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This document details the show regulations for the New Zealand Kennel Club. It outlines various definitions, classes, and procedures for shows, including open shows, championship shows, and breed-specific events. These comprehensive rules and regulations for dog shows is effective as of September 30th, 2024.

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New Zealand Kennel Club (Inc) trading as Dogs New Zealand (Affiliated with The Kennel Club, England) (Associated with the Federation Cynologique Internationale) SHOW REGULATIONS (Reprinted with Additions and Amendments effective 30...

New Zealand Kennel Club (Inc) trading as Dogs New Zealand (Affiliated with The Kennel Club, England) (Associated with the Federation Cynologique Internationale) SHOW REGULATIONS (Reprinted with Additions and Amendments effective 30 September 2024) New Zealand Kennel Club Trading as: Dogs New Zealand Private Bag 50903 Porirua 5240 Copyright - New Zealand Kennel Club (Inc.) CONTENTS CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................... 2 2. SHOW APPROVALS............................................................................................................................ 4 3. CANCELLATION OF SHOWS............................................................................................................... 8 4. JUDGES AND JUDGING APPOINTMENTS........................................................................................... 8 5. SCHEDULES...................................................................................................................................... 12 6. DEFINITIONS OF BREED CLASSES PERMITTED AT ALL BREED, GROUP, MULTI-BREED AND SPECIALIST CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND OPEN SHOWS................................................................... 13 7. DEFINITIONS OF STAKES CLASSES PERMITTED AT ALL BREED, GROUP, MULTI-BREED AND SPECIALIST CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND OPEN SHOWS................................................................... 15 8. JUNIOR DOG HANDLER CLASS......................................................................................................... 17 9. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES...................................................................................................................... 18 10. SHOW ENTRY................................................................................................................................... 18 11. FCI/CACIB SHOWS........................................................................................................................... 20 12. FCI A20 Shows................................................................................................................................. 28 13. JUDGING TIMETABLES..................................................................................................................... 29 14. JUDGING ORDER............................................................................................................................. 29 15. RING EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................... 30 16. SHOW CATALOGUES....................................................................................................................... 30 17. RECORDS TO BE RETAINED.............................................................................................................. 31 18. PREPARATION OF DOGS FOR EXHIBITION...................................................................................... 31 19. DRESS OF EXHIBITORS..................................................................................................................... 32 20. EXHIBITION OF DOGS...................................................................................................................... 32 21. JUDGES AWARD RECORD CARD...................................................................................................... 41 22. JUDGES DECISION............................................................................................................................ 41 23. CHALLENGE POINTS (Championship Shows only)....................................................................... 41 24. VETERINARY SURGEON FOR SHOWS............................................................................................... 43 25. OBJECTIONS..................................................................................................................................... 44 26. REPORTING OF FRAUDULENT OR DISCREDITABLE CONDUCT......................................................... 45 27. OPEN SHOWS.................................................................................................................................. 45 28. RIBBON PARADES............................................................................................................................ 46 28A. SUPPORTED SHOWS........................................................................................................................ 46 28B. SUPPORTED ENTRY.......................................................................................................................... 47 29. REGULATION FOR THE CONDUCT OF MATCH COMPETITION AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS......... 47 30. REGULATIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF WORKING GUNDOG CLUBS............................................... 47 31. RACING WHIPPETS.......................................................................................................................... 49 32. SIGHTHOUND COURSING................................................................................................................ 50 Appendix 1....................................................................................................................................................... 51 Appendix 2....................................................................................................................................................... 54 2 DEFINITIONS 1.1 “Show” and “Fixture” includes Championship Show, Open Show, Ribbon Event or Trial, held in any Dogs New Zealand discipline and run under the relevant code’s regulations. 1.2 “Recognised Show” is 1.2.1 Any “Show” and “Fixture” as defined in Regulation 1.1 hereof held in New Zealand under New Zealand Kennel Club Rules or otherwise under the sanction of the Executive Council of Dogs New Zealand or delegated authority. 1.2.2 Any show held abroad under sanction of an authority recognised by Dogs New Zealand. 1.2.3 Any Match Competition as defined in Regulation 1.10 hereof. 1.3 “Unrecognised Show” is any show not coming within the definition of “Recognised Show”. 1.4 “All Breeds Championship Show” is a show for all recognised breeds at which Challenge Certificates are offered for competition for all breeds. 1.5 “Group Championship Show” is a show held by an associated group club at which Challenge Certificates are offered for competition for all breeds in that group or those groups. 1.6 “Multi-breed Championship Show” is a show held by an associated multi-breed club at which Challenge Certificates are offered for competition for those breeds catered for by that club. 1.7 “Specialist Breed Championship Show”, is a show held by a specialist breed club catering for one breed (including a club catering for the two Welsh Corgi Breeds) at which Challenge Certificates are offered for competition for that breed. 1.8 “Open Show” is a show held by any club Affiliated or Associated under Dogs New Zealand Rules 7, 8, or 9 held in a similar format to a Championship Show but at which no Challenge Certificates are offered for competition. 1.9 “Parade” A Parade is an exhibition of dogs as may be sanctioned. 1.10 “Match Competition” A match is a competition between Societies and/or Dogs New Zealand members competing subject to Regulation 28 hereof 1.11 “Field Trials and Water Trials”. Field Trials and Water Trials are fixtures at which Gundogs may compete in accordance with and as defined in Show Regulations or otherwise as may be sanctioned. 1.12 “Benched Show” is any Recognised Show to which the public is admitted, a charge is made either directly or indirectly for such admission, benching is provided; and the Society conducting the show has determined and advertised it as a benched show. At such a show all dogs must be benched for the period specified and failure of an exhibitor to do so renders him and his exhibit subject to disqualification. 1.13 “Exhibitor” means the person(s) in whose name the relative exhibit is entered for exhibition, and this means the owner(s) in the records of Dogs New Zealand at that point in time, but also where the context reasonably permits shall be deemed to include the person by whom the dog is displayed or handled and the person in whose charge the exhibit is whilst at the show and in the Judging Ring. Nothing in these Regulations shall permit a bitch which is loaned for breeding purposes to be exhibited in the name of the lessee. (subject to subclause 1.13 hereof). 1.14 “Handler” An Obedience Tests, Obedience Working Trials, Agility Events and Agility Dog Classes shall mean the person who takes the dog into the ring or working area for all or part of the test, event or trial as the case may be, and for all other purposes should include any person who is physically in control of the do. 1.15 “Exhibit” used as a verb includes the verbs “show”, “handle” and vice versa and to exhibit or to show or to handle includes to compete. 1.16 “Society” means any Club, Society or Association of breeders or owners of dogs admitted to Dogs 3 New Zealand by the delegates at an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting of Dogs New Zealand, or by the Executive Council, as an affiliated, associated or recognised society or body. 1.17 “Owned” and “co-owned” for the purposes of these Regulations shall have the same meaning. 