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Applying from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2021

Show regulations

SVENSKA KENNELKLUBBEN Plats för eventuell annons Table of contents General regulations for shows, trials, competitions and behavioral assessments...... 5 1. Vaccinations...... 6 2. Identification number...... 6 3. Responsibility...... 7 Plats för eventuell annons 4. Force majeure...... 7 5. Unacceptable behaviour...... 7 6. Prohibited from taking part in shows, trials and competitions...... 8 7 Doping and other undue circumstances...... 10 Specific regulations for shows...... 12 8. Show Manager, Show Committee and Certified organiser of shows...... 13 9. Judges and other officials...... 13 10. Change of judges...... 14 11. Veterinary inspection...... 14 12. Injury or illness...... 14 13. Treatment of coat, nose or skin...... 14 14. Attempts to influence judging...... 14 15. General points of order...... 14 16. Membership requirements...... 15 17. Origin and registration requirements...... 15 18. Entering and entry fees...... 16 19. Refunding entry fees...... 16 20. Objections...... 17 Rules for judging...... 18 21. Quality grading...... 18 22. Competition classes...... 19 23. Arrival too late for judging...... 19 24. Obligation to take part in an entered class...... 19 Definition of classes ...... 21 and judging order...... 21 25. Puppy class 6–9 months (unofficial class which is not included in the SKK Register)...21 26. Junior class 9–18 months (junkl)...... 21 27. Junior competition class (junkk)...... 21 28. Intermediate class 15–24 months (ukl)...... 22 29. Intermediate competition class (ukk)...... 22 30. Working class, 15+ months (bkl/jkl)...... 22

3 31. Working competition class (bkk/jkk)...... 22 32. Open class 15+ months (ökl)...... 22 33. Open class competition (ökk)...... 22 34. Champion class 15+ months (chkl)...... 23 35. Champion competition class (chkk)...... 23 36. Veteran class (vetkl)...... 23 37. Veteran competition class (vetkk)...... 23 38. Best Male class (bhkl) and Best Bitch class (btkl)...... 23 39. Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex (BIR and BIM)...... 25 40. Progeny class (avelskl)...... 25 41. Breeders class (uppfkl)...... 25 42. The Finals...... 26 43. Information in the show catalogue...... 26 44. Special Honour Prizes for shows organised by SKK provincial kennel clubs...... 27 45. Prize designations...... 27 Summary...... 28 LIST A...... 29 LIST B...... 30

4 General regulations for shows, trials, competitions and behavioral assessments

These regulations will apply from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2021. Any changes required as a result of Swedish legislation or FCI regulations will be found at SKK’s website www.skk.se.

General regulations for shows, trials, com- not harm or act against SKK or its member petitions and behavioral assessments or- organisations, and not to act in such a way ganised by (SKK/ that they affect other ’ chances of being the Swedish ), provincial kennel judged fairly at shows, trials, competitions clubs,breed clubs affiliated with SKK, and/ and behavioral assessments, and not to make or by breed clubs affiliated by agreement. In disparaging comments about other dogs, case of interpreting of the show regulations officials or participants. only the Swedish version is valid. All dogs must be made available for the The following General regulations apply to examinations and taking of samples that may official (SKK Register) shows, trials, compe- be necessary in connection with checking titions and behavioral assessments arranged for doping and other undue circumstances. by Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK), by pro- vincial kennel clubs and breed clubs affiliated When a veterinary certificate is referred to with SKK, and by breed clubs affiliated by for a dog, this must be issued on an SKK- agreement. In addition, the applicable parts approved form (e.g. Swedish Veterinary of SKK’s rules and the regulations issued by Association form F145 or equivalent). The authorities also apply. following details must be included in order for the certificate to be accepted: breed, Bringing dogs together for shows, trials, registered name, registration number, ID- competitions and behavioral assessments number, description of injury, whether this places requirements on both the organizer has been acquired, what the intervention and dog owners/handlers in order to be relates to, action, reason for action and, able to maintain good protection against if a body part has been removed, a com- infectious diseases and harm to humans, ment on its appearance. An original copy owners’ own dogs and other animals. of the certificate must always be brought The dog’s welfare always takes top priority to the show. at all SKK events. It is also important that Certified copy is accepted as original. the results of judging are not affected by undue circumstances. Organisers are entitled to make copies of veterinary certificates. Participants and functionaries are obliged to act or perform in such a way that they do

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Person may not enter or show dogs at shows, 1. Vaccinations trials, competitions, behavioral assessments, or take part with a progeny group or breeders Participating foreign dogs must be brought group, who: into Sweden in accordance with Swedish import requirements for dogs in relation to • has been banned from handling and rabies vaccinations and deworming against keeping animals by the authorities tapeworms (echinococcus). • has been excluded by the SKK’s Discipli- nary Board from the SKK organisation Participating dogs and other dogs that are allowed to enter the venue must be vaccinated • has been banned from taking part in against distemper as follows: shows, trials, competitions and behavioral under assessments by SKK’s Disciplinary Board, • Dogs the age of one (1) year: at least SKK Central Board, a Nordic kennel club at the age of ten (10) weeks. or the FCI • Dogs over the age of one (1) year: • has chosen to leave the SKK organisation the dog must be vaccinated at the age of at least during an ongoing investigation by SKK’s ten (10) months, and not more Disciplinary Board. than four (4) years ago. • First-time vaccination must be carried out Dog owners are responsible for dogs not at least fourteen (14) days before the day being shown/handled by a person who has of the trial, competition and/or show. been excluded or has been banned from handling and keeping animals by the aut- Checks may be carried out to ensure that horities or has left the SKK organisation the applicable import and vaccination re- during an ongoing investigation by SKK’s quirements have been followed. Disciplinary Board. In addition, SKK recommend that partici- Dogs may not take part in shows, trials, pating dogs are vaccinated against parvovirus competitions or behavioral assessments, infection and parainfluenza (kennel cough). which in the six months prior have been owned by a person who has been excluded 2. Identification number or banned from entering, showing or letting Dogs must have an identification number in another person show a dog at trial, competi- order to take part in show, trial, competition tion or behavioral assessment by the SKK’s or behavioral assessment. Disciplinary Board. The identification may be carried out by A person that has been excluded or banned tattooing or with a microchip implant that by the SKK’s Central Board in accordance to complies with ISO standards 11784 and SKK’s statue § 9 has no right to enter the show, 11785. trial, competition, behavioral assessment or At shows organised by the SKK General other arrangement venues. Committee or an SKK provincial kennel Results awarded in official classes will be club, the organiser is responsible for provi- recorded by SKK. Only registered dogs can ding a microchip scanner. achieve a champion title. Identification checks may be carried out through random inspections.

