Show opens at 9:15am SELKIRK & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY Honorary President: Mrs Ann Murray SCHEDULE of 70 Class Unbenched ALL ROSETTE OPEN SHOW (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations) (Judged on the Group System) To be held at Victoria Hall, Selkirk, TD7 4LN Sunday, 15 th April 2018 PRIZE MONEY TOTALLING 155 Judging starts at 10:00am 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. GUARANTORS TO THE KENNEL CLUB: CHAIRMAN: Mr John Shaw, 1 Eildon Terrace, Melrose, TD6 9QJ SECRETARY: Mrs Susan MacFarlane, Caol-ila, Blackadder West, Duns, TD11 3LX. Tel: 07879003059, Email: selkirkcanine@hotmail.com TREASURER: Mrs Ann Laird, Greenbraeheads, Hawick, TD9 9SW Hon. Vet. Surgeons: Greenside Veterinary Practice, Greenside Farm, St Boswells Melrose TD6 OAJ - Tel. 01835 823257 ROSETTES: Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Reserve Best Puppy in Show, Best Special Veteran, Reserve Best Special Veteran, 1st-4th in Groups, Best Puppy in Group, Best of Breed, 1st-4th in All Classes ENTRY FEES: First Entry Per Dog 3.00; Subsequent entries same dog 1.00 CATALOGUES: 2.00 Prepaid with entries ( 2.50 on Show day, limited number) ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday, 2 nd April 2018 (Postmark), Online entries close midnight Saturday, 7 th April 2018 at onlineshowentry.com ENTRIES AND FEES WHICH MUST BE PREPAID TO BE SENT TO: Mrs I Bailey, Copi Cywir, Penybryn, Swyddffynnon, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion SY25 6AW Tel: 01974 831580 e-mail: copi.cywir@btinternet.com Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show Schedule produced by Iona Bailey Copi Cywir copi.cywir@btinternet.com / 01974 831580 or 07967 985756
Scottish Junior handler of The Year Heats Judge: Mr J Morgan Entries: 1.00 per Class - (on Entry Form please) Entries to be made in the appropriate space on the official entry form. Dogs MUST also be entered in their appropriate Breed or Variety Class. Please note that both these classes are heats for the Scottish Junior Handler of The Year Competition and anyone Winning First Place in either Class A or Class B will not be eligible to compete in further Scottish Junior Handler of the Year Competition Heats Class A - 6 to 11 years Class B - 12 to 16 years CAR PARKING: Unloading facilities will be available outside the hall until 10.30am after which the dropping off area will be closed. ONLY JUDGES AND OFFICIALS MAY PARK IN THE HALL FORECOURT PLEASE CO-OPERATE WITH THE COMMITTEE ON THIS MATTER This is an All Rosette Show and will be awarded for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Reserve Best Puppy in Show, Best Special Veteran, Reserve Best Special Veteran, 1st - 4th in Groups, Best Puppy in Group, Best of Breed, and 1st in All Classes Best Puppy in Breed will be declared for each breed. Anyone wishing to donate Rosettes should remit 3.00 per class and any donations will be gratefully acknowledged in catalogue PRIZE MONEY BEST IN SHOW wins 50 RESERVE BEST IN SHOW wins 25 BEST OPPOSITE SEX wins 15 BEST PUPPY wins 10 A.V. Margaret Lindesay-Smith Stakes 1st - 25; 2nd - 15; 3rd - 10; 4th - 5 This stakes class is NOT pre-judged. RAFFLE There is a raffle on the day, and all donations will be gratefully received ~ * ~ REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ALL DAY
PROPOSED ORDER OF JUDGING Ring 1 Ring 2 Ring 3 AV Imported Register Working Border Terriers AV Special Veteran Dog Pastoral AV Special Veteran Bitch Gundogs BVIS / RBVIS Hounds Terriers Utility Toys PLEASE NOTE: PROPOSED ORDER OF JUDGING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SHOW MANAGER BANK CHARGES: Exhibitors' attention is drawn to the Kennel Club announcement that Bank Charges incurred by the Society through incorrectly completed or dishonoured cheques in respect of their entries will be passed on to the exhibitor concerned. Failure to pay Entry Fees and/or Bank Charges will result in the exhibitor being dealt with by the Kennel Club Committee. FOULING BY DOGS: The Victoria! Hall is situated in a residential area and exhibitors are asked not to allow their dogs to foul the surrounding streets. An exercise area will be provided at the side of the hall. PLEASE USE IT CLASSIFICATION All classes are for dog and bitch, unless otherwise stated Ring 1 1 AV Imported Breed Register Open 2 AV Special Veteran Dog 3 AV Special Veteran Bitch HOUND GROUP Ring 1 Judge: Mr J Morgan 4 Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Open 5 Beagle Open 6 Deerhound Open 7 Rhodesian Ridgeback Open 8 Whippet Junior 9 Whippet Graduate 10 Whippet Open Judge: Ms A Morton 11 Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) Open 12 AVNSC Hound Open 13 AV Hound Puppy TERRIER GROUP Ring 3 (not before 10.15am) Judge: Ms J Stockdale 14 Border Terrier Junior 15 Border Terrier Graduate 16 Border Terrier Open
