The SOUTH WEST Whippet Club

Patron: Lady Clifford Schedule of 26 Class + 2 JHA + 2 SPECIAL AWARDS Unbenched SINGLE BREED NINTH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)

at WELLSPRINGS LEISURE CENTRE Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 7QR SUNDAY, 18th FEBRUARY 2018 Show opens: 8.30 am Judging: Bitches 9.30 am; Dogs 10.00 am Judges: Dogs: Mrs Jackie White (Baldrey) Bitches: Mrs Linda Jones (Welstar) Referee: Mrs Ann Snelgrove (Huntinghill) Special Awards: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow) Guarantors to the Kennel Club: Mrs M. Rigby (Chairman), Burcombe Farm, Ottery St. Mary, Devon EX11 1PU. Mrs A. Prowse (Secretary), Yewkridge, Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 3LU. Mr W. Dyball (Treasurer), The White House, 33 Sandford Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4DQ. Mrs C. Lawrence, 14 Colman Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4NQ. Miss S. Hunt, 2 Red Lion Hill, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon PL8 2BT. Mrs L. Pearce, 113 Lancelot Close, King Arthurs Way, Andover, Hants SP10 4BZ. All Judges at this show agree to abide by the following statement: “In assessing dogs, judges must penalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness, health and well being of the dog.” Hon. Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road, Taunton TA1 5LU. Tel: 01823 275060 or 01823 333722 Postal entries close: SATURDAY, 6th JANUARY 2018 (Postmark) On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday, 21st January 2018 at www.fossedata.co.uk Postal entries and fees to be sent to the Hon. Secretary: Mrs A. Prowse Yewkridge, Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 3LU. Tel: 01769 560014. Mobile: 07714 201776 (Show day ONLY) Email: [email protected] Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show THE SOUTH WEST WHIPPET CLUB OFFICERS and COMMITTEE President: Mrs Pat Brown Chairman: Mrs M. Rigby Vice Chairman: Mrs S. Criddle Hon. Secretary: Mrs A. Prowse Hon. Treasurer: Mr W. Dyball Committee: Mrs C. Clane, Mr N. Gallie, Mr J. Hawker, Mrs C. Hawker, Mrs J. Hood, Mrs C. Lawrence, Mrs J. Manley, Mrs L. Pearce, Mr R. Pike, Mrs E. Woodward Life Members: Mrs G. Andrew, Mrs J. Boughton-White, Mrs P. Brown, Ms Y. Hull, Miss B. Vergette, Mrs A. Vickerstaff Show Manager: Mrs M. Rigby ~ Burcombe Farm, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1PU. Cup Steward: Mrs M. Rigby Health Co-ordinator: Mrs J. Manley ~ Tel: 07906 346298. Email: [email protected] Veterinary Surgeon (on call): Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road, Taunton TA1 5LU. Tel: 01823 275060, or, 01823 33722

• ENTRY FEES • Members: £11.00 first entry per dog Non-Members: £13.00 first entry per dog Subsequent Entries: £2.00 each subsequent entry with the same dog Special Award Classes: £2.00 per dog not for Competition: £2.00 per dog (over 4 calendar months of age) Junior Handling: £1.00 per class Membership: £5.00 Single; £6.00 Joint (Due 1st January) Catalogues: £3.50 pre-paid with entries (£4.00 on the day) Adverts: £8.00 Full page; £5.00 Half page Prize Fund Donation: Donations gratefully received and acknowledged in the catalogue Please make cheques payable to: THE SOUTH WEST WHIPPET CLUB

• NOTICES • â Please hlep us to take care of this excellent venue by keeping to the designated exercise area, clearing up after your dogs, and not allowing them on to the grass playing fields. â No passes will be sent out for this Show. For acknowledgement of entries, please send a stamped addressed envelope with your entries. â Attracting Exhibits Kennel Club Regulation F(1) 17H The attracting of the attention of exhibits by any mehtod from outside the ring is prohibited. It is the duty of the judge, Steward or Show Management noticing such attraction to ask that it cease. â Please note that the Officers and Committee DO NOT enter or show any dog owned by them or in partnership with them at any of the Club's shows.