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3. Responsibility Neither SKK nor its member organisations During shows, trials, competitions and are responsible for loss or direct or indirect behavioral assessments, dog owners or their costs caused as a result of an event not representatives are responsible in accordance being held. Nor are elected representatives, with the Swedish Supervision of Dogs and employees or officials of SKK or its member Cats Act. organisations who have made a decision on such an event responsible for loss or direct Those taking part in shows, trials, com- or indirect costs. petitions and behavioral assessments are responsible for dogs being kept in such a way 5. Unacceptable behaviour that they cannot harm themselves or others. Dogs that demonstrate unacceptable beha- Under no circumstances may dogs be kept viour during shows, trials, competitions, in cars, dog cages, tents or similar in such behavioral assessments and other activities conditions that they could come to harm. organised by a club within SKK by showing If the dog owner or their representative aggression, attacking or otherwise appearing during the show, trial, competition, beha- to be threatening towards people and/or vioral assessment or club organised activity other dogs or domestic animals shall be keeps a dog in contravention of the above, reported on a specific form by the serving they shall be reported by the functionary on officials. duty to SKK on a specific form. Examples Serving judges and officials are obliged to of functionaries are: organising committee, report to SKK in writing, using a specific show manager, veterinarian on duty, trial or form if a dog demonstrates unacceptable competition leaders, judges, ring steward, behaviour in accordance with the regulations instructor and as well figurant to trials. It above. This applies even if the serving of- is incumbent upon the organiser to ensure ficials not self has witnessed the unacceptable that the form is available at the event. behavioural of a dog. The organising club Organising clubs discharge themselves and is responsible for ensuring that this form is their officials from all liability for harm or available at the event. loss that dog owners may sustain in con- Examples of officials include: nection with shows, trials, competitions or Show committee members, show managers, behavioral assessments. The same applies veterinarians on duty, trial or competition to damage caused by dogs during shows, organisers, ring stewards, instructors and trials, competitions or behavioral assessments figurants at trials. if such damage is not demonstrably a result of obviously inadequate organisation. Reported dog may be dismissed from the venue. Physically punishing dogs is forbidden. 4. Force majeure The organiser is not obliged to refund entry fees if the event is cancelled as a result of force majeure.

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6. Prohibited from taking part in Puppies shows, trials and competitions Puppies under the age of 4 months may Mental attributes not take part in shows, trials, competitions, or behavioral assessments and may not be Dogs that have been Disqualified or awarded brought into the venue. The organising club 0 grade with regard to mental attributes defines what is regarded the venue. on three (3) occasions are not entitled to take part. Ear cropped dogs Serving judge obtain the right at all shows, Dogs born before January 1st 2008: trials, competitions and descriptions to • Dogs born in a country where ear crop- hand out Disqualified referring to menta- ping was not allowed when it took place lity if the judge assesses that the dog, based or are after a Danish-, Finnish-, Norwe- on the current show, trial, competition or gian-, or Swedish owned bitch may not behavioral assessment exhibits aggression participate in a show, SBK conformation or a clear tendency to flee in the ring, i.e. a description, trial, competition or behavio- dog which has panicked and shied away from ral assessment. the judge, and where it has not been possible • Dogs born in a country where ear crop- to approach the dog in a natural manner. ping was permitted when it took place Infectious diseases may participate in a show, trial, competi- tion and behavioral assessments. Dogs suffering from an infectious disease or infestation of vermin may not take part. Dogs born January 1st 2008 or later: may not participate Dogs may not take part if during the last • in a show or SBK month they have had or are suspected to conformation description. have had distemper, parvovirus infection or • Dogs born in a country where ear crop- kennel cough, or if during the last month ping was permitted when it took place they have been spending time with a dog may participate in trials, competitions that has had any of these diseases. and behavioral assessments. Dogs may not take part earlier than two • Dogs born in a country where ear crop- months after completing a period in qua- ping was not allowed when it took place may not participate rantine. in a show, SBK con- formation description, trial, competition Bitches in whelp and bitches rearing or behavioral assessment. puppies Dogs with docked tails and dogs that are Bitches in whelp may not take part in shows, not born with a natural full-length tail trials, competitions, or behavioral assessments In these contexts dogs with amputated tails in the 30 days before whelping, calculated are treated as dogs with docked tails. from 63 days after the first mating, and nor may they take part before 75 days after Dogs born before January 1st 2008: whelping, regardless the outcome of the • Dogs born in a country where tail whelping. was permitted when it took place and that is not bred by a Swedish- or Norwegian

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owned bitch may participate in shows, tail docking was allowed when it occurred, SBK conformation description, trials, who has tails docked for health reasons or competitions and behavioral assessments. dogs born with a non naturally full-length • Dogs born in Sweden, where tail dock- tail may participate in the show. ing was done for health reasons in order Dogs of the breed specified below and who to remedy a postnatal acquired injury are not born with naturally full-length tail may and where a certificate in accordance participate at shows. with what is stated in the introduction Group 1 , Australian to the general rules can be shown in Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, original, both at the venue and subse- (both quently may participate in shows, SBK varieties), Bouvier des conformation description, trials, com- Flandres, Bouvier des ardennes, petitions and behavioral assessments. , Croatian However, regarding dogs of the breeds Sheepdog, , Old English Dobermann and Rottweiler born in Sheepdog, Polish Lowland countries where tail docking was not Sheepdog, Welsh Corgi allowed when it occurred, regardless of Pembroke , the health reasons stated above, may not participate in shows, SBK conformation Group 2 English Bulldog, Entlebucher description, trials or competitions. Howe- Mountain Dog, Danish Swedish ver, they may participate in a dog mental Farmdog health assessment. Group 3 Jack Russell , Rat terrier, Dogs born January 1st 2008 or later: Brazilian Terrier, Tenterfield Terrier Show Group 5 • May not participate in shows or SBK Karelian Bear Dog, Swedish conformation description. This applies Vallhund regardless of the country the dog was Group 6 Småland born in. Group 7 see exceptions for group 7 above From this prohibition to participate in shows are the following exceptions: Group 8 • Dogs born in Sweden, where tail docking Group 9 Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, was done for health reasons in order to King Charles Spaniel remedy a postnatal acquired injury and where a certificate, in accordance with Assessing by a show judge on one what is stated in the introduction to the occasion general rules, can be shown in original, Dogs not allowed to participate at shows due both in the venue and subsequently may to docked tail, may after a special assessment participate in a show and SBK conforma- by SKK be allowed to become assessed by a tion description. show judge on one (1) occasion and get the • Dogs of the breed from the FCI group 7 results registered in the studbook. (pointing dogs) born in a country where

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This providing that the dog meets one of the 7 Doping and other undue following requirements: circumstances • Born in a country where tail docking was Participating dog may not be injured or permitted when it took place. sick. Nor may the dog have been subjected • Got tail docked due to health reasons. to measures aimed at improperly altering • Not born with naturally full-length tail its appearance, performance or character, and not by a breed mentioned in the list intended to conceal signs of injury or illness. above. It is the obligation of the person respon- Trial, competition and assessment sible for a dog to ascertain how a specific • Dogs born in a country where tail docking treatment or other measure may affect the was allowed when it took place, or have eligibility of the dog to take part in a show, the tail docked for veterinary reasons or trial, competition or behavioral assessments. dogs born with a non-naturally full-length Doping by a dog is regulated by the State tail may participate in trials, competitions Board of Agriculture regulations and general and behavioral assessments. advice about training and competition with • Dogs born in a country where tail docking animals, SVFS 2011:24 item number L17, was not allowed when it took place may chapter 7, §§ 1-2 and appendix 2 to these not participate in a trial, competition or regulations. behavioral assessments. In addition, for detailed regulations outli- General clause and possibility of ning which treatments or actions that are dispensation not permitted in the SKK organisation, see the National regulations against dog doping. Dogs that have been taken out of Sweden Rules for applying for exemption can also and that have had their ears cropped, their be found from SKK organisation’s doping tails docked or any other procedure carried regulations. out that is not permitted in Sweden, may not take part in show, SBK conformation If the show committee/trial management/ description, trial, competition or behavioral competition management decides to carry assessments after being brought back into out tests with the aim of investigating the Sweden. This also applies to puppies from issue of doping or other prohibited actions, bitches that have been taken out of Sweden, the person responsible for a dog is obliged if the puppies were born within one year of to make the dog in question available for the day on which the bitch was taken out testing and for any further examination of Sweden. resulting from the test. The manipulation of samples for doping analysis is forbidden. The SKK General Committee may grant dispensation from this regulation if it is clear Neutered male dogs/bitches that the dog was not taken out of Sweden • Male dog that has been surgically neu- in order to circumvent the regulation on tered, despite reason, is not allowed disqualification from taking part, or if special dispensation to participate in shows or reasons exist. SBK conformation descriptions. They will instead be assigned Disqualified respective not approved.

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• Male dog that has been surgically neu- • Bitch that has been neutered by continu- tered are granted general dispensation ously medical treatment or surgical treat- to take part in trials, competitions and ment is allowed a general dispensation for behavioural assessments. At international participation at shows, SBK conformation trials and competitions specific require- description, trials, competitions or beha- ments for testicular status may occur – for vioural assessments. See also the National information regarding this see the specific regulations against dog doping. regulations for the trial or competition. • Male dog that has been neutered by medi- cal treatment is not allowed a dispensation for participating at shows, SBK conforma- tion description, trials, competitions or behavioural assessments.

11 Specific regulations for shows organised by SKK, by provincial kennel clubs and breed clubs affiliated with SKK, and by breed clubs affiliated by agreement.

These regulations will apply from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2021. Any changes required as a result of a joint NKU decision, Swedish legislation or FCI regulations will be found at SKK’s website (www.skk.se).

The following regulations apply to official the publics respect for the serious purposes (SKK registered) shows arranged by Svenska of breeding and dog shows. Kennelklubben (SKK / The Swedish Kennel Club), by provincial kennel clubs and breed Dogs taking part in shows must demonstrate clubs affiliated with SKK, and by breed clubs good mental and physical health, which affiliated by agreement. In addition, the app- also means that there must not be signs of licable parts of SKK’s rules and the regula- any form of illness. A dog may therefore tions issued by authorities also apply. only take part in a show provided that, on the day of the show, it does not present Dog shows primary purpose is to evaluate any danger of spreading infection. If the the exterior outcome of the breeding along organiser has reason to doubt this, they are with evaluating the breeding material entitled to request a veterinary certificate, against breed standards. Dog shows secon- in accordance with the introduction to the dary purpose is to provide an opportunity general regulations, confirming the dog’s to exchange experiences and learn more current status. about different breeds as well as to compete alongside other dogs. If a participating dog has suffered any form of external injury, a veterinary certificate The person showing a dog is always respon- must be shown describing the procedure sible for their dog’s welfare and wellbeing. carried out, and an original copy of the cer- It is forbidden to expose a dog to a poten- tificate must always be brought to the show. tially harmful situation that could affect its Certified copy is accepted as original. health and wellbeing, for example rough treatment and/or leaving the dog in a car Organisers are entitled to take copies of during extremely hot or cold weather. veterinary certificates. Exaggerated showing and presentation that It is always up to the judge to evaluate to may be harmful for the dog or unethical in which extent any defect that has arisen and relation to the dogs’ health or movement been rectified, so that it does not have a shall not occur. disproportionate effect on the conformation of the dog in relation to the FCI’s standard. It is important to recognize that exaggerations in showing and presentation may influence

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8. Show Manager, Show Committee 9. Judges and other officials and Certified organiser of shows Exhibitors should be made aware that there For a show there must be a show manager, may be one student judge (first phase) and a show committee and a certified organiser one student judge (second phase), or two of shows (CUA), appointed by the organi- student judges (first phase) in the ring sing club. during judging. The show manager is responsible for the Judges may not own or show dogs, and technical arrangements and order being may not have breeders groups, at a show at maintained. The show manager may not which the judge himself or herself is judging. show any dogs at the show, has to be a /progeny groups that are generated member of the SKK organisation and the automatically by computer programs may be show manager shall be announced in the included in the catalogue, but may not take show catalogue. part in a show at which the judge himself or herself is judging. The show committee must be well acquainted with the applicable show regulations and be Student judges may not own, show or have members of the SKK organisation. The com- dogs shown and may not have breeders mittee must consist of at least three members groups on the day of being on duty, and including one chairman, and is responsible may not on any other day during the show for the show being held in accordance with own or show dogs under judges for whom applicable regulations. The committee shall they have been on duty or will be on duty. be announced in the show catalogue. Dogs that, during the last six months prior During show hours, at least one of the mem- to the show, trial, competition or description bers of the show committee must be present have been owned, groomed, trained, cared at the show venue. for or shown by judges or a person in the judge’s household may not be judged by the Show committee members, joint owners judge in question. This also applies in other of their kennels and members of their situations where confidence in the judge’s households may not enter or show dogs at impartiality could be called into question. the show. Serving judges and ring stewards may not be show committee members for Ring stewards and student ring stewards may the show in question. not show dogs on the day of being on duty, and may not on any other day during the The certified organiser of shows (CUA) has to be show own, show or have dogs shown under stated by the organising club when applying judges for whom they have been on duty for the show and shall be announced in or will be on duty. This also applies to the the show catalogue. At the show where the finals (group and Best In Show judging). CUA is serving the CUA may serve as show committee, show manager or ring steward, Other show officials, members of the club com- if so the specific rules for the services apply mittee of organising clubs or similar are allowed concerning owning and showing dogs. to own, show or have dogs shown, even if The CUA does not need to be present at they themselves are on duty during the show. the actual show and is allowed to enter and If a show official shows a dog, the official’s show dogs. badge is not allowed to be worn visibly.

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Judges, ring stewards and other officials who entered a person appointed by the show have been notified by SKK’s Disciplinary committee shall carry out these checks. Board that they have been excluded from competing, i.e. that they have been exclu- 12. Injury or illness ded from entering, showing or have dogs Dog owners are responsible for treatment of shown at shows, trials, competitions or any injury or illness that arises in connec- descriptions, are not allowed to serve during tion with a show unless the show committee the period to which the exclusion relates. decides otherwise. 10. Change of judges 13. Treatment of coat, nose or skin In the event of a change of judge, dog owners Dogs whose coat, nose or skin has been shall be notified in writing. If the change treated with substances intended to change has been made too late to be able to notify the colour or texture may not take part in owners by ordinary mail, the change shall be the show. This includes the use of colo- advertised at the entrance and at the show rants, hair spray, gel, mousse, chalk, talcum ring in question. powder, etc. Only preparations which are In those cases where a change of judge is clearly intended to aid combing/ brushing made after the end of the entry period, (conditioner/conditioning spray) and/or the entry fee may be refunded (minus the reduce static electricity may be used on an administrative fee – see point 19). Howe- otherwise untreated coat prior to taking ver, in such a case, a written request, the part in the show. ring number card and the receipt must be submitted no later than on the day of the 14. Attempts to influence judging show before the judging of the breed in Attempts to impair or improve dogs’ chances question begins. to a fair judging are not allowed. In the event of a change of judge for unof- Obviously influencing the dog during jud- ficial puppy classes, entry fees will not be ging with the help of anyone inside or outside refunded. the ring is also forbidden. If the reserve judge who replaces the ad- Exhibitors may not start conversations with vertised judge is named when advertising the judge during judging. the show on the organising club’s webpage Unauthorised persons/dogs may not be pre- at least 14 days before the last day of entry, sent in the ring while judging is in progress. entry fees will not be refunded. 15. General points of order 11. Veterinary inspection Muzzled dogs may not be present at the At shows for which 400 or more dogs have show venue. been entered, a registered veterinary sur- geon shall be responsible for anti-infection Exhibitors or their representatives are obliged protection, e.g. by checking exercise areas, to comply with specified points of procedure premises and vaccination certificates, and by and any additional points of procedure is- inspecting the dogs taking part. At shows sued by the show’s officials. Breaching these for which fewer than 400 dogs have been regulations may result in dismissal from the

14 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS show, taking away the dog’s grade and – in programme the arranging club can for this more serious cases – disciplinary measures. specific show approve other memberships within the SKK organisation or a recognised At events that take place within a clearly foreign kennel club in the country where demarcated area, the organiser is entitled the dog owner is resident. to dismiss any person who has been exclu- ded from the SKK organisation by SKK’s At shows organised by SKK’s General Committee, Disciplinary Board. This also applies to any dogs owned by members of a club within person who has chosen to leave the SKK the SKK organisation or a recognised foreign organisation during an ongoing investiga- kennel club from the country where the dog tion by SKK’s Disciplinary Board, meaning owner is resident, may take part. Anyone that the Disciplinary Board cannot examine who takes part with a progeny group or the matter. breeders group must be a member of a club within the SKK organisation or a recognised Exhibitors’ tents should be positioned in foreign kennel club. accordance with the organiser’s instructions, but no closer than two metres from the rings If a dog is owned by more than one person, and only in an area that has been assigned/ all owners must be members of one of the approved by the organiser. clubs mentioned above. The ban on smoking in the show ring applies In this context, the person who according to both exhibitors and officials. to a written agreement has the showing rights for the dog also counts as an owner During judging, exhibitors must wear their of the dog. ring number cards with the number clearly visible. Membership requirements do not apply for owners who have only entered dogs in unof- Exhibitors may not advertise names (the ficial puppy classes. name of a kennel, the name of the dog, etc.) during judging. Clothing or other 17. Origin and registration items bearing the name of a kennel, dog, requirements etc. may not be worn or carried in a breed ring or final ring during judging. The following are entitled to take part in shows: 16. Membership requirements a) Dogs born in Sweden which, at the end At shows organised by a SKK provincial ken- of the entry period, have been assigned nel club, only dogs owned by members of a registration number in SKK’s register one of SKK’s provincial kennel clubs or a and for which there is an approved FCI recognised foreign kennel club from the standard for the breed, or where the breed country where the dog owner is resident, has been granted dispensation to take may take part. part. In order to take part in an unofficial At shows organised by SKK’s breed clubs, only puppy class, it is enough for the puppy dogs owned by members of the organising to be under registration. club may take part. If so stated in the an- b) Dog born out of Sweden and at the end nouncement of the show and in the show of the entry period has been assigned a

