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Anyone may be able to show their dog, whether he or she be a pedigree or not- at a Companion or Exemption Show level. But, a Challenge or Reserve certificated dog is exempt from this in order to give the ordinary dog a sporting chance ok! It is an inexpensive fun day out for all of the family to enjoy, with lot's of prizes and games on offer and is on offer for everyone to take part! Please see your Council, vVterinary and local breed listings available.
The majority of Companion, Open, Limit, Premier and Championship show's are advertised in; Our Dogs, Dog World, Agricultural and local newpaper's papers. Most Magazines or New's paper's can be ordered at your local newsagent, WHSmith, or even, 'on line'.
There are a variety of classes that you may be able to enter your pet in, but you must comply with the Kennel Club registration rules and regulations that your dog may be eligeable to enter for under the exemption, Companion, Open and Championship show level.
Remember it is YOU (the dog owner) who has the sole responsibilty to abide by all local outdoor council rules and regulations and keep your dog under control at all times: in public places, recreation & farming areas (especially during breeding season).
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme has three awards that you and your dog could achieve in basic obedience tests: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Other training schemes may also be available in your local vicinity, such as: Puppy/Dog socialising, Obedience, Agility, Scenting, Racing, Health schemes, etc.
For further details you may wish to contact :
Local Canine club, Open or Championship Shows, The Kennel Club, Veterinary Surgery, PDSA, RSPCA, Specilaist Breeders or "Our Dog" or "Dog World" on line, or search through dog magazine or newspapers.
SPPB; Special Pre Pre Beginners- Owner, handler or dog Never won first place, all work done on lead
SPB; Special Pre Beginners - Dogs not winning more than 3 first places
SB; Special Beginners-Dogs not winning more than 4 first places in Beginners classes
SN; Special Novice-Dogs not winning more than 6 first prizes in this class
STA; Special Test A- Open class for all.....'A' Type recall in obedience.
SMP; Special Minor Puppy
MP; Minor Puppy- For dogs of 6 mnths, not exceeding 9 calendar months of age on 1st day of show
SP: Special Puppy
P; Puppy- 6 months, but not exceeding 12 calendar months
J; Junior- 6 months, not exceeding 18 calendar months
Y; Yearling- 12 months, not exceeding 24 calendar months
B: Owner/handler/exhibit not winning a first prize.
SP; Special Yearling- 12 months, not exceeding 24 calendar months
M; Maiden- For dogs not winning a Challenge Certifiicate or a first prize at an open/champ show
(MP, SP, MP,SMP excepted whether restricted or not)
N; Novice- For dogs which have not won a CC or 3 or more first prizes at Open or Champ Show
(MP, SP, MP, SMP excepted whether restricted or not)
T; Tyro- Not winning 5 or more first prizes at any show only under puppy classes.
D; Debutant-Not winning a CC or first prize at champ show level above puppy classes.
UG; Undergraduate-Not winning 3 or more first prizes or CC at champ show
(MP, SMP, SP excepted whether restricted or not)
G; Graduate- Not winning 4 or more first prizes or a CC at Champ shows
(as in; G, PG, ML, ML, L and Open classes whether restricted or not)
PG; Post Graduate- Not winning 5 or more first prizes or a CC at champ show
(as in; PG, Minor L, Mid L, L and Open classes whether restricted or not)
ML; Minor Limit- Not winning 2 CC's or 3 or more First prizes in ML/L/O.
ML; Mid Limit- For dogs not have won 3 CC's or 5 or more first prizes in all at Champ show
(as in; ML, L & Open classes confined to the breed are CC's are on offer)
L; Limit-Dogs not a champion, nor winning 7 or more First prizes at L or O classes
(in Open, limit or Champ show classes whether restricted or not)
O; Open- For all dogs of the breed for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the
show
V; Veteran-For dog's of not less than 7 years of age on the 1st day of the show
C: Confirmed as a champion, show champion, field champion
FT: Field Trial to have won an awar, Diploa or merit, Certificate of merit in actual competition
at a Field Trail under KC or Irish KC Field Trial Regulations
WT: Winning an award inBloodhound, Working Trial, KC Licensed WorkingTrial under
KC regulations
B; Brace- For 2 exhibits of either sex or mix of one breed belonging to exhibitor having been
entered in some other class other than Brace or Team.
T; Team- But can enter Team under 3 or more mixed or either sexed exhibits as above.