1.18 “Monorchid” is a male dog with one apparently normal testicle fully descended into the scrotum, “Cryptorchid” is a male dog without either testicle fully descended into the scrotum, “Entire” is a male dog with two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. 1.19 “Class” means any number of dogs and/or bitches scheduled or eligible to compete in the ring at the same time. 1.20 “Award” means the result of the judge’s decision, and includes First, Second, Third and other placings, Bests of Breed, Bests of Group and Bests in Show. 1.21 “Prize” means any card, certificate, ribbon, trophy, cash or other item presented to the winner of any award. 1.22 "Owner" - Is the person in whose name the dog is registered with Dogs New Zealand. It may also mean the agent where applicable. 1.23 "Agent" - Shall mean any person having temporary legal possession of any dog. 1.24 “Entry Form”. This may be either by online entry, standard official entry form, or a photocopy of the official NZKC replicable form; photocopies of the standard form are not permitted. 1.25 Contracted panel of judges” – is the group of judges contracted to officiate at a show/s or an event by the same organising committee. 1.26 “Menacing Disposition” – is defined as threatening, intimidating or aggressive behaviour. 1.27 “Aggression” – is defined as hostile or violent behavior and a readiness to attack. 1.28 “Attack” – is defined as hostile or violent behavior to include physical contact and/or biting. 1.29 “Neutered” is a neutered dog or spayed bitch. 2. SHOW APPROVALS The Executive Council shall have power to grant, withhold, or cancel, permission for the holding of any Recognised Show subject to: 2.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SHOW DATES AND LICENCES TO HOLD SHOWS No Society shall conduct a Championship Show, Obedience Championship Test, Open Show, Obedience Open Trial or Agility Event without prior granting of a licence to hold the show and the allocation of a Show Date in accordance with the following 2.1.1 Licence to hold a show 2.1.1.1 All Breeds Societies affiliated under Rule 7, will be allocated licences to hold Championship Shows without application. 2.1.1.2 Associated Clubs Championship Show. 2.1.1.2.1 The granting of a Licence to hold a Championship Show for all societies associated pursuant to Dogs New Zealand Rules 8 and 9 is in every case subject to Dogs New Zealand approval. 2.1.1.2.2 Associated clubs which meet the conditions shall upon application be granted licences for Championship Shows. 2.1.1.2.3 Only Associated All Breeds clubs will be granted Provisional Championship Show Licenses five year in advance without application. Application must be made by all other associated 4 societies for all Licences to hold Championship Shows. 2.1.1.2.4 Time for and Method of application: Application for a Championship Show Licence can be made at any time more than three months and up to two years in advance of the date of the show. Application is to be made on the form issued by Dogs New Zealand. 2.1.1.2.5 Specialist Breed National Show Licences shall only be granted two calendar years in advance of date of the show. 2.1.1.2.6 Unless otherwise provided Championship Show Licences shall only be granted two calendar years in advance of date of the show. 2.1.1.2.7 A date of a Championship Show Licences shall be allocated upon application and can be altered by application in writing at any time subject to the consent in writing of any club affected by such alteration. 2.1.1.2.8 All Breed, Group, the Asian Breeds Club, the Spitz Breeds Club, the United Bull Breed Association, Specialist Breed and Multi Breed clubs can be granted up to two Championship Show Licences in any one calendar year. Any of these clubs must establish special circumstances before they can be granted more than two Championship Show Licences. 2.1.1.2.9 Every licence application shall be considered on its merits and shall be approved if it is demonstrated to Dogs New Zealand that the club has conducted its fixtures in a proper manner and in accordance with Dogs New Zealand Rules and Regulations, and; shows conducted by the club have the support of sufficient exhibitors bearing in mind the nature of the shows, the location of the shows, number of Challenge Certificates on offer, the strength of the breed, breeds or group involved, and; the granting of a licence is warranted, and; in the cases where regulations require, special circumstances exist that justify the granting of a licence. 2.1.1.2.10 A licence once granted can be revoked by the Executive Council at any time if the Executive Council is satisfied that since the granting of the licence the club is no longer meeting all or any of the criteria set out in regulation 2.1.1.2.9 2.1.2 Application for a licence to hold an Open Show may be made by applying in writing at any time up to three months before the date of the Show. 2.1.3 The Executive Council shall have power to withhold Challenge Certificates from any Society committing a breach of Show Regulations and/or to impose such other penalty by way of fine as they deem desirable. 2.1.4 Lure Coursing Fixtures All Affiliated and Associated All Breeds Clubs and all Associated Group Clubs catering for Hound Breeds will be allocated event dates and granted licences to hold Lure Coursing Event Trials and Meets. Application for Lure Coursing Meets can be made at any time up to three months before the date of the Meet. All Meets also require the consent of the Lure Coursing sub-committee of Executive Council. 5 All Lure Coursing Meets may also include Coursing Ability Tests (CATs) as set out in Appendix A of the Lure Coursing Regulations. 2.1.5 Granting of Show Dates 2.1.5.1 Dogs New Zealand shall set a five year calendar for All Breeds Societies which shall be circulated to all Affiliated and Associated Clubs annually. Unless otherwise requested All Breed Clubs will be allocated the equivalent date in each successive year. Approval will not be granted for two all Breed Championship Shows on the same day, in the same Island (North Is. Or South Is.) unless the written consent of both clubs in approved. 2.1.5.2 Associated clubs shall nominate their preferred show date(s) on their application for a licence to hold any show 2.1.5.3 In allocating Championship Show Dates the following criteria shall be observed: First - Dates of Shows in previous years. Next - Dates requested. Next - Conflict with the conduct of a show of another club within a reasonable geographic area. 2.1.5.4 The following priorities shall be observed: First – All Breeds. Next - Group Clubs. Next - Multi-Breed Clubs. Next - Specialist Breed Clubs. 2.1.5.5 Sharing the same date by more than one club that otherwise conflicts will be permitted provided the consent in writing of any club ranking higher in priority in subclause 4 hereof is obtained and provided further that such consent shall not be unreasonably or arbitrarily withheld. Alteration of Show Date already approved. 2.1.5.5.1 Any Society may apply for the alteration of Championship Show Dates previously allocated as follows: 2.1.5.5.2 The prior consent in writing is obtained of all Societies approved to conduct a show involving all or any of the same within a radius of 325 kilometers on the date(s) being vacated and the date(s) being applied for in the same island. 2.1.5.5.3 All Breeds Societies must publish their intention to alter previously granted Championship Show dates in the Club Notices section of the New Zealand Kennel Gazette and approval will be granted by the Director/Secretary only if no valid objections are received by the tenth day of the month following the month of publication of such notice. E.C suspended Show Regulation 2.1.3.3 until 31 March 2023. 2.1.6 Obedience and Agility Fixtures Obedience a n d / o r A g i l i t y Clubs associated under Rule 8 will be allocated Show Dates and granted licences to hold Championship Tests or Events in their pre-approved codes without application. Application for Obedience Open Trials and Open Agility Events can be made at any time up to three months before the date of the Trial or Event. All obedience also require the consent of the Regional Obedience representative in which the club is situated. All Agility fixtures require the consent of the Dogs NZ Agility Committee. 6 2.2 APPROVAL OF FORMAT OF SHOW In addition to Clause 2.2.1 hereof the approval of the format of any Show must be obtained as follows: 2.2.1 For Championship Shows and Championship Obedience Tests - By completing the Official Schedule Performa form published or approved by Dogs New Zealand and forwarding it to Dogs New Zealand on or before the closing date for publication of the schedule in Dogs New Zealand Gazette. 2.2.2 For Open Shows Obedience Open Trials and Open Agility Events - By completing the Official Schedule Proforma form published by Dogs New Zealand and forwarding it to Dogs New Zealand not less than one month before the date of the fixture. 2.2.3 For Obedience Working Trials - By application to Dogs New Zealand Obedience Committee pursuant to Obedience Regulations. 2.2.4 For Ribbon Parades Obedience Ribbon Trials and Agility Ribbon Trials - By notification to Dogs New Zealand in accordance with Regulation 27 hereof and Obedience Regulations. 2.2.5 Subject to the provisions of Dogs New Zealand Obedience Regulations relating to Obedience Training Classes and Agility Events no permission is required to conduct any other Recognised Shows. 2.3 CLUBS SHARING Clubs sharing Show Dates shall schedule their shows in a reasonable manner and so as not to conflict with the judging of other shows sharing the same date. 2.4 CONFLICTING DATES Open Shows, Obedience Open Trials, Ribbon Parades, Obedience Ribbon Trials and Agility Ribbon Trials shall not be scheduled to conflict with the judging of any Championship Show or Test or Agility Event being conducted within a reasonable distance. 2.5 SPECIALIST AND MULTI BREED NATIONAL SHOWS The Executive Council in its absolute discretion may grant permission for a Specialist or Multi Breed National Show to be hosted by an Associated Specialist Breed Club pursuant to Dogs New Zealand Rule 9 or Multi Breed Club pursuant to Dogs New Zealand Rule 8 upon application by the society upon the following conditions:- 2.5.1 A majority of the Specialist Breed Clubs or Multi Breed Clubs in that breed/s agree in writing to the holding of the show at the time of application. 2.5.2 A National Specialist Breed or National Multi Breed Championship Show will only be permitted in any breed/s every two years or more. A National Specialist or Multi breed championship show may be held in any month of each eligible year. 2.5.3 Any application must include the date and venue and be received at least one year prior to the date on which the show is proposed to be held. 2.5.4 No show conducted by any affiliated, associated, or recognised club pursuant to Rules 7, 8, 9, or 10 will be permitted to be called a “National” or “Classic” show without the prior approval of Dogs New Zealand. 2.5.5 The Executive Council shall be empowered to impose such conditions in its absolute discretion as it shall think fit. 2.6 NATIONAL AND CLASSIC DOG SHOWS The Executive Council may promote the holding of Championship Shows. 7 3. CANCELLATION OF SHOWS No Society may cancel a Recognised Show previously approved without the approval of the Director/Secretary. 4. JUDGES AND JUDGING APPOINTMENTS 4.1 Judges Panels 4.1.1(a) A Register of the names of persons domiciled in New Zealand and authorized to judge at Championship, Open Shows, Ribbon Parades and Junior Showmanship shall be kept by the Director/Secretary and this Register shall be known as the Official Show Judges Panel. 4.1.1(b) All persons listed on the Official Show Judges Panel shall be a current member of the New Zealand Dog Judges Association Inc. 4.1.1(c) All Championship All Breed shows shall contain at least one New Zealand domiciled judge actively judging at least one group at the show. (to be withdrawn effective 1 January 2025). 4.1.1(d) Exemption may be granted on application to Executive Council. 4.1.2 Appointments and Promotions 4.1.2 (a) Official Show Judges Panel Appointments and promotions to and on the Official Show Judges Panel shall be made at any date set by the Executive Council upon recommendation of such appointments and promotions by the New Zealand Dog Judges Association Inc. Such appointments and promotions will take immediate effect. No judge can enter into any contract to judge or be listed as a judge in any schedule for a show published prior to the date of the appointment to any new panel. 4.1.2 (b) Aspiring Judges List A member can be appointed to the Aspiring Judges List at any date set by the Executive Council upon recommendation of such appointment by the New Zealand Dog Judges Association Inc. Such appointments shall take immediate effect. 4.1.3 Eligibility 4.1.3 (a) Only members of Dogs New Zealand permanently resident in New Zealand are eligible for appointment to Dogs New Zealand Official Show Judges Panel, Junior Showmanship Panel or the Aspiring Judges List. 4.1.3 (b) No persons permanently resident in New Zealand shall be permitted to judge at any recognised show in New Zealand unless they are listed on Dogs New Zealand Official Show Judges Panel appropriate for that show. 4.1.3 (c) No members of Dogs New Zealand shall be permitted to judge overseas unless they are listed on the appropriate Championship Show Panel for the breed, group or general specials which they are to judge. Any judges listed on a group panel must have first judged that group once in New Zealand before they can judge overseas. 4.1.4 Dogs New Zealand Official Show Judges Panel shall comprise of:- (a) Ribbon Parade Panel (b) Open Show Panel 8 (c) Specialist Breed Championship Show Panel (d) Group Championship Show Panels (e) All Breeds Panel (f) General Specials Panel (g) Junior Showmanship Panel In addition Dogs New Zealand shall keep an Aspiring Judges List that shall be published with but not be part of the Official Show Judges Panel. 4.1.5 Obedience, Working Trials and Agility Judges: Obedience Regulations set out the terms and conditions of Dogs New Zealand Obedience and Working Trials Judges Panels. Agility Judges: Agility Regulations set out the terms and conditions of the Dogs New Zealand Agility Judges Panel. Lure Coursing Judges: Lure Coursing Regulations set out the terms and conditions of the Dogs New Zealand Lure Coursing Judges panel. 4.1.6 Gundog Trials Judges: The rules of the New Zealand Gundog Association set out the terms and conditions for the New Zealand Gundog Trials Association Judges Panel. 4.2 New Zealand Judges may not be appointed to judge at any show unless they are listed on the appropriate Show Judges Panel for that show. 4.3 New Zealand Judges are approved to judge in New Zealand as follows:- 4.3.1 Save in exceptional circumstances only an All Breeds Judge or a judge listed on at least six Championship Panels is permitted to judge Best In Show at an All Breeds Championship Show. 4.3.2 To judge at any Championship show the Judge must be listed on the appropriate Championship Show Panel for the Group or breeds to be judged by the Judge. 4.3.3 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 have fulfilled all examination requirements including any open book examinations for new recognised breeds as set by NZ Dog Judges Association. 4.3.4 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 the breeds to be judged at the show. 4.3.5 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 or Panels. 4.3.6 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 or Panels except in the case where Judges Regulation Section VII (2)(b)(ii) applies. 4.3.7 All Breed Judges including overseas All Breeds judges are not permitted to judge at Open Shows and Ribbon Parades in New Zealand. 4.4 At all recognised shows each class shall be judged by one Judge only. 4.5 All New Zealand Judges shall be approved to judge if they are listed on the appropriate Dogs New Zealand Show Judges Panel by naming them in the Official Schedule submitted for approval in accordance with these regulations. If they are not so listed the prior approval of the Executive Council must be obtained. 4.5.1 Peer Judges Notwithstanding the provisions of NZDJA Regulation Section II 1, a permanent resident of New Zealand who is a financial member of Dogs NZ is permitted to judge at a Specialist Breed Ribbon 9 Parade, Open Show or Championship Show on the following conditions: (a) Payment of an NZDJA Associate Membership fee to be paid prior to publication of the schedule in the Dog World. (b) The Ribbon Parade, Open Show or Championship Show is conducted by a Specialist Breed Club (including clubs listed in NZDJA Regulation Section IV (4) (a). (c) Have owned, exhibited and bred litters in the breed being judged for a period of not less than fifteen years. (d) The committee of the club conducting the Show has approved the member to conduct the judging. (e) In the opinion of the committee of the club conducting the Show the member is qualified, well respected and highly knowledgeable in the breed. (f) The judge is listed in the schedule for the Show as a peer judge. (g) Any club can contract a maximum of one peer judge per Ribbon Parade, open Show and Championship Show in any one calendar year. (h) Any member is restricted to adjudicating as a peer judge in any one breed twice in any three year period. (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of NZDJA Regulation Section III (6) Peer Judges will not be permitted to judge overseas. (j) Obtain the permission of Dogs NZ to judge at the Show and issue challenge certificates in that breed if a Championship Show. (k) Shall comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to judges under NZDJA Regulation Section IX. 4.6 All overseas Judges require prior approval of the Executive Council. The procedure for obtaining approval is as follows:- 4.6.1 All Judges resident in Australia shall be approved to judge at Championship and Open Shows in New Zealand if they are listed on the latest Australian National Kennel Council Official Judges Listing as eligible to award Challenges for the breeds to be judged and to judge the Groups or Best in Show (if appropriate) by naming them in the Official Schedule submitted for approval in accordance with these regulations. If they are not so listed then specific approval must be sought by applying in writing at least six months prior to the show. In exceptional cases late applications can be made. Save in exceptional circumstances only an All Breeds Judge or judge listed on seven Championship Panels will judge Best In Show at an All Breeds Championship Show. 4.6.1.1 For the purpose of the regulations referring to approval of judges the term “exceptional circumstances” shall mean, but not be limited to: Where a judge is unable to continue judging due to illness or injury, having to leave the event part way through judging due to circumstances beyond their control, being unable to arrive at the show due to failed travel arrangements or a breach of Show Regulations being realised either before judging starts or during the course of judging. Any other applications for exemptions must be made to the Director Secretary. 4.6.2 For all other Judges, application must be made in writing prior to the forwarding of a contract. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. late cancelation of a contract) late applications may be made. 4.6.2 (a) Pursuant to Rule 15 (e) of the rules of Dogs New Zealand no person domiciled overseas may judge at any Show held under the Rules and Regulations of Dogs New Zealand without the prior consent of the Executive Council. 10 4.6.2 (b) Such consent may be given generally under Agreements in force with overseas Clubs pursuant to Rule 23 (h) of the Rules of Dogs New Zealand but in all other cases by direct application to the Executive Council. 4.6.3 No examination or test conducted on behalf of any canine control other than Dogs New Zealand are permitted to be conducted at any recognised show. 4.7 No Judge may be timetabled to judge more than 250 dogs per day at any champion show or 150 dogs per day at any open show or ribbon parade. This limitation will also apply to dogs entered in Stakes and Classes under the same judge where the judge has not already judged the dog in a previous class. Save for the National Dog Show, under no circumstances, will approval be given by Dogs New Zealand for any Judge to be timetabled to judge more than 250 dogs per day. Any dogs entered at a show or shows in excess of this figure for any one Judge must be allotted to another Judge, the appointment of any such additional Judge to the show to be approved by Dogs New Zealand prior to the date of the show. This regulation does not apply to Agility Fixtures. 4.8 At any Championship or Open Show a Judge may only accept additional appointments for the same breeds or groups already accepted in the same Island and within a radius of 325 kilometers during the period of three calendar months either side of the date of a Championship or Open Show already accepted if prior to acceptance he obtains the consent of both Societies concerned to the acceptance of such additional appointment. 4.9 Dogs New Zealand Judging Contract form (or other pre-approved online equivalent) must be used by all clubs for invitations to judge at Championship Shows, Open Shows, Ribbon Parades, Obedience Tests, Obedience Open Trials, Obedience Ribbon Trials, Champion Agility Events, Open Agility Events and Agility Ribbon Trials in New Zealand. Contracts for overseas Judges to judge in New Zealand should be made directly with the Judge concerned by correspondence and are subject to the Judge being approved to judge in New Zealand. 4.10 In the event of unforeseen circumstances which prevents the selected Judge from officiating, the Show Committee may select another Judge or Judges, who have been approved by Dogs New Zealand and where possible exhibitors shall be advised of the change. 4.11 Judges fees and expenses - Every New Zealand Judge judging at a Championship Show (excluding Championship Obedience Tests) in New Zealand may be paid a judging fee. Any overseas judge judging in New Zealand may be paid a judging fee if it is included in their judging contract. In addition every Judge shall be entitled to claim on his/her contract travelling expenses, and if required, first class hotel/motel accommodation, meals, and in addition, where such Judge has lost wages as a result of time spent in travelling to or from a show and at the show, then the club concerned may make up to the Judge such loss of wages. Details of such expenses must be included by the Judge on Dogs New Zealand Contract form. 4.12 Judges travel. 4.12.1 Show Judges may not travel with exhibitors in private conveyances to the show at which they are judging. Any dog which travels in the same private conveyance as a Show Judge to a show may not be exhibited at that show. 4.12.2 Obedience and Agility Judges are exempt from this Regulation provided they are only judging Obedience Tests and/or Agility Events at the show. In the event of an Obedience or Agility Judge also judging a portion of the show (e.g. a group or number of breeds) then such Obedience or Agility Judges must comply with this Regulation and should not travel with exhibitors in private conveyances to the particular show at which they are judging both show dogs and Obedience Tests / Agility Events. 4.13 When judging a neutered dog in classes for which they are eligible the provision in every standard stating Note: Male dogs should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum shall not apply. 4.14 If a judge has judged with a panel of judges at one or more Championship Shows, or at an event 11 where the judge is contracted by the same organising committee, whether in New Zealand or overseas, they must not handle any dog or bitch under any of those judges for a period of 28 days after any such event. (Junior Showmanship and Young Kennel Club heats and finals, Ribbon Parades and Open Shows excluded). 4.15 Judges, as experienced members of the Dog World, shall at all times act with courtesy, professional integrity and complete impartiality and, by their actions, act as an example to other Dogs New Zealand Members. Judges shall demonstrate a sound knowledge of anatomy, Dogs New Zealand Rules and Regulations and all relevant breed standards. 5. SCHEDULES 5.1 Draft Copies. Before any club may publish or distribute a Schedule for any Championship Show, Championship Obedience Test, Open Show, Open Obedience Trial or Agility Event it is required to obtain approval of the format of the show on the pro forma schedule published or approved by Dogs New Zealand in accordance with Regulation 2.2. 5.2 Contents. 5.2.1 Every Schedule must contain: (i) Name of club. (ii) Type of show. (iii) Location and date. (iv) Judging order of breeds, groups or tests. (v) Commencing time of judging. No show may commence judging before 8.30 am unless the actual time of commencement has been printed in the schedule. (vi) Breed classes to be judged. (vii) Stakes classes to be judged (if any) (viii) Closing date of entries. (ix) Mailing address for entries. (x) Entry fees. (xi) Name of club or person to whom cheque is to be made out to. (xii) Name of all judges and, for overseas judges, and for overseas judges the country or state on whose panel every judge is listed (or in the case of countries not issuing a panel, the country of origin of the judge). (xiii) Details of any charge for car parking. 5.2.2 The following additional information may be included: (i) Details of Prize Money and/or trophies. (ii) Catalogue details. (iii) Catering details. (iv) Whether or not a ramp is available for the show 5.3 Prior approval of Dogs New Zealand is not necessary for Schedules for Ribbon Parades, Obedience Ribbon Trials or Agility Ribbon Trials. 5.4 Societies shall accept entries for all recognised breeds listed by Dogs New Zealand and catered for by that society. 12 5.5 Schedules for all Championship Shows, Championship Obedience Tests or Agility Events conducted by All Breed, Group, Multi-Breed or Specialist Breed Clubs must be published in the New Zealand Kennel Gazette. 6. DEFINITIONS OF BREED CLASSES PERMITTED AT ALL BREED, GROUP, MULTI- BREED AND SPECIALIST CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND OPEN SHOWS. 6.1 BREED CLASSES 6.1.1 No dog may be shown under the age of three calendar months. 6.1.2 In estimating the number of prizes won, all wins previous to the midnight preceding the day specified in the Schedule for closing entries shall be counted when entering for any class. 6.1.3 Definitions and class identifying number. Dog Classes state number only; Bitch Classes state the number followed by ‘a’. Class No. 1: ‘Baby Puppy Dog’ - No. 1a ‘Baby Puppy Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches three calendar months and under six months of age, on the first day of the show). Class No. 2: ‘Minor Puppy Dog’ - No. 2a ‘Minor Puppy Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches six and under nine months of age on the first day of the show). Class No. 3: ‘Puppy Dog’ - No. 3a ‘Puppy Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches six and under twelve months of age on the first day of the show). Class No. 4: ‘Novice Dog’ - No. 4a ‘Novice Bitch’ (For Novice dogs that have not won a first prize except in a Baby Puppy Class under six months of age at any Open or Championship Show, up to the time of closing of general entries at any Recognised Show whatsoever). A Dog or Bitch must be six months of age or over on the first day of the show. Class No. 5: ‘Junior Dog’ - No. 5a ‘Junior Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches twelve and under twenty four months of age on the first day of the show). Class No. 6: ‘Intermediate Dog’ - No. 6a ‘Intermediate Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches twenty four months of age and under thirty six months of age on the first day of the show). Class No. 7: ‘Limit Dog’ - No. 7a ‘Limit Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches which have not won more than four Challenge Certificates up to the time of closing of general entries at any Recognised Championship Show. Overseas Champions cannot compete in Limit Class in New Zealand). A Dog or Bitch must be six months of age or over on the first day of the show. Class No. 8: ‘New Zealand Bred Dog’ – No. 8a ‘New Zealand Bred Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches born in New Zealand six months of age and over on the first day of the show). Class No. 9: ‘Stud Dog’ (For dogs which have sired one or more registered litters) - No. 9a ‘Brood Bitch’ (For bitches which have whelped one or more registered litters). Class No. 10: ‘Veteran Dog’ - No. 10a ‘Veteran Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches seven years or over on the first day of the show). Class No. 11: ‘Open Dog’ - No 11a ‘Open Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches six months of age and over on the first day of the show). Class No 18 Neuter Dog – 18a Spayed Bitch – For neutered dogs or spayed bitches over 13 six months of age on the first day of the show The above class identification numbers for breed classes for dogs and bitches must be used on Show Schedules, to identify the breed class. 