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registration number in the SKK or recog- If an entry and the fully paid fee have not nized foreign kennel club register and in been received within the prescribed time, which an approved FCI standard for the the organiser is entitled to reject the entry. breed exists or in which the breed was Dogs that are not included in the show granted dispensation to participation. catalogue may not take part in the show. However, dogs that were entered correctly Dogs owned by a person living in Sweden but were not included in the show catalo- shall at the end of the entry period be re- gue due to an error made by a third party gistered in the SKK. (e.g. Bankgirot, PlusGirot or the catalogue In order to take part in an unofficial puppy printer) may take part in the show under class, it is enough for the puppy to be under a “B” number. registration. Information about this must be advertised at 18. Entering and entry fees the ring, clearly announced by the ring steward and listed in the list of results. Dogs that have been entered with incor- rect details will be disqualified. SKK is also Progeny- and Breeder groups entitled to cancel results for any dog for The show organiser is obliged to notify breeders which the information provided on entering and the owners of stud dogs/brood bitches if was created in order to circumvent SKK’s a progeny/breeder group exists. regulations. Dogs must take part using the name under 19. Refunding entry fees which they are registered in Sweden or abroad. Paid entry fees will be refunded (a fee of a maximum of SEK 40 per dog may be de- Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a per- ducted to cover administrative costs) son living in Sweden must be entered with a Swedish registration number (see point 17b). a) if a dog is unable to take part due to the negligence of the organising club ( however For foreign dogs, a copy of the proof of see point 4, Force majeure). registration including origin information must accompany the show entry. In those b) if there is a change in judge – see point cases where a trial merit is required in order 10. (In the event of a change in judge in to take part in working class, a working class an unofficial puppy class, entry fees will certificate (WCC) must also accompany not be refunded.) the entry. c) if the judge´s decision is declared invalid, Note that if a foreign dog is co-owned by a provided that the decision to invalidate person living in Sweden, the dog must be the judge’s decision was not based on re-registered with SKK before the end of the circumstances for which the owner or entry period. handler was responsible (however see point 20). Entry must take place using the stipulated form, which must be postmarked no later d) the entry was rejected by the organiser, than the date on which the entry period e.g. due to the dog not being entitled to ends, by which time the prescribed entry participate or the entry/entry fee have fee must have been paid. been received too late.

16 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS e) if the dog is deceased, veterinary certificate If the objection is submitted by someone issued according to the general regulations who is not entitled to do so, or if the objec- may be necessary. tion is not accompanied by the stipulated objection fee, the objection shall be im- If a dog is unable to take part as a result of mediately rejected. Such a decision will be injury/illness, entry fees will not be refunded. made by the show committee. 20. Objections If the objection is accepted for considera- Judges’ decisions can be changed in the fol- tion, the show committee must announce its lowing cases: decision in writing within seven (7) days of the end of the show. If the show committee • If an error of a technical nature has been is unable to announce its decision within made. the prescribed time, e.g. due to the results of • If the dog was not entitled to take part such testing as mentioned in the introduc- in accordance with the applicable regu- tion to General regulations for shows, trials lations. and competitions not being available, the • Participants may therefore not object to show committee shall refer the final decision judges’ judgements and free discretion. to SKK. Requests to change a judge’s decision will be If the objection is upheld, the dog’s grade considered: will be deleted from the reported results, • Following an objection from an exhibitor and the entry fee will be refunded together whose entitlement is affected by the result with the objection fee. in question. The organising committee’s rejected ob- • Following a notification from the Show jections may be appealed in writing within Committee or from the judge who made 30 days to the SKK’s Show Committee. the decision. Changes to the list of results may be made • Following a decision by SKK to deal with within two (2) years from the date of the the issue of changing a certain judge’s show. decision for some other reason. Objections against judge’s decisions must be made in writing. They should be submitted to the show committee before the end of the show on the same day that the judge’s decision in question is announced, and should be ac- companied by an objection fee corresponding to double the open class entry fee.

17 Rules for judging See also the relevant breed for specific regulations.

21. Quality grading tolerated but none that affect the overall Quality grading means that the confor- impression. This award can only be granted mation and mental attributes of a dog are to a dog of very high class. assessed and graded in accordance with the Good specifications in the *, without any comparison being made with other dogs Is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the taking part in the class. During the quality main characteristics of its breed however grading, several dogs may be awarded the showing minor prominent faults. same quality grade. Sufficient * See also the individual breed standard. Is to be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed standard but without In classes where quality grading is carried possessing the general characteristics of the out, the following quality grades may be breed or is of poor physical condition. awarded: Disqualified Excellent Must be awarded to dogs which: Is to be awarded to a dog which comes very close to the ideal standard of the breed, a) are untypical of the breed in appearance, which is presented in excellent condition, or have faults that are listed as disqualify- displays a harmonious, well-balanced tem- ing in the breed standard. perament, is of high class and has excellent b) have such anatomical defects that they posture. Its superior characteristics in respect have a negative impact on the dog’s health of its breed permit that minor imperfections and soundness, particularly with regard can be ignored; it must however have the to the origin/function/use of the breed. typical characteristics of its sex. c) are male dogs that do not have normally Very good developed and normally positioned testic- Is to be awarded to a dog which possesses les. the typical features of its breed, which has d) demonstrate aggression or a clear tenden- well-balanced proportions and is in cor- cy to flee, i.e. a dog which has panicked rect condition. A few minor faults may be

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and shied away from the judge, and where Honour Prize (Hp) it has not been possible to approach the Exceptionally promising puppies can be dog in a natural manner. awarded an Honour Prize (Hp). In progeny The judge should specifically sign Disqua- classes and breeders classes, Honour Prizes lified in the list of results if this has been are awarded to groups of uniform and excel- awarded as a result of d) above. lent quality. Other deviations in mental attributes should 22. Competition classes be judged in accordance with the require- In competition classes, only dogs that have ments of the breed standard. been awarded at least Very good, i.e. Excellent The reason for awarding Disqualified should or Very good. always be entered on the judge’s report and Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the in the list of results. quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very Cannot be judged (kan inte prissättas – KEP) good will not be taken into the ring for competition assessment. Dogs that are shown in such a condition that the judge cannot form a sound opinion of Competition class means the dogs taking their quality may, in exceptional cases, be part in the class being ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd awarded Cannot be judged (KEP). Examp- and 4th. les of this include dogs that have obvious deficiencies in show and ring culture (such 23. Arrival too late for judging as being unaccustomed to walk on a lead It is the exhibitor’s own responsibility to be or having a puppyish temperament) or are at the show ring well ahead of time before shown in poor condition (are excessively judging of the class entered begins. underweight or overweight). The same may apply to a dog that has had its hair cut so Dogs that arrive too late for judging, i.e. recently that the judge cannot form a sound when the last dog in the class has been jud- opinion of the quality of its hair type. A dog ged, can be given a quality grading by the may also be shown so badly as a result of judge once the entire breed has been judged. injury that its movements are hard to judge. However, such a dog cannot take part in a competition class. The following quality grades are awarded Dogs that arrive too late for the competi- in competition classes: tion class may not take part in it, and can Certificate quality (Ck) therefore not take part in the continued judging of the breed. A dog that is typically and correctly built in every respect, with such outstanding 24. Obligation to take part in an merits and such insignificant faults that it entered class is an excellent example of breeding, may be deemed to be of certificate quality (Ck). Dogs are obliged to take part in the class for Certificate quality can only be awarded to a which they have been entered. dog that has received Excellent. Certificate Since entry is binding, it is not permitted to quality can be awarded to as many dogs as transfer a dog to another class after the entry the judge consider to be of such quality.