BP; Best Puppy
RBP; Reserve Best Puppy
BB; Best Bitch
BD; Best Dog
AVNSC:For breeds of dog for which no separate breed classes are scheduled
CC: Challenge Certificate (Champ Show only)
RCC: Reserve Challenge Certificate (Champ Show Only)
BOB; Best of Breed
BOS; Best Opposite Sex
PG1; Puppy Group first (down to four places)
G1; Group 1st (down to four places)
BIS; Best in Show
RBIS; Reserve Best in Show
BBE; Bred by Ehibitor
BPIS; Best Puppy in Show
RBPIS; Reserve Best Puppy in Show
YKC; Any variety of fully paid up member with dog resistered achieving bronze award or above
Junior Warrants (JW) are awarded a Stud Book Number and will be qualified to enter Cruft's for life. This may be obtained between the ages of 6-18 months, a minimum 3 points gained at a champ show and 3 points at an Open show (with no less than 3 dogs present in each class). 3 ponts are awarded for each First prize in a breed class at champ show with CC's on offer and 1 point where CC's are not on offer and at an open show with 1 point also offered for Best of Breed and that is if no qualifying points are gained winning a breed class at each show.
To gain the 'Best of Breed' card, your dog must have won his/her class and then compete against all the other winners of their qualifying class. There also may be on offer: 'The Best Opposite Sex', 'Reserve Best of Breed', including 'Best Puppy' and 'Reserve Best Puppy'. Should the Best dog happen to pull out, you may have the chance to stand in his/her place, if you are the runner up and then may challenge against all the other Best of Breed winners in the final line-up.
Breeds are divided into these main groups:
Utility (non-sporting), Working (herding), Hounds (sight chaser), Terriers (hunt, point and retrieve), and Toy, ANSC (Any Variety Not separately Classfied), Special Import Register.
Making a dog up into a Champion is enjoyable, but an expensive hobby, with most prizes on offer being a piece of card or rossette saying First, Second, Third, Reserve or Highly Recommended. Whether you just want to show off your beautfiful conditioned dog for his/her beauty or brains, unfortuantely not all dog's have the attitude to show off in the ring. There are many aspects to consider before jumping in at the deep end and I have compiled a list of some of the costs that you should expected to pay out for:
Finding a show/agility/obedience puppy to suit your own requirements,
Health screening, Innoculations, Worming, Insurance, Passport etc,
Ring Craft/obedience/Agility training etc,
Travelling, Accomodation & Expenses,
Show lead, collar's & bench chain's,
Membership & Show Entry fees,
Grooming, cages & equipment,
Special food & tidbits.
Championship show entry fees vary from £15.00 upwards and you will need to win three Challenge Certificates to gain the prestigious "Champion" title.
You can always teach a dog a new trick. So, start as you mean to go on... 10 to 20 minutes training session per day, teach an enjoyable task with your your dog, and your star pupil should be perfect after less than a few weeks of repetition! We can all get into a good habit with just with a little persuasion and remember you can alway's go back to the basic's to ensure the job is being done correctly! Respect and happiness goes along way in both directions ....
Advertising your dog's win's prices vary from news papers to glossy magazines. Look out for special offers and features of a particular breed.
News paper clippings from 'Our Dogs' or 'Dog World' gives critiques about the dog we have shown under the judge we have entered under
First time at a dog show, I’ll tell you quite plain,
I’ll never, no never go back there again.
The breeder said “show him.” when I bought my dog.
I showed him all right, the whole place was agog!
They gave me a number, they gave me a pin,
But I couldn’t bear to stick the thing in.
So I rushed to the shop and brought some glue,
And I stuck the card onto the rear in the loo.
We arrived at the ringside to find we were first,
In the dog pup class (this part was the worst)
We marched in together as fast as was able,
Arrived at the judge, who said, “Up on the table!”
This really surprised me, my skirt was quite tight,
And I just couldn’t make it, try hard as I might.
The judge looked quite worried. He said “Listen here,
Put the DOG on the table, not you my dear.”
By Now I was trembling, I felt such a fool,
But I said to myself, “We’ll just play it cool.”
“How old?” said the judge, I heard it quite clear,
Well, really, thought I, and said, “Thirty next year.”
The Steward, poor fellow, threw a kind of fit,
He sputtered and coughed, his eyes ran a bit.
“I’d have that cough seen to” I said to him when
He’d finally stopped… but soon started again.
“Once round the ring, Dear, as fast as you can,”
Said the judge, so I just ran and ran
But, when I arrived (out of breath I’ll admit)
The judge said, ” your dog, dear.” I felt such a twit.
Off round again, I kept my head bent.
Oh the shame, my pup crouched and just went and went.
A lady came running with a bucket and spade.
With manure that spicy, has she got it made!
We came back to the judge, who said with a frown,
“Stand your dog!” I replied, “He’s not lying down!”
You can take First Place Stand, he said. I said, “Ha!”
What a job I had getting that stand in the car!
Tracie Mason is the Vice Chairman of this club and welcomes all new comers. There is a match night held at Brinsley Village Hall off M1 Junction 27 every second wednesday of the month at 7.30pm onwards.
