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The January issue of the Kennel Gazette begins the new year by welcoming back guest author Dr Jacqueline Boyd who discusses emerging and re-emerging parasitic diseases in our dogs and should we be worried, we meet the six specially

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONStar of the NorthSiberian Husky With varied colours, attractive markings and truly hypnotic eyes, the Husky is a hugely popular working breed

Conservation effortDiscover the stoat detection

dogs helping to protect Orkney’s native wildlife

All aboardWe get to know Mark James, a new member of The Kennel Club Board

January Kennel Gazette

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Newsfrom the Kennel ClubYour monthly guide to what the Kennel Club is doing for you and your dogs straight from the Kennel Club Press Office...

Discover Dogs returns to London in 2021

Events 6Field Trials 11Seminar Diaries 13KC File For January 16KCAI 23For The Members 23KCCT Donations 23Kennel Names 24Fees 25

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Discover Dogs provides something for everyone, from those involved within the canine world to those on their first step into the journey of owning a dog, and with trade stands selling anything and everything for dogs it provides

the perfect place for some serious shopping!

To read the recent press release, please go to bit.ly/33VEvIy

To find out more about Discover Dogs visit www.discoverdogs.org.uk

breeds. It will also provide the opportunity to educate prospective dog owners on how to choose the right breed for them.

It is anticipated that other old favourites will also return

to the show such as training displays, the Young

Kennel Club ring and the many different canine competitions including the Good Citizen

Dog Scheme Pre Beginner Stakes

Southern semi-finals, and possibly the Junior Warrant semi-finals that usually take place at the event.

The event, which was first held in 1996, didn’t take place this year due to

Covid-19, but it is hoped by the end of next year the event will be able to celebrate its silver anniversary in style.

Plans are still being worked on for how the event will look, but following the puppy boom that has taken place in 2020 it is hoped that the event will allow The Kennel Club to offer thousands of dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet and greet around 200 different pedigree

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A series of discussions have taken place between The Kennel Club and breed clubs regarding

the new Challenge Certificate (CC) allocation model, resulting in the sharing of a number of ideas aimed at invigorating the show scene.

The breeds invited to the discussions, held via a series of video conference calls, were those which currently have CC rotations and where the number of CCs available at breed club level is likely to be fewer than the actual number of clubs in the breed. Under the current arrangements, some breed clubs have to wait two or even three years between the scheduling

of their championship shows.The 11 breeds invited to the

discussion sessions were Bulldogs, Bull Terriers, Chow Chows, Cocker Spaniels, Collies (Rough and Smooth), Dachshunds, German Shepherd Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, Poodles, Welsh Corgis (Cardigan and Pembroke) and Yorkshire Terriers. At each session, representatives of the breed clubs and councils attended, as well as Kennel Club representatives. Almost all breed clubs responded to the invitation and were represented.

The new CC allocation model is being used to allocate CCs for the years 2024-28, the exact details of which will

be announced in the first half of 2021. At each discussion, it was explained that the number of CCs available to breed clubs for the next allocation has been protected; however, this situation is likely to change with effect from 2029 when the appropriate scale will be applied to each breed.

The clubs and councils in the 11 breeds have until the end of January 2021 to let the Kennel Club know exactly how they think their CCs should be allocated.

Read the full press release at bit.ly/37LAzuY. Please direct all enquiries about the CC allocation to email [email protected]

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Kathryn Mansfield, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The fact that City & Guilds has once again granted us accreditation is very welcome news indeed in a very challenging

year which has highlighted the very great importance of

the companionship dogs bring to our lives and the need for responsible ownership.”

David Phillips, Managing Director of City

& Guilds and ILM, said: “We are delighted to continue

to quality assure the Kennel Club Accredited Instructors Scheme which is helping to further drive up the quality of Canine Care in the UK.”

For further information on the KCAI Scheme, please visit www.kcai.org.uk and for a list of Kennel Club Accredited Instructors, please go to bit.ly/370kGBW

All enquiries should be directed to email [email protected]

The purpose of the KCAI Scheme is to provide dog owners with a wide and

accessible choice of dog training instructors and behaviourists who have proven specialist knowledge, skills and experience.

The KCAI Scheme is the first and only scheme for dog training instructors and behaviourists that has achieved programme accreditation from City & Guilds, which is a globally-recognised benchmark of quality. The City & Guilds accredited programme enables the Kennel Club to demonstrate that the processes and delivery of the KCAI Scheme meets City & Guilds quality standards, ensuring that the programme content is always relevant and that its structure and support are of the highest standard.

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trained dogs helping to remove non-native stoats from Orkney in a new project and Leonarda Pogodzinski talks to us about the noble history of the unique and collectable Bloodhound hunt button. We begin a series of profiles on the three new Kennel Club Board members; the first being Mark James, and we pay tribute to the sad loss of Robert Greaves who was a dedicated and committed member of the Kennel Gazette editorial panel.

Simon Parsons looks at what is to come in 2021 in his Viewpoint column, we hear about a new scheme being introduced to improve the health prospects of Dachshunds from The Kennel Club Neurology Development Group, readers continue to send in their stories of canine statues found on daily walks or on their travels (pre-lockdown), and this month’s judges’ choice is the fastest of the sled dogs; the Siberian Husky. Breed enthusiasts share with us its history and worldwide popularity and its passion for racing.

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JANUARY 2021

OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONStar of the NorthSiberian Husky With varied colours, attractive markings and truly hypnotic eyes, the Husky is a hugely popular working breed

Conservation effortDiscover the stoat detection

dogs helping to protect Orkney’s native wildlife

All aboardWe get to know Mark James, a new member of The Kennel Club Board

January Kennel Gazette

Continued from page 1

The Kennel Club has been accredited by City & Guilds as meeting its quality assurance criteria and granted Accredited Programme status for the Kennel Club Accredited Instructors (KCAI) Scheme for the fourth year.

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Further to the press statement of 24 February 2020 announcing the resumption of the Judges

Education Programme (JEP) in tandem with the traditional routes for judges approval to award CCs, the Kennel Club has introduced regulations to support the introduction of the JEP including judge requirements and eligibility as of 1 January 2021.

In line with these new regulations and as previously announced, breeds clubs will be required to appoint a Breed Education Coordinator (BEC); hold a Breed Appreciation Day (BAD) at least once every two years; and select and promote at least two supported entry open shows for its breed at general or group open shows each year.

From 1 January 2021, no one can judge unless they meet JEP Level 1 requirements (existing CC judges excluded). The exception to this is where a valid contract was in place

before the 24 February 2020 press announcement and the

appointment complies with Kennel Club Regulation F(1)20.b.

To be able to judge more than three classes of a breed (four if a puppy

class is scheduled) at any show or any number of

classes at a championship show without CCs, a judge must

be listed on a breed club/council B list or above or meet Level 2 requirements. The criteria for breeds at Stud Book Band E have been rescinded. All breeds now have the same class number criteria.

Full requirements for JEP Levels can be found at www.thekennelclub.org.uk/jep

Judges are reminded that on accepting an appointment they must ensure that their name is included on a relevant breed council/club judges list or that they meet the appropriate level of the JEP. In the case of the latter, judges are asked to keep records to support their JEP level.

The Kennel Club advises societies to use the following wording within future judging contracts: “In accepting this appointment I confirm that I comply with the requirements of Kennel Club Regulation F(1)20b or the Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows)”.

The new regulations will be published in due course. All enquiries should be directed to email [email protected]

Regulations for judge requirements and eligibility

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(AG) – Agility, (CH) – Championships, (FL) – Flyball, (HTM) – Heelwork to Music, (L) – Limited Show, (O) – Open Show, (OB) – Obedience, (PA) – Premier Agility, (PO) – Premier Open Show, (R) – Rally, (WT) – Working Trial ShowThis information is correct as of 8th December 2020. If you would like to attend any of these events, please contact the Secretary for further details. Licensed by the Kennel Club.

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The Kennel Club would like to advise and reassure competition organisers, exhibitors and competitors that our Sports Committees are working on solutions to help enable shows, competitions and other events to resume when Government guidance allows and the current restrictions are sufficiently reduced or relaxed. We are also actively seeking Government advice and clarification on guidance already issued. We are looking at the safety measures that may need to be put in place, together with any Kennel Club Regulations which may need to be amended or relaxed to enable competitions to resume. As soon as more information is available, our guidance will be issued. We are aware that everyone is keen to resume their dog-related activities as soon as it is practical to do so, but please bear with us as we work towards helping you to provide the safest possible environment to allow for this. The continued health, safety and security of all participants at Kennel Club events is of paramount importance.

(O) Coalville & District Canine Society Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs S Hopewell, 01530 264691, [email protected](CH) Irish Wolfhound Society Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs J Williams, 01634 660181, [email protected](L/AG) KS Training Grange Equestrian Centre, Northlew, Nr. Okehampton, Miss K Stickney, 07929 237921, [email protected](L) Northern Pug Dog Club Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, Ms JAT Ashton, 07857 027479, [email protected](CH) Poodle Club Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, Mrs S Pine-Haynes, 01483 277874, [email protected](O) South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Bletchingley Village Hall, Bletchingley, Surrey, Mrs JAR Revill, 01621 840346, [email protected](R) United Spaniel Association Derby Equestrian Centre, Broomfield College, Mrs EE Bowe, 01933 665562, [email protected]

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FEBRUARY 5-7(O/WT) East Anglian Working Trials Training Society Low Barn Broxted Estate, Mr LW Theobald

FEBRUARY 6(O) British Manchester Terrier Club Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Miss E Saxton, 01623 439105, [email protected](O) Irish Setter Club Of Wales The Village Hall LLandrinio Powys, Mrs R Jones, 01639 891681, [email protected](PO) Isle Of Ely Canine Society Arena UK Ltd, Allington, Grantham, Mrs L Pack, 01476 419379, [email protected](O) London Reform Pekingese Association New Haw Community Centre, Miss JA Petters, 07771 800637, [email protected](O) North Of England Rottweiler Club Houghton Village Hall, Houghton, Lancashire, Mr JR Mackenzie, 01757 705355, [email protected](O) Northern Counties Shih Tzu Club Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, Mr T Crossland, 01924 382703, [email protected](O) Northumberland & Durham Collie Club Trimdon Village Hall, Co Durham, Mrs C Reid, 01207 571972, [email protected](O) Papillon (Butterfly) Dog Club St Mary's Church Hall, Solihull, West Midlands, Mr BR Lees, 01522 694627, [email protected]

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JANUARY 2(O) Colne Nelson & District Canine Society Leigh Village Hall, Mrs C Harrison, 07487 794127, [email protected](CH) Cotswold Boxer Club Avon Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs., Mr TN Hutchings, 01453 511755, [email protected](R) FITDOGS CLUB Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Miss CJ Ward, 01253 305823, [email protected]

JANUARY 3(O) Dukeries [Notts] Gundog Club Oakridge Arena, Dr R Suchett-Kaye, 01623 835694, [email protected]

JANUARY 9(O) Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society Grenoside Community Centre, Mrs SM Virgo, 01757 630551, [email protected]

JANUARY 15(CH) Bullmastiff Association Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Mr R Aston, 07971 554974, [email protected]

JANUARY 16(O/AG) IconiX Agility Shows Statfold Barn Farm, Mr NM Ellis, [email protected](CH) Pennine & Yorkshire Welsh Corgi Association Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Miss TJ Irving, 07906 484191, [email protected]

JANUARY 17(L/AG) DBDT Anvil Park Stud, Mr AP & Mrs JL Widdess, 01362 637168, [email protected](O/AG) IconiX Agility Shows Statfold Barn Farm, Mr NM Ellis, [email protected](CH) Lancashire, Yorkshire & Cheshire Basset Hound Club Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Mrs M Ledward, 01695 371731, [email protected](O) Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Mrs R Cemis, 01789 296881, [email protected]

JANUARY 19(O) Shetland Sheepdog Club Of Wales The Beaufort Centre, Mr MG Light, 01761 452280, [email protected]

JANUARY 23(O) Eastern Counties Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society Harston Village Hall, Ms M Hogan, 01462 670774, [email protected](O) Hampshire & Sussex Cocker Spaniel Club North Wanborough Village Hall, Mrs HP Moorat, 01202 874418, [email protected](O) Irish Collie Club Redburn Community Centre, Holywood, Co Down, Mr JG Francis, 02891 815354, [email protected](PO) Lichfield Canine Society Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Miss ER Sullivan, 0121 208 3830, [email protected](O) Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society Matford Centre, Mrs D Fenn, 01626 355859, [email protected]

JANUARY 24(O/AG) Agility Ability Easton & Otley College, Miss M Wright, 01603 810851, [email protected](O) Ashford Faversham & District Canine Society Lockmeadow Market, Maidstone, Kent, Miss CL Boggia, 07912 038891, [email protected](O) South Of England Irish Setter Club Wincanton Memorial Hall, Ms JC Rorke, 01202 731661, [email protected](O) Stockport Toy Dog Association Life Leisure The Fairway, Mrs JL Waterfield, 0161 456 9277, [email protected]

JANUARY 30(O) City Of Cambridge & County Canine Society Ryton on Dunsmore Village Hall, Miss EMC Bryant, [email protected](O) Keeshond Club Roade Village Hall, Miss GM Clark, 01708 854920, [email protected](O) Northern Counties Whippet Club Grimsargh Village Hall, Mrs SJ McEvoy, 01524 60360, [email protected]

JANUARY 30-31(O/WT) Avon Working Dog Training Society Westwood Farm, Keevil, Trowbridge, Miss CA Gamson, 01793 522917, [email protected]

JANUARY 31(O/AG) Bretford Dog Training Society Moreton Morrell College of Agriculture, Moreton, Morrell, Mr Graham Taylor, 07926 315335, [email protected](O) Cardiff Canine Society Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Mr MW Sanders, 02920 813402, [email protected]

We are currently still processing official cancellations so the following events are subject to change.