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period has expired, unless the reason is due to: to change size varieties up until the dog has a) an obvious error on the part of the or- been finally measured, in accordance with ganiser or due to a printing error in the the rules for the breed in question (see the catalogue. specific regulations for each breed group). b) the dog been entered in a class which it A copy of the WCC (working class certificate) is not allowed to participate according to for foreign-owned dogs must be submitted the show rules. to the Ring Steward where applicable. Exhibitor has to contact the organisers of the Exhibitors who have appeared in the ring show in advance or at the show to confirm for judging of the dog in the class for which if a dog is to be transferred to another class it was registered are obliged to take part in according to the above stated regulations. this class and possible subsequent competi- tion class. Dogs of breeds with final measurement after the age of 15 months are permitted

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20 Definition of classes and judging order

A dog can only be entered in one (1) class Nota bene! Dogs in this class are not entitled at the same show (except for progeny- and to compete for CACIB. breeders classes). Age is calculated so that the dog must have reached the set age of Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs the class on the day it is shown. that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the junior competition class. 25. Puppy class 6-9 months (unofficial class which is not 27. Junior competition class (junkk) included in the SKK Dog Register) In this class participate dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the junior This class is only open to dogs which, on class at the current show. the day of the show, have reached the age of 6 months but have not reached the age Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the of 9 months. quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very good will not be taken into the ring for This is a competition class. Hp can be competition class. awarded to exceptionally promising puppies. The best puppy awarded Hp carries on to Competition assessment is applied in compete in the final competition for the this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be best puppy of the day. awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog Disqualified and Cannot be judged also apply that is typically and correctly built in every to puppy class. respect, with such outstanding merits and The unofficial puppy class 4-6 months may such insignificant faults that it is an excellent be arranged at breed club shows. example of breeding. 26. Junior class 9-18 months (junkl) Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. This class is open to dogs which, on the day of being shown, have reached the age of 9 months but have not reached the age of 18 months.

21 DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER

28. Intermediate class Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs 15-24 months (ukl) that are awarded Excellent or Very good will This class is open to dogs which, on the compete in the working class. day of being shown, have reached the age of 15 months but have not reached the age 31. Working competition class of 24 months. (bkk/jkk) In this class participates dogs that have been Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs awarded Excellent or Very good in the working Excellent Very good that are awarded or will class at the current show. compete in the intermediate competition class. Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very 29. Intermediate competition class good will not be taken into the ring for (ukk) competition class. In this class participate dogs that have been Competition assessment is applied in this awarded Excellent or Very good in the inter- class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded mediate class at the current show. a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty- quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very pically and correctly built in every respect, good will not be taken into the ring for with such outstanding merits and such competition class. insignificant faults that it is an excellent example of breeding. Competition assessment is applied in this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty- pically and correctly built in every respect, 32. Open class 15+ months (ökl) with such outstanding merits and such insig- This class is open to dogs which, on the nificant faults that it is an excellent example day of being shown, have reached the age of breeding. of 15 months. Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. that are awarded Excellent or Very good will compete in the open class competition. 30. Working class, 15+ months (bkl/jkl) 33. Open class competition (ökk) This class is arranged for breeds for which In this class participate dogs that have been there are breed-specific trials, and is open to awarded Excellent or Very good in the open dogs with trial merits that have reached the class at the current show. age of 15 months on the day they are shown. Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the The“specific regulations” chapter lists the breeds quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very for each group and the trial merits required. good will not be taken into the ring for competition class.

22 DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER

Competition assessment is applied in this 36. Veteran class (vetkl) class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded This class is open to dogs which, on the day of a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate being shown, have reached the age of 8 years. quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty- pically and correctly built in every respect, Nota bene! Dogs that have been entered to with such outstanding merits and such insig- this class are not entitled to compete for nificant faults that it is an excellent example CACIB. of breeding. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- that are awarded Excellent or Very good will pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. compete in the veteran competition class. 34. Champion class 15+ months 37. Veteran competition class (vetkk) (chkl) In this class participate dogs that have been This class is open to dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the veteran awarded international, Swedish or other class at the current show. SKK-recognised national show champion Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the title, and that have reached the age of 15 quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very months on the day they are shown. good will not be taken into the ring for Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs competition class. that are awarded Excellent or Very good will Competition assessment is applied in this compete in the champion competition class. class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate 35. Champion competition class quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty- (chkk) pically and correctly built in every respect, In this class participates dogs that have with such outstanding merits and such insig- been awarded Excellent or Very good in the nificant faults that it is an excellent example champion class at the current show. of breeding. Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. good will not be taken into the ring for The best veteran awardedExcellent competes competition class. in the final competition for the best veteran Competition assessment is applied in this of the day. class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate 38. Best Male class (bhkl) and quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty- Best Bitch class (btkl) pically and correctly built in every respect, In these classes male dogs and bitches awarded with such outstanding merits and such Ck at the current show participate. insignificant faults that it is an excellent Competition assessment is applied in these example of breeding. classes. The best male dog and the best bitch Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- carry on to compete for Best of Breed (BIR) pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. and Best of Opposite Sex (BIM).

23 DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER

Certificate (CAC) requirement, the dog that is awarded the In the Best Male/Best Bitch class, a certificate reserve certificate must also meet the trial is awarded to the best dog that is entitled to merit requirement. compete for a certificate. If none of the four placed dogs in the Best The following may not compete for a certificate: Male or Best Bitch class are entitled to compete for the certificate, the certificate • Swedish show champion will be awarded to the dog that the judge • dogs that have received the necessary consider to be the best of the unplaced dogs, certificate for Swedish show champion. and the reserve certificate will be awarded Nota bene! At least one certificate must be to the dog that the judge consider to be the won after the age of 24 months. second best of the unplaced dogs in the Best Male or Best Bitch class. For breeds where Ck in working class is quali- fying for the Swedish show (see It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to notify specific champion rules) following regulations the ring steward if the dog in question is apply: not entitled to compete for the certificate. • dog that receives their third Ck in wor- Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat In- king class, but does not hold the working ternational de Beauté (CACIB) merit needed for the Swedish show championship, continues on competing At international shows, male dogs and bit- for certificates until the dog receives three ches of breeds acknowledged by FCI shall certificates, where at least one of the cer- compete individually for international show tificates has to be received when the dog certificates, CACIB and reserve CACIB. is a minimum of 24 months and one day. CACIB can be proposed for the best dog in • dog that at a show receives their third Ck the Best Male class and the Best Bitch class in working class and holds the required that is entitled to compete for CACIB, i.e. working merit for the Swedish show not entered in junior or veteran class. championship becomes a Swedish show Reserve CACIB can be proposed for the champion at that time and can therefore second best dog in the Best Male class and not compete for a certificate in BHKL/ the Best Bitch class that is entitled to com- BTKL at the current show. pete for CACIB, i.e. not entered in junior For breeds where a working trial or field trial or veteran class. merit is required in order to win a certificate (see specific regulations), a certificate will be The FCI will only confirm CACIB if it is awarded to the best dog in the Best Male proposed for dog whose pedigree includes class and the Best Bitch class that meets the three generations registered with FCI re- trial merit requirements. cognised studbooks Only one (1) certificate is awarded per sex. Dogs competing in a junior or veteran class In addition, one (1) reserve certificate is are not entitled to compete for CACIB. awarded per sex (to the second best dog that Nota bene! A number of breeds have specific is entitled to compete for the certificate). regulations for CACIB. For those breeds that have a trial merit

24 DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER

Nota bene! The FCI is the organisation that the class being ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. makes the ultimate decision on awarding The group’s average quality in terms of uni- CACIB. formity of type and overall impression are 39. Best of Breed and Best of decisive, rather than the individual quality Opposite Sex (BIR and BIM) of the dogs included in the group. In this class the best male dog and the best Groups of uniform and excellent quality bitch from the Best Male class and the Best are awarded Hp. The best progeny group Bitch class participates. In this class, the with Hp goes on to compete in the finals. Best of Breed (BIR) and Best of Opposite Owners of stud dogs/brood bitches should Sex (BIM) are chosen. notify the owners of the relevant offspring A dog that has been named Best of Breed as far in advance as possible that the dogs goes on to compete in the finals for Best in will be included in the progeny group and Group (BIG). will take part in the progeny class. It is good cynological practice to take part with one’s 40. Progeny class (avelskl) dog in a progeny class. Owners of stud dogs/ brood bitches must notify the ring steward This class is open to: of desired participation. • Male dog taking part with a group of four offspring from at least two bitches. 41. Breeders class (uppfkl) • Bitch taking part with a group of four This class is open to a group of four dogs of offspring. the same breed or breed variety (hair type The stud dog/brood bitch must take part in and/or size), with the same kennel name or the progeny class and be presented together which are bred by a single person or group with the group. of people. The stud dog/brood bitch must have been If more than one person is the breeder, they awarded at least the quality grade Good or should all be named as breeders. If a person 3rd prize at the current show or a previous both carries out his or her own breeding and show. All the offspring included in the group is included with other people as a breeder of must be judged at the current show in an another litter, dogs from litters from these official class, and shall at least be assigned different instances of breeding may not be the quality price Very good. combined in a single breeders group. A single stud dog/brood bitch may only take A single breeder may only take part with one part with one progeny group for the breed/ group of the same breed or breed variety. The breed variety. dogs included in the group must be of the same breed variety (hair type and/or size), The offspring included in the group must except for breeds where the breed varieties be of the same breed variety (hair type and/ compete for joint BIR. or size), except for breeds where the breed varieties compete for joint BIR. All the dogs included in the group must be judged at the current show in an official Competition assessment is applied in this class, and shall at least be assigned the quality class, which involves the groups taking part in price Very good.

25 DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER

Competition assessment is applied in this Group 3 class, which involves the groups taking part in Group 4* the class being ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types The group’s average quality in terms of uni- formity of type and overall impression are Group 6* Scenthounds and related breeds decisive, rather than the individual quality Group 7 Pointing dogs of the dogs included in the group. Group 8 Retrievers, Flushing dogs and Groups of uniform and excellent quality Water dogs are awarded Hp. The best breeders group with Hp goes on to compete in the finals. Group 9 Companion and Toy dogs Breeders should notify the owners of the Group 10 relevant dogs as far in advance as possible Competition assessment is applied to the that the dogs will be included in the breeders group finals. group and will take part in the breeder class. It is good cynological practice to take part The 4 (four) best dogs in each group are with one’s dog in a breeder class. Breeders, placed, and the winner is awarded the title or their representatives, must notify the ring of Best in Group (BIG). steward of desired participation. * Groups 4 and 6 are judged together at shows organized by SKK and provincial kennel clubs. 42. The Finals The Finals are an unofficial competition Best in Show (BIS) form that, in addition to competing for Best All the BIG winners compete against each in Group (BIG) and Best in Show (BIS), other for Best in Show (BIS). also includes competing for the best puppy, veteran, progeny group and breeders group 43. Information in the show of the day, as well as junior handling. Breeds catalogue not recognised by FCI may not participate in the finals at international shows. Abbreviations C means that the dog must win one more Junior handling certificate (CAC), or Ck in working class Separate regulations apply to junior hand- for some breeds, in order to obtain ling, and these can be requested from the the Swedish show champion title Sveriges Hundungdom (SHU). S means that the dog is prevented from Best in Group (BIG) competing for a certificate (CAC) The winners of Best of Breed compete within Nota bene! It is still the exhibitor’s responsi- their own groups bility to notify the ring steward if the dog Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs in question is not entitled to compete for the certificate. Group 2 Schnauzers and Pinschers, Molossoid breeds, Swiss mountain and cattle dogs

26 DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER

Titles 45. Prize designations Only international and national champion Prizes are identified by the following titles, FCI world and section winner titles colours: and NKU winner titles will be included in the catalogue. Quality grading Excellent ...... red For breeds that are not recognised by the FCI, the following applies: Very Good...... blue At international shows, these breeds will be Good...... yellow placed separately in the catalogue, and will Sufficient...... green not be permitted to take part in group finals. Certificate quality (Ck)...... pink Breed name Honour Prize (Hp)...... purple At all shows, the breed name must be given in Swedish and in one of the FCI’s four Competition assessment: working languages in the confirmation and 1st place...... red the catalogue. 2nd place...... blue 44. Special Honour Prizes for shows organised by SKK provincial 3rd place...... yellow kennel clubs 4th place...... green Special Honour Prizes are awarded for: Certificate (CAC)...... blue/yellow • BIR Reserve certificate (R-CAC)...... light blue • BIM Champion...... red/green • CACIB CACIB/CACIOB/CACIAG...... white • Certificate Regardless of the number of the other above Reserve CACIB/CACIOB/CACIAG...... orange prizes awarded at the show, only one Special BIR...... red/yellow Honour Prize is awarded. BIM...... green/white In addition, a Special Honour Prize is awarded to: 1st BIG...... red • All progeny groups and breeders groups awarded Hp. 2nd BIG...... blue • The winning junior handler at interna- 3rd BIG...... yellow tional shows. 4th BIG...... green • The best 1st Prize winner in obedience classes I, II and III. 1st BIS...... red/white • A dog that has achieved the status of 2nd BIS...... blue/white obedience champion or agility champion 3rd BIS...... yellow/white at the show. Honour Prizes are not issued retrospectively. 4th BIS...... green/white

