EAST OF ENGLAND LADIES KENNEL SOCIETY

Schedule of 255 Class Unbenched(+ 2 JHA Classes & 3 Y.K.C. Members' Classes)

OPEN SHOW(Judged on the Group System)

(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)

to be held at

WOOD GREEN ANIMAL SHELTER Godmanchester, Huntingdon PE29 2NH

on

SUNDAY, 29th JULY 2018Show Opens: 8.00 am Judging: JHA 9.00 am; All other rings 9.30 am

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mrs L Coverley (Chair), 19 Harrow Road, Beck Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 8ZH.

Miss M. Hodgson (Treasurer), 1 Scythe Way, Colchester CO3 4SJ.Mrs B Gentleman (Secretary), 188 Old London Road, Marks Tey, Essex CO6 1EJ.

Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Cromwell Veterinary Practice36 St John Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3DG. Tel: 01480 52601

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.”

Postal entries close: MONDAY, 9th JULY 2018 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 15th July 2018

at www.fossedata.co.uk

Postal entries and fees, which MUST be pre-paid, to be sent to:Mrs B. Gentleman

188 Old London Road, Marks Tey, Essex CO6 1EJTel: 01206 211444 • E-mail: barbara.gentleman@btinternet.com

Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show

EAST OF ENGLAND LADIES KENNEL SOCIETY

OFFICERS and COMMITTEEChair: Mrs L. Coverley President: Mrs J. DutsonSecretary: Mrs B. Gentleman Vice Presidents: Mrs A. Pennington, Mrs P. SeymourTreasurer: Miss M. Hodgson Health & Safety Officer: Mrs L. Saich

Show Manager: Mrs D. Rourke-KnightsCommittee:

Mrs L. Coverley, Mrs S. Mountain, Mr M. Pearman, Mrs D. Rourke-Knights,Ms A. Saich, Mrs L. Saich, Mrs S. Steinke, Mrs P. Tegg, Mrs P. Varley

• EAST ANGLIAN SUPERMATCH 2018 •Winners of BIS & BPIS at this show will be invited to enter

• REFRESHMENTS •Available from Wood Green Restaurant

RAFFLE ~ SUMMER TOMBOLA

• FEES • Non-Members: £6.50 First entry per dog £1.25 Each subsequent class with same dog Members: £6.00 First entry per dog £1.00 Each subsequent class with same dog (including Stakes classes) Handling Classes: £1.25 per class Charity Class: 50p per dog or donation (in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance) Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog (over 4 calendar months of age) Catalogues: £3.00 pre-paid with entries (limited numbers available on the day: £4.00) Membership: Single £1.50; Joint £2.00; Junior 50p (16 years & under) (Membership runs from November 2017 - October 2018 & may be paid with entries)

Gentlemen may become members of the society

Cheques/Postal Orders payable to: E.E.L.K.S.

• EXHIBITOR PASSES WILL NOT BE SENT •

• TRADE STAND ENQUIRIES •Please contact the Secretary on 01206 211444

• ORDER YOU CATALOGUE IN ADVANCE WITH YOUR ENTRY •Limited numbers available on the day

EELKS OPERATES A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY REGARDING DOGS LEFT IN MOTOR VEHICLES. COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL PATROL THE CAR PARKS.

PLEASE NOTE KC REGULATIONS.

• ROSETTES & SPECIALS •The East of England Ladies Kennel Society give Specials for

Best in Show • Best Puppy in Show

Rosettes on offer:E.E.L.K.S. will award rosettes for the following:

All Group Winners • All Puppy Group WinnersBest of Breed • Best Puppy in Breed

Best A.V.N.S.C. • Best A.V.N.S.C. Puppy 1st - 3rd in each Class (to be collected from the Secretary's office)

(Best Opposite Sex will only be awarded in breeds with separate Dog and Bitch classes or Split Open classes)

ANY DONATIONS RECEIVED TOWARDS ROSETTES & SPECIALSwill be gratefully acknowledged in the catalogue

All proceeds from the Raffle & Tombola go to the Rosette fund

• NEW BREEDS ADDED •Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit),

Rottweiler, AV Imported Breed Register

Our Dogs Photographer, Paul Dodds, will be in attendance at the Show

ALL CHILDRENattending the show should be kept under supervision at all times.