Ring 1 Judge: Ms A Morton 17 Cairn Terrier Open 18 Jack Russell Terrier Open 19 Parson Russell Terrier Open 20 West Highland White Terrier Open 21 AVNSC Terrier Open 22 AV Terrier Puppy UTILITY GROUP Ring 1 Judge: Mr J Morgan 23 Akita Open 24 German Spitz (Klein) Open 25 Keeshond Open 26 Lhasa Apso Graduate 27 Lhasa Apso Open 28 Miniature Schnauzer Open Judge: Ms A Morton 29 AVNSC Utility Open 30 AV Utility Puppy TOY Group Ring 1 Judge: Ms A Morton 31 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Open 32 Chihuahua (Long Coat) Open 33 Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Open 34 Chinese Crested Open 35 Miniature Pinscher Graduate 36 Miniature Pinscher Open 37 AVNSC Toy Open 38 AV Toy Puppy WORKING GROUP Ring 2 39 Rottweiler Open Judge: Alastair Baillie (Stairvale) 40 Boxer Graduate 41 Boxer Open 42 Dobermann Graduate 43 Dobermann Open
44 Siberian Husky Graduate 45 Siberian Husky Open 46 AVNSC Working Open 47 AV Working Puppy PASTORAL GROUP Ring 2 Judge: Alastair Baillie (Stairvale) 48 German Shepherd Dog Open 49 Samoyed Open 50 Shetland Sheepdog Graduate 51 Shetland Sheepdog Open 52 Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Open 53 Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Open 54 AVNSC Pastoral Open 55 AV Pastoral Puppy GUNDOG Group Ring 2 (not before 10.15am) Judge: Alastair Baillie (Stairvale) 56 Hungarian Vizsla Open 57 Weimaraner Open 58 Spaniel (Cocker) Graduate 59 Spaniel (Cocker) Open 60 Retriever (Golden) Junior 61 Retriever (Golden) Graduate 62 Retriever (Golden) Open 63 Retriever (Flat Coated) Open 64 Spaniel (Welsh Springer) Open 65 Retriever (Labrador) Junior 66 Retriever (Labrador) Graduate 67 Retriever (Labrador) Open 68 AVNSC Gundog Open 69 AV Gundog Puppy MAIN RING Best in Show :: Reserve Best in Show Best Puppy :: Reserve Best Puppy 70 AV Margaret Lindesay-Smith Stakes Open (1st - 25; 2nd - 15; 3rd - 10; 4th - 5)
DEFINITIONS OF CLASS 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. 26 th March 2018. 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 it's 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 twentyfour 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 and 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. 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. 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 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: For dogs of not less than seven 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 (N.S.C) For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled 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. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. The show will open at 9:15am. 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 10:00am. 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 are as follows: 1 st entry - 3.00 per dog Subsequent entries - 1.00 per dog per class NFC - 1.00 per dog Catalogues - 2.00 pre-paid or 2.50 on the day Rosette Donation - 3.00 per class Entries can be made online at www.onlineshowentry.com 6. The amount of prize money on offer at this show is 155. 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 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 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. 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 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 LIABILILTY 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/Competitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry. 17. 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 or 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. www.freewebs.com/selkirkcs Find us on Facebook Selkirk-Canine-Society Email: mailto:selkirkcanine@hotmail.com