6.1.4 All Breed and Group Clubs. The maximum number of breed classes permitted at Championship Shows and Open Shows conducted by All Breed Clubs and by Group Clubs will be eight breed classes, which must include the following four breed classes:- Puppy (Class Nos. 3 and 3a) Junior (Class Nos. 5 and 5a) Intermediate (Class Nos. 6 and 6a) Open (Class Nos. 11 and 11a) 6.1.5 Multi-Breed and Specialist Clubs Multi-Breed and Specialist Clubs may select any of the breed classes listed in paragraph 6.1.3 above for inclusion at their Championship and Open Shows provided that the following four breed classes be included:- Puppy (Class Nos. 3 and 3a) Junior (Class Nos. 5 and 5a) Intermediate (Class Nos. 6 and 6a) Open (Class Nos. 11 and 11a) 6.1.6 Group and In Show Judging At all multi-breed, Group or All Breed shows all breed classes scheduled and held pursuant to sections 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 hereof must be carried through to In Group and In Show judging (if applicable). 6.1.7 All Breed Shows Neuter Class At any All Breed club Championship show, neuter classes may be run at the discretion of the club. Classes 18 (18a) when scheduled will be judged after the conclusion of all age-group of breed classes for each breed. The winner class 18 (18a) may be awarded a Neuter Challenge for each sex and judged subsequently for Best and reserve Neuter of Breed. The same format shall apply at Group and In Show level. A Reserve Best Neuter in Group and Reserve Best Neuter in Show may also be awarded at the club’s discretion. 6.2 RIBBON PARADES The breed classes defined in 6.1.3 above may also be permitted at Ribbon Parades conducted by All Breed, Group, Multi-Breed and Specialist Clubs. Baby puppies (as defined in Regulation 6.1.3) may also be exhibited in breed classes 4 – 4a and 7 – 7a. 14 7. DEFINITIONS OF STAKES CLASSES PERMITTED AT ALL BREED, GROUP, MULTI- BREED AND SPECIALIST CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AND OPEN SHOWS. 7.1 General. 7.1.1 Clubs may only hold the Stakes Classes permitted under these Regulations at any Recognised Show. 7.1.2 All dogs can be entered into stake classes without having a breed entry or an exemption granted. 7.1.3 Any Stakes Class may be divided by either age, sex or variety but under no circumstances will the winners of each division be permitted to compete for a Best of Stakes. 7.1.4 Any Puppy Stakes Class must clearly define the age of the entries. 7.1.5 In any stakes classes where three or more dogs are involved in each entry the club running the show may stipulate in the schedule either that each dog requires an individual handler or that more than one dog may handled by one handler. If it is not stipulated more than one handler may be used. 7.1.6 At All Breeds Championship Shows, All Breeds Stakes Classes may be judged by a person listed on one or more of the Championship Show Group Panels. 7.1.7 At any show other than an All Breeds Championship Show any persons listed on the All Breeds, Championship Group, or Open Show Judges Panel may judge any Stakes Class. 7.1.8 The club when contracting an overseas judge to officiate in a Stakes Class must forward a list of all Stakes Classes to be judged at the time of issuing the invitation. 7.2 Standard Stakes Classes. A. Imported For dogs bred outside New Zealand. B. New Zealand Bred For dogs bred in New Zealand C. Local For dogs residing within a radius of 55 kilometers of the show. D. Visitors For dogs residing outside a radius of 55 kilometers of the show. E. Members For dogs belonging to current financial members of the club only. F. Field Trial For dogs which have won prizes, awards of honour, diplomas of merit or certificates of merit in actual competition at a Field Trial held under the rules of the New Zealand Gundog Trial Association, such class to be judged on conformation only. G. Retrieving Trial Open to any Gundog as listed under these regulations, and may be of a single or double bird retrieve on land as defined by the New Zealand Gundog Trial Association. H. Brace For two exhibits (either sex or mixed) of one breed or variety belonging to the same exhibitor either wholly or in co-ownership and handled by one handler. I. Team Class 15 For three or more exhibits (either sex or mixed) of one breed or variety belonging to the same exhibitor either wholly or in co-ownership. J. Bred and Owned For two or more exhibits which must have been bred by and currently owned by the exhibitor. K. Parent and Progeny Not less than two, excluding sire or dam to enter this class. The sire or dam if over the age of seven years need not have been entered in any breed class. L. Lineage To include a minimum of five and not more than eight exhibits, one to be a grandparent, at least two to be the direct offspring of that exhibit and the remainder to be the issue of one or more of the aforementioned offspring. Any exhibit, if over the age of seven years need not have been entered in any breed class. M. Breeders Stakes Open to Breeders of any one breed, three to a maximum of five dogs or bitches not necessarily owned by the breeder but must carry the one kennel name. Any exhibit, if over the age of seven years need not have been entered in any breed class. N. Group Stakes Group Stakes may be held at Group or All Breed Shows. A Group Stake may be included in a show schedule only if an equivalent breed class is held. O. All Breed Stakes All Breed Stakes may be held at All Breed Shows. All Breed Stakes with the exception of Baby Puppy Sweepstakes may not be held at Championship Shows unless the club appoints at least two judges to officiate and an equivalent breed class is held. P. Baby Puppy Sweepstakes Clubs may hold a Baby Puppy Sweepstakes for puppies three to six months which can be judged concurrently with the remainder of the show or at any other time during the show that the committee may decide on. Q. Champion Stakes For dogs that are qualified to hold the title Champion. The dog if over the age of seven years need not have been entered in any breed class. R. Grand Champion Stakes For dogs that are qualified to hold the title Grand Champion. The dog if over the age of seven years need not have been entered in any breed class. S. Veteran Stakes For dogs over the age of seven years. The dog need not have been entered in any breed class. T. Neutered Dogs. For Neutered Dogs. U. Spayed Bitches. For Spayed Bitches. 7.3 Stake Classes Based on Physical Attributes. Specialist Breed Clubs may hold Stake Classes based on sex, variety, height, weight and/or anatomical, coat and/or colour descriptions. Any such class must be judged on the description only as defined in Dogs New Zealand Standard for that breed. A dog if over the age of seven 16 years need not have been entered in any breed class. 7.4 Condition And Presentation Classes. Other classes permitted to be held are:- Coursing condition, hunting condition, personality, grooming, presentation, racing condition and show condition. The manner of adjudicating classes in this section will be at the sole discretion of the judge. 7.5 Neutered Dogs and Spayed Bitches at Championship Shows. A Neutered Dog or Spayed bitch can be exhibited. In any stake class for which they are eligible at any Championship Show. In specific Neuter/Spay Breed Classes where such a class is provided at any All Breeds Championship show. At any Specialist Breed, Multibreed or Group club championship show where they must be exhibited in specific Neuter/Spay Breed Classes only where these are scheduled, or may be exhibited in standard breed classes where specific Neuter/Spay Breed Classes or not scheduled. This clause shall not permit the exhibition of Neutered Dogs or Spayed Bitches in any other Breed Class at any other Championship Show. 7.6 Scheduling. All Stakes Classes must be listed in the published schedule. No alteration to the conditions set out in the schedule or implied under these Regulations will be permitted. 7.7 Other Permitted Classes. A club may apply to the Executive Council to hold any further classes. Handler Classes. Handler Classes can be held at any show without prior scheduling. 7.8 Parades Displays And Other Exhibitions. Parades, Displays and other Exhibitions are permitted at shows provided no judging takes place at these events. 8. JUNIOR DOG HANDLER CLASS 8.1 This class will be for young persons twelve years of age and under seventeen years of age on the day of the show. The conditions under which Junior Dog Handler Class will be held at Recognised Shows only are that the Judge will consider:- (i) The ability of the handler to control the exhibit. (ii) The ability of the handler in ‘setting up’ the dog as an exhibit. (iii) The ability of the handler to ‘gait’ the dog at a desirable pace for the Judge. (iv) The dress and ring demeanour of the handler. 8.2 The quality of the dog will not be taken into account by the Judge. 8.3 Junior Dog Handler Class may be judged by a person or persons other than a Judge on the official list of Judges for the particular Recognised Show. 8.4 Child handler class for children aged seven and under twelve years may be organised by clubs under conditions laid down by the club. 8.5 There will be no levy payable to Dogs New Zealand for Handler Classes. 17 8.6 Any National Junior Dog Handler Competition shall be conducted under special regulations set by the Executive Council for the conduct of such competition. 9. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES 9.1 Competition for Special Prizes: To compete for any Special Prize or Trophy at any Championship Show, except where specifically exempted every dog must be entered and shown in at least one breed class. 9.2 All dogs or bitches must be awarded Best of Class before being eligible for any special trophies at any show except those listed under Regulation 7, or those specifically exempted under these Regulations. 9.3 No Class Prize or Special Prize, may be offered for progeny sired by a specified dog, and no prize of free service of any dog is permitted. 9.4 Conditions attached to the competition of any trophy or special prize shall not subsequently be altered without the consent of the Executive Council of Dogs New Zealand. 9.5 Prize money as offered must be paid in full by the club or society holding the particular fixture, unless the previous consent of the Executive Council has been obtained to a reduction thereof. 9.6 Total value of prizes, excluding sponsors products, on offer at any Championship Show shall be at least 20% of the gross entry less levies. 9.7 All prizes shall be paid in full or delivered within 14 days of the close of the show. 9.8 It shall be a condition implied in every Schedule that all members of Dogs New Zealand shall be eligible to enter in every Breed, Group or “In Show” class for which the dog is qualified whether or not such a member is also a member of the Society holding the show. 9.9 It shall be a condition implied in every Schedule that no dog beaten at the show in a class or grade shall be eligible for any award or trophy or be credited with any points for that class. 10. SHOW ENTRY 10.1 Show entries 10.1.1 Mandatory Entry Conditions · All entries for Championship and Open Shows must be on or in one or a combination of the following forms: by online if the club is using this format for the taking of entries, or, on a standard basic official entry form, that maybe a photocopy, scan copy, download or print of an official Dogs New Zealand issued entry form. · All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. · A club cannot accept any entry later than 7 days prior to the first day of the show. · Late entries not accepted must be returned to the exhibitor immediately. 10.1.2 Entry by New Members · Entries by new members can be accepted by the payment of a casual entry fee in lieu of a membership number, provided that the exhibitor must produce to the secretary a confirmed membership number on or before time of exhibition. If such number is not received then exhibition will not be permitted 10.2 Ownership A dog, when entered for a show, must be solely and unconditionally the property of the exhibitor or exhibitors and except when specifically exempted, must be registered at Dogs New Zealand in the exhibitors name or names, but it may be sold with its engagements and exhibited by the 18 new owner or owners subject to the new owner or owners being a member or members of Dogs New Zealand or having applied for membership of Dogs New Zealand and the transfer being registered previous to the show. In this case the new owner or owners are deemed to have undertaken to abide by the rules and conditions on the original entry form of the show. 10.3 Separate Entry 10.3.1 Separate entry for each exhibit must be completed in accordance with the provisions specified thereon and signed by at least one current owner. Entry of the dog shall be deemed to bind all owners of the dog to the terms and conditions of entry and the Rules and Regulations of the Dogs New Zealand. Dogs New Zealand membership number of each and every owner must always be stated. 10.4 In Obedience and Agility where the handler is not the owner of the dog (or in the case of a jointly Owned dog one of the owners) the handler’s name and Dog New Zealand membership number must be given. The handler can be changed on the day, provided the name and Dogs New Zealand registered number of the new handler are given to the Secretary prior to the dog entering the ring for competition. The handler’s name and Dogs New Zealand number must be entered in Dogs New Zealand copy of the marked catalogue. 10.5 No dog shall be eligible to complete in any class unless the date of birth is stated on the entry form. On the day of the show any entry entered in an incorrect class may be transferred to the Open Class. 10.6 Subject to the provisions of any agreement between Dogs New Zealand and a recognised overseas Society and the exceptions provided for Ribbon Parades in Show Regulations and in 10.6.1 below only the current owner(s) as recorded in Dogs New Zealand Registers who are then members of Dogs New Zealand may enter a dog for a Recognised Show. 10.6.1 Members of Dogs New Zealand Specialist Breed and Multibreed Clubs, who are not Dogs New Zealand members, may enter a Dogs New Zealand registered dog in their clubs Recognised Show where offered by way of a casual entry, with it noted on the entry form as such. A casual entry levy is paid, as set by Dogs New Zealand Executive Council, and is payable to Dogs New Zealand at the time of payment of the show levies. 10.6.2 Casual membership may also be utilised by any prospective Dogs New Zealand members who have applied for membership but such membership has not yet been granted. 10.7 It is the responsibility of all owners of dogs registered with Dogs New Zealand to comply with the law regarding registration of the dog with local authorities. Any club organising a show may accept as sufficient evidence of compliance, a declaration on the official Entry Form, signed by an owner (made at the time the entry is made) certifying that the dog named in the entry form is currently registered with a local authority as required by law. The declaration must be signed before the entry can be accepted by the club. In the case of an online entry, the IP address will serve as the signature. 10.8 A dog may be entered in one breed class only at Championship Shows conducted by All Breed and Group Clubs. Unless otherwise stated in the schedule a dog may be entered in more than one class at Championship Shows conducted by Multi-Breed and by Specialist Breed Clubs, or at Open Shows and Ribbon Parades conducted by any club. 10.9 Levy: Show Levies shall be collected by all Societies at time of receiving general entries; the total amount of levies received shall be forwarded to Dogs New Zealand no later than one calendar month from the date the show is held and be accompanied by Dogs New Zealand Show Levy Calculation Form. In the case of a Championship Show the total number of dogs scheduled to be judged by each judge in breed classes must be shown. 10.9.1 Any society which has not paid its show levies one month after the required date will have a 10% penalty applied. 19 10.10 Dogs entered or exhibited at unrecognised shows, with the exception of a dog exhibited at a Match Competition held in accordance with clause 28 hereof, may be disqualified from entry at any Dogs New Zealand recognised shows. 10.11 The entry forms for all neutered dogs and spayed bitches at any Open show or Championship Show shall be endorsed with the letter D (denoting d-sexed ) after the Dogs New Zealand Registered number. 11. FCI/CACIB SHOWS This regulation is applicable only in respect of those shows in which a “Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnal International de Beaute de la FCI” (CACIB), award for the title “International Beauty Champion” can be awarded. For these events a fee is charged by the FCI for every dog appearing in the catalogue, the amount of which is to be determined by the General Assembly of the FCI. This fee is due, on receipt of the catalogues and the CACIB/Res CACIB lists of the show in question. This fee must be paid even if no CACIB awards are granted. (The fee is listed on the current Schedule of Fees on the Dogs NZ website). It is the responsibility of the Member Body or Affiliate thereof conducting the show to ensure that this fee is paid. 11.1 Basics 11.1.1 In accordance with the FCI Associate Member Agreement, NZKC will conduct a minimum of 2 (two) CACIB shows per year. Notwithstanding, NZKC will consider all applications received from any member body of NZKC or an affiliate thereof. 11.1.2 NZKC are solely responsible for determining in which dog shows in New Zealand the competitions for the CACIB can be held. These shows, which will also have been sanctioned by the FCI, must be indicated and designated as follows: “International Dog Show with attribution of the CACIB of the FCI”. The catalogue of these shows must be clearly marked with the FCI logo and the following expression: “Federation Cynologique Interationale (FCI)”. 11.2 Applications Applications to have a CACIB International Dog Show sanctioned by NZKC, and subsequently by the FCI, must be sent in the first instance to Dogs NZ no later than 18 months prior to the intended show date for consideration. If approved by NZKC the application is then to be forwarded to the General Secretariat of the FCI no later than 12 months prior, and no earlier than four calendar years prior to the proposed date of the show. 11.3 Restrictions 11.3.1 Only one full CACIB can be awarded in each sex, in every recognised breed and breed variety – in accordance with the FCI Breed Nomenclature on the same day and at the same place. 11.3.2 No other CACIB show can be held the same days as a World or Section show takes place on that particular continent. Exceptional circumstances will be dealt with by the FCI General Committee. 11.3.3 The FCI will only authorize CACIB shows to be held on the same day provided that these events are held at a distance of at least 300km apart. In case this distance is less than 300km, the approval can be given provided that the organiser who first submitted an application gives their consent to the second applicant. In this case, appropriate dividing up of the FCI groups according to the FCI Breed Nomenclature, taking the show venues and days into consideration is recommended. 11.3.4 At CACIB shows a breed must be judged in one single day, and the breeds of the same FCI group should also be judged in one day. However, it is possible to divide the groups 20 over two days if needed for organisational reasons. The decision regarding sanctioning CACIB shows is the responsibility of the Executive Director of the FCI. 11.4 Special Requirements / Admission of Dogs 11.4.1 The dogs’ welfare and health must be of UTMOST PRIORITY at all dog shows. 