The Society will not be responsible for any damage caused to or by them.Exhibitors and others attending the show are reminded that they are responsible

for the behaviour of any children in their care whilst on the showground, and will be held liable for any damage caused by them.

• CLASSIFICATION •(All classes are for Dog or Bitch unless otherwise stated)

HOUND GROUP ~ Judge: Mrs S.A. Morrice (Mollora) Mrs Linda Coverley has kindly donated £10.00 for Hound Group 1 & £5.00 for Hound Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. HOUND 1. Puppy 3. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs S.A. Morrice (Mollora) 2. Junior 4. OpenBEAGLE 5. Puppy 7. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs S.A. Morrice (Mollora) 6. Junior 8. OpenBASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (GRAND) 9. Junior 11. OpenJudge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis) 10. Post Graduate BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT) 12. Junior 14. OpenJudge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis) 13. Post Graduate DACHSHUND (MIN LONG-HAIRED) 15. Puppy 17. Post GraduateJudge: Caroline Chambers (Hototo) 'C' List 16. Junior 18. Open This breed will not be weighed at this ShowDACHSHUND (MIN SMOOTH-HAIRED) 19. Puppy 21. Post GraduateJudge: Caroline Chambers (Hototo) 'C' List 20. Junior 22. OpenThis breed will not be weighed at this ShowDACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED) 23. Puppy 25. Post GraduateJudge: Caroline Chambers (Hototo) 'C' List 24. Junior 26. Open DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED) 27. Puppy 29. Post GraduateJudge: Caroline Chambers (Hototo) 'C' List 28. Junior 30. OpenRHODESIAN RIDGEBACK 31. Junior 33. OpenJudge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis) 32. Post Graduate WHIPPET 34. Puppy 37. GraduateJudge: John Stokes (Lelaps) 35. Junior 38. Post Graduate 36. Special Yearling 39. OpenA.V. HOUND 40. Puppy 42. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis) 41. Junior 43. OpenA.V. HOUND VETERAN 44. Veteran Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)A.V. HOUND RESERVE BOB COMPETITION Judge: Mrs S.A. Morrice (Mollora)Open to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

GUNDOG GROUP ~ Judge: Mrs Julie Seamons (Messano)Mrs Dianne Rourke-Knights has kindly donated £10.00 for Gundog Group 1 & £5.00 for Gundog Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG 45. Puppy 47. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Julie Seamons (Messano) 46. Junior 48. OpenSPANIEL (COCKER) 49. Puppy 52. GraduateJudge: Mrs Sarah Amatt (Martiso) 50. Junior 53. Post Graduate'C' List applied for 51. Special Yearling 54. OpenKindly supported by East Anglia Cocker Spaniel Society

SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER) 55. Puppy 57. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs A. Scutcher (Winsleywood) 56. Junior 58. OpenRETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) 59. Puppy 61. Post GraduateJudge: Sheila Appleby (Quarr) 'C' List 60. Junior 62. OpenRETRIEVER (GOLDEN) 63. Puppy 66. GraduateJudge: Mr Karl Gawthorpe (Waterbrook) 64. Junior 67. Post Graduate'C' List applied for 65. Special Yearling 68. OpenMrs Barbara Gentleman has kindly donated £5.00 BOB & £5.00 BP RETRIEVER (LABRADOR) 69. Puppy 72. Post GraduateJudge: Mr N.W. Small (Primarius) 'C' List 70. Junior 73. Open 71. Special Yearling 74. VeteranSupported by East Anglian Labrador Club and they are offering Special Rosettes plus £10.00 BOB, £5.00 BP, £5.00 BV. The Judge has kindly donated Dartington Crystal for BOB & BPPOINTER 75. Junior 77. OpenJudge: Sheila Appleby (Quarr) 76. Post Graduate IRISH SETTER 78. Puppy 80. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs A. Scutcher (Winsleywood) 'C' List 79. Junior 81. OpenA.V. GUNDOG 82. Puppy 84. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Julie Seamons (Messano) 83. Junior 85. OpenA.V. GUNDOG VETERAN 86. Veteran Judge: Mrs Julie Seamons (Messano)A.V. GUNDOG RESERVE BOB COMPETITION . Judge: Mrs Julie Seamons (Messano)Open to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

TERRIER GROUP ~ Judge: David Burrage (Sametova)Mrs Linda Saich has kindly donated £10.00 for Terrier Group 1 & £5.00 for Terrier Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. TERRIER 87. Puppy 89. Post GraduateJudge: David Burrage (Sametova) 88. Junior 90. OpenBEDLINGTON TERRIER 91. Puppy 93. Post GraduateJudge: David Burrage (Sametova) 92. Junior 94. OpenBORDER TERRIER 95. Puppy 97. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood) 'B' List 96. Junior 98. OpenCAIRN TERRIER 99. Puppy 101. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis) 'C' List 100. Junior 102. OpenSTAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER 103. Puppy 105. Post GraduateJudge: Gareth Thomas (Gazstaff) 'C' List 104. Junior 106. Open SCOTTISH TERRIER 107. Puppy 109. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis) 108. Junior 110. OpenThe Judge has kindly donated an Engraved Crystal Tumbler for BOB A.V. TERRIER 111. Puppy 113. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs S.A. Morrice (Mollora) 112. Junior 114. OpenA.V. TERRIER VETERAN 115. Veteran Judge: Mrs S.A. Morrice (Mollora)

A.V. TERRIER RESERVE BOB COMPETITION Judge: David Burrage (Sametova)Open to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

UTILITY GROUP ~ Judge: Jan Mason (Aprika)Miss Alison Saich has kindly donated £10.00 for Utility Group 1 & £5.00 for Utility Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY 116. Puppy 118. Post GraduateJudge: Jan Mason (Aprika) 117. Junior 119. OpenFRENCH BULLDOG 120. Puppy 123. Post GraduateJudge: Jan Mason (Aprika) 'B' List 121. Junior 124. Open 122. GraduateGERMAN SPITZ (MITTEL) 125. Junior 127. OpenJudge: Pete Deveaux 126. Post GraduateLHASA APSO 128. Junior 130. OpenJudge: Pete Deveaux 'C' List 129. Post Graduate SCHIPPERKE 131. Junior 133. OpenJudge: Pete Deveaux 132. Post GraduateSHIH TZU 134. Puppy 136. Post GraduateJudge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) 'B' List 135. Junior 137. OpenTIBETAN TERRIER 138. Puppy 140. Post GraduateJudge: Pete Deveaux 'B' List 139. Junior 141. OpenA.V. UTILITY 142. Puppy 144. Post GraduateJudge: Jan Mason (Aprika) 143. Junior 145. OpenA.V. UTILITY VETERAN 146. Veteran Judge: Jan Mason (Aprika)A.V. UTILITY RESERVE BOB COMPETITION Judge: Jan Mason (Aprika)Open to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

WORKING GROUP ~ Judge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark)Mrs Sue Mountain has kindly donated £10.00 for Working Group 1 & £5.00 for Working Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. WORKING 147. Puppy 149. Post GraduateJudge: Mr John Thompson 148. Junior 150. OpenBOXER 151. Puppy 153. Post GraduateJudge: Gary Pearce (Longsdale) 'C' List 152. Junior 154. OpenBERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG 155. Junior 157. OpenJudge: Di Butler (Telstar/Diamarler) 'B' List 156. Post GraduateCANADIAN ESKIMO DOG 158. Junior 160. OpenJudge: Penny Roberts (Archaeus) 'C' List 159. Post GraduateGREAT DANE 161. Puppy 163. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs P. Davies 162. Junior 164. OpenLEONBERGER 165. Junior 167. OpenJudge: Di Butler (Telstar/Diamarler) 166. Post Graduate