• REFRESHMENTS • Will be available at the Leisure Centre 'Food 4 You' • PRIZE MONEY • the Club offers the following Best in Show ~ £20.00 ~ Reserve Best in Show £10.00 Best Opposite Sex £10.00 ~ Best Puppy in Show £10.00 Best Veteran in Show £10.00 First £5.00 ~ Second £4.00 ~ Third £3.00 ~ Reserve £2.00 ~ VHC £1.00 in all classes including Special Award Classes • ROSETTES • The Club provides rosettes for: Best in Show • Reserve Best in Show • Best Opposite Sex in Show Best Puppy in Show • Reserve Best Puppy in Show • Best Veteran in Show Best Dog • Reserve Best Dog • Best Puppy Dog • Best Veteran Dog Best Bitch • Reserve Best Bitch • Best Puppy Bitch • Best Veteran Bitch 1st to VHC in all classes Special Rosettes for 1st to VHC in the Special Award Classes • TROPHIES • We apologise that Cups & Trophies are not on offer at this Show, they are being retained for valuation

• SPECIALS • The Club will donate: Specials for Dogs • 1st to VHC in each class

The Officers and Committee are most grateful to

for sponsoring this Show

• RAFFLE PRIZES & DONATIONS • Raffle prizes and donations to the Prize Fund or Specials will be very much appreciated • TRADE STANDS • Trade Stands are welcome ~ £10.00 per 6ft table, or 6ft table length Please apply in writing ALL TRADE STANDS or ANY PERSON WISHING TO SELL OR ADVERTISE at any SWWC Show MUST have the consent of the Committee Failure to obtain permision could be embarrassing to those concerned

There will be a JR WHIPPET RESCUE STALL at the Show • JUDGES PROFILES • Mrs Jackie White (Baldrey Whippets & Greyhounds) When I first met my husband Michael over 48 years ago, his family owned racing Greyhounds. After we got married and had 3 children, it was time to have a pet, our first flat was not big enough to have a Greyhound so we managed to buy a blue and white Whippet puppy. A few months after we bought him a friend who could be shown and that was how it all started. Going to a small show with the children for a fun afternoon out, we all enjoyed it so it became our hobby. We were introduced to Mrs Gwen Hempstock at Crufts and she kindly said that we could have one of her puppies sired by the BOB winner Ch Welstar Royal Mint and Ch Broughland Gina of Baldrey joined our family at 8 weeks old, and as they say, the rest is history. By then, we had moved into a larger house with a big garden, so we were then in the position to start our breeding plan. Gina was bred from and is behind all our stock today (we made up several Champions, CC & RCC winners). Michael wanted to have a Greyhound at this point in time, so we bought a 2 year old bitch from Mrs June Minns (Exhurst Elegance) and she came to live with us in September 1980 and gained a RCC. She was also bred from and the Baldrey Greyhounds began. We have been showing for approximately 42 years and breeding for about 35 years. the last Whippet bitch I showed now lives with one of my sons and his family. We also bred Dachshunds in a small way. I have judged in his country and abroad for several years now and always find it a privilege and a pleasure to be asked to judge both of these lovely breeds. One of the longest distances travelled to judge was to South Africa, where, I was delighted when the Whippet I gave BOB to won the Hound Group and RBIS. Jackie

Mrs Linda Jones (Welstar) I believe I have always been competitive, having done Show Jumping and In-hand showing ponies in the past with moderate success. In the early 1970s, I was introduced to the world of Whippets and fell in love. My first show dog was Skyeboat Silver Lining (Ch Deepridge Mintmaster ex Glenbervie bitch). He and I learnt the art of showing together, winning many prizes including a RCC at the Whippet Club. He was almost 17 when he died. I have been fortunate to have homebred Champions. Eight in total, plus my lovely Ch Bluestreak Bittersweet of Welstar. My foundation bitch was a beautiful apricot fawn, Rasaday Amber (Deepridge Mintmaster ex Rasaday Oakbark Mirielle). She was mated to Ch Shalfleet Silver Knight of Skyeboat which was basically an outcross. I was so lucky to get my first Champion here, Welstar Minted Model and a litter brother Welstar Minted Gold of Maranver, a RCC winner. Later, Model was mated to Ch Nimrodel Wiveton and from this litter came the fabulous Ch Welstar Royal Mint, owned by Gwen Hempstock. He won 19 CCs (2 at Crufts) and 11 RCCs. He held the record for males for two years at that time, only succeeded by his grandson Ch Nimrodel Wanderer. Mint was the sire of Champions and CC winners. When Model was mated to Ch Nimrodel Ruff, I was lucky to get Ch Welstar Winning Dream, a Hound Group winner. She touched the measure at 18". In the 1990s came the wonderful Ch Welstar Red Robin, by Gorwynne Reed Bunting of Baldrey ex Welstar reflections. He was the sire of many Champions and ticket winners. I think he did a lot for the breed and I have been privileged to share my life with them. Linda • CLASSIFICATION • Judges: Dogs: Mrs Jackie White (Baldrey) Bitches: Mrs Linda Jones (Welstar) Referee: Mrs Ann Snelgrove (Huntinghill)

Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Dog Kennel Club Challenge Certificate - Bitch

1. Veteran Dog 14. Veteran Bitch 2. Minor Puppy Dog 15. Minor Puppy Bitch 3. Puppy Dog 16. Puppy Bitch 4. Junior Dog 17. Junior Bitch 5. Yearling Dog 18. Yearling Bitch 6. Novice Dog 19. Novice Bitch 7. Special Beginners Dog 20. Special Beginners Bitch 8. Graduate Dog 21. Graduate Bitch 9. Post Graduate Dog 22. Post Graduate Bitch 10. Mid Limit Dog 23. Mid Limit Bitch 11. Limit Dog 24. Limit Bitch 12. Open Dog 25. Open Bitch 13. Special Lure Coursing 26. Special Lure Coursing or Racing Dog or Racing Bitch

Best in Show ~ Best Puppy in Show will now be Judged

• JUNIOR HANDLING ASSOCIATION • to be judged during the lunch break by

Mrs Ann Snelgrove (Huntinghill)

JH1. 6 - 11 years JH2. 12 - 16 years

Handlers who are placed first, second or third in these classes will qualify to compete at the JHA semi- finals to be held at the six national group championship shows. For more details visit www.jha-dog.co.uk. Please complete the entry form. No entries can be taken on the day. £1.00 per entry. • SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES • to be judged during the lunch break by Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)

A. Special Award Yearling Dog/Bitch (12-24 months) B. Special Award Open Dog/Bitch

Please note that participation in the Special Award Classes does not exclude anydog/bitch from challenging for Best in Sex/Best in Show should they not win in the Special Award Classes, but are unbeaten in their breed class(es) in the main show. The South West Whippet Club has decided to schedule two Specal Award Classes at the Championship Show to encourage B/C list judges and allow them to gain more 'hands on' experience.

PLEASE NOTE: â Only dogs entered in the main show are eligible for these classes. â Any dog/bitch can only be entered in either Class A or B, not both. â The entry fee for the Special Award Classes is £2.00 per dog per class (Members/Non-Members). â There will be no Best Special Award. â Entires will be restricted to 15 dogs per class on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Special Rossettes for these classes are kindly sponsored by the judge, Mr Tony Allcock MBE

The South West Whippet Club hopes that you will support this initiative and give the invited judge a good entry to go over.

• SPECIAL AWARD JUDGE • Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)

Tony is approved by the KC to award CCs in 20 breeds and is a Toy Group Judge. He has judged in France, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia and the USA. At Open Show level in the British Isles, he has judged all Groups and Best in Show 23 times for numerous Canine Societies. He has bred 27 UK Champions in several Toy breeds. When he first attained his own affix 'Sleepyhollow' (separate from that of his Aunt), some 20years ago, his first KC registered litter bred was a litter of Whippet puppies. He started with stockfrom 'Denhills' (Dennis Hill) and 'Savilepark' (Barbara Robinson), and enjoyed successes at both Open and Championship Show level. Tony is a former owner of a large Animal Welfare Centre in Gloucestershire and in addition, a busy Boarding Kennels and Cattery, licensed for 70 dogs and 30 cats. He is honoured to have been invited by the Officers and Committee of the South West Whippet Club to judge the Special Award Classes and is really looking forward to Sunday, 18th February 2018! • RULES and REGULATIONS • 1. The Show will open at 8.30 am. 2. Dogs will be received at any time but it is the exhibitor's responsibility to ensure that exhibits are available for judging when required. 3. Judging will commence at: Bitches 9.30 am; Dogs 10.00 am. 4. The Show will close half an hour after all judging has been completed by which time dogs must be removed. Exhibits may be removed from the Show after their judging has been completed. Exhibits may not be removed any earlier unless by written order of the Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or of the Show Management and then only in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which must be reported to the Kennel Club. 5. The use of cooking stoves in the proximity of the tenting and benching areas is forbidden except as authorised by the Show Management. 6. Entry Fees: Members First entry with each dog £11.00; Non-Members First entry with each dog: £13.00; each subsequent entry with the same dog: £2.00. Not For Competition: £2.00 per dog. Junior Handling: £1.00 per entry. Catalogues: pre-paid with entries: £3.50 (£4.00 on the day). Membership Fees: Single £5.00; Joint £6.00. Trade Stands: £10.00 per 6ft table. Adverts: Full page £8.00; Half page £5.00. 7. Prize Money on offer at this Show: BIS £20.00: RBIS £10.00; BOSIS £10.00; BPIS £10.00; BVIS £10.00. All classes including Special Award Classes: 1st £5.00; 2nd £4.00; 3rd £3.00; Reserve £2.00; VHC £1.00. 8. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 9. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition. 10. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden. 11. Best Puppy in Show Where a Best Puppy in Show competition is scheduled 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 should automatically be awarded Best Puppy in Show. Similarly, if the Reserve Best in Show is a puppy which has only been beaten by an adult dog it should 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 Show as appropriate, 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, dogs beaten in competition 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 had 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 purposes of this Regulation, dogs beaten in competition for Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Progeny, Brace and Team or a Special Award confined to a single breed, will not be considered to be beaten dogs. 13. Exhibits will not be admitted to Best in Show competition after a period of ten minutes has elapsed since the announcement that exhibits are required for judging, unless they have been unavoidably delayed by previous judging not being completed on time, and then only with the special permission of the Show Management. 14. Exhibitors must not pick up dogs by their tails and leads when lifting them. This is not acceptable. Exhibitors should note that such practice would constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11. 15. It is not acceptable to handle a dog in a manner which causes its feet not to touch the ground when on the move. Exhibitors should note that such practices could constitute harsh handling and reports of such practice will be referred to the Committee under Kennel Club Show Regulation F11. 16. All exhibitors must be familiar with Kennel Club Regulation F (Annex B) - Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition. 17. All dogs resident outside of 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 an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor. 18. 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 guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events. • When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the 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 for example a large umbrella and always have plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated. • Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time. Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare. WARNING: IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED. Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Exhibitors/Competitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry. 19. Not for Competition entries will be accepted. Details of each dog so entered must be recorded on the entry form and must be Kennel Club registered. 20. 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. 21. The South West Whippet Committee can accept no responsibility for products advertised or sold by stand holders at this show and remind exhibitors that grooming products on sale may not meet the requirements of the Regulation for the Preperation of Dogs for Exhibition. 22. Any owner, competitor 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 Club licensed show, within the licensed venue and within the environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches. 23. The owner, exhibitor, handler or any other person in charge of a dog at Kennel Club licensed events must at all times ensure that the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the licensed venue, including its environs, car and caravan parks and approaches. 24. A dog may be disqualified by the General Committee from any award, whether an objection has been lodged or not, if proved amongst other things to have been: a) registered or recorded as having been bred by the scheduled judge. This shall not apply to a judge appointed in an emergency. b) exhibited without payment of approriate entry fees. 25. Every exhibitor shall ensure that whilst the dog is being exhibited, its handler shall display the correct ring number.