11.4.2 The organisers are requested to add the following message in the show catalogue, giving it sufficient visibility: The exhibitors are responsible for the welfare of the dogs at an FCI international dog show. It is forbidden to expose a dog to a situation that can be dangerous for its health and welfare, such as for example, leaving it in the car in excessively hot or cold weather and/or treating it in a cruel manner. 11.4.3 The organisers must ensure that the only breeds that will be shown are those for which breed standards have been definitively or provisionally accepted by the FCI and which are registered with the studbook or with the appendix to the studbook (waiting list) of an FCI member country. The same will apply to a non-FCI member country whose studbook is, however, recognised by the FCI. Breeds that are not yet recognised (neither definitely or provisionally) by the FCI, must be recognised at a national level and have pedigrees issued by a national kennel club that is a member or a contract partner of the FCI. These breeds cannot be incorporated in any group (they have to appear in a special section of the catalogue called “breeds not recognised by the FCI) and they are not eligible for the CACIB and for the various FCI titles. In addition, they cannot compete in the Best of Group finals. The normal FCI fee has to be paid also for each dog of these breeds. At all shows in which the CACIB’s of the FCI is awarded, the division into groups must be in accordance with the current FCI Breed Nomenclature. In case this ruling would not be observed, the FCI reserves the right to refuse future authorisations to award the CACIB’s at international shows. 11.4.4 These groups are as follows: Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) Group 2: Pinschers and Schnauzers – Molossoid Breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs Group 3: Terrier Group Group 4: Dachshunds Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types Group 6: Scenthounds and related breeds Group 7: Pointing Dogs Group 8: Retrievers – flushing dogs – water dogs Group 9: Companion and toy dogs Group 10: Sighthounds Group 11: Breeds not recognised by FCI 11.4.5 Group Judging At all shows with few entries, the organisers are allowed to have different groups judged together in the ring of honour for “Best in Group” competitions; however this does not apply to World and Section Shows. In accordance with the above provision, at FCI/CACIB Shows conducted in New Zealand, the following groups may be utilised: Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) Group 2: Pinschers and Schnauzers – Molossoid Breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle 21 Dogs Group 3: Terrier Group Group 4: Dachshunds Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types Group 6: Scenthounds and related breeds Group 7: Pointing Dogs Group 8: Retrievers – flushing dogs – water dogs Group 9: Companion and toy dogs Group 10: Sighthounds Group 11: Breeds not recognised by FCI Note: 1. In accordance with the terms of the Associate Membership between NZKC and FCI all NZKC CACIB shows are to be conducted under FCI regulations, including group nomenclature and breed standards for the duration of the event. This includes the awarding of National Challenge Certificates. 2. At NZKC CACIB shows, clubs hosting the event will have the option of utilizing the 10 FCI Groups or combining the 10 FCI Groups into the 7 Groups as nominated in Regulation For NZKC CACIB Show only the following breeds/groups will apply. Group 1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian Shepherd Dog. Groenendael Belgian Shepherd Dog. Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Dog. Malinois Belgian Shepherd Dog. Tervueren Bergamasco Shepherd Border Collie Bouvier des Flandres Briard Collie (Rough) Collie (Smooth) Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Dutch Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog (LSC) Komondor Kuvasv Maremma Sheepdog Old English Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Pumi Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long-Haired) Schipperke Shetland Sheepdog Tatra Shepherd Dog Tornjack Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) White Swiss Shepherd 22 Group 2 – Pinschers and Schnauzers – Molossoid Breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs Affenpinscher Bernese Mountain Dog Boxer British Bulldog Bullmastiff Central Asian Shepherd Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Dobermann Dogue de Bordeaux Estrela Mountain Dog German Pinscher Great Dane Great Swiss Mountain Dog Italian Corso Kangal Dog Landseer (Continental type) Leonberger Mastiff Miniature Pinscher Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Pyrenean Mastiff Pyrenean Mountain Dog Rottweiler Russian Black Terrier Schnauzer Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Shar Pei Spanish Mastiff St Bernard Tibetan Mastiff Tornjak Group 3 – Terriers Airedale Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Australian Silky Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Bull Terrier Bull Terrier (Miniature) Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrer (Wire) German Hunting Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Jack Russell Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Group 4 – Dachshunds Dachshund (Standard Long Dachshund (Miniature Long Dachshund (Standard Smooth Haired) Haired) Haired) Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Dachshund (Standard Wire Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired) Haired) Haired) Dachshund (Kaninchen Long Dachshund (Kaninchen Smooth Dachshund (Kaninchen Wire Haired) Haired) Haired) 23 Group 5 – Spitz and Primitive Types Akita Akita (Japanese) Alaskan Malamute Basenji Canaan Dog Canadian Eskimo Dog Chow Chow Cirneco DellÉtna Eurasier Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz German Spitz (Klein) German Spitz (Mittel) Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Japanese Spitz Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large) Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium) Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small) Pharaoh Hound Pomeranian Portuguese Podengo (Small) Portuguese Podengo (Medium) (Smooth Haired) (Smooth Haired) Portuguese Podengo (Large) Portuguese Podengo (Small) Portuguese Podengo (Medium) (Smooth Haired) (Wired Haired) (Wired Haired) Portuguese Podengo (Large) Samoyed Shiba Inu (Wired Haired) Shikoku Siberian Husky Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Thai Ridgeback Xoloitzcuintle (Intermediate) Xoloitzcuintle (Miniature) Xoloitzcuintle (Standard) Group 6 – Scenthounds and Related Breeds Basset Fauve de Bretagne Basset Hound Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Dalmatian Foxhound Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Hamiltonstovare Harrier Otterhound Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Rhodesian Ridgeback Group 7 – Pointing Dogs Bracco Italiano Brittany Cesky Fousek Deutch Langhaar English Setter German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Gordon Setter Hungarian Viszla Hungarian Wirehaired Viszla Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Italian Spinone Large Munsterlander Pointer Weimaraner (Short-haired) Weimaraner (Long-Haired) Wire-Haired Slovakian Pointer 24 Group 8 – Retrievers – Flushing Dogs – Water Dogs Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Cocker Spaniel (American) Curly Coated Retriever English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat Coated Retriever Golden Retriever Irish Water Spaniel Labrador Retriever Lagotto Romagnolo Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Portuguese Water Dog Spanish Water Dog Retriever Sussex Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel Group 9 – Companion and Toy Dogs Bichon Frise Bolognese Boston Terrier Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua, Long Coat Chihuahua, Smooth Coat Chinese Crested Dog Coton de Tulear French Bulldog Griffon Bruxellois Havanese Japanese Chin King Charles Spaniel Lhasa Apso Lowchen Maltese Papillon Pekingese Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Toy) Pug Russian Toy Shih Tzu Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Group 10 – Sighthounds Afghan Hound Azawakh Borzoi Deerhound Greyhound Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Saluki Sloughi Whippet Group 11 – Breeds not recognised by FCI Anotolian Shepherd Dog Australasian Bosdog Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Biewer Terrier Bluetick Coonhound Miniature American Shepherd Murray River Retriever NZ Huntaway Redbone Coonhound Tenterfield Terrier Yakutian Laika 25 11.5 Classes for CACIB Shows The decisive date for age is the day the dog is shown. Only the following classes are recognised at NZKC CACIB shows sanctioned by the FCI. Any exhibit under the age of 15 months is not eligible for a CACIB. Dog Classes state number only; Bitch Classes state the number followed by ‘a’. Class No. 20: ‘Baby Puppy Dog’ – No. 20A ‘Baby Puppy Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches aged three calendar months and under six months of age, on the first day of the show). Class No. 21: ‘Puppy Dog’ – No. 21A ‘Puppy Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches aged six calendar months and under nine months of age on the first day of the show). Class No. 22: ‘Junior Dog’ – 22A ‘Junior Bitch’ (For dogs or bitches aged nine and under eighteen months of age on the first day of the show.) Eligible for the Junior CACIB. Class No. 23: ‘Intermediate Dog’ –23A ‘Intermediate Bitch’ (For dogs and bitches aged fifteen and under twenty-four months on the first day of the show). Class No. 24: ‘Open Dog’ – 24A ‘Open Bitch’ (For dogs and bitches aged fifteen months and over on the first day of the show). Class No. 25 ‘Working Class Dog’ – 25A Working Class bitch aged 15 months and over. (The dog or bitch must have a FCI “Working Class Certificate”.) Class No. 26: ‘Champion Dog’ – 26A ‘Champion Bitch’ Fifteen months and over (To enter a dog in the Champion Class, the title must have been confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate with the title added by the day of the official closing of entries; a Champion that has not attained fifteen months of age may not be awarded a full CACIB). Class No. 27: ‘Veteran Dog’ – 27A ‘Veteran Bitch’ (from 8 years and over). Eligible for the Veteran CACIB. 