ROTTWEILER 168. Junior 170. OpenJudge: Di Butler (Telstar/Diamarler) 'B' List 169. Post GraduateSIBERIAN HUSKY 171. Junior 173. OpenJudge: Steve Bennett (Gheluvelt) 'C' List 172. Post Graduate A.V. WORKING 174. Puppy 176. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark) 175. Junior 177. OpenA.V. WORKING VETERAN 178. Veteran Judge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark)A.V. WORKING RESERVE BOB COMPETITION Judge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark)Open to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

PASTORAL GROUP ~ Judge: John ThompsonMiss M. Hodgson has kindly donated £10.00 for Pastoral Group 1 & £5.00 for Pastoral Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. PASTORAL 179. Puppy 181. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark) 180. Junior 182. OpenBEARDED COLLIE 183. Junior 185. OpenJudge: Steve Bennett (Gheluvelt) 'C' List 184. Post GraduateBORDER COLLIE 186. Junior 188. OpenJudge: Steve Bennett (Gheluvelt) 'C' List 187. Post Graduate COLLIE (ROUGH) 189. Puppy 191. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark) 'C' List 190. Junior 192. OpenLANCASHIRE HEELER 193. Junior 195. OpenJudge: Mrs Frances Richards (Elemark) 194. Post Graduate SAMOYED 196. Junior 198. OpenJudge: Steve Bennett (Gheluvelt) 197. Post Graduate . SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 199. Puppy 201. Post GraduateJudge: Tina May (Maqueeba) 'C' List 200. Junior 202. Open A.V. PASTORAL 203. Puppy 205. Post GraduateJudge: John Thompson 204. Junior 206. OpenA.V. PASTORAL VETERAN 207. Veteran Judge: John ThompsonA.V. PASTORAL RESERVE BOB COMPETITION Judge: John ThompsonOpen to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

TOY GROUP ~ Judge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell)Pauline Varley has kindly donated £10.00 for Toy Group 1 & £5.00 for Toy Puppy Group 1

A.V.N.S.C. TOY 208. Puppy 210. Post GraduateJudge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) 209. Junior 211. OpenCAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 212. Puppy 215. Post Graduate Judge: Doug Barraclough (Juette) 'B' List 213. Junior 216. Open 214. Special Yearling

CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) 217. Puppy 219. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Sue Simpster (Bumblenuts) 'C' List 218. Junior 220. OpenCHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT) 221. Puppy 223. Post GraduateJudge: Mrs Sue Simpster (Bumblenuts) 'C' List 222. Junior 224. Open CHINESE CRESTED 225. Junior 227. OpenJudge: Mrs Sue Simpster (Bumblenuts) 226. Post Graduate PAPILLON 228. Puppy 231. LimitJudge: Angela Matthews (Berestean) 229. Junior 232. Open 230. Graduate 233. Veteran Mrs Shirley Colyer kindly gives rosettes for Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Breed & Best PuppyMrs K. Tidmarsh is kindly sponsoring a rosette for Best Veteran in Breed. These are in memory of the late Mr Douglas Colyer

POMERANIAN 234. Puppy 236. Post GraduateJudge: Katrina Grove (Kazariastar) 'C' List 235. Junior 237. OpenPUG 238. Puppy 240. Post GraduateJudge: Katrina Grove (Kazariastar) 239. Junior 241. OpenA.V. TOY 242. Puppy 244. Post GraduateJudge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) 243. Junior 245. OpenA.V. TOY VETERAN 246. Veteran Judge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell)A.V. TOY RESERVE BOB COMPETITION Judge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) Open to all Reserve BOB winners on the day of the Show. The winner to compete for overall Best Reserve BOB in Show.