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(O) Yorkshire Shetland Sheepdog Club Grenoside Community Centre, Mrs MB Bywater, 01484 606638, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 19-21(O/WT) North East Counties Working Trials Society Blink Bonny, Miss A Bedford, 07815 872048, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 20(O) British Rottweiler Association The Village Hall, Langford, Nr Biggleswade, Miss J Aspinall, 07974 255181, [email protected](CH) Cardigan Welsh Corgi Association Weston Hall Hotel, Weston Road, Bulkington, Nr Coventry, Mr H Bishop, 01269 844846, [email protected](O) Dachshund Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Ms E Darwood, 07528 158955, [email protected](CH) German Shepherd Dog Club Of Kent Brook Farm Training Centre, Essex, Mrs EA Lowe, 01843 846572, [email protected](O/AG) Kelluki Agility Merrist Wood Arena, Guildford College, Worplesdon, Miss S Hatcher, 07920 405366, [email protected](O) London Cocker Spaniel Society Cobham Village Hall, Mrs SE Warrington, 01293 852907, [email protected](CH) Mastiff Association Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Mrs E Norris, 01892 526376, [email protected](L) North Of England Scottish Terrier Club Grenoside Community Centre, Mrs EA Boyce, 01636 892351, [email protected](CH) South Of England Papillon Club Tidworth Leisure Centre, Nadder Road, Tidworth, Revd K Wells, 01278 452656, [email protected](CH) Southern English Springer Spaniel Society National Society for Epilepsy, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, Mrs EA Young, 01527 854774, [email protected](O) Sutton Coldfield & District Canine Association Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry

FEBRUARY 21(O/AG) Agility Ability Easton & Otley College, Miss M Wright, 01603 810851, [email protected](O) Cocker Spaniel Club Of Lancashire Swinton Masonic Hall, Swinton, Manchester, Mrs D Grice, 01744 819045, [email protected](O) East Of England Afghan Hound Club Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs L Hewson, 01536 267892, [email protected](O) East Of England Afghan Hound Club Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs L Hewson, 01536 267892, [email protected](CH) Japanese Shiba Inu Club Of Great Britain Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Miss KA Jones, 01942 715282, [email protected](CH) Longcoat Chihuahua Club The Memorial Hall, Polesworth, Mrs S Lee, 01635 278510, [email protected]

(O) Yorkshire Terrier Club Of South Wales Graig Community Hall, Mrs P Evans, 01443 431052, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 7(O) Chinese Chow Club Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Nr Banbury, Ms A Douse, 01933 418939, [email protected](O) Dachshund Club Of Wales The Drill Hall, Chepstow, Mrs JL Armstrong, 01639 884082, [email protected](O/AG) Dartmoor Dog Training Club Grange Equestrian Centre, Northlew, Nr. Okehampton, Mrs A Hampshire, 07768 317082, [email protected](O) English Shetland Sheepdog Club Brackley Leisure Centre, Mrs A Pritchard, 01205 481156, [email protected](L) Essex & East Anglia Pug Dog Club Tolleshunt Knights Village Hall, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Miss LA Scahill, 07725 044446, [email protected](L) Huddersfield & District Canine Association Elms Sports Hall, Mrs JT Jackson, 01484 644246, [email protected](O) Humberside Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Harworth Miners Welfare Hall, Whitehouse Road, Bircotes, Mrs CP Knight, 01636 626618, [email protected](O) Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club South Of England Showground, Ardingly, Mrs A Scutcher, 01255 871489, [email protected](O) Large Munsterlander Club Jubilee Field, Miss K Lloyd, 07710 611194, [email protected](O) Merseyside Boxer Club Whiston Town Hall, Mrs M McArdle, 0151 531 6361, [email protected](O) Midland & West Of England Great Dane Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mr N Morgan, 01142 365098, [email protected](O) Midland Counties Airedale Terrier Club Overseal Village Hall, Woodville Road, Overseal, Miss J Martin, 01530 261041, [email protected](O) Northern Counties Gundog Club Birtley Leisure Centre, Birtley, Mrs L McBeth, 0191 413 7689, [email protected](O) Northumberland & Durham Labrador Retriever Club Bowburn Community Association, Mrs I Davison, 01915 211185, [email protected](CH) Southern Bichon Frise Breeders Association Island Farm, Mrs S Hardy, 01608 662025, [email protected](CH) Southern Cairn Terrier Club Bracknell Sports and Leisure Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, Mrs SSA Kinton, 07766 258654, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 8(O) Tibetan Terrier Association Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mr MW James, 01536 762111, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 10(O) United Retriever Club Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worc., Mrs JE Dimmock, 07867 514300, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 11-14(CH/WT) East Anglian Working Trials Training Society Rearing Shed, Mr LW Theobald

FEBRUARY 13(O) East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Red Lodge Millennium Hall, Red Lodge, Suffolk, Mrs LL McFadyen, 01205 871762, [email protected](O) Gloucester & District Canine Society Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worc., Mrs C Stangroom, 01453 756460, [email protected](O) Guildford & District Canine Society South Of England Showground, Ardingly, Mrs HI Male, 01903 767582, [email protected](CH) Northern Boston Terrier Club Of England Lostock Parish Centre, Mrs V Schfaild, 01706 219902, [email protected](CH) South East Corgi Association Tadley Community Centre, Tadley, Hampshire, Mrs H Wyer, 01489 860463, [email protected](O) West Midland Terrier Society Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre, Smethwick, Sandwell, Ms M Davies, 07734 672805, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 14(O) Giant Schnauzer Club Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Mrs M Humphries, 01787 237237, [email protected](CH) Golden Retriever Club Of Wales Cwmbran Stadium, Henllys Way, Cwmbran, Mrs LJ Williams, 07527 412650, [email protected](L) Macclesfield & District Canine Society Chelford Village Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, Lady CR Walsh, 01663 733230, [email protected](O) Manchu Shih Tzu Society Roade Village Hall, Miss DJ McIntyre, 07812 839621, [email protected](CH) Northern Toy Poodle Club Hoghton Village Hall, Preston Road, Hoghton, Lancs, Miss D Smith, 01254 233422, [email protected](O) Pennines Bulldog Club The Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Nr Chesterfield, Mrs D Lees, 01754 820958, [email protected](O) Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club Bletchingley Village Hall, Bletchingley, Surrey, Mrs PL Goodyear, 07766 880162, [email protected](O) Tyne Wear & Tees Boxer Club Community Centre, West Cornforth, Durham, Mrs P Lowery, 07715 556577, [email protected](CH) Wales & West Of England Pug Dog Club Churchdown Community Centre, Mrs LA Wilkes, 02920 850739, [email protected](O) Wales & West Of England Pug Dog Club Churchdown Community Centre, Mrs LA Wilkes, 02920 850739, [email protected](O) Welsh Corgi League Cabus Village Hall, Preston, Mrs M Hoggarth, 0191 529 4118, [email protected](L) Welsh Northern Counties & Colwyn Canine Club Bryn Cadno Community Centre, Mrs M Sampson, [email protected](O) Yorkshire Collie Club Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, Mrs CA Biggs, 01246 451526, [email protected]

We are currently still processing official cancellations so the following events are subject to change


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MARCH 6-7(PO) Ashton In Makerfield Canine Society Leigh Leisure Centre, Mrs AL Biggs, 01695 623539, [email protected]

MARCH 7(R) Bangor (Co Down) District Dog Training Club Donaghadee Community Centre, Mrs P Greer, 02891 450864, [email protected](O) Basset Hound Club Roade Village Hall, Mr CS Y Gillanders, 0141 959 6050, [email protected](PO) Bridgend & District Kennel Association Cwmbran Stadium, Henllys Way, Cwmbran, Mrs C Popp, [email protected](O) Coventry & District Gundog Society Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Miss M Morgan, 01159 286389, [email protected](O) Folkestone Hythe & District Canine Society Lockmeadow Market, Maidstone, Kent, Mrs K Woolnough, 07768 381536, [email protected](O) Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Canine Society Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields, Mrs CM Steel, 0191 384 2316, [email protected](CH) Home Counties American Cocker Club Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mr S Whincup, 07739 358077, [email protected](O) Home Counties American Cocker Club Home Park, Mr S Whincup, 07739 358077, [email protected](O) Irish Red & White Setter Club Of Great Britain Steventon Village Hall, Steventon, Oxford, Mrs AJ Bloxham, 07753 835380, [email protected](CH) Miniature Poodle Club Asfordby Amateurs Sports Club, Asfordby, Leicestershire, Mrs S Lee-Morris, 01603 720827, [email protected](CH) Pug Dog Club Brackley Leisure Centre, Mrs J Houston, [email protected](O) West Mercia Beagle Club Peopleton Village Hall, Main Road, Peopleton, Miss DG Taylor, 01905 345755, [email protected](O) West Riding Dachshund Association The Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Nr Chesterfield, Mrs J Kay, 01709 510796, [email protected](L) Westmorland Canine Association Preston Patrick Memorial Hall, Mrs H Gilpin, 01524 761817, [email protected]

MARCH 9-15(CH/WT) Lincolnshire German Shepherd Dog & All Breeds Training Soc Dunholme Village Hall, Lincoln, Mrs JM Tayler, 01522 538412, [email protected]

MARCH 14(O/AG) Barnstaple & District Dog Training Society Grange Equestrian Centre, Northlew, Nr. Okehampton, Mr DP McCarthy, 01271 813619, [email protected](O) Japanese Spitz Club Kings Stanley Village Hall, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, Mrs EA Kirton, 0118 973 4691, [email protected]

(L) Dorset County Canine Society The D'Urberville Centre, Ms Nicola Smith, 01202 486239, [email protected](O) Downlands Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club East Meon Village Hall, Mrs V Kemp, 01420 549074, [email protected](O) Field Spaniel Society Yelvertoft Village Hall, Mrs J Holgate, 01282 865705, [email protected](CH) Midland Yorkshire Terrier Club Pelsall Community Centre, Station Road, Pelsall, Ms L Brickley, 01922 632022, [email protected](O) North East Border Collie Club Hurworth Community Centre, Hurworth, County Durham, Mrs J Grant, 01325 378252, [email protected](O) Northern & Midland Bichon Frise Club Red Street Community Centre, Chesterton, Mrs JA Sparrow, 0161 948 1669, [email protected](O) Pomeranian Club Of South Wales The Drill Hall, Chepstow, Mrs KM Coombs, 01792 460933, [email protected](CH) Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club Of Great Britain Royal Court Hotel, Keresley, Coventry, Mrs D Pascoe, 0191 384 5679, [email protected](CH) Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs R Cemis, 01789 296881, [email protected](O) Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs R Cemis, 01789 296881, [email protected]

MARCH

MARCH 6(O/OB) Bangor (Co Down) District Dog Training Club Elim Complex, Mrs P Greer, 02891 450864, [email protected](O) Boston Terrier Club Roade Village Hall, Ms J Glynn, 01942 884250, [email protected](CH) British Collie Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs LD Jones, 07990 682400, [email protected](CH) Bulldog Club (Incorporated) Luton Sports Village, Mrs AJ Gunson, 01989 770080, [email protected](CH) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Ms RA Surman, 01844 214049, [email protected](CH) Italian Greyhound Club Baginton Village Hall, Mrs G Bird, 01296 485287, [email protected](O) Japanese Chin Club St Mary's Church Hall, Solihull, West Midlands, Mrs LA Flynn, 01205 760374, [email protected](O) North Western Old English Sheepdog Club Ranby Village Hall, East Retford, Nottinghamshire, Mrs D Brocklesby-Evans, 01302 872253(O) Sovereign Pekingese Association Ryton on Dunsmore Village Hall, Mrs KR Fredman, 07930 434865, [email protected](O) Swindon & District Canine Society Oasis Leisure Centre, North Star, Swindon, Mrs K Stirk, 01793 520347, [email protected]

(CH) Midland Counties Poodle Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs C Lawton-Anderson, [email protected](O) Midland Dobermann Club Shirland Village Hall, Shirland, Nr Alfreton, Mrs L Fisher, 01773 788485, [email protected](CH) Midlands Irish Setter Society Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Ms DF Wilder, 0116 271 6515, [email protected](O) Midshires Bearded Collie Club Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre, Smethwick, Sandwell, Mrs JM Palmer, 01584 711799, [email protected](O) Northern Counties Dachshund Association Coronation Hall, Old Station Yard, Milby Boroughbridge, Mrs L Bell, 01914 142701, [email protected](O) South Of England Bulldog Society Cobham Village Hall, Mrs K Wells, 01243 601727, [email protected](O) Yorkshire Gundog Club Sedbergh Sport and Leisure Centre, Mrs PM Colton, 01833 627192, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 21-25(CH/WT) Bloodhound Club Llanmaes, Mr N Sutcliffe, 07775 733180, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 23(L) Ripon & District Canine Society Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, Mrs NEAM Calvert, 01609 772861, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 27(CH) English St Bernard Club Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Miss G Thomas, 07712 431000, [email protected](O) Midland Bedlington Terrier Club Yelvertoft Village Hall, Mrs YE Bannister, 01788 860833, [email protected](O) Newark & District Canine Society Newark & Notts Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Mr I Sexton, 01777 706255, [email protected](O) Newfoundland Club Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs RE Hutchinson, 07718 740756, [email protected](O) Northern Ireland Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Loughside Recreation Centre, Belfast, Mr J McCarthy, [email protected](CH) Solid Colours Cocker Spaniel Association Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs M Lockwood, 01844 761236, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 28(O) British Briard Club Roade Village Hall, Mrs CM Canty, 01636 892310, [email protected](CH) Chihuahua Club Of South Wales Caldicot Leisure Centre, Caldicot, Nr Chepstow, Mr J Green, 01443 313766, [email protected](O) Cumberland Canine Association Penrith Leisure Centre, Miss LC Forrester, [email protected]



Events




(O) West Of England Bull Terrier Club Warmley Community Centre, Warmley, Bristol, Mrs ME Hughes, 02920 791658, [email protected](O) Woolwich Bexley & District Canine Association Lockmeadow Market, Maidstone, Kent, Mr J Swinge, 01702 230072, [email protected]

MARCH 20(O) Border Collie Club Of Great Britain Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Miss AG Gowing, 0121 471 4445, [email protected](O) Exeter & County Canine Society The Exeter Livestock Centre, Marsh Barton, Matford, Ms T Conibere, 01392 975281, [email protected](CH) Midland Lakeland Terrier Club Shenstone Village Hall, Ms H Ashe, 0121 355 4562, [email protected](O) North East Of England Toydog Society Bowman Community Centre, Alva, Miss WL Waters, 07968 625083, [email protected](O) Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Of Great Britain Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Mrs P Nash, 07958 714950, [email protected](CH) Smoothcoat Chihuahua Club The Memorial Hall, Polesworth, Miss MI Briscoe, 01623 741109, [email protected](CH) Three Ridings Labrador Club Sedbergh Sport and Leisure Centre, Miss AV Johnson, 01772 335930, [email protected]

MARCH 20-21(PO) Retford Canine Society Newark & Notts Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Mrs J Tune, 01777 701961, [email protected]

MARCH 21(O/AG) Agility Ability Easton & Otley College, Miss M Wright, 01603 810851, [email protected](O) Australian Terrier Club Of Great Britain Brookfields Farm Riding & Livery Centre, Wolverhampton, Mr PE Bakewell, 01283 814876, [email protected](CH) Border Collie Club Of Great Britain Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Miss AG Gowing, 0121 471 4445, [email protected](CH) Bull Terrier Club Of Wales Mount Pleasant Hall, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, Mrs A Probert, 01685 814539, [email protected](L) Cheviot & Berwick Canine Society Glendale Middle School, Wooler, Northumberland, Mrs LA Nesbitt, 01665 602961, [email protected](O) Chichester & District Canine Society Arun Leisure Centre, Felpham, Bognor Regis, Mrs J Brown, 01243 604046, [email protected](L/AG) Cornwall Agility Club Chiverton Riding Centre, Blackwater, Cornwall, Miss NK Lawer, 01726 852378, [email protected](O) Four Counties Beagle Club Belmont Community Centre, Mr B Foster, 01325 320960, [email protected](O) Greyhound Club Benson Parish Hall, Mrs J Mackenzie, 020 8317 8218, [email protected](L) Mannin Kennel Association Mount Rule Equestrian Centre, Miss SM Slann, 01624 622318, [email protected]

(O) Midland Afghan Hound Club Greasley Sports Centre, Mrs M Bloor, 01773 715054, [email protected](O) Midland Afghan Hound Club Greasley Sports Centre, Mrs M Bloor, 01773 715054, [email protected](CH) North Of England Cocker Spaniel Association Mates Farm, Mrs M Edwards, 07986 550006, [email protected](O) North Staffs Canine Society Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre, Mr R Jones, [email protected](O) Northern Boston Terrier Club Of England Goosnargh Village Hall, Preston, Lancashire, Mrs V Schfaild, 01706 219902, [email protected](O) Northern Bulldog Club Swinton Masonic Hall, Swinton, Manchester, Mrs A Lunt, 0161 3679636, [email protected](O) Northern Cairn & West Highland White Terrier Club Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, Miss B Shannon, 01484 425494, [email protected](O) Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Worsall Village Hall, Worsall, Near Yarm, Mrs G Griffiths, 01287 677526, [email protected](CH) Northern Samoyed Society The Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Nr Chesterfield, Mr GJ Smith, 01922 492053, [email protected](CH) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club Of UK Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Mrs LA Palfrey, 01884 34521, [email protected](O) Oswestry & District Kennel Association Park Hall, Oswestry, Mrs R Webster, 01691 622332(CH) Pennine & Scottish French Bulldog Association Middlesbrough Sports Village, Mrs J Mavro-Michaelis, 01535 652057, [email protected](CH) Schnauzer Club Of Great Britain Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs EE Kelly, 01245 357333, [email protected](CH) Shetland Sheepdog Club Of Wales Pontypool Active Living Centre, Mr MG Light, 01761 452280, [email protected](CH) South East Of England Dobermann Club Steventon Village Hall, Steventon, Oxford, Mrs D Hutchison, 07828 941184, [email protected](CH) South Wales Boxer Club Cwmbran Stadium, Henllys Way, Cwmbran, Mr MR James, 07587 181643, [email protected](CH) South Wales Corgi Club Caerphilly Leisure Centre, Virginia Park, Caerphilly, Mrs W Rees, 01792 773544, [email protected](O) South Western English Springer Spaniel Club Community Centre Pucklechurch, Mrs D Murdoch, 01594 824779, [email protected](O) Southern Pointer Club Chieveley Village Hall & Recreational Centre, Mrs EW Parsons, 07731 774660, [email protected](O) Southern West Highland White Terrier Club Stonehouse Community Centre, Stonehouse, Glos., Mrs M Smewin, 0121 520 9115, [email protected](O) Spire Toy Dog Society Alfreton Leisure Centre, Alfreton, Derbyshire, Mrs SL Webster, 01246 566059, [email protected]

(O) Whitehaven & District Canine Association Penrith Leisure Centre, Mr P Davies, 01946 690167, [email protected](CH) Yorkshire Terrier Club Drayton Village Hall, Mrs PE Mitchell, 01235 833171, [email protected]

MARCH 22-27(O/WT) Hampshire Working Trials Society North Boarhunt Parish Hall, Fareham, Hampshire, Mrs C Falla, 01243 379422, [email protected]

MARCH 23-27(CH/WT) British Association For German Shepherd Dogs King George V Playing Fields, Salters Lane, Mrs J Harrison, 07445 801650

MARCH 27(O) Beagle Club Steventon Village Hall, Steventon, Oxford, Mr AS Parker, 01249 782423, [email protected](CH) Border Terrier Club H & H Exhibition Hall, Mrs K Wilkinson, 0191 371 9405, [email protected](O) British Bolognese Club Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Miss A Summers, 0141 316 8587, [email protected](O) Chinese Crested Dog Club Bingley Hall, Stafford County Showground Ltd, Stafford, Miss LA Biss, 07970 887453, [email protected](O) Fox Terrier Club Of Wales Little Mill Village Hall, Mrs J Moakes, 01452 760913, [email protected](CH) Griffon Bruxellois Breeders Association Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Miss JM Spittle, 01562 885870, [email protected](CH) Italian Spinone Club Of Great Britain Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Miss L Mayne, 0871 996 0620, [email protected](O) King Charles Spaniel Club Bingley Hall, Stafford County Showground Ltd, Stafford, Miss M Mallows, 01915 363323, [email protected](L) Llandysul & District Canine Society Pontsian Village Hall, Nr. Llandysul, West Wales, Ms K Kingsley, 01239 851612, [email protected](CH) National Bedlington Terrier Club Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, Mrs P Garbutt, 01132 631551, [email protected](CH) Northern Ireland Whippet Club K9 Academy, Mrs J Duke, 02838 849874(O) Notts & Derby District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club Shirland Village Hall, Shirland, Nr Alfreton, Mrs HE Reaney, 07792 558272, [email protected](CH) Old English Sheepdog Club Of Scotland The Pivot Centre, Moodiesburn, Mrs M Strachan, 01355 520417, [email protected](CH) Scottish Breeds Canine Club Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Mr TH Johnston MPhil, 01461 800372, [email protected](CH) South Western Rottweiler Association World Horse Welfare, Mrs CJ Turner, 01837 658905, [email protected](O) South Western Rottweiler Association World Horse Welfare, Mrs CJ Turner, 01837 658905, [email protected]


Events





(CH) Northern Counties American Cocker Spaniel Club Brodsworth Miners Welfare Hall, Woodlands, Doncaster, Mr K Arrowsmith, 07970 150299, [email protected](CH) Pomeranian Club Weston Hall Hotel, Weston Road, Bulkington, Nr Coventry, Mrs JA Pike, 01288 361680, [email protected](O) South Of England Airedale Terrier Club Fairlands Community Centre, Fairlands Avenue, Fairlands, Mrs B Haly, 01895 833875, [email protected](L) Southern Counties Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society Navestock Village Hall, Mr KJ Meneer, 01375 767103, [email protected](PO) Sunderland & District Canine Society Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields, Mrs M Morrison, 0191 523 5202, [email protected](O) Tibetan Terrier Breeders & Owners Club Weedon Bec Village Hall, Mr NS Smith, 07887 650229, [email protected](CH) Welsh Terrier Club The Memorial Hall, Polesworth, Mr JA Barney, 07875 046762, [email protected]

(PO) Gundog Club Of North Wales Ruthin Livestock Market Parc, Mr R Perkins, 01745 561611, [email protected]

(O) Hound Association Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mr PS Singleton, 01206 514952, [email protected]

(CH) Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs RML Thompson, 01530 812293, [email protected]

(O) Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, Mrs RML Thompson, 01530 812293, [email protected]

(O) Irish Wolfhound Society Sky Sports Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, Mrs J Williams, 01634 660181, [email protected]

(L/AG) KS Training Grange Equestrian Centre, Northlew, Nr. Okehampton, Miss K Stickney, 0792 9237921, [email protected]

(L) Miniature Bull Terrier Club Hasland Village Hall, Mrs W Whittaker, 01282 429569, [email protected]

(CH) Northern Afghan Hound Society Redwood Park, Mrs M Barber, 01706 343776, [email protected]

(CH) Northern Bernese Mountain Dog Club Thirsk Farmers Auction Market, Miss SA Corrigan, 01912 652686, [email protected]

(CH) United Kingdom Toydog Society Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Mr TD Mather, 0151 486 3570, [email protected](CH) West Highland White Terrier Club (England) Ltd Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Mrs F West, 01977 791498, [email protected]

MARCH 28(O/AG) Agility Nuts Oakhill Leisure, Mr P Sensky, 07760 252992, [email protected](CH) Bracco Italiano Society The Speedwell Rooms, Staveley, Nr Chesterfield, Mr M Jacques, 01207 505884, [email protected](O) British Boxer Club Drayton Village Hall, Mrs M Seeney, 01235 835207, [email protected](O) East Midland Bulldog Club War Memorial Hall, Dorothy Avenue, Mrs GA Wain, 01162 782419, [email protected](O) Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club Red Lodge Millennium Hall, Red Lodge, Suffolk, Mrs B Gentleman, 01206 211444, [email protected](CH) Finnish Spitz Society Corley Village Hall, Coventry, Mr DJ Rolfe, 01278 423406, [email protected](O/OB) German Shepherd Dog Club Of Wales Monmouthshire Showground, Redbrook Road, Wyesham, Mrs S Evans, 02920 219253, [email protected]


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The Emblehope & Burngrange EstateNorthumberland

A Centre of Excellence for Working Dogs

Introducing

This beautiful moorland estate stretches to some 7,550 acres and is ideal for walked up trialling and training for

Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs. The estate offers both

Pheasant and Partridge shooting and the varied terrain offers

opportunities for all breeds of Gundog to demonstrate their

natural working abilities.

Book your Field Trials, training day and working dog activity by contacting the Kennel Club at [email protected].


This information is correct as of 9th December 2020. If you would like to attend any of these events, please contact the Secretary for further details. Licensed by the Kennel Club.

Field Trials




Hungarian Vizsla Society Open, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Kingham Hill Farm, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Mrs J Robertson, 01953 488246, [email protected]

JANUARY 16North Of Scotland Gundog Association Novice, Cocker Spaniel Stake, Tolishill Estate, Lauder, Borders, Mr M Fallon, 01339 880189, [email protected]

Meon Valley Working Spaniel Club Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, West Tisted Manor Estate, Alresford, Hampshire, Mrs JA Etherington, 01962 771622, [email protected]

Worcestershire Gundog Society Open, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Loddington Hall, Loddington, Leicestershire, Mr L Birch, [email protected]

Utility Gundog Society All Aged, AV Retriever Stake, Ampton Estate, Suffolk, Mrs VA Easey, 0208 529 2114, [email protected]

JANUARY 19Kent, Surrey & Sussex Labrador Retriever Club Open, AV Retriever Stake, Matterley Estate, Hampshire, Mrs P Fellows, [email protected]

Utility Gundog Society Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Shotesham Park, Norfolk, Mr JC Keegan, 07976 437465, [email protected]

JANUARY 20Ulster Gundog League Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Redhall Estate, County Antrim, Mr R McClearn, [email protected]

Leconfield Working Spaniel Club Open, AV Spaniel Stake (Excluding Spaniel [Cocker]), Peppering Estate, Arundel, West Sussex, Mrs K Holmes, 07764 941557, [email protected]

JANUARY 21Bristol & West Working Gundog Society Novice, Cocker Spaniel Stake, Rushmore Farm, Upton, West Yorkshire, Mr G Thompson, 07817 532235, [email protected]

JANUARY

JANUARY 1Utility Gundog Society Novice, AV Retriever Stake, Ampton Estate, Suffolk, Mrs VA Easey, 07776 146181, [email protected]

JANUARY 2Chiltern Gundog Society Novice, AV Retriever Stake, Buttermilk Shoot, Woburn, Bedfordshire, Miss C Wilkinson, 07775 038779, [email protected]

JANUARY 4Cheshire, North Wales & Shropshire Retriever & Spaniel Soc Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Checkley Wood, Cheshire, Dr N Reynolds, 07989 109270, [email protected]

JANUARY 5Eastern Counties Retriever Society Novice, AV Retriever Stake, Auberies Estate, Suffolk, Mrs S Laflin, 01284 766900, [email protected]

JANUARY 6Chiltern Gundog Society All Aged, AV Retriever Stake, Buttermilk Shoot, Woburn, Bedfordshire, Miss C Wilkinson, 07775 038779, [email protected]

Lincolnshire Gundog Society Open, AV Spaniel Stake (Excluding Spaniel [Cocker]), Stubton Estate, Newark, Lincolnshire, Mr CI Bannister, 01909 732837, [email protected]

JANUARY 7Brittany Club Of Great Britain Novice, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Radbourne Estate, Derbyshire, Mrs L Cottrell, 01926 864496, [email protected]

Duchy Working Gundog Club Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Upton Pyne Estate, Devon, Mrs A Wise, 07970 683266, [email protected]

Mid Sussex Working Spaniel Club Open, Cocker Spaniel Stake, Matterley Estate, Hampshire, Mr S Connor, 07851 605714, [email protected]

Lincolnshire Gundog Society Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Stubton Estate, Newark, Lincolnshire, Mr CI Bannister, 01909 732837, [email protected]

JANUARY 9Brittany Club Of Great Britain All Aged, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Wispington, Lincolnshire, Mrs L Cottrell, 01926 864496, [email protected]

Welsh & English Counties Spaniel Club Open, AV Spaniel Stake (Excluding Spaniel [Cocker]), Downton Estate, Ludlow, Shropshire, Mrs A Kedward, [email protected]

JANUARY 11Cheshire, North Wales & Shropshire Retriever & Spaniel Soc Open, AV Spaniel Stake (Excluding Spaniel [Cocker]), Checkley Wood, Cheshire, Dr N Reynolds, 07989 109270, [email protected]

Western Counties & South Wales Spaniel Club Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Matterley Estate, Hampshire, Mr MR Ashman, [email protected]

Meon Valley Working Spaniel Club Open, Cocker Spaniel Stake, Southwick Estate, Fareham, Hampshire, Mrs JA Etherington, 01962 771622, [email protected]

JANUARY 12Northern Golden Retriever Association Novice, AV Retriever Stake, Preston Fields Farm, East Yorkshire, Mr PJ Wagland, 01909 476024, [email protected]

Eastern Counties Spaniel Society All Aged AV Spaniel Stake, Shotesham Park, Norfolk, Mrs WE Knight, 01206 251426, [email protected]

JANUARY 13Cambridgeshire Field Trial Society Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Audley End, Cambridgeshire, Mr A Waterhouse, [email protected]

Gwynedd Spaniel Club Novice, English Springer Spaniel Stake, Checkley Wood, Cheshire, Mr D Connell, 01695 51187, [email protected]



Introducing








Field Trials




This information is correct as of 9th December 2020. If you would like to attend any of these events, please contact the Secretary for further details. Licensed by the Kennel Club.



Introducing







FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 1Hungarian Vizsla Society Novice, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, North Lodge Farm, Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, Mrs J Robertson, 01953 488246, [email protected]

FEBRUARY 20Forth & Clyde Working Gundog Association Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Byrecleugh Estate, Berwickshire, Mr W Drummond, 07793 839188, [email protected]

JANUARY 22Bristol & West Working Gundog Society Open, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Upton Pyne Estate, Devon, Mr R Davies, 07852 730453, [email protected] Working Gundog Society Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Great Durnford Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Mr T Sheppard, 01373 836402, [email protected]

JANUARY 23Utility Gundog Society All Aged, AV Retriever Stake, Camfield Estate, Hertfordshire, Mrs JJ Van Der Dussen, 0208 529 2114, [email protected]

JANUARY 25Westward Gundog Society Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Stowell Park, Northleach, Gloucestershire, Mrs S Jenkins, [email protected] Gundog Society Novice, Cocker Spaniel Stake, Shotesham Park, Norfolk, Mr JC Keegan, 07976 437465, [email protected]

JANUARY 26German Shorthaired Pointer Club Open, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Stow Bardolph, Norfolk, Mr SD Kimberley, 01837 682672, [email protected] Working Gundog Society Novice, AV Retriever Stake, Great Durnford Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Mr T Sheppard, 01373 836402, [email protected]

JANUARY 28South West Scotland Gundog Association Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Carbeth Estate, Stirlingshire, Mrs L Mason, 01360 440310, [email protected] Tees & Tweed Field Trial Association Novice, AV Spaniel Stake, Stean, North Yorkshire, Mr S Charlton, [email protected]

JANUARY 31Norfolk & Suffolk HPR Field Trial Club Novice, AV Hunt, Point and Retrieve Stake, Roxby Estate, Roxby, North Yorkshire, Mrs D Rackstraw, [email protected]


Seminar Diaries




DATE BREED SPEAKER VENUE ADDRESS CONTACT

FEBR

UAR

Y 7th Bedlington Terrier Viv Rainsbury Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, Near Coventry CV7 8AZ

Midland Bedlington Terrier ClubYvonne Bannister, 07813 [email protected]

28th King Charles Spaniel

Julia Pennington and Alicia Pennington

Grenoside Community Centre, Main Street, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8PR

Northern King Charles Spaniel ClubGill Smith, 01332 [email protected]

MAR

CH

20th Smooth Collie Bev White Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northants NN7 2LS

Smooth Collie Club of GBCathy Howard, 01406 [email protected]

28th Welsh Springer Spaniel

Julie Revill and Stephen Pick

White Hart Barn, Godstone Village Hall, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8DU

South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel ClubJulie Revill, 07764 [email protected]

28th Field SpanielMrs J Holgate and Mr M Fowkes

Yelvertoft Village Hall, Lillbourne Road, Yelvertoft, Northants NN6 6LJ

Field Spaniel SocietyJill Holgate, 01282 [email protected]

APRI

L

3rd Basset Hound Phil Freer and Tina Watkins

North Muskham Community Centre, Nelson Lane, North Muskham, Newark NG23 6HD

Midland Basset Hound Club and Basset Hound Club of WalesHelen Hards, 07411 [email protected]

18th Japanese ChinGeorge Farmer and Jean Wallhead

Swannington Village Hall, Main Street, Swannington LE67 8QL

Japanese Chin ClubLinda Flynn, 01205 760374/07510 [email protected]

MAY

1st Siberian Husky Jenny Manley Fountain Community Centre, 9 Abbeygreen, Lesmahagow ML11 0HD

Scottish Siberian Husky ClubPam Addison McArthur, 07484 [email protected]

9th Border Terrier Jane Lee Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 6RR

Southern Border Terrier ClubJane Roberts, 07800 [email protected]

16th Chow Chow Sheila JakemanNether Whitacre Village Hall, Station Road, Whitacre Health, Coleshill, Warks B46 2EH

Chow Chow Breed CouncilPaul Westley, 07734 [email protected]

30th Tibetan SpanielTony Moran, Barbara Wallis Baga

Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2HX

South East and East Anglian Tibetan Spaniel SocietySarah Styles, 01953 [email protected]

31st Lagotto Romagnolo

Carolyn Fry and Ann Stephenson

Chieveley Village Hall, High Street, Chieveley, Berks RG20 8TE

Lagotto Romagnolo AssociationAnn Stephenson, 01276 [email protected]

JUN

E

13th Siberian HuskyHelen Gutteridge and Krystyan Greenland

Bearley Village Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0SR

Siberian Husky Club of GBKrystyan Greenland, 07768 [email protected]

Breed Appreciation Days




Health Surveys

BREED AND AIM OF SURVEY FURTHER INFORMATION

AMERICAN COCKER SPANIELTo look at the overall health of the American Cocker Spaniel and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.

Click here for the surveyFor further information please contact: [email protected]

BORDER COLLIETo look at the overall health of the Border Collie and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


DACHSHUNDTo continually monitor the overall health of the Dachshund variety’s and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


DOGUE DE BORDEAUX To look at the overall health of the Dogue de Bordeaux and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


FOX TERRIER (WIRE)To look at the overall health of the Fox Terrier (Wire) and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


GORDON SETTERTo look at the incidence of heart concerns within the breed and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.

Click here for the survey For further information please contact: [email protected]

HAVANESE To continually monitor the overall health of the Havanese and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


ITALIAN SPINONE To look at the overall health of the Italian Spinone and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


IRISH WOLFHOUNDThis study is investigating the factors influencing bloating and the development and outcome of GDV in Irish Wolfhounds in the UK.


LEONBERGERTo look at the overall health of the Leonberger and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.

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PUGTo investigate the outcome of Pugs suffering with mast cell tumours in the UK. The study will assess the effects of gender, neuter status, and body condition score on the potential outcome of each dog.


RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)To look at the overall health of the Retriever (Flat Coated) and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.

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RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)To record data about the causes of death in the Retriever (Flat Coated).

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ST BERNARDTo look at the overall health of the St Bernard and collect information that will help improve knowledge on prevalence of any existing conditions and identify any potential emerging issues, in order to improve the breed’s health and welfare for future generations.


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KC File for JanuaryBREED STANDARD AMENDMENTS

At its meeting, the Board approved the following amendments to Kennel Club Breed Standards from the 1st October 2020:

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLOHead and Skull Head moderately broad. When viewed from above, the widest point is at the zygomatic arch. When viewed from the side, planes of muzzle and skull diverge slightly. Skull slightly convex, as wide as it is long and flattening at occiput and with medial-frontal furrow. Length of skull from occiput to stop slightly longer than from stop to nose. Slight, but evident, stop. Well-developed eyebrow arches. Muzzle strong and wedge-shaped, rather blunt in profile. In depth, almost equal to length. Nasal bridge straight, with large nose protruding slightly with wide, open nostrils. Jaws wide, large and powerful. Lips tight, forming a wide semicircle when viewed from the front, covered with long, bristly whiskers.

Eyes Fairly large, nearly round, set fairly well apart. Close fitting eyelids with rims in various shades of brown. Well-developed eyelashes. Eye colour ranges from ochre to dark hazel and brown, depending on coat colour. Attentive, intelligent expression.

Ears Moderately large in relation to the size of the head, triangular, with slightly rounded tips, rather wide at the base and set slightly above the level of the eye. Hanging at rest, slightly raised when alert.

Forequarters Shoulders muscular, moderately well laid back, long in blade and equal in length to upper arm. Elbows fairly close fitting. Forearms straight with sturdy, oval bone. Wrist follows vertical line of forearm and is finer boned, robust and mobile. Pasterns sloping, elastic and slender compared to forearm.

Body Compact and strong. Length of back from point of shoulder to point of buttock equal to height at withers. Withers set slightly apart and placed just above the line of the back. Straight topline falls slightly from withers to croup. Loin short and wide. Croup long, wide, muscular and slopes gently. Well developed chest reaches down to the elbows. Chest rather narrow in front, broadening behind the elbows. Slight tuck up. Skin thin, close fitting and without wrinkles.

Hindquarters Powerful upper thigh long with well-developed musculature. Good bend of stifle; lower thigh slightly longer than upper. Broad hocks. Rear pasterns thin and upright. Angulation slightly greater than in forequarters but without exaggeration

Feet Compact with strong, curved nails. Webbing between toes well developed. Front feet almost round, toes tight and well arched, turning neither in nor out. Hind feet slightly more oval shaped and toes less arched.

Coat Woolly and waterproof, rather rough on the surface forming very thick, ring shaped curls, with visible, waterproof undercoat. Curls evenly distributed all over the body except on the head where the curls are less tight, forming well-furnished eyebrows, whiskers and beard. Cheeks covered with thick hair. On the ears, curls tend to be open but very wavy. The inner ear flap is covered with hair. Tail covered with woolly, bristly hair. The coat should evenly follow the line of the dog. It may be longer on the head but must not obscure the eyes. The coat should be of a length that curls are evident and texture can be assessed. The correct presentation is natural, without styling, and in keeping with the rustic character of the breed.

Colour Solid off-white, white with brown or orange markings, orange roan, brown roan, brown (in different shades), solid orange, brown with white markings, orange with white markings. Brown mask and tan markings permitted. Pigmentation ranges from light to very dark brown depending on coat colour.

Size Height: males 43-48cms (17-19ins), ideal height 46cms (18ins). Females 41-46cms (16-18ins), ideal height 43cms (17ins). Tolerance of one centimetre over or under. Weight: males 13-16kgs (28½-35lbs); females 11-14kgs (24-31lbs).

[Amendments underlined. No changes to other clauses.]

C REGULATION CHANGES

C2.eAs a condition of registration a breed society must;

(1) Adopt The Kennel Club Code of Ethics (as amended from time to time) in additional to the Rules set out in C3 below. The Code of Ethics may not be altered by a Society except at an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting notice of which includes details of the proposal to alter the Code. Such alteration shall not be brought into force until The Kennel Club has been advised and given its approval of the alterations.

(2) Actively support the education and training of judges in accordance with The Kennel Club’s Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows) (as published and amended from time to time). This does not apply to those breed societies which do not have an interest in the exhibition of dogs or scheduling of dog shows.

(Additions in bold) (Effective 1 January 2021)

C2.fIn making any application under the Regulations a Society or Organisation (including its Officers and its Committee Members) expressly agrees to submit to and be bound by The Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and Codes of Best Practice in force at the date of application or as may be amended from time to time in relation to all canine matters with which the Kennel Club is concerned.


SHOW (F) REGULATION CHANGES

F10Judging Judges, responsibilities

a. Judges at Kennel Club licensed shows must;

1. Judge in accordance with Kennel Club breed standards. In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness, health or well-being of the dog.

2. Judges are also expected to act impartially, with integrity and to only judge on the merits of the dogs in competition and consider no other factors.

3. Judges must maintain and abide by the highest standards in accordance with Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and, appropriate Codes of Best Practice and the criteria described in the Judges Education Programme as published from time to time.

4. To accept appointments and to judge breed classes at Kennel Club licensed championship, open and limited shows judges must be listed on the relevant breed club judging list or at the appropriate Judges Education Programme Level. Judges must maintain accurate records of educational evidence and confirmed judging appointments.

b. The Board shall have the power to grant, withhold, amend, suspend or cancel the status of a judge.

(Additions in bold)(Deletion struck through) (Effective 1 January 2021)

F(1)3.kFor Shows at which a Veterinary Surgeon is present. A suitable place in which dogs suspected of contagious or infectious disease can be properly isolated from the rest of the Show.

(Deletion struck through) (Effective 1 January 2021)

F(1)5.a.(4)Where a show is judged on the Group system, unless a class for every breed eligible for separate classification is provided, at least one Any Variety Not Separately Classified class per group must be provided, and at least one Any Variety Imported Breeds Register class per group must also be provided.


F(1)5.bA breed club must schedule select and promote at least 2 Supported Entry Open Shows for its breed at General or Group Open Shows each year. A formal written agreement to be reached with the licensed show Society societies. The Judges of such classes must be selected by the licensed show society from a list of at least two names proposed by the breed club and will be at either JCF Level Judges Education Programme Level 2 or Level 3 (or B List or A3 list). during the Judges Competency Framework transition period).


F(1)7.c.(4)Championship Shows:-

With The name of each breed for which Challenge Certificates are offered must be printed and the names of the judge(s) and referee(s), if applicable, followed by the words 'Kennel Club Challenge Certificate Dog; Kennel Club Challenge Certificate Bitch'; and then the classification provided for the breed.


F(1)20a. Not more than three Judges shall be appointed to adjudicate for any award.

b. a. General canine society, affiliated societies and breed club championship, open and limited shows championship and open shows - affiliated societies and breed club open shows.




KC File for Januaryj.(3). k.(3). Championship Shows –Slips for Best of Sex, Reserve Best of Sex and Best of Breed and the notice regarding the awarding of Challenge Certificates obtainable from The Kennel Club.Championship Shows –The notice regarding the awarding of Challenge Certificates, obtainable from the Kennel Club.l. m. If a society/club and or judge wish to weigh Miniature Dachshunds at a show the intention to do so must be clearly stated in the show schedule, and a certified weighing machine must be provided. The intention to weigh must be agreed in writing between the judge and the society/club in good time prior to the show and on the day of the show each new dog must be weighed by the judge or with the judge observing.p. q. Judges may exclude any dog from the ring if it is considered not in a fit state for exhibition owing to savage disposition or suffering from any visible condition which adversely affects its health or welfare and the exclusion must be reported immediately on the day by the judge/steward to the show secretary. The judge’s decision is final and the dog shall be excluded from all subsequent competition at the Show. The judge must make a report to the Show Secretary at the first opportunity after the Show.y. The Committee shall have the power to grant, withhold, suspend or cancel the appointment of any judge.(Additions in bold) (Deletion struck through) (Effective 1 January 2021)

F(1)21Judging contracts Invitation to Judgeb. Societies are required to include the following wording in Judges’ invitation letters:‘In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and The Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges. In doing so you also recognise that you are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in your personal circumstances or additional information which will may affect your ability and standing to fulfil this judging appointment.’‘You should also note that we reserve the right to cancel the this contract before the date of the appointment show if there is a change in your circumstances, which in our reasonable opinion would adversely affect your ability to fulfil the appointment.’d. All judges at championship shows and open shows must produce a written critique for the first two placings in each Breed class, and will dispatch these to at least one of the weekly United Kingdom canine journalse. When requested to do so, judges must submit a completed breed health monitoring report form to The Kennel Club within 21 days of the close of the show.g. e. In the event of a judge or society being in breach of any of the terms of a judging contract, the Board may impose a fine. The Judge or Society may be required by the Board to give reasons for such breach, and provide an explanation for any breach of the terms of a judging appointment. In the event of the explanation not being considered satisfactory, the Board may impose a fine and/or other penalties.(Additions in bold)(Deletion struck through) (Effective 1 January 2021)

Except:-

(i) Judges resident in Northern Ireland. Persons who are approved to award Green Stars under Irish Kennel Club Rules and are resident in Northern Ireland are permitted to judge the above mentioned classes at Kennel Club licensed Championship and open shows held in Northern Ireland without being included on a Breed Council/Club judges list.

(ii) Overseas judges. For non Challenge Certificate breeds at championship shows and for open and limited shows scheduling up to three classes (four if scheduling a Puppy class) for a particular breed the organising club/society must ensure that any overseas judge appointed to judge has been:

(a) Approved to judge the breed concerned at championship level in the country in which they are domiciled, or

(b) Listed at Judges Education Programme Level 2 or above for the breed concerned, or

(c) Are on a Kennel Club registered breed club/council B list or above.

(3) General canine society open shows and affiliated organisation open shows only. Persons appointed to judge Best in Show, Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group and/or Variety Classes must have previously been approved to award and have awarded Challenge Certificates to at least one breed, and be currently eligible to do so. Classes for varieties of a breed and handling classes are exempt from this Regulation.

(4) General canine society limited shows and affiliated organisation limited shows only. Persons appointed to judge Best in Show, Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group and/or Variety Classes must be listed at Judges Education Programme Level 2 or above or be on a breed club/council B list or above. Classes for varieties of a breed and handling classes are exempt from this Regulation.

b. The selected judge must, when appointed by the club/society be eligible in accordance with the criteria set out in these Regulations and will not have been declared ineligible to do so by the time of carrying out the appointment.

c. If more than one judge is appointed for any form of competition, a further judge must be appointed to act as referee and the name published in the schedule. However, at a single breed championship show, where more than one judge is appointed, the society may appoint a Best in Show judge instead of a referee, whose name must be published in the schedule.

c. On accepting an appointment the selected judge must ensure that their name is included on a relevant breed council/club judges list or at the appropriate level of the Judges Education Programme.

d. In the event of a judge being unable to complete all allotted judging, a substitute judge must be appointed to complete the judging.

d. All judges at championship shows and open shows must produce a written critique for the first two placings in each Breed class, and will dispatch these to at least one of the weekly United Kingdom canine journals.

e. When requested to do so, judges must submit a completed breed health monitoring report form to The Kennel Club within 21 days of the close of the show.

(1) Championship Shows For non Challenge Certificate breeds at championship shows and for general canine society open shows, affiliated organisations open shows and breed club open shows scheduling more than three1 breed classes for a particular breed (five2 classes for Stud Book Band E breeds), the selected judge must, when appointed by the club/society, either:

a. Have previously been approved to award Challenge Certificates or be listed at Judges Education Programme Level 2 or above for to the relevant breed or

b. Be included on a Breed Council/Club B judges list or above.

(i) Judges resident in Northern Ireland. Persons who are approved to award Green Stars under Irish Kennel Club Rules and are resident in Northern Ireland are permitted to judge the above mentioned classes at Kennel Club licensed Championship and open shows held in Northern Ireland without being included on a Breed Council/Club judges list.

(ii) Overseas judges. For non Challenge Certificate breeds at championship shows and for general canine society open shows, affiliated organisations open shows and breed club open shows the organising club/society must ensure that any overseas judge appointed to judge more than three breed classes (five classes for Stud Book band E breeds) has been approved to judge the breed concerned at championship level in the country in which they are domiciled, or are on a Kennel Club registered breed club/council B list or above for the breed concerned.

(2) General canine society Open shows and affiliated organisation open shows only. Persons appointed to judge Best in Show, Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group and/or Variety Classes must have previously been approved to award and have awarded Challenge Certificates to at least one breed, and be currently eligible to do so. Classes for varieties of a breed and handling classes are exempt from this Regulation.

1 Non B list judges are permitted to judge a puppy class in addition to the 3 classes currently permitted.

2 Non B list judges are permitted to judge a puppy class in addition to the 5 classes currently permitted. c. If more than one judge is appointed

(2) Open and Limited Shows

a. For open and limited shows scheduling more than three breed classes (four if including a Puppy class) for a particular breed the selected judge must, when appointed by the club/society, either:

(i) Have previously been approved to award Challenge Certificates or be listed at Judges Education Programme Level 2 or above for the relevant breed or

(ii) Be included on a Breed Council/Club B judges list or above.

b. For open and limited shows scheduling up to three classes (four if scheduling a Puppy class) for a particular breed, the selected judge must, when appointed by the club/society, either:

(i) Be listed at Judges Education Programme Level 1 or

(ii) Have met the Judges Education Programme Level 1 criteria at the time of accepting the appointment.




KC File for JanuaryF(1)23a. Allocation – The allocation of Challenge Certificates is discretionary and conditional upon Show Societies running satisfactory shows previously. If requested Challenge Certificates for all breeds for which Challenge Certificates are available will be granted to the agreed designated All-Breed Championship Shows including; Crufts Dog Show, Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd, Scottish Kennel Club, Welsh Kennel Club. Challenge Certificates may also be allocated to other Shows by the Clubs and Societies at the discretion of the Board on application from the show societies. However, allocations of Challenge Certificates are discretionary, and conditional upon show societies running satisfactory shows previously.

c. Selection of Judges

The names of judges submitted for approval to the Board must be selected in accordance with the rules of the show society and if required evidence of this must be forwarded to the Board.

d. Application for approval of judges The show society must apply to the Board for the approval of the following judges with the following conditions:

(1) All applications for the approval to judge with Challenge Certificates, Groups, Best in Show, and Referees, must include both the nomination and the questionnaire (where required), and must be lodged by the show society with the Secretary of The Kennel Club at least 12 months prior to the date of the show on the form provided.

2 Judges to award Challenge Certificates, at single breed, sub-group and general or group championship shows.

(a) There must be an interval of not less than 18 calendar months between the appointment of a judge to award Challenge Certificates to the same sex of the same breed.

3 Judges for Group competitions

The judge of a group* at a championship show shall not judge any breed, any variety not separately classified or any variety imported breed register classes in that group at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee. Subject to the above a group judge is eligible to judge other variety/stakes class(es) at the show. There must be an interval of not less than 9 calendar months between appointments to judge the same group at championship shows.

*A group judge is not eligible to judge any class or classes at a championship show, from which dogs become eligible to compete in his/her appointed group.

(4) Judges for Best in Show (excluding single breed championship shows).

(a) The judge of Best in Show at a general or group championship show, shall not judge any breed or variety classes at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee.

(b)At a sub-group championship show where more than one judge is appointed a separate Best in Show judge must also be appointed, who must not judge any breed or variety classes at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee. At a sub-group championship show where only one judge is appointed a separate Best in Show judge need not be nominated.

(b) At a sub-group championship show where more than one judge is appointed a separate Best in Show judge must also be appointed, who must not judge any breed or variety classes at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee. At a sub-group championship show where only one judge is appointed a separate Best in Show judge need not be nominated.

(c) There must an interval of not less than 9 calendar months between appointments to judge Best in Show at a Championship Show.

e. Judges for Puppy Group competitions.

The judge of a Puppy Group* at a Championship Show shall not judge any Breed, Any Variety Not Separately Classified or Any Variety Imported Breed Register Classes in that Group at the show except when acting in the capacity of Referee. Subject to the above a Group judge is eligible to judge other variety/stakes class(es) at the show.

* A Group Judge is not eligible to judge any class or classes at a Championship Show, from which dogs become eligible to compete in his/her appointed Group.

f. No more than three Judges shall be appointed to adjudicate for any award.

g. If more than one judge is appointed for any form of competition, a further judge must be appointed to act as referee and the name published in the schedule. However, at a single breed championship show, where more than one judge is appointed, the society may appoint a Best in Show judge instead of a referee, whose name must be published in the schedule.

h. Should any judge named in the schedule be unable to fulfil the specified appointment, another judge must be appointed who is eligible to do so. Where Challenge Certificates are available another judge must be appointed who has previously awarded Challenge Certificates in the breed/or is listed at the appropriate Judges Education Programme Level. There must be an interval of not less than 18 calendar months between this appointment and a subsequent appointment to award Challenge Certificates to the same sex of the same breed. The show committee may similarly substitute a Judge for a Group or Best in Show at Championship Show provided that the substitute Judge has been previously approved for, and judged, the same Group or Best in Show or is listed at the appropriate Judges Education Programme Level but who has not accepted an invitation to judge the same Group or Best in Show within the 9 calendar months following the show in question. The circumstances of any such substitution must be reported to The Kennel Club without delay. This appointment must not conflict with the conditions in the contract of a future judging appointment. Such judges must be submitted to the Board for approval. The alteration should be notified to exhibitors if possible.

i. Where a judge is unable to complete all allotted judging, a substitute judge must be appointed to complete the judging. The appointment of the substitute must be in accordance with the procedure and Regulations for appointing judges in an emergency.


F(1)22 Stewards.

Show societies must appoint at least one steward for every ring in which judging is to take place. Stewards shall at all times act in accordance with instructions for stewards (Annex C to these Regulations), a copy of which must be issued to each steward by show societies.

Selection, Appointment and Eligibility to Judge

a. Those judges invited to judge must be selected in accordance with the rules of the Show Society and The Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges as published from time to time and if required evidence of this must be forwarded to The Kennel Club.

b. Judges so selected must at the time of accepting the invitation and at the time of the appointment be eligible to judge in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations.

c. No announcement may be made by a Show Society of any appointment until the judge has accepted the invitation and the Show Society has confirmed the appointment in writing to the judge.

d. Application for approval of judge

The show society must apply to the Board for the approval of the following judges with the following conditions:

(1) All applications for the approval to judge with Challenge Certificates, Groups, Best in Show, and Referees, must include both the nomination and the questionnaire (where required), and must be lodged by the show society with the Secretary of The Kennel Club at least 12 months prior to the date of the show on the form provided.

(2) Judges to award Challenge Certificates, at single breed, sub-group and general or group championship shows.

(a) There must be an interval of not less than 18 calendar months between the appointment of a judge to award Challenge Certificates to the same sex of the same breed.

(3) Judges for Group competitions

(a) The judge of a group* at a championship show shall not judge any breed, Any Variety Not Separately Classified or Any Variety Imported Breed Register classes in that group at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee. Subject to the above a group judge is eligible to judge other variety/stakes class(es) at the show.

(b) There must be an interval of not less than 9 calendar months between appointments to judge the same group at championship shows.

*A group judge is not eligible to judge any class or classes at a championship show, from which dogs become eligible to compete in his/her appointed group.

(4) Judges for Best in Show (excluding single breed championship shows).

(a) The judge of Best in Show at a general championship show, shall not judge any breed or variety classes at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee. The judge of Best in Show at a group championship show, shall not judge any breed at the show except when acting in the capacity of referee.




KC File for Januarythe first time, provided that the judge has fulfilled the minimum criteria in accordance with Regulations G31b. and G31c. Subject to approval judges would be included on the list of Approved Championship Obedience Judges.

b. On application for a person’s first appointment to judge Championship Class C the minimum conditions which apply are:

A person must:-

(1) judges must have at least eight years judging experience which must include 30 championship and/or premier and/or open show appointments of which at least 15 must be Open Class C and two each of Beginners, Novice, Class A and Class B., and

c. (2) At the time of judging a first Championship appointment the Judge must have attended a Kennel Club Obedience Regulations and Judging Procedure Seminar and passed the Regulations and Judging Procedure examination. have completed and passed an Obedience Regulations and Judging Procedure examination on the Kennel Club Academy prior to attending a Kennel Club Obedience Test Design and Practice of Judging seminar.

c. Qualifications for judges at premier and open shows and for the non-certificate classes at Championship Shows:-

On first appointment judges must satisfy the show committee that they:

(1) have judged a minimum of four appointments within at least two years at a lower level including limited/companion obedience shows and matches/club or fun competitions.

(2) have won out of Beginners at a licensed championship, premier or open obedience show as a handler, and have acted as a caller, scribe or marker steward on six occasions at licensed shows; and

(3) have attended a Kennel Club Obedience Regulations and Judging Procedure Seminar and passed the Regulations and Judging Procedure examination. completed and passed an Obedience Regulations and Judging Procedure examination on the Kennel Club Academy prior to attending a Kennel Club Obedience Test Design and Practice of Judging seminar.

(4) have attended an Obedience Test Design and the Practice of Judging Seminar. a Kennel Club Obedience Test Design and Practice of Judging seminar and passed the assessment.

(Deletions struck through, insertions in bold)(Effective 1 January 2021)

Regulation G33.bTO:Show organisers are required to include the following wording in judges' invitation letters:

‘In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and the Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges and confirm that you are qualified to judge in accordance with Obedience Regulation G31. In doing so you also recognise that you are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in personal circumstances which may affect your ability to fulfil this judging appointment. You should note that we reserve the right to cancel the contract before the

Classes and no minimum number of classes in which a dog must be entered may be fixed.(Deletions struck through) (Effective 1 January 2021)

F(A)6All championship, open and limited shows must schedule at least one Any Variety Not Separately Classified Class per group, unless a class for every breed eligible for classification is provided.(Additions in bold) (Effective 1 January 2021)

F(A)IMPORTED BREED REGISTER For breeds confined to the Imported Breed 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 Best Imported Register / Best Imported Register Puppy winning dog being is being eligible to compete for Best in Group / Best Puppy in Group or Best in Show / Best Puppy in Show as relevant. Such breeds may be entered into Imported Breed Register classes and/or Any Variety or Stakes classes, with the exception of AVNSC classes, for which they are not eligible.

ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED

For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled. These classes are not open to breeds which are listed on the Imported Breed Register.

ANY VARIETY

A Variety Class is one in which more than one breed or variety of a breed with a breed standard can compete.


OBEDIENCE (G) REGULATION CHANGES

Regulation G29.f(3)TO:Where a draw for the complete running order of classes other than Championship Class C is not made, show managements must conduct a ballot to determine a running order for at least the first 10 6 competitors/dogs in these classes: this may be reduced to 6 at shows with less than 200 dogs entered or where there are less than 25 dogs entered in a specific class.

Sub paragraph (3) does not apply to limited shows.

(Deletions struck through. Insertions in bold.)(Effective 1 January 2021)

Regulation G31.TO:a. Show Societies must apply to the Board for

approval of Championship Class C judges for Championship Obedience Shows, at least nine months before the date of the Show, on the form provided. Approval for all first time appointments must be applied for a minimum of eighteen months before the date of the show, on the form provided. Prior to being granted Board approval, judges must have been assessed by a Kennel Club approved assessor. Individuals may apply to the Board for approval to award Championship Obedience Certificates for

(c)There must an interval of not less than 9 calendar months between appointments to judge Best in Show at a General Championship Show.

e.The judge of a Puppy Group* at a Championship Show shall not judge any Breed, Any Variety Not Separately Classified or Any Variety Imported Breed Register Classes in that Group at the show except when acting in the capacity of Referee. Subject to the above a Group judge is eligible to judge other variety/stakes class(es) at the show.

* A Group Judge is not eligible to judge any class or classes at a Championship Show, from which dogs become eligible to compete in his/her appointed Group.

f. The committee shall have the power to grant, withhold, suspend or cancel the approval of any judge, referee, judge of group competitions or judge for Best in Show.

h. Should any Judge named in the Schedule be unable to fulfil the specified engagement, the name of another Judge must be submitted to the Board for approval and the alteration announced in the Canine Press if possible. In an emergency, the Show Committee may substitute as a Judge for a breed with Challenge Certificates, a person who has previously awarded Challenge Certificates in the breed but who has not accepted an invitation to judge the same sex of the breed at another Championship Show within the 18 calendar months following the Show in question. In an emergency, the Show Committee may similarly substitute a Judge for a Group or Best in Show provided that the substitute Judge has been previously approved for, and judged, the same Group or Best in Show but who has not accepted an invitation to judge the same Group or Best in Show within the 9 calendar months following the Show in question. The circumstances of any such substitution must be reported to The Kennel Club without delay.

i. Where a judge is unable to complete all allotted judging, a substitute judge must be appointed to complete the judging. The appointment of the substitute must be in accordance with the procedure and Regulations for appointing judges in an emergency

l. f The Kennel Club will issue the award cards for each Challenge Certificate and Reserve Challenge Certificate offered and the cards for the Best of Sex, Reserve Best of Sex and Best of Breed. once the published Schedule has been lodged with The Kennel Club.


F(1)24Stewards.

Show societies must appoint at least one steward for every ring in which judging is to take place. Stewards shall at all times act in accordance with instructions for stewards (Annex C to these Regulations), a copy of which must be issued to each steward by show societies.


F(A)1For the purposes of Kennel Club Show Regulations, the term ‘Variety Class’ also applies to ‘Stakes Classes’. A Variety Class is one in which more than one breed or variety of a breed can compete. There must be no stipulation that exhibits must be entered for Variety Classes as well as Breed




Regulation I27.a.TO:Invitations to judge must be made by working trial societies in writing and must include the following wording:

‘In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and the Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges and confirm that you are qualified to judge in accordance with Working Trial Regulation I26.

In doing so you also recognise that you are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in personal circumstances which may affect your ability to fulfil this judging appointment. You should note that we reserve the right to cancel the contract before the date of the appointment if there is such a change in your circumstances, which in our reasonable opinion would adversely affect your ability to fulfil the appointment. Clubs may cancel a judging appointment where there is clear evidence that the judge's ability to fulfil the appointment has been adversely affected, or in consultation with the judge.’

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Regulation I(B)13 TO:The missing person, protected consistent with safety, should must remain motionless in a seated or standing position out of sight of the handler, but should must be accessible on investigation to the dog when ‘winded’. The protected steward must not be lying down. The judge should satisfy himself that the dog has found the person and has given warning spontaneously and emphatically without being directed by the handler. A dog that bites the hidden person must be heavily penalised.

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Regulation I(C)1.TO: ‘Handlers who choose to work/hunt their hounds leashed must drop their leash within a minimum of 200 yds/183m 300yds/275m of the line up, so that a natural identification takes place that is free from any handler interference.‘

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Regulation I(C)7.a.TO:a. Societies must apply to the Board for approval

of all judges at Championship Bloodhound Trials at least six months before the date of the Trials. All first time Senior Stake judges must be applied for a minimum of eighteen months before the date of the Trial on the form provided. Individuals may apply to the Board for approval to award Championship Bloodhound Working Trial Certificates for the first time, provided that the judge has fulfilled the minimum criteria in accordance with Regulations I(C)7.b., I(C)7.c. and I(C)7.d. Subject to approval judges would be included on the list of Approved Championship Bloodhound Working Trial Judges.

b. On application for a person’s first appointment to award a Kennel Club Bloodhound Working Trial Certificate, the nominee must meet the following minimum conditions which apply are:

2–3 seconds after a weight of 1 kilogram has been placed in the middle of the down contact area.

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Regulation H(1)(B)4(13)TO:All small and medium dogs who are invited on to the Team GB Squad will be subject to an additional measurement.

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WORKING TRIALS (I) REGULATIONCHANGES

Regulation I25.a. Approval of Judges.TO:Working Trial Societies must apply to the Board for the approval of judges for Championship T.D. and P.D. Stakes at least nine months before the date of the Trial. All first time appointments must be applied for a minimum of eighteen months before the date of the Trial on the form provided. Individuals may apply to the Board for approval to award Championship Working Trial Certificates for the first time, provided that the judge has fulfilled the minimum criteria in accordance with Regulation I25.b. Subject to approval judges would be included on the list of Approved Championship Working Trial Judges.


Regulation I25.b Approval of judges.TO:b. On application for a person’s first appointment to judge Championship Working Trial Certificate Stakes, the nominee must meet the following minimum conditions which apply are:

Criteria On application a A person must:

(5) Have attended a Kennel Club Working Trial Regulations and Judging Procedure Seminar and passed the Regulations and Judging Procedure examination either at a classroom-based seminar or on the Kennel Club Academy.

(6) Have attended a Kennel Club Practical Working Trials seminar. In addition P.D. judges must have attended a Kennel Club P.D. Regulations and Judging Procedure Seminar and passed the relevant examination (effective 1 January 2014).

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New Regulation I26iTO:Patrol Dog stake judges must, before commencement of the Patrol Dog test, provide Working Trials Managers with sufficient detail of the tests, the risks arising from them and measures to manage those risks, to be included within risk assessments completed in respect of the events.

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date of the appointment if there is such a change in your circumstances, which in our reasonable opinion would adversely affect your ability to fulfil the appointment. Clubs may cancel a judging appointment where there is clear evidence that the judge's ability to fulfil the appointment has been adversely affected, or in consultation with the judge.’


Regulation G(C)4.h. – Stays in ALL classesTO:The judge or steward will direct handlers to positions in the ring. The command ‘last command’ will be given and handlers should then instantly give their final command to their dogs. Any further commands or signals to the dogs after this ‘last command’ will be penalised. Handlers will then be instructed to leave their dogs and walk to positions indicated until ordered to return to them. These are group tests and all dogs must compete together, but where this is impracticable at an indoor any show, the class may be equally divided but the judging for the groups must be consecutive. The stay ring shall be large enough to cater for the largest expected attendance for each class.

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AGILITY (H) REGULATION CHANGES

Regulation H18.b. Approval of judges. TO:b. On application for a person’s first appointment to judge the Championship Agility Class the minimum conditions which apply are:

Criteria On application a A person must:-


Regulation H(1)(B)3.b.TO:

Wall – The height of the wall must be 600mm for Large Dogs, 500mm for Intermediate Dogs, 400mm for Medium Dogs and 300mm for Small Dogs. Width: 1.2m minimum. All central units must be easily displaced by the dog and not interlocking with the pillars. Pillars with must be a minimum height of 900mm must be used.


Regulation H(1)(B)3.m. See-SawTO:This obstacle will consist of a plank firmly mounted on a central bracket. The length of the plank must be 3.66m. The width should be 254mm must be 295mm minimum and 305mm maximum. The height measured from the ground to the top of the plank at the central bracket should be 610mm minimum and 685mm maximum must be 610mm. The maximum distance from the pivot point to the top of the plank should not be more than 100mm. The last 914mm from each end should be a different colour to indicate the area with which the dog should make contact. The plank should have a non-slip surface with no slats. The See-Saw must start to tip and then touch the ground between

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HEELWORK TO MUSIC (L) REGULATION CHANGES

Regulation L14.b.(v)TO:All Judges must have attended a Regulations and Judging Procedure seminar every four years since passing the Regulations and Judging Procedure exam. From 1 January 2022 all judges must have attended a Regulations and Judging Procedure seminar, and must have passed the examination, every five years since passing the Regulations and Judging Procedure examination.

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Regulation L16.b.TO:Competition organisers are required to include the following wording in judges' invitation letters:

‘In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and the Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges, and confirm that you are qualified to judge in accordance with Heelwork to Music Regulation L14. In doing so you also recognise that you are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in personal circumstances which will affect your ability to fulfil this judging appointment.

You should note that we reserve the right to cancel the contract before the date of the appointment if there is such a change in your circumstances, which in our reasonable opinion would adversely affect your ability to fulfil the appointment’ Clubs may cancel a judging appointment where there is clear evidence that the judge's ability to fulfil the appointment has been adversely affected, or in consultation with the judge.’


RALLY (S) REGULATIONS CHANGES

Regulation S5.a. Classes at Rally CompetitionsTO:a. An Open Rally competition shall comprise at least

one standard competition class at Level 1 or above as set out in Annex A to these Regulations.

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Regulation S19.j.TO:

From 1 January 2022 all judges must have passed a Rally Regulations and Judging Procedure examination, every five years since passing the Regulations and Judging Procedure examination.


Regulation S20.b.TO:Host organisations are required to include the following wording in judges' invitation letters:

‘In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and the

Regulation J6.c.(6), TO:Before a judge can be added to a Panel he must have attended a Kennel Club Judges’ Training Programme seminar on Kennel Club J Regulations for the appropriate sub-group and have passed the examination. With effect from 1 January 2022 to be included remain on a judging Panel, all judges must attend have attended a Kennel Club Judges’ Training Programme seminar on Kennel Club J Regulations for the appropriate sub-group and must pass have passed the examination, unless the judge has “Grandfather rights” (see note).

(Note: Judges deemed to have “Grandfather rights” and who are therefore exempt from Regulation J6.c.(6) are: judges who were appointed to the ‘A’ Panel prior to 1 January 2010, and/or were involved in the pilot scheme for the judges training programme and/or those who are, or have been a Kennel Club Approved Presenter).

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Regulation J7.i.(4)TO:i. Preference in the draw for Open Stakes

(4) Breeds which Hunt Point and Retrieve A First Second or Third in an Open Stake A First or Second in an All-Aged Stake or First in

a Novice Stake A First and Second in All-Aged Stakes A First in an All-Aged Stake and a First in a

Novice Stake Two Firsts in Novice Stakes

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Regulation J9. Control of Dogs and Competitors under TrialTO:b. Handling and Competing

(13) The Kennel Club’s Codes of Conduct specify the sort of behaviour expected of those who take part in competitive gundog work. All participants should be aware of their contents the Codes of Conduct and must abide by them, and by Kennel Club Regulations, and, in particular, should never publicly impugn decisions of the Judge or Judges. Neither should they criticise the host, ground or guns.

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Regulation J(F)1. TO:The Show Gundog Working Certificate is not a qualification in itself, however, when awarded it enables the ‘Sh’ to be removed from the title of ‘Show Champion’ and the letters SGWC may be used after the dog’s name on entry forms and in show catalogues. In no circumstances can the letters SGWC be placed after a dog's name.

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Criteria On application a A person must:-

c. At the time of judging a first Championship appointment the judge must

(1) have judged at least three stakes, not at the same trial, at Kennel Club licensed Bloodhound Trials.

d. c. Additionally judges appointed to officiate for the first time must

(2) have completed and passed a Kennel Club Bloodhound Regulations and Judging Procedure examination on The Kennel Club Academy and have attended a Kennel Club Planning and Managing of Bloodhound Trials Seminar and passed the assessment.


New Regulation I(C)8.b.TO:b. All judges must have completed and passed a Kennel Club Bloodhound Regulations and Judging Procedure examination on The Kennel Club Academy every five years since passing the Regulations and Judging Procedure examination. This Regulation is effective from 1 January 2022.

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FIELD TRIALS (J) REGULATION CHANGES

Regulation J3.d.(3)TO:Novice

Retrievers, Spaniels and breeds which hunt, point and retrieve: A stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place, or places, which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open stakes. Pointers and Setters: A stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a first, second or third in open stakes or first or two seconds in All Aged, Novice or Puppy stakes prior to the close of entries.

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Regulation J4.b. Numbers of runnersTO:To qualify for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book the numbers of runners permitted is as follows:

b. Spaniels

(1) Open stakes - maximum 18, minimum 14.

(2) Other stakes - maximum 18, minimum 12.

(3) Any Variety Spaniel (Except Spaniel [Cocker] and Spaniel [English Springer]) maximum 18, minimum 10.

(4) Cocker Spaniel Championship or Any Variety Spaniel [Excluding Spaniel (Cocker)] Championships - no maximum number

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The title ‘RW’ may be used after the name of the dog on competition entries and in catalogues. The RW title will replace the RL6.Ex after the dog’s name.


FINESAt its meeting of 15 September 2020 the Judges Committee imposed the following fines:

• Dr HO Hoenderken – King Charles Spaniel Association Championship Show – 2 November 2019 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Dr G Drummond – Stockport Canine Society Open Show – 24 November 2019 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Miss F Bevis – Maghull & Merseyside Canine Society Open Show – 1 December 2019 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Mr I Blackshaw – Darwen Canine Society Open Show – 21 December 2019 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Miss E Larsson – Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show – 9-12 January 2020 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Mrs J Quigley – Welsh Kennel Club Open Show – 12 January 2020 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Ms N Cowley – Queens Island Canine Club Open Show – 15 February 2020 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Mr G Payne – Barrow & District Kennel Association Open Show – 16 February 2020 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Mrs W Schiffman – Three Countes Pekingese & Cavalier Society Open Show – 29 February 2020 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

• Mrs K Salter – Wath, West Melton & District Canine Society Open Show – 29 February 2020 – Fined £50 – Regulation F(1)21.d

HEALTH SEMINAR – CORRECTION

Please note that in the December Journal there was an error regarding the Eye Testing clinic on the 31 January. This clinic will be taking place at Kirtling, Newmarket and not Worksop as previously advertised. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regulation S(C) 60TO:RIGHT TURN - 1 or 2 STEPS - DOWN. The handler turns to the right, cueing the dog to move with him/her. After turning and taking 1 or 2 steps the handler stops, cueing the dog to drop directly into a down position without first sitting. When the dog is down, the handler cues the dog to heel, and moves forward. This is a static exercise.

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Regulation S(C) 61TO:LEFT TURN - 1 or 2 STEPS - DOWN. The handler turns to the left, cueing the dog to move with him/her. After turning and taking 1 or 2 steps the handler stops, cueing the dog to drop directly into a down position without first sitting. When the dog is down, the handler cues the dog to heel, and moves forward. This is a static exercise.

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Regulation S(C)63TO:STAND - LEAVE DOG - DOWN - SIT - RECALL - FINISH. This exercise requires two signs. The handler and dog stop at the first sign (A) and the handler cues the dog to remain standing. The dog does not sit first. The handler walks to the second sign (B) and turns and faces the dog, approximately 2 metres away. The handler cues the dog to Down, then Sit, then recalls the dog. Once the dog is sitting in front, the handler cues the dog to Finish Left or Right. This is a static exercise.


Regulation S(C)66TO:SIT - LEAVE DOG - ANGLED RECALL OVER JUMP. This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The jump must be approximately 4 metres from sign (A). The handler cues the dog to wait then walks to the second sign (B) which is placed approximately 4 metres away from the jump and 1 metre to either the right or left of the jump. The handler turns and faces the dog and cues the dog to jump. The dog must come over the jump and sit straight in front of the handler. The handler then cues the dog to Finish either Right or Left. This is a static exercise.


New Regulation K3.e.TO:e.Rally Warrants

A Rally Warrant will be issued on application by the registered owner at the time of qualification in respect of a dog that has obtained the following:

(1) a Rally Title at all levels

(2) a Rally Level 6 Excellent title

(3) an additional 3 excellent scores at level 6, which must be gained after 1 January 2021

Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges, and confirm that you are qualified to judge in accordance with Rally Regulation S19. In doing so you also recognise that you are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in personal circumstances which will affect your ability to fulfil this judging appointment. You should note that we reserve the right to cancel the contract before the date of the appointment if there is such a change in your circumstances which, in our reasonable opinion, would adversely affect your ability to fulfil the appointment. Clubs may cancel a judging appointment where there is clear evidence that the judge's ability to fulfil the appointment has been adversely affected, or in consultation with the judge.’


Regulation S(C) Bonus Exercise 5 TO:SIT - LEAVE DOG - TURN - RECALL - HANDLER FINISH. This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The handler may take the lead off or the dog may drag the lead. The handler walks to the second sign (B), which is placed approximately 2 metres from sign A, turns and recalls the dog to the front position. The dog remains in the sit whilst the handler moves left to take up the heel position. Once the handler has moved to the heel position, the exercise is considered complete. This is not a walk around exercise. NB: If this bonus is used at Level 3 or above there is no requirement to reattach the lead before attempting this bonus exercise.


Regulation S(C)54TO:SIT - LEAVE DOG - DOWN ON RECALL. This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The handler walks to the second sign (B) which is placed approximately 4.5 metres from sign A. The handler turns and faces the dog and recalls the dog. At any time during the recall, the handler cues the dog to down. Once the dog is down, the handler recalls the dog again. The dog must come and sit in the front position. The handler should ensure that they drop the dog leaving sufficient space for the second recall. The handler then cues the dog to Finish either Right or Left. This is a static exercise.


Regulation S(C)56TO:SIT LEAVE DOG - RECALL OVER JUMP. This exercise requires two signs. At the first sign (A) the handler and dog stop with the dog sitting at heel. The jump must be approximately 4 metres from sign (A). The handler cues the dog to wait then walks to the second sign (B) which is approximately 4 metres away from the opposite side of the jump. The handler turns and faces the dog and recalls the dog. The dog must come over the jump and sit in front of the handler. The handler then cues the dog to Finish either Right or Left. This is a static exercise.


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The KCAI Team is available to provide you with support you may need to guide you through the accreditation application process. If you would like the KCAI team to assist you, please let us know by emailing the KCAI team at [email protected]

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For members who have successfully completed all of the online assessments and who are ready to apply for accreditation, our Accreditation Adviser is available to help you. The Accreditation Adviser can provide you with the support you may need to guide you through the accreditation application and practical and oral assessment processes. If you would like our Accreditation Adviser to assist you, please let us know by emailing the KCAI team at [email protected]

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DONATIONS TO THE END OF DECEMBER 2020

We would like to thank the following for their kind donations to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust:

D InettL MathiesonB McNeillMrs R SmartKing Charles Spaniel clubThe Japanese Chin Club

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust’s sole purpose is to ‘make a difference for dogs’. Since its inception in 1987, the Trust has awarded over £10 million in grants by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives and the promotion of support dogs.The Kennel Club supports the Trust by providing all its administration, fundraising and marketing requirements. Therefore, every pound that is raised goes directly to the Trust ensuring that our canine companions and people within the world of dogs enjoy the maximum

benefit. If you would like to support the Trust, there are a variety of ways to achieve this, either by postal donations, direct debit or standing order, debit or credit card, gift aid and legacy.

If you would like further information, please contact The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, call 01296 318540 or go to www.kccharitabletrust.org.uk Registered Charity No. 327802

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The following Kennel Names have recently been granted by the Kennel Club. Objections to any of the approved Kennel Names listed below must be lodged in writing within four weeks of the publication of this Journal. If an objection is successfully upheld the Kennel Club reserves the right to revoke the Kennel Name and any subsequent registrations. Objections should be addressed to the Customer Services Team Kennel Club House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury HP19 8DB.

KENNEL NAME APPROVALS

ARRZOOASHDALEWHARFASSEMROSAASTLEYFOLDAUTUMNBECKBALSAMINABATHINGBORNEBATTLEDORBISHOPDOWNBLACKRAKENBOHEMIAPRIDEBONNEMOLLYCALDERONNIECARNBANMORCHATTLANDSCICYNNESCOBHAMSHAWCOROTINECOTTERHOOSECROFTKOLOCYNDDELWDACHSGILDDACOMPLIRDAFARNDALLARSDARGLIFEEDARWINDAXDATHANICDENECOPSEDERWENDACH

DILLYHAFFDRUMACRIBDRUMTIANECKALBAELDERJAYELDERVIEWERIBOLLFALLINGWATERFalzondaleFARRIFARMSFRENFINGOLDHAVENGRUMBLYGULLIONVIEWHALSBEAREHAUSDOMHNALLHAWKSROADHAZELWATERHERMTYNEHOLEIKAHUNDEHERZJAKSELITEJESSOVELLKARDALRIKARRALUNAHKELLIACREKINEMADREAMKIRMARPHILAWLEYBULLLEINAPSALYKSLILIPUTTASLOWERLANELUCKYSAVIOURLUNABUNAMAPLEGREENMAPLEJOYMARBELLOWMARKJANMARSBONLINEMARTLETSMEGATEGLENMIMILOSEMOONBROCHMORGANZCHOWZMOSSCRIPT

MUGGINTONMWANDAMONAILSTAFFNANNYCONNELSNATALISOHANAOHANAKAOSOLDANVILONSRAPANGALISPEARLLICIOUSPONTISAFGOCHRABYGRANGEROTHERGOLDROYALVIEWRUNPHARSCIPELEISEBROFECSEVENSDENSHINEABULLZSHOTAANSPOKESHAVESTEINHOLZSTROMEANACHSUMMERSBASHSUSCHIFURYTAKARAMONOTAMNIARNTECKTRONICTENEWANTHENTNEYJAYTHORNEDGETHORPENTRIUIGTROSSACHSTWEEDSNIPEUNAFESSUNIDAWEVIVOLUNARWAGGLEWHIPWELSHFORGEWHISLERIVERWILLOWSONWINNIEPIGSXSISDANZ

JOINT INTERESTSAFTERGLOW: Messrs M Gadsby & T Isherwood

SHAWRIGG: Miss T Hamilton & Mr R Murphy

SEPARATE INTEREST

BRALTONTWIST: Miss W E Brown

CLASHNOIR: Mrs L Roxburgh

IRONBUL: Mr M Tart

KENNEL NAME TRANSFERS

FHAIRMHOR: From Mrs IL Blyth & Mrs JI Laidlaw-Good to Mrs J Laidlaw-Good

ITSASO: From Mr M Jeffery & Miss L Tanton-Joy to Miss L Tanton-Joy

PUGOSIA: From Mr K Puczylowski & Mrs M Puczylowska to Mrs M Puczylowska

SANDAULA: From Miss P & The Late Mrs S Hill to Miss P Hill

SLOWCOACH: From Mr MJ Bessex to Ms S Bessex

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*Available to download from our website at www.thekennelclub.org.uk

CLUB AND SHOW FEES

REGISTERED AND AFFILIATED SOCIETIESREGISTRATION OF TITLE (payable on application, 50% non-returnable) a. Societies £100 b. Ringcraft Clubs and Branches £25 MAINTENANCE OF TITLE a. Societies £50 (if paid by Direct Debit) (£45)b. Ringcraft Clubs and Branches £20

(if paid by Direct Debit) (£18)

SHOWS AND TRIALS

SHOW LICENCESa. General Championship Show offering more than 40 sets of Challenge Certificates, £1000 (Any additional licence approved by the General Committee, at no extra cost)b. General Championship Show offering

40 sets of Challenge Certificates or fewer £250c. Group Championship Show £250d. Breed or Obedience or Agility Championship Show (each) £60e. Premier Agility, Premier Obedience or Premier Heelwork to Music Show £45f. General or Group Open Show £45g. Open Shows Competitions (each)

organised by Registered Clubs or Societies £35h. Open Shows Competitions

organised by Authorised Clubs or Societies £60i. Limited Shows* and competitions organised by Registered Clubs or Societies £10j. Limited Shows and competitions organised by

Authorised Clubs or Societies £25k. Companion Dog Shows* £10l. Special Events* £10m. Additional fee for each dog entered (excluding dogs

entered not for competition and dogs entered for classes where Challenge Certificates were not on offer) £ 0.20

n. General canine Society Open Shows: an additional fee of £1 per class for all classes over 300. an additional fee of £2 per class for all classes over 600.o. Additional fee of 5p per entry over 1,000 entries per day, up to a maximum of

£100 per day for Limited and Open Agility shows organised by Authorised Clubsp. For Licences issued to Authorised Clubs or Societies for Open Agility Shows

there would be no change to fees for up to and including the first 10 licences per year, thereafter from 11-15 licences the fee would be £150 per day and for 16 or more licences a year it would be £250 per day.

q. For Licences issued to Authorised Clubs or Societies for Limited Agility Shows there would be no change to fees up to and including the first 10 licences per year, thereafter from 11-15 licences the fee would be £100 per day and for 16 or more licences a year it would be £150 per day.

TRIALS LICENCES Two/three day Field or Championship Working Trial £35 One day Field or an Open or Members Working Trial £25 CHANGE OF LICENCEVoluntary change of date or issue of revised licence £6 *To cover Licences for General, Breed and Obedience Shows, Agility Shows and Flyball Competitions, fee payable for each applicable activity.

KENNEL CLUB COMPUTER SERVICESIn addition to the above fees, computerised documents, reports and pedigrees maybe available at rates of charges approved by the General Committee.

RALLY & LISTED STATUS AGILITYThe fees for Rally & Listed Status Agility are both £60. Listed Agility also has an additional fee of 5p per dog over 1000 dogs (maximum £100).

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