Dog Shows Scheduling and Applications
37 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What must organisers ensure regarding dog breeds at shows?

  • All breeds must be of a certain size to enter.
  • Only breeds with historical significance can compete.
  • Breeds recognized by at least two national clubs can participate.
  • Only breeds with accepted breed standards by the FCI are shown. (correct)

    • What happens to breeds that are not recognized by the FCI?

  • They are allowed in the Best of Group finals.
  • They can compete freely without restrictions.
  • They must have pedigrees from a local kennel club.
  • They must be displayed in a separate section termed 'unrecognized breeds'. (correct)

    • What kind of weather conditions can be dangerous for a dog?

  • Weather changes every few hours.
  • Temperate weather only.
  • Rainy weather with strong winds.
  • Excessively hot or cold weather. (correct)

    • What is required for breeds that are recognized at a national level but not by the FCI?

    <p>Pedigrees issued by a national kennel club that is FCI affiliated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the ruling regarding breed participation is not observed?

    <p>Future authorizations to award CACIBs may be refused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions must be met for a show to be labeled as a 'National' or 'Classic' show?

    <p>Approval from Dogs New Zealand is required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to cancel a Recognised Show?

    <p>The Director/Secretary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a judge to be listed on the Official Show Judges Panel?

    <p>They must be a member of the New Zealand Dog Judges Association Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to judges appointed to the Official Show Judges Panel?

    <p>Their promotions are immediately effective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific requirement is there for Championship All Breed shows?

    <p>One judge must be domiciled in New Zealand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a judge enter into contracts to judge shows prior to their appointment to the judges panel?

    <p>No, they cannot contract until appointed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be granted upon application to the Executive Council regarding judges?

    <p>Exemption from specific judging criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who promotes the holding of Championship Shows?

    <p>The Executive Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to conduct Open Trials and Open Agility Events?

    <p>Submit the Official Schedule Proforma form to Dogs New Zealand at least one month before the event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the scheduling of shows that share the same date?

    <p>Clubs sharing show dates must coordinate to avoid conflicts in judging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for a Specialist or Multi Breed National Show to be hosted?

    <p>A majority of the involved Breed Clubs must agree in writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently may a National Specialist Breed Championship Show be held per breed?

    <p>Once every two years or more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for Ribbon Parades and Obedience Ribbon Trials?

    <p>Notification to Dogs New Zealand must align with established regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum time frame for submitting applications for Specialist or Multi Breed National Shows?

    <p>At least one year prior to the desired date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of events must not conflict when scheduling?

    <p>Open Shows and Championship Shows occurring within a reasonable distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a condition for a Multi Breed National Show to take place?

    <p>The application must specify a date and venue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an All Breeds Judge have to judge Best In Show at an All Breeds Championship Show?

    <p>Listing on at least six Championship Panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which requirement must be fulfilled to judge Best of Group at an All Breeds or Group Club Championship Show?

    <p>Completion of open book examinations for new recognized breeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a judge to be able to judge at any Championship show?

    <p>Listing on the appropriate Championship Show Panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is established for each class at recognized shows?

    <p>Class may be judged by one Judge only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must provide prior approval for judges not listed on the Official Schedule?

    <p>The Executive Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the restriction placed on All Breed Judges regarding Open Shows?

    <p>Cannot judge at Open Shows and Ribbon Parades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Dogs New Zealand Lure Coursing Judges panel is true?

    <p>Judges must adhere to the Lure Coursing Regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding judges at shows?

    <p>Each type of show requires judges to be listed on specific panels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the judging timetable sent to judges and exhibitors?

    <p>The commencement time for judging in each ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the order in which breeds are judged be changed?

    <p>Under exceptional circumstances beyond the club's control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the judging of Class 11, Open Dog, what is the next judging step?

    <p>Judging of Best Dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What class is excluded from being judged against each other?

    <p>Class 9 and Class 9A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What follows after the judging of Best Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch?

    <p>Judging of Best of Breed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be awarded by the judge only after selecting winners?

    <p>Challenge Certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order are the Best of Group and Reserve Best of Group judged?

    <p>At the conclusion of breed classes judging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the breed classes for bitches be judged compared to those for dogs?

    <p>In exactly the same order as for dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dog Shows - Scheduling and Applications

    • To hold an Open Show, Obedience Open Trial, or Open Agility Event, clubs must submit the Official Schedule Proforma form to Dogs New Zealand at least one month before the show date.
    • Obedience Working Trials require an application to the Dogs New Zealand Obedience Committee.
    • Ribbon Parades, Obedience Ribbon Trials, and Agility Ribbon Trials require notification to Dogs New Zealand in accordance with Regulation 27 and Obedience Regulations.
    • No permission is required to conduct other Recognised Shows, subject to Dogs New Zealand Obedience Regulations for Obedience Training Classes and Agility Events.

