The Bearded Collie Club

The Bearded Collie Club (Scottish Branch)

Diamond Jubilee Since 1974

SCHEDULE OF 27 CLASS SINGLE BREED OPEN SHOW 6 CLASS MEMBERS LIMITED OBEDIENCE SHOW

(Unbenched and held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations) COCHRANE HALL, ALVA, FK12 5LJ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th 2015 ______Show Opens at 9.15 a.m. Judging –10 a.m. Judges: Breed -Mrs Ailsa Gill (Gillaber) Obedience – Mrs Denise Barley (Runival)

The Judges agree to abide by the following statement:: “In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness, health and wellbeing of the dog.”

Guarantors to the Kennel Club: Chairman Mr R Ballantyne 8 Thornhouse Avenue, Irvine Hon Secretary Mr A Hosie 28 Charleston Village, Glamis, Angus Tel: 01307 840477 Hon Treasurer Mr A Scott Compton House, Coaltown Rd, Markinch Show Manager: Mr R Ballantyne Hon Veterinary Surgeon: Betavet, Bank Street, Alloa. Tel: 01259 721576 ENTRY FEES - £4.00 PER DOG (First Class) - Non-members £5.00 SUBSEQUENT CLASSES (same dog)/BRACE £1.00 - Non-members £1.50 NOT FOR COMPETITION £1.00 MEMBERSHIP FEES – Single £9, Joint £10 CATALOGUE - £1.50 (£2.00 on day) ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 24th AUGUST 2015 (Postmark) All entries and fees to the Show Secretary: Mr A Scott Compton House, Coaltown Rd., Markinch, Fife KY7 6HD Tel: 01592 758330 [ONLY UNDOCKED AND LEGALLY DOCKED DOGS MAY BE ENTERED FOR COMPETITION AT THIS SHOW] TROPHIES

TROPHY DONATED FOR DONOR

Margaret Logan Memorial Trophy Best in Show Members of the BCC (Sc. Br.) and BCC of S.

Shorndene Scroll Reserve Best in Show Mrs M S Henderson

Glencraig Trophy Best Puppy in Show Mrs D Young

Darwin Quaich Best Minor Puppy (Cl 1, 12) Ms A Buchan / Mr S Purdon

Runival Cup Best Puppy 9-12 Mths (Cl 2, 13) Mrs D Barley

Braemoray Trophy 1st Open Dog Mr & Mrs A Hards

Queenie Trophy 1st Open Bitch Mrs M Hutchison

Gillaber Flower of Scotland Memorial Trophy Best Scottish Bred (Cl 10, 21) Mrs A Gill

Cairnbell Anka Cup Best Veteran (Cl 11, 22) Mr D A & Mrs L C Roger

Bruicbrae Trophy Special Working (Cl 23) Maggie Hutchison Memorial Fund Joanna Huck Memorial Trophy Special Open (Cl, 26) Joanna Huck Bequest

Bothkennar Trophy Best Scottish Owned Mrs G O Willison

Cairnbell Companion Best Junior Handler Mr D A & Mrs L C Roger

OBEDIENCE

Canna Cup 1st Pre-Beginners Mrs M Robertson

‘Honorary Beardie’ Trophy 1st Beginners Miss A Stewart

Junior Trophy Best Exhibit under 18 Mths Mrs M Robertson

Runival Shield !st in Novice Mrs D Barley

Fern of Milton Tankard 1st in Class ‘A’ Mrs P Scott

Whinnyhowe Quaich 1st in Class ‘B’ Mrs P Scott

Doris Young Trophy Best Trier – Pre Beginners and Beginners Mr J Young

Charncroft Claudette Trophy Best Percentage Mrs D Young

Trophy Steward: Miss A Stewart, 69 High Street, Leslie, Fife KY6 3DQ - 01592 741651 Special Diamond Jubilee Prize Awards

Prize money will be offered at this show, as follows: Best In Show £50.00 Reserve Best In Show £25.00 Best Puppy In Show £25.00 Best Veteran In Show £25.00

All obedience class winners will also be awarded £10.00

≈ Rosettes ≈

The Club will present Rosettes from First to Reserve in each class, and to

BEST IN SHOW, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW, BEST PUPPY IN SHOW AND BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Other Trophies and Special Prizes may be notified in the Catalogue. If you are willing to donate a Special Prize, please contact the Show Secretary.

≈ Donations towards Rosettes ≈

…are also welcome at £2.00 per class, and will be acknowledged in the Catalogue.