• DEFINITIONS 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. In the case of a dog owned in partnership and entered in Members' classes or competing for Members' Specials each partner must at the time of entry be a member of the Society. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including the seventh day before the date of closing of postal entries shall be counted when entering for any class i.e. Saturday, 30th December 2017. 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 Regulations 9(j) and 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) For an exhibit entered incorrectly in a Minor Puppy Class, Puppy Class or Junior Class, which is over age but under twelve calendar months of age, eighteen calendar months of age or 24 calendar months of age respectively, the Show Secretary shall transfer the exhibit to the Puppy Class, Junior Class or Yearling Class respectively for the correct colour, sex, weight or height and in the event of there being no Puppy, Junior or Yearling Class to the Open Class for the correct 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. d) If an exhibit arrives late and misses a class, even if it is the only class in which the dog is entered, the dog may not be transferred to any other class. 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 and not exceeding twenty-four months of age on the first day of the Show. NOVICE For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 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 4 or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Graduate, Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open Classes whether restricted or not where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed. Post Graduate For dogs which have not won a Challenge Certificate or 5 or more First Prizes at Championship Shows in Post Graduate, Minor Limit, Mid Limit, Limit and Open Classes whether restricted or not where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed. MID LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the KC, or won 3 or more CC/CACIB/CAC/Green Stars or won 5 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Mid Limit, Limit and Open classes, confined to the breed, whether restricted or not, at Shows where CCs were offered for the breed. LIMIT For dogs which have not become show Champions under Kennel Club Regulations or under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club, or won 3 or more CC/CACIB/CAC/Green Stars or won 7 or more First Prizes in all at Championship Shows in Limit and 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 LURE COURSING OR RACING For Whippets over 12 months of age on the first day of the Show, who have raced or lure coursed regularly during the current season with a recognised Club. Name of Club to be stated on the entry form. SPECIAL BEGINNERS For owner, handler or exhibit not having won a Challenge Certificate in the breed. ADVISORY NOTICE NOT FOR COMPETITION Societies may at their discretion, accept Not for Competition entries. Societies may accept such entries from breeds of dog not included within the title of the Society and at Shows held over more than one day, such entries may be accepted on any day from any breed. It would be appreciated if parents/guardians would keep children under their control at all times during the Show

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 as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

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 Board for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A 11. 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 then he/she may be subject to further penalties of either a fine or as listed under Rule A 11.

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 on the dog for any purpose 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 Board. (b) The removal of dew claws of any breed. (c) Operations to prevent breeding provided 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 Board to deceive.

4. The Board 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 DOGS IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS official of the Show or by anyone so deputed by the Kennel Club. It will be the responsibility Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if of the individual who lodges the objection or the official (as appropriate) to substantiate the left in a vehicle in high temperatures grounds for the objection. The Kennel Club will substantiate the grounds for an objection and even on days considered as slightly made on its behalf. warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible 6. Any objection by an individual related to an infringement of these Regulations must be entry to your vehicle may be necessary made in writing to the Show Secretary at his/her office before the close of the Show and the without liability for any damage caused. individual must produce evidence of identity at the time of lodging the complaint.

FUN DAY Sunday, 22nd July 2018 at Escot Park

OPEN SHOW Sunday, 16th September 2018 Breed Judge: Mrs Liz Winstone

PLEASE NOTE The General Committee of the Kennel Club has approved a recommendation which requires exhibitors to display the exhibition/bench number on their crate, cage or container at all times. This is particularly important when cages etc. are not on benches, and at unbenched shows. Each exhibitor is repsonsible for providing their own crate or cage identification and should note that the original exhibit/bench number card, as provided by the show society, must not be used for this purpose. At benched shows, soft crates my only be put on benches if they are the appropriate size for both the dog and the bench, and the crate must be securely attached to the bench.

DOG FOULING Any owner, competitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove as soon as possible any fouling caused by their dog(s) and/or grooming waste at any Kennel Club licensed show within the licensed venue and within the environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches.

ATTRACTION OF EXHIBITS KENNEL CLUB REGULATION F(I) 17H The attracting of the attention of exhibits by any method outside the ring is prohibited. It is the duty of the Judge, Steward or Show Management noticing such attention to ask that it cease. • DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW •

From M5: Junction 25, take the A358 to Taunton/Yeovil At the roundabut take 2nd exit onto Toneway/A358 At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A358 After 1.2 miles, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Obridge Viaduct/A358** After 0.5 miles, at the roundabout, continue straight over onto Eastwick Road* Continue over the speedbumps for 0.4 miles At the roundabout, take the 2st exit and stay on Eastwick Road Go 0.4 miles, at the junction, turn right onto Cheddon Road After approx half amile, Wellsprings Leisure Centre is on the left, just past Orchard Gardens and Ladymead Community School.

From the South West: Take the A30 passing Honiton into the A303 In 1.9 miles turn left onto the B3170 towards Taunton Follow for 8.8 miles, immediately after the road crosses the M5, turn right into Chestnut Drive After 0.9 miles, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lisieux Way, continue for 0.7 miles onto Wordsworth Drive Turn right onto Christchard Parkway/A38 At the roundabout, continue straight onto Obridge Viaduct/A358 Then as above **

From the A38: At the Monkton Elm junction, follow the A3259 through Monkton Heathfield over the Maidenbrook Farm roundabout onto Priorswood Road At the Priorswood roundabout take the 3rd exit on to Eastwick Road Then as from M5 **