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PLEASE NOTE: MATS WILL BE IN USE • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SEATING

SCHEDULEof 203 Class Unbenched

OPEN SHOWincluding YKC Members' Handling

Crufts Qualifying Classesplus 2 Junior Handling

& 2 Adult Handling Classes(Judged on the Group System)

(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)

at THORNBURY LEISURE CENTREAlveston Hill, Thornbury, nr Bristol BS35 3JB

on

SUNDAY, 13th MAY 2018Show Opens: 8.30 am Judging: 9.00 am PROMPT in all rings

The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed

Rosettes will be presented forBIS, RBIS, BPIS, RBPIS & BVIS • Group winners 1st - 4th • Puppy Group winners 1st - 4thBOB, RBOB & BPIB • Best Imported Register/Best Puppy Imported Register in each Group

Best of Champions • Best Overall RBOB • Best Overall HandlerWCDC Special May Stakes: 1st £5; 2nd £3; 3rd £2; 4th £1

Brunels Rainy Day Stakes: 1st £25; 2nd £15; 3rd £10; 4th £5 sponsored by Hatley Garage

Guarantors to the Kennel Club:Mrs C. Vearncombe (Acting Chairperson), 62 High Street, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare BS29 6AG.

Mrs B. Jones (Hon. Secretary), Adnerb, 1 Wexford Road, Bristol BS4 1PU. Tel: 01179 081930Mr D. Jones (Hon. Treasurer), Adnerb, 1 Wexford Road, Bristol BS4 1PU.

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.” Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Ernest Armstrong Veterinary Clinic

Unit 17, Breadstone Business Park, Breadstone, Berkeley GL13 9HF. Tel: 01453 543516

Postal entries close: Saturday, 21st April 2018 (Postmark)On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 29th April 2018

at www.fossedata.co.uk

Entries, fees and correspondence to the Hon. Secretary:Mrs Brenda Jones

Adnerb, 1 Wexford Road, Bristol BS4 1PUTel: 01179 081930 (before 9.00 pm please)

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

1944 - 2018

WEST COUNTRY DOG CLUBOFFICERS and COMMITTEE

President: Mrs Pamela Potter Vice Presidents: Mrs Felicity Snook, Mr John Coggins Acting Chairperson: Casey Vearncombe Vice Chairperson: Julie FrickerHon. Secretary: Brenda Jones Hon. Treasurer: Dave JonesShow Manager: Julie Fricker Chief Steward: Casey Vearncombe

Honorary Life Members:Sue Almey, Ruby Brown, John Coggins, Tony Drinkwater, Eileen Ford, Barbara Jolley,

Brenda Jones, Mike Lewin, Pamela Potter, Angela Rickard, Felicity SnookCommittee:

Chloe Brown, Paul Burridge, Julie Fricker, Rachel Grant,Brenda Jones, Candice Jones, Dave Jones, Tracey Stark (co-opted),

Casey Vearncombe, Louis Vearncombe, Neil Vearncombe, Angela Walford

• FEES •Entry Fees: Non-Members £5.50 First entry per dog £1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog Members £4.50 First entry per dog £1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dogRainy Day Open Stakes: £2.00 per entryHandling Classes: £1.00 per class (dogs must be entered and exhibited in a previous class)Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog (please provide full details on the entry form)Catalogues: £3.00 pre-paid with entries ONLYMembership: £3.00 Single; £4.00 Joint (membership runs from 1st January to 31st December)Trade Stands: £25.00 - must be pre-booked (please contact the Secretary)Rosette Donations: All donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged in the catalogue

Please make cheques/PO's payable to: West Country Dog Club (NOT the Secretary)NO CASH PLEASE

For acknowledgement of entry please enclose a S.A.E.ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FEES. DISHONOURED CHEQUES WILL BE RETURNED TO THE EXHIBITOR AND THE ENTRY CANCELLED. THERE WILL ALSO BE A HANDLING CHARGE

OF £10.00 FOR ANY CHEQUE NOT HONOURED.

ALL ROSETTES & PRIZES MUST BE CLAIMED ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW

EXPERIENCED RING STEWARDS REQUIREDWould anyone wishing to steward please contact the Secretary, Brenda Jones, on 0117 9081930

Please visit us at www.westcountrydogclub.net or on our Facebook page where you will be able to see photos and get show updates and information, seminar details, critiques etc.