≈ Raffle ≈

Prizes will be welcome, and should be brought to the Show or sent to the Show Secretary.

≈ Home-made Refreshments ≈

...will be available throughout the day.

PLEASE NOTE: Filming for the Bearded Collie Club archives may take place at this show and photographs may be taken by an authorized Club photographer and appear in Club publications or on the Club website. Meet the judge:-

I have owned and shown Beardies since 1976. My first Beardie was Douglasdale Polka Dot; I then bought Dearbolt Lady Emma, a brown bitch pup, the next year and registered my affix, Gillaber, which was later shared with Hazel Cook. It was from Emma that the first Gillaber Champion came; there are now 8 UK Gillaber Champions and several abroad, plus others with CCs and Reserves.

I have served on the Branch committee for about 30yrs. I was a founder member and served on North of Scotland Sheepdog Club committee and was Breed representative on Scottish Breeds committee for a number of years.

I have been the North of Scotland Rescue co-ordinator for the Bearded Collie Club for 33yrs. I started judging in 1986 and have judged various Breed Club shows over the years. I first awarded tickets in 2000.

I am honoured to judge this Diamond Jubilee Club Open Show.

Ailsa Gill CLASSIFICATION Judge: Mrs Ailsa Gill (Gillaber) 1. Minor Puppy Dog 12. Minor Puppy Bitch 2. Puppy Dog 13. Puppy Bitch 3. Junior Dog 14. Junior Bitch 4. Yearling Dog 15. Yearling Bitch 5. Novice Dog 16. Novice Bitch 6. Graduate Dog 17. Graduate Bitch 7. Post Graduate Dog 18. Post Graduate Bitch 8. Limit Dog 19. Limit Bitch 9. Open Dog 20. Open Bitch 10. Scottish Bred Dog 21. Scottish Bred Bitch 11. Veteran Dog 22. Veteran Bitch 23. Special Working - Dog or Bitch 24. Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch

Best Dog, Reserve Best Dog, Best Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch Best Veteran Dog, Best Veteran Bitch Best Puppy Dog, Best Puppy Bitch BEST IN SHOW WILL NOW BE JUDGED Best Puppy in Show, Best Veteran in Show 25. Brace 26. Special Open Dog or Bitch (Proceeds to Rescue)

CLASSIFICATION – OBEDIENCE Judge: Mrs Denise Barley (Runival)

27. Introductory 28. Pre-Beginners 29. Beginners 30. Novice 31. Class ‘A’ 32. Class ‘B’

Dogs which have won an obedience Certificate or obtained any award which counts towards the title of Obedience Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club are not eligible for entry in this Show. Castrated dogs and spayed bitches may compete in obedience classes. Wins in Limited Obedience classes do not count when reckoning wins for eligibility at Open or Championship Obedience Shows, but do count when reckoning wins for Limited or Sanction Obedience Shows. A dog must be entered in the lowest class for which it is eligible, and may be entered in one other class if desired. 33. Not For Competition Junior Handling Classes will be held during the Lunch Break.

Class A : 6-11 years – Class B : 12-16 years Entries on the Day – £1.00 per handler Please note that all exhibitors must have identification on their cages.

Flash photography is not allowed while judging is in progress.

Definition of classes

 In the following definitions a Challenge Certificate includes any show award that counts towards the title of champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.

 Wins at Championship Shows in Breed Classes where Challenge Certificates are not on offer shall be counted as wins at Open Shows.

 If a dog is owned in partnership and entered in Members’ Classes or competing for Members’ Specials, each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society.

 In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of entries shall be counted when entering for any class, i.e. Monday 17th August 2015.

 Wins in Variety Classes do not count for entry in Breed Classes, but when entering for Variety Classes, wins in both Breed and Variety Classes must be counted. A First Prize does not include a Special Prize of whatever value.

 If an exhibitor reports before the judging of a class or classes that a dog has been entered which is ineligible, the exhibitor may choose one of the following options:

1.Withdrawal. The dog may be withdrawn from competition subject to the conditions of KC Regulations F(1) / 9(j) & 20.

2.Transfer. a) If a dog is ineligible for a class or classes as regards its colour, sex, weight or height, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the equivalent class or classes for the correct colour, sex, weight or height, and in the event of there being no equivalent class, Minor Puppy and Puppy excepted, to the Open class for the correct colour, sex, weight or height. b) If an exhibit is entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy, Puppy or Junior class which is over age but under 12 or 18 or 24 calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Puppy or Junior or Yearling class respectively for the correct colour, sex, weight or height, and in the event of there being no Puppy or Junior or Yearling class to the Open class for the correct colour, sex, weight or height. c) For any reason other than the above, The Show Secretary shall transfer it to the Open class for the correct colour, sex, weight or height.

 If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class.

MINOR PUPPY : For dogs of six and not exceeding nine calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

PUPPY : For dogs of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

JUNIOR : For dogs of six and not exceeding eighteen calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

YEARLING : For dogs of twelve but not exceeding twenty-four months calendar months of age on the first day of the Show.

NOVICE : For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate three or more First Prizes at Open and Championship Shows (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted, whether restricted or not).

GRADUATE : For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or four or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Graduate, Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, whether restricted or not.

POST GRADUATE : For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or five or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit or Open classes, whether restricted or not.

LIMIT : For dogs which have not become Show Champions under the Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any Governing Body recognised by the Kennel Club or won seven or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows, in Limit or Open classes, confined to the breed, whether restricted or not, at Shows where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed.

OPEN : For all dogs of the breeds for which the class is provided and eligible for entry at the Show.

VETERAN : For dogs of not less than seven years of age on the first day of the Show.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS : For owner, handler or dog not having won a First Prize at a Championship or Open Show.

SCOTTISH BRED : For all dogs or bitches whelped in Scotland.

SPECIAL WORKING : For dogs holding the Club’s Intermediate or Senior Working Test Diploma, placed first, second or third in Obedience Classes, Novice or above, at Limited, Open or Championship Obedience Shows, or qualified at Open or Championship working trials.

SPECIAL OPEN (Cl 26) : As per Open – proceeds from this class go to Bearded Collie Rescue.

BRACE : For two dogs (either sex or mixed) of one breed belonging to the same exhibitor, each dog having been entered in some class other than Brace or Team. NOT FOR COMPETITION : See Regulations 9 and 18

Rules and Regulations

1. The Show will open at 9.15 a.m. 2. Dogs will be received until 12 noon after which no dogs will be received except under exceptional and unforeseen circumstances and by special permission of the Show management. 3. Judging will commence at 10 a.m. 4. Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed. 5. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by the Show management. 6. ENTRY FEES: Members £4.00 first class; £1.00 each subsequent class; Non -members £5 first class; £1.50 each subsequent class. Brace £1 members, £1.50 non-members; NFC £1.00; 7. £185.00 of prize money will be paid at this Show. 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 9. Puppies under 6 months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible for competition. Entries ‘Not For Competition’ will be accepted for puppies over 4 months of age on the day of the Show. Please complete all details on the entry form. 10. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 11. BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: The Best Puppy in Show is a puppy which has competed and is unbeaten by any other puppy exhibited at the same Show. A puppy is a dog of six and not exceeding twelve calendar months of age on the first day of the Show. Where the Best in Show is a puppy, it will also automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Similarly if the Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult it will also automatically be Best Puppy in Show. Consequently, selection of Best Puppy in Show must follow the selection of Best in Show. Best Puppy in Show must be selected from puppies which have been judged and which are unbeaten by any other puppy. Withdrawal from other competition: Puppies which become eligible for Best Puppy in Show may be withdrawn from all other competition, other than breed classes, prior to the competition for Best Puppy in order to remain unbeaten. A Puppy beaten in competition for Best Puppy in Show may subsequently be exhibited in all competition for which it was previously eligible. The dog declared Best Puppy in Show, however, must not compete in any subsequent competition. Proviso: For the purpose of this regulation, a dog beaten in competitions for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to one breed will not be considered to be a beaten dog. 12. BEST IN SHOW: The dog declared Best in Show is a dog which has competed and is unbeaten by any other dog exhibited at the same Show. Best in Show must be selected from the exhibits declared Best of Sex providing they are unbeaten winning dogs. Reserve Best in Show must be selected from the Best opposite Sex and the reserve Best of Sex to the exhibit declared Best in Show. The dogs declared Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show must not compete in any subsequent competition. Withdrawal from other competition: Dogs which become eligible for Best in Show maybe withdrawn from all other competition other than breed classes prior to the competition for Best in Show as appropriate in order to remain unbeaten. A dog beaten in competition for Best in Show may subsequently be exhibited in all competition for which it was previously eligible. The dogs declared Best in show and Reserve Best in Show, however, must not compete in any subsequent competition. Proviso: For the purpose of this regulation, a dog beaten in competitions for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to one breed will not be considered to be a beaten dog. 13. Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of 10 minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with the special permission of the Show management. 14. No modifications will be made to this schedule except by permission of the General Committee of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the canine press wherever possible.