    Clubs Sharing Show Dates

    • Clubs sharing show dates must schedule them in a reasonable manner to avoid conflicts with other shows on the same date.

    Conflicting Dates

    • Open Shows, Obedience Open Trials, Ribbon Parades, Obedience Ribbon Trials, and Agility Ribbon Trials cannot be scheduled to conflict with Championship Shows, Tests, or Agility Events within a reasonable distance.

    Specialist and Multi Breed National Shows

    • The Executive Council may grant permission for Specialist or Multi Breed National Shows hosted by associated clubs, subject to approval of a majority of the relevant clubs.
    • National Specialist or Multi Breed Championship Shows are limited to every two years or more within the same breed.
    • Applications for these shows must be received at least one year before the proposed date, including the date and venue.
    • No affiliated, associated, or recognized club can use "National" or "Classic" in its show name without Dogs New Zealand's approval.

    Judging Appointments

    • A register of authorized judges for Championship, Open Shows, Ribbon Parades, and Junior Showmanship is kept by the Director/Secretary, known as the Official Show Judges Panel.
    • All persons on the Official Show Judges Panel must be current members of the New Zealand Dog Judges Association Inc.
    • Championship All Breed shows must include at least one New Zealand domiciled judge actively judging at least one group at the show, with an exemption available from the Executive Council.
    • Appointments and promotions to the Official Show Judges Panel are made upon recommendation by the New Zealand Dog Judges Association Inc.
    • Judges cannot enter into contracts or be listed as judges for shows published prior to their appointment.

    Judge Eligibility

    • New Zealand judges may only judge at shows if listed on the appropriate Show Judges Panel.
    • Only All Breeds Judges or those listed on at least six Championship Panels are permitted to judge Best In Show at an All Breeds Championship Show, except in exceptional circumstances.
    • Judges must be listed on the appropriate Championship Show Panel for the Group or breeds they are judging.
    • To judge Best of Group at an All Breeds or Group Club Championship Show, the Judge must be listed on the appropriate Group Panel and meet all examination requirements, including open book examinations for new breeds.
    • To judge Best in Show at a Multi-breed or Multi-group Club Championship Show, the judge must be listed on the appropriate Group Panel or Specialist Breed Panel for all breeds to be judged.
    • To judge at any Open Show, including Best in Show, the Judge must be listed on the Open Show Panel or any Group Championship Show Panel.
    • To judge all breeds at any Ribbon Parade, including Best on Parade, the Judge must be listed on the Open Show Panel or any Group Championship Show Panel, unless Judges Regulation Section VII (2)(b)(ii) applies.
    • All Breed Judges, including overseas All Breeds judges, are not permitted to judge at Open Shows and Ribbon Parades in New Zealand.

    Judging at Shows

    • Each class at recognised shows must be judged by one Judge only.
    • All New Zealand Judges must be listed on the appropriate Dogs New Zealand Show Judges Panel and approved by the Executive Council before judging.

    Dangerous Situations

    • Exposing a dog to dangerous situations, such as extreme weather or cruelty, is forbidden.

    Breed Standards

    • Only breeds with definitively or provisionally accepted breed standards by the FCI and registered in the studbook or appendix of an FCI member country can be shown.
    • Breeds not yet recognized by the FCI must be recognised at a national level and have pedigrees issued by a national kennel club that is a member or contract partner of the FCI.
    • These breeds cannot be incorporated into any group and are not eligible for CACIB or FCI titles.
    • The division into groups at shows awarding CACIBs must be in accordance with the current FCI Breed Nomenclature.

    Judging Timetables

    • Championship Show judges and exhibitors must receive a judging timetable at least 7 days before the show starts.
    • The timetable includes the commencement time for each ring, a list of breeds in the show with their judging order and ring, the number of exhibits entered in each breed, and a deadline for judging to commence for all stakes classes.

    Judging Order

    • Judging at Championship Shows and Open Shows must take place in a specific order:
      • Breed classes for dogs in numerical order, with winners presented for Best Dog and Reserve Best Dog.
      • Breed classes for bitches in the same order as dogs, with winners presented for Best Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch.
      • Best of Breed, followed by Reserve Best of Breed, then all remaining scheduled classes.
      • Best of Group and Reserve Best of Group, followed by all scheduled classes in ascending numerical order.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    New Zealand Kennel Club Show Regulations PDF

    Description

    This quiz covers the essential regulations and procedures for scheduling various dog shows and events in New Zealand. It includes details on required applications, notification processes, and the importance of avoiding date conflicts between clubs. Test your knowledge on these critical aspects of dog show management.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser