not For Competition: 2.00 per dog. * In the case of joint owners or multiple owners all named owners must be members of the Association in order to be entitled to the member rate. 7. There will be no prize money on offer 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. 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 day of the Show. Where the Best in Show is a puppy, it will also 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 automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Show must follow the 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 Competition Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition, other than Breed Classes, prior to the competition for Best Puppy in Show 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 purposes 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 a beaten dog. 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. The dogs declared Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show must not compete in any subsequent competition. Withdrawal from Competition Dogs which become eligible for Best in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition other than breed classes prior to the competition for Best in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. 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 competition. Proviso For the purposes of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to a single 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 the special permission of the Show Management. 14. No modifications will be made to the Schedule except by permission of the General Committee of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the Canine Press wherever possible. 15. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F (Annex B) - Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 6 P a g e
16. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor. 17. DOGS IN CARS 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 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. 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 General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Right to Refuse Entries. Exhibitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry. 18. Not for Competition: 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. 19. Should a Judge be prevented from fulfilling his/her engagement, the Executive Committee reserve to themselves the right to appoint another Judge to fulfil the duties. Exhibitors are at liberty to withdraw from competition but no entry fee can be returned 20. The judges will be instructed and empowered to withhold the prize or prizes in any class if in their opinion the dog or dogs exhibited do not possess sufficient merit. Judges are not empowered to give prizes beyond those offered in the Schedule of prizes. 21. Passes will NOT be sent and no acknowledgment will be sent unless a stamped addressed postcard with receipt written on the reverse side is enclosed for the Secretary s signature. 22. All dogs must be registered or transferred at the Kennel Club before the Show. 23. The Committee are empowered to exclude any dog which is not in a fit state for exhibition, either from disease, vice, natural or other causes and if such exclusion takes place either before or after the dog is judged, the entrance fee will be forfeited 24. In case of emergency, as to which the Committee shall be the sole judge, the Committee may at their discretion alter the date and place of holding of the Show, either before or after entries are received. In case of such alteration, no exhibitor shall be entitled to the return of entry money which may have been paid before receiving notice of the same. 25 CONVERSATION NOT ALLOWED IN JUDGING RING Handlers showing dogs are not permitted to hold conversation with the Judge during the competition and any handler who persists in addressing the Judge after being requested not to do so by the Ring Steward, the Judge or any of the Committee will be reported to the Kennel Club. No person other than the handler (officials excepted), will be allowed in the ring during the judging of classes or specials. 26. No animal other than an exhibit shall be brought within the precincts of the Show during its continuance. VICIOUS DOGS are not eligible and must not be brought to the Show. Exhibitors are held responsible for any damage done by their dogs during the Exhibition. TRADE STANDS The Committee can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by standholders at the Show and wish to remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. EXERCISE AREA An EXERCISE Area will be provided. Exhibitors/ Handlers are required to clear up any fouling by the dog(s) in their charge. Kennel Club Breeders Competition 2011 The following Awards are offered: Best Breeder in Breed Best Breeder in Group 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th Grand Final at Crufts 2012 The following requirements apply to entries for these awards: 1. Breeders wishing to enter the competition should first purchase a Breeders Competition Record Book from the Kennel Club or from the show secretary. 2. The Breeder enters for the award in his/her name and is responsible for arranging which exhibits form their breeders group, or team 3. The Breeder must complete the Record Book accurately with all necessary details before presenting it to the show organisers. 4. The Breeder is responsible for obtaining the necessary authority to compete from the show organisers (or designated official such as the Ring Steward) to compete for the award. 5. The Breeder s team must comprise four exhibits of the same breed, all of which must be entered in a class at the show. 6. A Breeder may enter more than one team per show. 7. All dogs must have the same registered breeder. 8. The beaten dog rule will NOT apply. 9. Best Breeder in Breed goes through to a Best Breeder in Group award. 10. Twenty points are required to qualify for Finals at Crufts in the following year. Points are cumulative over a calendar year and are gained as follows: Breed win 1 point; Fourth in Group 1 point; Third in Group 2 points; Second in Group 3 points; First in Group 4 points. Breeders gaining 20 points should apply to the Canine Activities Department at the Kennel Club to apply for the Crufts Final. After amassing 20 points a breeder cannot enter any further Best Breeder Competitions for that calendar year. 7 P a g e 8 P a g e
ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INVITED FOR INSERTION IN THE CATALOUGE 5.00 - per page 2.50 - per half page Unfortunately photos cannot be accepted A RAFFLE will be held, Prizes for same will be gratefully received. Freshly cooked refreshments will be available By Food Safety in Catering accredited staff THE GREAT DANE BREEDERS & OWNERS ASSOCIATION * APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL Annual Subscription 5.00 Single 6.50 Joint 5 Yearly Subscription 20.00 Single 25.00 Joint Life Subscription 60.00 Single 75.00 Joint I,.desire to become a member of The Great Dane Breeders & Owners Association, and if elected, I undertake to abide by all the Rules of the Association and the decisions of the Committee. Signed Address Date Proposed by Seconded by (member) (member) Applies to New Members Only Registered Name of Dog Please return this form with Subscription, when completed, to the Hon. Secretary: Mrs M E Duckworth, Highfield, Longfield Avenue, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7LA Only Members are entitled to compete for Specials * Please delete as appropriate. 9 P a g e 10 P a g e
For those of you that haven t yet had a chance to look at our website below are some of the areas and the content you are missing out on. The website has two main areas - those items that are public meaning that anyone can see them or those in the members only area. We felt that the members only area of the website was a way of giving back more to our members over and above the current benefits that membership brings. Public Content Welcome Page Contact Us details of how to get in touch Guest Book tell us what you think. The Great Dane Details about the Great Dane including colours History of the breed Influential Kennels Puppies Care Health Most common health problems DCM Project The Club Details of our shows and the current poll What s new Your one stop shop for updates to the website Membership applications and payment methods including online payment of subs Rules Club History Judging Need to update your CV - you can do it online. Member Only Content Members Area this is your sign in page - not already a member use the register button; already a member enter your user name and password The Club Members same as the Public Club page but with access to the Dane Print. The Show Scene List of shows and judges for the coming year. Show results database, see whose won but also what the judges did last time. Show Reports see what the judges said. Previous Polls See the results from the polls and suggest new polls. Champions This is the Champions Gallery which will continue to grow as new champions gain the much coveted title and we add previous champions. The pages show where possible a picture and pedigree. Had a champion which is not shown? Use the page to submit the details and we will build the page. 11 P a g e 12 P a g e