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15. All competitors must be familiar with the Kennel Club Regulation F (Annex B) – Regulations for the preparation of dogs for exhibition. 16. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without such a number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor. 17. DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help you through the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ when travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events. ● Please take a moment to consider whether the route to a show is on a busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams. ● If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all. ● The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink. ● Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog. ● When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle. ● Keep the dog in the shade – take your own shade, e.g. a large umbrella, and always have plenty of water to drink so your dog stays well hydrated. ● Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time. Remember, if you feel hot, your dog is likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, which could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare. WARNING – IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK, FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY, WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED. Anyone whose dog is entered at a KC licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dogs are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of KC Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under KC Rules and Regulations. Right to refuse Entries – exhibitors/competitors are reminded that Show Societies have the right under KC Regulation to refuse any entry. 18. ‘Not For Competition’ entries will be accepted. Details of each dog so entered must be recorded on the entry form, and the dog must be KC registered. 19. Should a Scheduled judge be unable to fulfil the appointment, the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge. Exhibitors are at liberty to withdraw from competition, but entry fees will not be refunded. 20. Any Rule or Regulation or statement of the nature of a rule or regulation, which appears for convenience in another part of this schedule, shall have the same force as these regulations. 21. All entries must be made on or before the closing date of entries (postmark) upon the entry forms enclosed for that purpose. All entry forms must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fees or the entry will not be accepted. If acknowledgement of entries is required a SAE must be enclosed. 22. No animal other than an exhibit shall be brought into the precincts of the Dog Show during its continuance except dogs registered to assist the disabled or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the Committee. However, at the discretion of the show society a dog brought by a spectator may be admitted into the precincts with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that dog will be kept under proper control at all times. 23. Exhibitors showing dogs are not permitted to hold any conversation with the judge during the competition and any exhibitor who persists in addressing the judge after being requested not to do so by the ring steward, the judge or any member of the Committee may be disqualified and reported to the Kennel Club, and any prize awarded to his or her dogs may be forfeited. No person other than the exhibitor (officials excepted) will be in the ring during judging.

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24. If in the opinion of the Show Secretary, Show Manager or Judge any dog is considered not to be in a fit state for exhibition owing to disease, savage disposition and any other cause, the dog may be excluded or removed from the show on the instructions of the Show management. Once excluded or removed from the Show the dog must not be brought into the show at any time under any circumstances and the case must be reported to the Kennel Club within seven days. 25. The Committee, whilst most anxious for the care and safety of dogs, exhibitors and exhibitors’ property, will not be responsible for any loss, detention or damage to same whether arising from accident or any other cause whatsoever nor for any act or omission of themselves, their officers, agents, servants, or others; and it is on this understanding only that entries are accepted. 26. The officers and committee of the show accept no responsibility or products advertised or sold by the stand-holders at the show and remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Requirements for Preparation of dogs for Exhibition. 27. Dog Fouling: Any owner, exhibitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove as soon as possible any fouling caused by their dog/s at any Kennel/Scottish Kennel Club Licenced Show within the licenced venue and within the environs of the event including car and caravan parks and approaches. Receptacles for the disposal of such fouling will be provided.

REGULATIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DOGS FOR EXHIBITION - F(B)

1. These Regulations must be observed when a dog is prepared for exhibition and/or exhibited at any Kennel Club licensed event. Objections may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and / or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A 42 (a) A dog found to have been exhibited in breach of these Regulations will automatically be disqualified from exhibition at the Show and from any award gained thereat. (b) Unless the exhibitor provides a satisfactory explanation for the dog being exhibited in breach of these Regulations the he/she may be subject to further penalties of either a fine or as listed under Rule A 42.

2. (a) No substance which alters the natural colour, texture or body of the coat may be present in the dog’s coat for any purpose at any time during the Show. No substance which alters the natural colour of any external part of the dog may be present at any time during the Show. (b) Any other substance (other than water) which may be used in the preparation of a dog for exhibition must not be allowed to remain in the coat or on any other part of the dog at the time of exhibition.

3. No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or any part thereof may be performed, except: (a) Operations certified to the satisfaction of the General Committee. (b) The removal of dew claws of any breed. (c) Operations to prevent breeding, providing that such operations are notified to the Kennel Club before neutered dogs are shown. Nor must anything be done calculated in the opinion of the General Committee to deceive.

4. The General Committee without previous notice may order an examination of any dog or dogs at any show. Any examination thus ordered will be made by a person having executive authority who shall have a written directive from the Kennel Club in their possession. Samples may be taken for further examination and analysis.

5. An individual has the right to lodge an objection to a dog only if he/she is the owner or handler of a dog competing in the same breed or class. An objection may however be lodged by an official of the Show, or by anyone so deputed by the Kennel Club. It will be the responsibility of the individual who lodges the objection or the official (as appropriate) to substantiate the grounds for the objection. The Kennel Club will substantiate the grounds for an objection made on its behalf.

6. Any objection by an individual related to an infringement of these Regulations must be made in writing to the Show Secretary at his/her office before the close of the Show, and the individual must produce evidence of identity at the time of lodging the complaint.

The attention of exhibitors is drawn to the fact that any coat preparation or shampoo or similar mentioned in either Schedule or Catalogue does not imply that the use of such preparations may not contravene Kennel Club Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition F (annex B). This also applies to any coat preparation or shampoo or similar on sale at the show. The attention of exhibitors is directed to the Declaration they are required to sign on the entry form.

Definitions of Classes – Obedience

Dogs are ineligible to compete at Limited Shows if they have won an Obedience Certificate or obtained any award that counts towards the title of Obedience Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club. A dog must be entered in the lowest class for which it is eligible, and may also be entered in one other class if desired, one special class excepted. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of entries shall be counted when entering for any class (i.e. 27th April 2013)

INTRODUCTORY: a. This class is to introduce and support newcomers to Obedience Competition. In this class only incentives in the form of a toy or rewards are allowed to be carried by the handler in the competitive ring and may be given to the dog at the end of an exercise or in between exercises. Rewards include food which must be carried in a small closed container during the exercises. The judge will designate an area in the competitive ring where food may be given to the dog by the handler. b. To compete in the Introductory Class a handler or dog must not have won one Introductory Class or have achieved a 4th place or above in Pre-Beginners or in any other class. G(A) 19 c. Handlers will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands in all exercises. d. The stays to be completed on lead, handler facing sideways onto the dog in the designated stay ring. e. In any exercise attempted the competing team cannot lose all the allocated points for that exercise but must be awarded a minimum of two points for each exercise they have attempted. f. The detailed test will be: 1. Play with dog for 15-30 seconds on or off lead at the handler’s choice 10 points 2. Heel on Lead 10 points 3. Recall with a finish on lead, off lead or long line, at the handler’s choice 10 points 4. 1 minute stay on lead in either the sit or down at handler’s choice 10 points TOTAL 40 points

PRE-BEGINNERS: The handler or dog must not have won a first prize in either Pre-Beginners or Beginners, nor gained a third place or above in any other obedience class. Handlers will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands except in Sit and Down tests. In these tests at the discretion of the judge handlers may face their dogs. Judges or stewards must not use the words “Last Command” except in the Sit or Down position tests. 1. Heel on lead 15 points 2. Heel Free 20 points 3. Recall from Sit or Down position at handler’s choice. Dog to be recalled by handler when stationary and facing the dog. Dog to return smartly to handler, sit, go to heel – all on command of judge or steward to handler. Distance at discretion of judge. Test commences when handler leaves dog 10 points 4. Sit 1 minute, handler in sight 10 points 5. Down 2 minutes, handler in sight 20 points TOTAL 75 points

BEGINNERS: The handler or dog must not have won a total of two or more first prizes in Beginners, nor one first prize in any other obedience class (Pre-Beginners excepted). Handlers will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands except in Sit and Down tests. In these tests at the discretion of the judge handlers may face their dogs. Judges or stewards must not use the words “Last Command” except in the Sit or Down position tests. 1. Heel on lead 15 points 2. Heel Free 20 points 3. Recall from Sit or Down position at handler’s choice. Dog to be recalled by handler when stationary and facing the dog. Dog to return smartly to handler, sit, go to heel – all on command of judge or steward to handler. Distance at discretion of judge. Test commences when handler leaves dog 10 points 4. Retrieve any article; handlers may use their own article 25 points 5. Sit 1 minute, handler in sight 10 points 6. Down 2 minutes, handler in sight 20 points TOTAL 100 points

NOVICE: For dogs which have not won two first prizes in obedience classes (Pre-Beginners and Beginners excepted). Handlers will not be penalised for encouragement or extra commands except in Sit and Down tests. In these tests at the discretion of the judge handlers may face their dogs. Judges or stewards must not use the words “Last Command” except in the Sit or Down position tests. 1. Temperament Test – dog to be on lead, in the stand position; handler to stand by dog. Judge to approach quietly from the front and run his hand gently down the dog’s back. Judge may talk quietly to the dog to reassure it. Any undue resentment, cringing, growling or snapping will be penalised. This is not a stand for examination or stay test 10 points 2. Heel on lead 15 points 3. Heel Free 20 points 4. Recall from Sit or Down position at handler’s choice. Dog to be recalled by handler when stationary and facing the dog. Dog to return smartly to handler, sit in front, go to heel – all on command of judge or steward to handler. Distance at discretion of judge. Test commences when handler leaves dog 10 points 5. Retrieve a dumb-bell; handlers may use their own dumb-bell 15 points 6. Sit 1 minute, handler in sight 10 points 7. Down 2 minutes, handler in sight 20 points TOTAL 100 points

CLASS A: For dogs which have not won three first prizes in Class A, B and Open Class C in total. CLASS B: For dogs which have not won three first prizes in Class B and Open Class C in total. For more details of classes A & B please contact the Secretary Rules and Regulations – Obedience

1.Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Obedience Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with KC Regulations for Classification and Registration B. 2.Entry is limited to members of the Bearded Collie Club. 3.Dogs which have won an Obedience Certificate or obtained any award that counts towards the title of Obedience Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club are not eligible for entry at this Show. 4. In classes without a full running order dogs will be received until one hour after the commencement of judging (10.30 a.m.), after which no dogs will be received except under exceptional and unforeseen circumstances and by special permission of the Show management. 5.No prize money is on offer at this Show. 6. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 7. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without such a number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor. 8. No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, dogs required for educational or instructional purposes, or by permission of the General Committee. However, at the discretion of the Show Society, a dog brought to the Show by a spectator may be admitted, with the proviso that those in charge of the the dog sign a declaration confirming that the dog is free from disease and that it will be kept under proper control at all times. 9. Puppies under 6 months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible for competition at KC licensed Obedience Shows. 10. A dog shall be disqualified and removed from the Show if it is – a) a bitch which is in season. b) suffering from any infectious or contagious disease. c) interfering with the safety or chance of winning of another competitor. d) of such temperament or so much out of hand as to be a danger to the safety of any person or animal. e) likely to suffer if it continues competing. 11. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show. 12. Should a judge be unable to fulfil a judging appointment, the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge. 13. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges. 14. Should circumstances so dictate, the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Any such changes and the circumstances surrounding them shall be reported to the Kennel Club. 15. All offers of sponsorship or donation will be acknowledged in the catalogue. 16. If a dog is owned in partnership and entered in Members’ Classes or competing for Members’ Specials, each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society. 17. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by the Show management. 18. No modifications will be made to this schedule except by permission of the General Committee of the Kennel Club, which will be followed by advertisement in the canine press wherever possible. 19. Entries ‘Not For Competition’ will be accepted for puppies over 4 months of age on the day of the Show. Dogs must be KC registered and have all details completed on the entry form. 20. DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS Your dog is vulnerable and at risk if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. WARNING – IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK, FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY, WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED. 21. Welfare of Dogs: an exhibitor or competitor whose dog is entered at a KC licensed event should take all steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission, or otherwise. A breach of this regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under KC Rules and Regulations.

THE BEARDIE BREED CLUB OPEN SHOW POINTS TROPHY

To help raise the profile of the Breed open Shows, all of the BCC clubs have agreed to work together to present an Annual Trophy.

Three trophies will be awarded, one for the adult winner gaining the most number of points, one for the puppy gaining the most number of points and one for the veteran gaining the most points at the Breed Club Open Shows.

Exhibitors do not need to do anything, points will be worked out for you and results published in all Breed Club Publications.

PLEASE ENTER AND SUPPORT YOUR BREED CLUB OPEN SHOWS! Directions to Cochrane Hall

Alva is on the A91 about seven miles east of Stirling. Cochrane Park is at the west end of the town, immediately to the north of the A91.

2016 Events

Sunday 27th February:

Annual Knock-out Competition & AGM Cochrane Hall Alva

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th June:

Heelwork to Music Show - Lanark Agricultural Centre Details & Schedule from Heather Smith - 01292 318423

Weekend TBA:

Open Agility Show - Brechin Equestrian Centre There are classes just for Beardies Details will be available on www.granarycanine.co.uk

Sunday 21st August:

Annual Gathering - Cochrane Hall, Alva.

Sunday 18th September:

Breed Open and Limited Obedience Show - Cochrane Hall, Alva