A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER ~ Judge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER 247. Puppy 249. Post GraduateJudge: Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) 248. Junior 250. Open

BEST ANY VARIETY VETERAN IN SHOW(winners of Any Variety Veteran classes to compete)

Judge: Mrs J. Gill Davis (Rosecourt)Special Rosette donated by Mrs Patti Tegg

VARIETIESCYNTHIA TWIST MEMORIAL CHARITY CLASS 251. A.V. Open In aid of The East Anglian Air Ambulance (Registered Charity No: 1083876)Judge: Mrs J. Gill Davis (Rosecourt)Entry fee 50p per dog, more if you wish. We know it would be gratefully appreciated, thank you.Mrs Barbara Gentleman has been kindly donated £10.00 for 1st in classANY VARIETY PUPPY STAKES 252. A.V. Puppy Judge: Mrs J. Gill Davis (Rosecourt)Prize money: 1st £10.00; 2nd £5.00; 3rd £3.00; Reserve £2.00; VHC £1.00THE JOAN THOMPSON MEMORIAL CHAMPION STAKES 253. A.V. Champion Judge: Mrs J. Gill Davis (Rosecourt)Prize money: 1st £10.00; 2nd £5.00; 3rd £3.00; Reserve £2.00; VHC £1.00

• RULES & REGULATIONS • 1. The Show will open at 8.00 am. 2. Dogs will be received until noon after which no dogs may be received except under exceptional and unforeseen circumstances and

by special permission of the Show Management. 3. Judging will commence at 9.00 am for JHA & Y.K.C. Handling classes; 9.30 am All other rings. 4. Exhibits may be removed after their judging has been completed. The show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed. 5. Entry Fees: First entry with one dog Non-Members £6.50, Members £6.00. All other entries with same dog Non-Members £1.25,

Members £1.00. Not for competition: £1.00 per dog. Catalogue: £3.00 pre-paid with entry £4.00 (limited numbers available on the day); Handling: £1.25 per class; Charity Class 50p; Membership £1.50 single; £2.00 joint; Junior (16 years & under) 50p.

6. PrizeMoneyisonofferasstatedintheclassification. 7. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 8. Puppiesundersixcalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheshowarenoteligibleforexhibition. 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

andhasbeendeclaredBestPuppyinBreed,BestAnyVarietyNotSeparatelyClassifiedPuppyorBestAnyVarietyImportedBreedRegisterPuppy.ApuppyisadogofsixandnotexceedingtwelvecalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.WheretheBest 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.

ANY VARIETY SPECIAL BEGINNERS STAKES 254. A.V. Special Beginners Judge: Mr Karl Gawthorpe (Waterbrook)Prize money: 1st £10.00; 2nd £5.00; 3rd £3.00; Reserve £2.00; VHC £1.00ANY VARIETY GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME STAKES 255. A.V. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Judge: Mr Karl Gawthorpe (Waterbrook)Prize money: 1st £10.00; 2nd £5.00; 3rd £3.00; Reserve £2.00; V.H.C. £1.00

HANDLING CLASSESJUNIOR HANDLING ASSOCIATION A. 6 - 11 years B. 12 - 16 yearsJudge: Katrina GrovesMrs Patti Tegg has kindly donated rosettes for 1st in each class COMMenCeS at 9.00 amHandlerswhoareplacedfirst,secondorthirdintheseclasseswillqualifytocompeteattheJHAsemi-finalstobeheldatthesixnationalgroupchampionshipshows.Formoreinformationvisitwww.jha-dog.co.uk. Dogs must be entered in a previous class at this Show. Please include name and age of the child in the relevant section on the entry form. Entries will not be accepted on the day of the Show.

YKC MEMBERS' HANDLING CLASSES C. 6 - 11 years E. 18 - 24 yearsJudge: Rhianna Brooks D. 12 - 17 yearsY.K.C. kindly give Rosettes for 1st in each classFor Young Kennel Club Handling Classes. The 1st placed exhibitor from each handling class will be invited to take part in a Handling Competition at Crufts 2019 provided as from 1st December 2018 they are a fully paid up Member of the Y.K.C. For the purpose of these classes ages should becalculatedastheirageonthefirstdayoftheshow.Please Note: Handlers do not need to be Y.K.C. members to enter the handling classes, but must become a Y.K.C. member to take part in the Y.K.C. Handling competition at Crufts 2019. Exhibitors may handle any dog provided it is fully registered on the Kennel Club Breed Register and eligible to be exhibited at Kennel Club Licensed events. Entries must be made on the entry form. No entries takenontheday.SeeDefinitionsofClassesforadditionalinformation.

BEST IN SHOW • RESERVE BEST IN SHOWBEST PUPPY IN SHOW • RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

will now be judged by Mrs J. Gill Davis (Rosecourt)

Best Puppy in Group and subsequent Group placings must be selected from: a) Those puppies declared Best Puppy in Breed.

b) ThepuppydeclaredBestPuppyfromtheAnyVarietyNotSeparatelyClassifiedclassesineachgrouporoneachday. 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. The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and has been declared Best of Breed, Best Any Variety Not Separately ClassifiedorBestAnyVarietyImportedBreedRegister.

a. Shows Judged on the Group System: (Definition;ShowsjudgedontheGroupSystemincludesclassesforbreedswithinmorethanonegroup,asdefinedinKennelClubRegulationB(A);andrequireajudgetodeclareabestofeachgroupafterwhichtheexhibits so declared will compete for the award of Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.)

1) Best of Breed: WhereabreedisseparatelyclassifiedaBestofBreedmaybedeclaredbutonlyfromthosedogswhichhavereceivedafirstprizeinabreedclassattheshow.WhereseparateclassesareprovidedforeachsexofabreedaBestofeachSex 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) TheBestdogfromtheAnyVarietyNotSeparatelyClassifiedclassesineachgrouporoneachday. 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.• Whentravellingtoashowpleasetakeamomenttoconsiderwhethertheroutetotheshowisonabusyholidayroute,andleave

earliertoavoidincreasedtimeintrafficjams.• Ifyourvehicleisnotair-conditionedseriouslyconsiderwhethertravellingtotheshowisagoodideaatall.• Thevehicleshouldbeasfullyventilatedaspossible,andplentyofstopsshouldbetaken,withlotsofwateravailabletodrink.• Ensureyourdogisnotsittinginfullsunlight.Thereshouldbeplentyoffreeflowingairaroundthedog.• Whenattheshow,neverleaveyourdoginthevehicle.• Keepthedogintheshade-takeyourownshadeforexamplealargeumbrellaandalwayshaveplentyofwateravailabletodrink

so your dog stays well hydrated.• Avoidyourdogtakingpartinunnecessaryexertion,orfromstandinginexposedsunlightforextendedlengthsoftime.

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. Nomodificationswillbemadetothescheduleexceptbypermissionof theBoardof theKennelClub,whichwillbefollowedbyadvertisement in the Canine press wherever possible.

19. EXHIBITORS PASSES WILL NOT BE SENT. If acknowledgement of entries is required a stamped addressed card should be sent for the Secretary’s signature.

20. TheCommitteeareempoweredtoexcludeanydogwhichisnotinafitstateforexhibition,eitheronaccountofdisease,vice,naturalor other causes and if such exclusion takes place either before or after the dog is judged, the entrance fee will be forfeited.

21. The committee will be most anxious for the safety of dogs sent for exhibition and for any other property entrusted to them. But it must be distinctly understood by exhibitors and all other persons that the committee will not be responsible for the entire or partial loss or detention of or damage to a dog or dogs, boxes, hampers, collars or any other property whether arising from accident or any other causewhatever,norforanyactofomissionofthemselves,theirofficers,agents,servantsorothersanditisonthisunderstandingonly that entries are received.

22. ShouldanyofthejudgesbepreventedfromfulfillingtheirengagementtheExecutiveCommitteereservetothemselvestherightofappointingotherjudgestofulfiltheirduties.Exhibitorsareatlibertytowithdrawfromcompetitionbutnoentryfeescanbereturned.

23. Judges will be instructed and empowered to withhold the prize or prizes in any class if in their opinion the dog or dogs do not possess sufficientmerit.Judgesarenotempoweredtogiveprizesbeyondthoseofferedinthescheduleofprizes.Anysuchawardshallnothave any value or count as a win except with the consent of the Show Secretary in writing.

24. MemberswhosesubscriptionsforthecurrentyearhavenotbeenpaidarenoteligibletocompeteforSpecials&Trophiesconfinedto Members of the Club. Exhibitors are responsible for safe keeping and returning of trophies when requested.

25. 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).

• DEFINITIONS OF CLASSES •Inthefollowingdefinitions,aChallengeCertificateincludesanyShowawardthatcountstowardsthetitleofChampionundertheRulesofanygoverningbodyrecognisedbytheKennelClub.WinsatChampionshipShowsinbreedclasseswhereChallengeCertificatesarenoton 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. Monday, 2nd July 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 maychoose 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.

PUPPY Fordogsofsixandnotexceedingtwelvecalendarmonthsonthefirstdayoftheshow.JUNIOR Fordogsofsixandnotexceedingeighteencalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheshow.NOVICEFordogswhichhavenotwonaChallengeCertificateorthreeormoreFirstPrizesatOpenandChampionshipShows.(Minor

Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy & Special classes excepted, whether restricted or not).GRADUATEFordogswhichhavenotwonaChallengeCertificateorfourofmoreFirstPrizesatChampionshipShowsinGraduate,Post

Graduate,MinorLimit,MidLimit,LimitandOpenclasses,whetherrestrictedornotwhereChallengeCertificateswereofferedforthebreed.POST GRADUATEFordogswhichhavenotwonaChallengeCertificateorfiveormoreFirstprizesatChampionshipShowsinPostGraduate,

MinorLimit,MidLimit,LimitandOpenClasseswhetherrestrictedornotwhereChallengeCertificateswereofferedforthebreed.LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under the Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body

recognised by the Kennel Club, or won 3 or more CACIB/CAC/Green Stars or won 7 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in LimitorOpenClassesconfinedtotheBreed,whetherrestrictedornotatShowswhereChallengeCertificateswereofferedforthebreed.

OPEN For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME CLASS FordogswhichhaveachievedtheirGoodCitizenDogSchemeBronzeAwardCertificateorabove.ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.VETERAN Fordogsofnotlessthansevenyearsofageonthefirstdayoftheshow.CHAMPION STAKESFordogswhichhavebeenconfirmedaChampion,showChampionorFieldTrialChampion.SPECIAL BEGINNERSForhandler,exhibitorandexhibitneverhavingwonaChallengeCertificate.SPECIAL YEARLINGFordogsofsixandnotexceedingtwentyfourcalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.YKC MEMBERS’ HANDLING Only dogs of six (6) calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible for entry into

an YKC qualifying class. Classes for handling are decided by the handler’s age. The classes are divided into three age groups: 6-11 years (6 years and up to, but not including 12th birthday); 12-17 years (12 years and up to, but not including 18th birthday); 18-24 years(18yearsandupto,butnotincluding25thbirthday).Pleaseentertheclassagecategoryyouwillbeonthedayofthequalifier.Ifyoushouldmoveintothenextagerangeafteryouhavealreadyqualified,theYKCwillinviteyouintothecorrectagegroupatCrufts.ThemethodforCruftsqualificationisapointsbasedsystemasfollows:1stPlace=30points;2ndPlace=15points;3rdPlace=10 points. Members will receive points per group (i.e. if they handle a Bloodhound, they will get points towards the Hound group). If a member gets 30 points in any one group, they will qualify to enter a dog from that group at Crufts 2019. If a member gains 30 or more points in multiple groups, they may only compete with one dog at Crufts, but they will have the option to choose from any of the groups they have 30 or more points in. All points are reset to 0 on 1st January each year. In order to enter any YKC competition, you mustbeafullypaidupmemberatthetimeofentryandcompetition.IfyouenteraCruftsqualifierandyouhavenotpreviouslypaidyour membership fee then any award will be forfeited. Before competing, please view a full list of the YKC competition rules at: www.ykc.org.uk/ and follow the compete tab.

ADVISORY NOTICENOT 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.

PLEASE DO NOT OBSTRUCT FIRE EXITSWITH CAGES OR TROLLEYS

• DIRECTIONS TO VENUE •

The venue is on the A1198 road from Huntingdon to Royston,just a mile outside Godmanchester