WEST COUNTRY DOG CLUB RINGCRAFT SECTIONevery Monday at 8.15 pm at Claverham Village Hall BS49 4NF

We hold a Match every second Monday in the month, and also move outside in the Summer

• There are refreshments available from the Centre's Café •

• DATE FOR YOUR DIARY •Our next Open Show — Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August 2018

• CLASSIFICATION •(All classes are for dog or bitch unless otherwise stated)

Please see outside back cover for Proposed Order of JudgingStakes, Veteran and Champion Classes do not qualify for Group CompetitionClass Rosettes (1st - Reserve) to be claimed from the Secretary's table

All rosettes and prizes must be claimed on the day of the Show, prior to the show closingThe Reserve BOB Competition within each Group will be judged after the Group and Puppy Groups have taken place; £1.00 entry fee to be paid to the ring steward on entering the ring

HOUND GROUP — Group Judge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)

WHIPPET 1. Puppy 5. LimitJudge: Roger Perkins (Silkridge) 2. Junior 6. Open Dog 3. Novice 7. Open Bitch 4. Post GraduateDACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED) 8. Post Graduate 9. OpenJudge: Dereck Pearmain (Delandmar) This breed will NOT be weighed at this ShowDACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED) 10. Post Graduate 11. OpenJudge: Dereck Pearmain (Delandmar) DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED) 12. Junior 14. OpenJudge: Dereck Pearmain (Delandmar) 13. Post Graduate This breed will NOT be weighed at this ShowDACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED) 15. Post Graduate 16. OpenJudge: Dereck Pearmain (Delandmar)DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED) 17. Junior 19. OpenJudge: Dereck Pearmain (Delandmar) 18. Post Graduate This breed will NOT be weighed at this ShowDACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED) 20. Post Graduate 21. OpenJudge: Dereck Pearmain (Delandmar)BEAGLE 22. Junior 24. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze) 23. Post GraduateBASSET HOUND 25. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)AFGHAN HOUND 26. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)IBIZAN HOUND 27. Post Graduate 28. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)A.V.N.S.C. HOUND 29. Junior 30. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze) A.V. HOUND 31. Junior 32. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER HOUND 33. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)

HOUND GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the HOUND PUPPY GROUPand the HOUND RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

WORKING GROUP — Group Judge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)

DOBERMANN 34. Post Graduate 35. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)

ROTTWEILER 36. Post Graduate 37. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)SIBERIAN HUSKY 38. OpenJudge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)BOXER 39. Junior 41. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams) 40. Post GraduateBULLMASTIFF 42. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)NEWFOUNDLAND 43. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)ALASKAN MALAMUTE 44. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)A.V.N.S.C. WORKING 45. Junior 46. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)A.V. WORKING 47. Junior 48. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER WORKING 49. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)

WORKING GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the WORKING PUPPY GROUPand the WORKING RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

TERRIER GROUP — Group Judge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)

BEDLINGTON TERRIER 50. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)BORDER TERRIER 51. Post Graduate 52. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER 53. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER 54. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)FOX TERRIER (SMOOTH) 55. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER 56. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)MANCHESTER TERRIER 57. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium) A.V.N.S.C. TERRIER 58. Junior 59. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)A.V. TERRIER 60. Junior 61. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER TERRIER 62. OpenJudge: Tracey Stark (Gobannium)

TERRIER GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the TERRIER PUPPY GROUPand the TERRIER RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

UTILITY GROUP — Group Judge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)

DALMATIAN 63. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER 64. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)BULLDOG 65. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)CHOW CHOW 66. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)POODLE (STANDARD) 67. Post Graduate 68. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)POODLE (TOY) 69. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)LHASA APSO 70. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)SHIH TZU 71. Post Graduate 72. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)TIBETAN TERRIER 73. Post Graduate 74. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)TIBETAN SPANIEL 75. Junior 77. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar) 76. Post Graduate FRENCH BULLDOG 78. Junior 80. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar) 79. Post GraduateBOSTON TERRIER 81. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY 82. Junior 83. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)A.V. UTILITY 84. Junior 85. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER UTILITY 86. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)

UTILITY GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the UTILITY PUPPY GROUPand the UTILITY RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

TOY GROUP — Group Judge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)

PAPILLON 87. Post Graduate 88. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)POMERANIAN 89. Post Graduate 90. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault) ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (BLACK & TAN) 91. Post Graduate 92. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) 93. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT) 94. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)PUG 95. Special Yearling 97. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault) 96. Post GraduateCAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 98. Junior 100. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault) 99. Post GraduateJAPANESE CHIN 101. Junior 103. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault) 102. Post Graduate

YORKSHIRE TERRIER 104. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)MALTESE 105. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)CHINESE CRESTED 106. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)MINIATURE PINSCHER 107. Post Graduate 108. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault) A.V.N.S.C. TOY 109. Junior 110. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)A.V. TOY 111. Junior 112. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER TOY 113. OpenJudge: Rachel Wray (Perrault)

TOY GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the TOY PUPPY GROUPand the TOY RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

PASTORAL GROUP — Group Judge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)

FINNISH LAPPHUND 114. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)BEARDED COLLIE 115. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 116. Junior 118. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams) 117. Post GraduateBORDER COLLIE 119. Post Graduate 120. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE) 121. Post Graduate 122. OpenJudge: Karen Kennedy (Peakdreams)GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG 123. Post Graduate 124. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)BEAUCERON 125. Post Graduate 126. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)COLLIE (SMOOTH) 127. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)COLLIE (ROUGH) 128. Post Graduate 129. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD 130. Open Judge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)WELSH CORGI (CARDIGAN) 131. Junior 133. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar) 132. Post Graduate A.V.N.S.C. PASTORAL 134. Junior 135. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)A.V. PASTORAL 136. Junior 137. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER PASTORAL 138. OpenJudge: Debbie Stansbury (Woodbriar)

PASTORAL GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the PASTORAL PUPPY GROUPand the PASTORAL RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

GUNDOG GROUP — Group Judge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)

POINTER 139. Puppy 142. Post GraduateJudge: Kerry Roberts (Byphar) 140. Junior 143. OpenSupported by The Pointer Club 141. NoviceRETRIEVER (LABRADOR) 144. Puppy 147. LimitJudge: Colette Perkins (Silkridge) 145. Novice 148. Open 146. Post GraduateRETRIEVER (GOLDEN) 149. Puppy 152. Post GraduateJudge: Colette Perkins (Silkridge) 150. Novice 153. Open 151. GraduateENGLISH SETTER 154. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)IRISH SETTER 155. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)GORDON SETTER 156. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)SPANIEL (CLUMBER) 157. Post Graduate 158. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER) 159. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING) 160. Junior 162. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych) 161. Post GraduateSPANIEL (COCKER) 163. Post Graduate 164. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)SPANIEL (AMERICAN COCKER) 165. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)SPANIEL (FIELD) 166. Post Graduate 167. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)HUNGARIAN VIZSLA 168. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER) 169. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) 170. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) 171. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER 172. Post Graduate 173. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)WEIMARANER 174. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)SPANIEL (IRISH WATER) 175. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych) A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG 176. Junior 177. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych) A.V. GUNDOG 178. Junior 179. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)

A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG 180. OpenJudge: Gloria Horrocks (Itchenwych)

GUNDOG GROUP JUDGING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE followed by the GUNDOG PUPPY GROUPand the GUNDOG RESERVE BOB COMPETITION (£1.00 Entry Fee payable to the ring steward)

VARIETIESN.B. You do not qualify for Group Competition in the Veteran or Champion classes

A.V. VETERAN 181. A.V. Special Veteran Dog (7 - 9 years)Judge: Anthony Allen (Allenie) 182. A.V. Special Veteran Dog (10 years +) 183. A.V. Special Veteran Bitch (7 - 9 years) 184. A.V. Special Veteran Bitch (10 years +)

Best Veteran in Show will now be judgedA.V. CHAMPION 185. A.V. Champion Dog 186. A.V. Champion BitchJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)