27 Summary of the requirements for the title Swedish Show Champion (SE UCh)

For dogs who are already a show champion in black, Norwegian Elkhound grey, another country (the Nordic countries excluded) Russian-European Laïka, West the requirement is one certificate (CAC), or Siberian Laïka, East Siberian Laïka, for some working breeds CK in working Finnish Spitz, Norrbottenspitz, class, at a show in Sweden after 24 months Gr 6: of age. Please note that for some breeds , all breeds belonging to the there are also requirements of a specific Swedish breed club Svenska Stövar- working merit. klubben For dogs who are already a show champion Gr 7: all breeds, except Bracco Italiano, in another Nordic country the requirement Italian Spinone, Old Danish is one certificate (CAC), or for some wor- Pointing Dog king breeds Ck in working class, at a show Gr 8: German Spaniel in Sweden at any age. Please note that for some breeds there are also requirements of Apart from the above the following also applies: a specific working merit. • For some working breeds there are also For dogs who are not a show champion in another requirements of a specific working merit. country, regardless of the owners residence, (see list A below) the requirements are: • For some breeds at least one of the certifi- cates (or Ck for concerned breeds as stated • 3 certificates under two different judges, above) must be won at a show organized at least one of the certificates must be won by a breed club. at the earliest when the dog has obtained the age of 24 months and 1 day. • For some working breeds (see below): Certificate quality (Ck) in Working Class at three shows these breeds are: Gr 4: Gr 5: Hälleforshund, Swedish Elkhound, Karelian Bear Dog, Swedish White Elkhound, Norwegian Elkhound

28 SUMMARY

LIST A Group 3 List of breeds which, to be awarded a Swedish German Hunting Terrier show champion title, also require a specific working merit in accordance with the SKK’s Group 4 Show and Championship Regulations. Dachshund, standard long-haired Dachshund, standard smooth-haired Group 1 Dachshund, standard wire-haired Dachshund, miniature long-haired Dachshund, miniature smooth-haired Australian Shepherd Dachshund, miniature wire-haired Dachshund, kaninchen long-haired Dog / Groenendael Dachshund, kaninchen smooth-haired Belgian Shepherd Dog / Laekenois Dachshund, kaninchen wire-haired Belgian Shepherd Dog / Malinois Group 5 Belgian Shepherd Dog / Tervueren AlaskanMalamute Border East Siberian Laika Bouvier des Ardennes Finnish Spitz Hälleforshund Chodský pes Karelian Bear Dog Collie,smooth Norrbotten Spitz Collie, rough Norwegian elkhound, black Dog, long-haired Norwegian elkhound, grey Dog, normal-haired Russian-Europan Laika Dutch Shepherd Dog, rough-haired Samoyed Dutch Shepherd Dog, short-haired Siberian Husky German Shepard Dog, long-haired Swedish Elkhound White Swiss Shepard Dog Swedish White Elkhound West Siberian Laika Group 2

Black Terrier Group 6 Dobermann German Boxer Alpine Dachsbracke Hovawart Basset Artésien Normand Giant Schnauzer, black Basset Bleu de Gascogne Giant Schnauzer, pepper & salt Basset Fauve de Bretagne Rottweiler Bavarian Mountain Scenthound Russian Black Terrier Bosnian broken-haired hound Drever

29 SUMMARY

Dunker Hound LIST B List of breeds which need a specific working Fawn Brittany Griffon merit to compete for the certificate (CAC). Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen For foreign owned dogs a WCC is required. Grand Griffon Vendéen Group 1 Halden Hound Australian Kelpie Hamilton Hound Beauceron Hanoverian Scenthound Belgian Shepherd Dog / Groenendael Belgian Shepherd Dog / Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Dog / Malinois Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Belgian Shepherd Dog / Tervueren Plott Berger Picard Polish Posavatz hound Bouvier des Ardennes Russian Hound Bouvier des Flandres Russian Spotted Hound Briard Schiller Hound German Shepherd Dog, long-haired Serbian Hound German Shepherd Dog, normal-haired Slovakian Hound Small Swiss Hound / Bernese Hound Group 2 Small Swiss Hound / Jura Hound German Boxer Small Swiss Hound / Lucerne Hound Dobermann Small Swiss Hound / Schwyz Hound Hovawart Swiss Hound / Bernese Hound Giant Schnauzer, pepper & salt Swiss Hound / Jura Hound Giant Schnauzer, black Swiss Hound / Lucerne Hound Rottweiler Swiss Hound / Schwyz Hound Småland Hound Group 3 German Hunting Terrier Group 7 All breeds Group 4 Dachshund, standard long-haired Group 8 Dachshund, standard smooth-haired German Spaniel Dachshund, standard wire-haired There are two Swedish show champion titles Dachshund, miniature long-haired available for retrievers and spaniels: Dachshund, miniature smooth-haired Dachshund, miniature wire-haired either SE U(u)Ch (Swedish Show Cham- Dachshund, kaninchen long-haired pion) which does not require any working Dachshund, kaninchen smooth-haired merit, or SE UCh (Swedish Champion) Dachshund, kaninchen wire-haired which does require a working merit.

30 SUMMARY

Group 5 Group 6 Alaskan Malamute All breeds, except: East Siberian Laika Finnish Spitz Black and Tan Coonhound Greenland Dog Hälleforshund Dalmatian Karelian Bear Dog Norrbotten Spitz Norwegian elkhound, grey Norwegian elkhound, black Group 7 Russian-Europan Laika All breeds, except: Samoyed Swedish Elkhound Bracco Italiano Swedish White Elkhound Italian Spinone Siberian Husky Old Danish Pointing Dog West Siberian Laika Group 8 German Spaniel

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