Best of Champions will now be judged

WCDC SPECIAL MAY STAKESClasses 187 - 194 will not be judged before 1.00 pm

Prize Money in Classes 187 - 192: 1st £5.00; 2nd £3.00; 3rd £2.00; 4th £1.00N.B. You do not qualify for Group Competition in the Stakes classes

A.V. PUPPY STAKES 187. A.V. PuppyJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)A.V. JUNIOR STAKES 188. A.V. JuniorJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)A.V. NOVICE STAKES 189. A.V. NoviceJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)A.V. GRADUATE STAKES 190. A.V. GraduateJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)A.V. POST GRADUATE STAKES 191. A.V. Post GraduateJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)A.V. LIMIT STAKES 192. A.V. LimitJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie)A.V. BRUNEL'S RAINY DAY OPEN STAKES 193. A.V. OpenJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie) Entry Fee: £2.00

Prize Money: 1st £25.00; 2nd £15.00; 3rd £10.00; 4th £5.00 sponsored by Hatley's GarageA.V. CRUFTS 2019 QUALIFIED 194. A.V. Junior 196. OpenJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie) 195. A.V. Post GraduateANY VARIETY 197. A.V. Special Beginners 199. A.V. Bred by ExhibitorJudge: Anthony Allen (Allenie) 198. A.V. Brace or Team 200. A.V. Not Bred by Exhibitor

BEST IN SHOW, BEST PUPPY IN SHOWand BEST OVERALL RESERVE BOB

will be judged by Anthony Allen (Allenie)(on completion of all Group judging)

Please see next page for Handling Classes

• RULES AND REGULATIONS • 1. The Show will open at 8.30 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 9.00 am PROMPT in all rings. 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 by which time dogs must be removed. 5. ENTRY FEES: Non-Members £5.50 First entry per dog; £1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog. Members £4.50 First

entry per dog; £1.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog. AV Brunel's Rainy Day Open Stakes: £2.00 per entry. Handling Classes: £1.00 per class. Not for Competition: £1.00 per dog. Catalogues: £3.00 pre-paid with entries ONLY. Membership: £3.00 Single; £4.00 Joint (membership runs from 1st January to 31st December). Trade Stands: £25.00 - must be pre-booked (please contact the Secretary). Rosette Donations: Classes - any donations accepted.

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

competedandhasbeendeclaredBestPuppyinBreed,BestAnyVarietyNotSeparatelyClassifiedPuppyorBestAnyVarietyImportedBreedRegisterPuppy.ApuppyisadogofsixandnotexceedingtwelvecalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow. 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) 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. Best in Show: The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and has been declared Best of Breed, Best Any

VarietyNotSeparatelyClassifiedorBestAnyVarietyImportedBreedRegister. a. Shows Judged on the Group System (Definition;ShowsjudgedontheGroupSystemincludesclassesforbreedswithinmore

thanonegroup,asdefinedinKennelClubRegulationB(A);andrequireajudgetodeclareabestofeachgroupafterwhichtheexhibits so declared will compete for the award of Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.)

1) Best of Breed: WhereabreedisseparatelyclassifiedaBestofBreedmaybedeclaredbutonlyfromthosedogswhichhavereceivedafirstprizeinabreedclassattheshow.WhereseparateclassesareprovidedforeachsexofabreedaBestofeach 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) 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.

HANDLING CLASSESYKC MEMBERS' HANDLING CLASSES 201. 6 - 11 years 203. 18 - 24 yearsJudge: Colette Perkins (Silkridge) 202. 12 - 17 yearsInordertoenteranyYKCcompetition,youmustbeafullypaidupmemberatthetimeofentryandcompetition.PleaseseeDefinitionsofClassesforadditionalinformation.Crufts 2019 qualifier.

JUNIOR HANDLING ASSOCIATION A. 6 - 11 years B. 12 - 16 yearsJudge: Kerry Roberts (Byphar) Handlerswhoareplacedfirst,secondorthirdintheseclasseswillqualifytocompeteattheJHAsemi-finalstobeheldat the six national group championship shows. For more details visit www.jha-dog.co.uk. Entries must be made on the Entry Form. No entries taken on the day. Please enter the class letter against the relevant dog and give name and age of handler on the entry form. Dogs must be entered and exhibited in a previous class at this Show. ADULT HANDLING C. 17 - 40 years D. 41 years and overJudge: Kerry Roberts (Byphar) TheseclassesarequalifiersfortheCoventryLadies'KennelSocietyAdultHandlingFinaltobeheldatCityofBirminghamChampionship Show. Entries must be made on the Entry Form. No entries taken on the day. Please enter the class letter against the relevant dog and give name of handler on the entry form. Dogs must be entered and exhibited in a previous class at this Show.

BEST OVERALL HANDLER WILL BE JUDGED AFTER CLASS DFROM THE JUNIOR & ADULT HANDLING CLASSES (CLASSES A - D)

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 handlingandreportsofsuchpracticewillbereferredtotheCommitteeunderKennelClubShowRegulationF11.

14. AllexhibitorsmustbefamiliarwithKennelClubRegulationF(AnnexB)RegulationsforthePreparationofDogsforExhibition. 15. AlldogsresidentoutsideoftheUKmustbeissuedwithaKennelClubAuthoritytoCompetenumberbeforeentrytotheshow/

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. AnyonewhosedogisenteredataKennelClublicensedeventshouldtakeallreasonablestepsto

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.BreachofKennelClubRegulationsinthisrespectmaybereferredtotheBoardfordisciplinaryactionundertheKennelClub Rules and Regulations.

YourdogisvulnerableandatriskduringhotweatherandtheKennelCluboffersthefollowingguidancetohelpguideyouthroughthedo’sanddon’tstravellingtoandwhilstatKClicensedevents.• Whentravellingtoashowpleasetakeamomenttoconsiderwhethertheroutetotheshowisonabusyholidayroute,and

leaveearliertoavoidincreasedtimeintrafficjams.• Ifyourvehicleisnotair-conditionedseriouslyconsiderwhethertravellingtotheshowisagoodideaatall.• Thevehicleshouldbeasfullyventilatedaspossible,andplentyofstopsshouldbetaken,withlotsofwateravailabletodrink.• Ensureyourdogisnotsittinginfullsunlight.Thereshouldbeplentyoffreeflowingairaroundthedog.• Whenattheshow,neverleaveyourdoginthevehicle.• Keepthedogintheshade-takeyourownshadeforexamplealargeumbrellaandalwayshaveplentyofwateravailableto

drink 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. AnyonewhosedogisenteredataKennelClublicensedevent 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 atriskbyanyaction,default,omissionorotherwise.BreachofKennelClubRegulationsinthisrespectmaybereferredtotheBoardfordisciplinaryactionunderKennelClubRulesandRegulations.Exhibitors/CompetitorsareremindedthatshowsocietieshavetherightunderKennelClubRegulationtorefuseanyentry.

17. Not for Competition entries will be accepted. Details of each dog so entered must be recorded on the entry form and must be KennelClubregistered.

18. NomodificationswillbemadetothisScheduleexceptbypermissionoftheBoardoftheKennelClub,whichwillbefollowedbyadvertisement in the Canine Press wherever possible.

19. ThisShowwillbeheldunderKennelClubRulesandShowRegulations.EveryexhibitormakinganentryorentriesforthisShowshallbedeemedtohaveagreedtoabidebytheKennelClubRulesandShowRegulationsanditisonthisunderstandingonlythatentries are accepted.

20. The Committee can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at the Show and wish to remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulations for Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition.

21. Any owner, competitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove as soon as possible any fouling caused bytheirdog(s)atanyKennelClublicensedshowwithinthelicensedvenueandwithintheenvironsofthateventincludingcarandcaravan parks and approaches. Adequate receptacles for the disposal of such fouling will be provided.

22. Theowner,exhibitor,handlerorotherpersoninchargeofadogatKennelClublicensedeventsmustatalltimesensurethatthedog 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.WinsatChampionshipShowsinbreedclasseswhereChallengeCertificatesarenot 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. Saturday, 14th 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.

PUPPYFordogsofsixandnotexceedingtwelvecalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.JUNIORFordogsofsixandnotexceedingeighteencalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.NOVICE FordogswhichhavenotwonaChallengeCertificateorthreeormoreFirstPrizesatOpenandChampionshipShows(Minor

Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not). GRADUATEFordogswhichhavenotwonaChallengeCertificateor4ormoreFirstPrizesatChampionshipShowsinGraduate,Post

Graduate,MinorLimit,MidLimit,LimitandOpenClasseswhetherrestrictedornotwhereChallengeCertificateswereofferedforthe breed.

POST GRADUATEFordogswhichhavenotwonaChallengeCertificateor5ormoreFirstPrizesatChampionshipShowsinPostGraduate,MinorLimit,MidLimit,LimitandOpenClasseswhetherrestrictedornotwhereChallengeCertificateswereofferedforthebreed.

LIMITFordogswhichhavenotbecomeshowChampionsundertheKennelClubRegulationsorundertherulesofanygoverningbodyrecognisedbytheKennelClub,orwon3ormoreCACIB/CAC/GreenStarsorwon7ormoreFirstPrizesinallatChampionshipShows inLimitorOpenClassesconfined to theBreed,whether restrictedornotatShowswhereChallengeCertificateswereoffered 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 exhibit, each exhibitor having been entered

in some class other than Brace or Team.SPECIAL BEGINNERS Fordogshandledbytheexhibitor,neitherdognorexhibitortohavewonaChallengeCertificate.CHAMPION FordogswhichhavebeenconfirmedaChampion,showChampionorFieldTrialChampion.SPECIAL CRUFTS 2019 QUALIFIEDFordogswhichhavequalifiedforentryatCrufts2019.SPECIAL VETERAN (7 - 9 years)FordogsofsevenyearsandnotexceedingnineyearsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.SPECIAL VETERAN (10 years +)FordogsofnotlessthantenyearsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.SPECIAL YEARLINGFordogsofsixandnotexceedingtwentyfourcalendarmonthsofageonthefirstdayoftheShow.BRED BY EXHIBITOR For dogs bred by the exhibitor.NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR For dogs not bred by the exhibitor.ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED For Breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled.IMPORTED BREED REGISTER ForbreedsconfinedtotheImportedBreedsRegisterandonlywhenanInterimBreedStandardhas

beenpublishedbytheKennelClub.Suchbreedsmaybeexhibitedinthisclassonly,withthewinningdogbeingeligibleforBestin Group / Best Puppy in Group or Best in Show / Best Puppy in Show as relevant.

YKC MEMBERS' HANDLING CLASSES Only dogs of six (6) calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible forentryintoanYKCqualifyingclass.Classesforhandlingaredecidedbythehandler’sage.Theclassesaredividedintothreeage 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 (18 years and up to, but not including 25th birthday). Please enter the class age category you will be on the dayofthequalifier.Ifyoushouldmoveintothenextagerangeafteryouhavealreadyqualified,theYKCwillinviteyouintothecorrectagegroupatCrufts.ThemethodforCruftsqualificationisapointsbasedsystemasfollows:1stPlace=30points;2ndPlace=15points;3rdPlace=10points.Memberswillreceivepointspergroup(i.e.iftheyhandleaBloodhound,theywillgetpointstowardsthe 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 anyYKCcompetition,youmustbeafullypaidupmemberatthetimeofentryandcompetition.IfyouenteraCruftsqualifierandyou have not previously paid your membership fee then any award will be forfeited. Before competing, please view a full list of the YKCcompetitionrulesat:www.ykc.org.uk/andfollowthecompetetab.

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.

DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUEFrom North: Leave junction 14 of M5, then turn right onto B4509, at next junction turn left onto A38 towards Thornbury, turn right onto B4061 signposted Thornbury, head down Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.

From East: Leave M4 junction 20 towards Bristol West (M5), take the slip road towards Filton and Thornbury, at roundabout take 3rd exit A38 Thornbury, next take B4061 signposted Thornbury head down Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.

From South: Leave junction 16 of M5 take A38 towards Thornbury then turn left onto B4061, at lights head down Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.

From Wales: Chepstow onto M48 across old bridge, stay on M4 and exit junction 20 towards Filton/Thornbury take the A38 Thornbury exit and continue along until you reach B4061 turning left onto Alveston Hill, the Leisure Centre is on the right.

PROPOSED ORDER OF JUDGINGJudging starts in all rings at 9.00 am PROMPT in all rings

MAIN HALL

Ring 1 AV Special Veteran Dog (7 - 9 years) - AV Special Veteran Dog (10 years +) - AV Special Veteran Bitch (7 - 9 years) - AV Special Veteran Bitch (10 years +) - Best Veteran in Show - AV Champion Dog - AV Champion Bitch - Best Champion - Dachshund (Min. Long-Haired) - Dachshund (Long-Haired) - Dachshund (Min. Smooth-Haired) - Dachshund (Smooth-Haired) - Dachshund (Min. Wire-Haired) - Dachshund (Wire-Haired) — the following will not be judged before 1.00 pm: AV Puppy Stakes - AV Junior Stakes - AV Novice Stakes - AV Graduate Stakes - AV Post Graduate Stakes - AV Limit Stakes - - AV Brunel Rainy DayOpenStakes-AVCrufts2019Qualified-AVSpecialBeginners-AVBrace/Team-AVBred by Exhibitor - AV Not Bred by Exhibitor — on completion of all Group judging: Best in Show - Best Puppy in Show - Best Overall Reserve BOB Competition.

Ring 2 Dobermann - Rottweiler - Siberian Husky - Beagle - Basset Hound - Afghan Hound - Ibizan Hound - AVNSC Hound - AV Hound - AV Imported Breed Register Hound - Hound Group - Hound Puppy Group - Hound Reserve BOB Competition.

Ring 3 Papillon - Pomeranian - English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) - Chihuahua (Long Coat) - Chihuahua (SmoothCoat)-Pug-CavalierKingCharlesSpaniel-JapaneseChin-YorkshireTerrier- Maltese - Chinese Crested - Miniature Pinscher - AVNSC Toy - AV Toy - AV Imported Breed Register Toy - Toy Group - Toy Puppy Group - Toy Reserve BOB Competition.

Ring 4 Dalmatian - Miniature Schnauzer - Bulldog - Chow Chow - Poodle (Standard) - Poodle (Toy) - Shih Tzu - Tibetan Terrier - Tibetan Spaniel - French Bulldog - Boston Terrier - AVNSC Utility - AV Utility - AV Imported Breed Register Utility - Utility Group - Utility Puppy Group - Utility Reserve BOB Competition — the following will not be judged before 1.00 pm: German Shepherd Dog - Beauceron - Collie (Smooth) - Collie (Rough) - Australian Shepherd - Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) - AVNSC Pastoral - AV Pastoral - AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral - Pastoral Group - Pastoral Puppy Group - Pastoral Reserve BOB Competition.

HALL TWO

Ring 5 Whippet - Bedlington Terrier - Border Terrier - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier - Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Fox Terrier (Smooth) - Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Manchester Terrier - AVNSC Terrier - AV Terrier - AV Imported Breed Register Terrier - Terrier Group - Terrier Puppy Group - Terrier Reserve BOB Competition.

Ring 6 Finnish Lapphund - Bearded Collie - Shetland Sheepdog - Border Collie - Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) — the following will not be judged before 1.00 pm: Boxer - Bullmastiff - Newfoundland - Alaskan Malamute - AVNSC Working - AV Working - AV Imported Breed Register Working - Working Group - Working Puppy Group - Working Reserve BOB Competition.

Ring 7 English Setter - Irish Setter - Gordon Setter - Spaniel (Clumber) - Spaniel (English Springer) - Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) - Spaniel (Cocker) - Spaniel (American Cocker) - Spaniel (Field) - Hungarian Vizsla - Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Retriever (Flat Coated) - Retriever (Curly Coated) - German Shorthaired Pointer - Weimaraner - Spaniel (Irish Water) - AVNSC Gundog - AV Gundog - AV Imported Breed Register Gundog - Gundog Group - Gundog Puppy Group - Gundog Reserve BOB Competition.

Ring 8 Junior Handling Association - Adult Handling - Pointer - Retriever (Labrador) - Retriever (Golden)-YKCMembers'HandlingClasses.

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