11.6 Qualifications and Placings The qualifications given must correspond to the following definitions: EXCELLENT may only be awarded to a dog over 9 months of age which comes very close to the ideal standard of the breed, which is presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well- balanced temperament, is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must however have the typical features of its sex. VERY GOOD may only awarded to a dog over 9 months of age that possesses the typical features of its breed, which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be tolerated. This award can only be granted to a dog that shows class. GOOD is to be awarded to a dog over 9 months of age that possesses the main features of its breed. The good points should outweigh the faults so that the dog can be considered a good representative of its breed. SUFFICIENT should be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed, without possessing the generally accepted characteristics or whose physical condition leaves a lot to be desired. The four best dogs in each class are placed provided that they have been awarded at least the qualification “VERY GOOD”. PUPPIES UNDER 9 MONTHS OF AGE WILL BE GRADED:- VERY PROMISING may only be awarded to a dog UNDER 9 months of age which comes very close 26 to the ideal standard of the breed, which is presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced temperament, is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must however have the typical features of its sex. PROMISING may only awarded to a dog UNDER 9 months of age that possesses the typical features of its breed, which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be tolerated. This award can only be granted to a dog that shows class. 11.7 Titles, Awards and Main Ring Competitions 11.7.1(i) CACIB – Certificat d’ Aptitude au Championnal International de Beaute de la FCI The only dogs which can be taken into consideration for the CACIB are the 1 st Place Winners who have been awarded “EXCELLENT” in Intermediate, Working, Open and Champions class and are over 15 months of age. The Reserve CACIB is awarded to the second-best dog which was given the qualification “EXCELLENT” from the above-mentioned classes. The dog placed second in the class where the CACIB winner comes from can compete for the Reserve CACIB, if awarded excellent. It is not compulsory to award the Reserve CACIB. 11.7.1(ii) A Junior CACIB may be awarded to Best Junior dog and Best Junior bitch provided they have been graded excellent. No reserve CACB will be awarded. 11.7.1 (iii) A Veteran CACIB may be awarded to Best Veteran dog and Best Veteran bitch provided they have been graded excellent. No reserve CACIB will be awarded. 11.7.2 Best of Breed (BOB) The CACIB winner from both sexes will compete for Best of Breed (BOB). The Class in Breed Awards will be conducted as at NZKC Championship Shows. The BOB winner will automatically take the award for their respective class. Best in Group The Best of Breeds will compete for Best in Group. There will be four (4) Group Placings, announced in the order 4, 3, 2 & 1. The Class In Group Awards will be conducted as at NZKC Championship Shows. The four (4) Group Placings will automatically take the award for their respective classes. Best In Show The Best in Groups will compete for best In Show. There will be four (4) In Show placings, announced in the order 4, 3, 2 & 1. The Class In Show awards will be conducted as at NZKC Championship Shows. The four (4) In Show placings will automatically take the award for their respective classes. 11.8 In all other respects, Show Regulations 1 – 30 will apply. 27 12. FCI A20 Shows 12.1 Requirements to attain the ASIA, AFRICA & OCEANIA CHAMPION titles in New Zealand 12.1.1. To obtain the title of Asia, Africa & Oceania Champion: A dog/bitch who is already a New Zealand Champion or Champion of an FCI member country, must win FOUR A2OCS CAC (Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat) dog/bitch at any FCI A2O Championship Show (A2OCS) organized by the NZ Kennel Club (Dogs NZ) or approved clubs. The four qualifying CAC’s may be awarded in the same island. 12.1.2 To obtain the title of Asia, Africa & Oceania Grand Champion: A dog/bitch who is already a New Zealand Champion or Champion of an FCI member country, must win EIGHT A2OCS CAC dog/bitch at any FCI A2O Championship Shows organized by the NZ Kennel Club (Dogs NZ) or approved clubs. At least TWO of the Eight A2OCS CAC MUST be won in each Island, for the dog to qualify for this title. 12.1.3. To obtain the title of Asia, Africa & Oceania Supreme Champion: A dog/bitch who is already a New Zealand Champion or Champion of an FCI member country, must win TWELVE A2OCS CAC dog/bitch at any FCI A2O Championship Shows organized by the NZ Kennel Club (Dogs NZ) or approved clubs PLUS win a BIS1 (Best in Show 1) at an A2OCS. At least THREE of the Twelve A2OCS CAC MUST be won in each Island, for the dog to qualify for this title. 12.2 Awarding of A2OCS CAC (Certificat d'Aptitude au Championnat) The A2OCS CAC is to be awarded to the Best Dog & Best Bitch OR Dog CAC & Bitch CAC at a Championship Show organized according to the rules of the NZ Kennel Club (Dogs NZ). The show does not have to be a CACIB/International Show and the awarding of the A2OCS CAC will follow the rules of Dogs NZ with regards to the awarding of the Best Dog & Best Bitch OR Dog CAC & Bitch CAC. Reserve A2OCS CAC may be awarded. 12.3 Classes at an A20CS show will be the same as outlined in Dogs NZ Show Regulation 6. 12.4 How to apply for A2OCS show 12.4.1 All requests to organize A2OCS shows must be made to Dogs NZ who in turn will make application to the A2O Section. Dogs NZ will be responsible for ensuring that the A2O rules be adhered to at these shows and similarly responsible for the corresponding payments also. 12.4.2 An additional fee to be paid for each entry will be set by Dogs NZ to cover FCI Asia, Africa, Pacific Section expenses. The fees must be paid to Dogs NZ within 10 days of the show. 12.4.3 At A20CS shows Dogs NZ Challenge Certificates can also be awarded along with the A20 CAC. 12.4.4 At Asia, Africa & Oceania Championship Shows, the A2OCS CAC Certificates must be used. A common design will be supplied by the FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania secretariat and will be available from Dogs NZ FCI A20 title. 12.4.5 Best in Show must be judged by a judge resident in the Asia, Africa & Oceania (A20) region. 28 13. JUDGING TIMETABLES 13.1 All judges and all exhibitors at all Championship Shows shall be sent or emailed no later than 7 days before the first day of the show a judging timetable that states · The commencement time for judging in each ring in the show · A list of all breeds in the show setting out the rings in which each breed is to be judged and the order in which each breed is to be judged in each ring. · The numbers of exhibits entered in each breed in the show · A time before which judging will not commence for the judging of all stakes classes in the show. 13.2 The order in which breeds are judged may only be changed under exceptional circumstances arising beyond the control of the club conducting the show and at the discretion of the Show Manager. 14. JUDGING ORDER Judging at Championship Shows and Open Shows must take place strictly in the following order:- 14.1 The breed classes for dogs will be judged in the numerical order as presently laid down in Regulation 6 hereof, At the conclusion of Judging Class 11, Open Dog, the unbeaten winners of the breed classes for dogs will be presented to the Judge for the judging of Best Dog then the second placed dog in the class from which the winner came will be brought in to compete with the remaining Class winners for Reserve Best Dog. After the Judge has selected his winners, but not before, he may (if appropriate) award a Challenge Certificate, and if the case merits it, a Reserve Challenge Award. 14.2 The breed classes for bitches will then be judged in exactly the same order as detailed above for dogs. After the Judge has selected his winners but not before, he may (if appropriate) award a Challenge Certificate, and if the case merits it, a Reserve Challenge Award. 14.3 After judging of Best Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch, the Judge will then judge Best of Breed, followed by Reserve Best of Breed, followed by the remainder of all scheduled classes in ascending numerical order excluding classes 9 and 9A which are not judged against each other. 14.4 The judging of Best of Group etc, will be judged at the conclusion of judging in the following order: - Best of Group and Reserve Best of Group, followed by the Best of Group for all scheduled classes in ascending numerical order. 14.5 Any Best of Variety Awards for Breeds in a particular Group will be judged after the conclusion of judging Best of Group etc., as detailed in sub-paragraph 13.4 above. The judging of Group Stakes will follow the judging of any Best of Variety Awards for breeds in the respective Group. Group Stakes will be judged as detailed above. 14.6 The judging of Best in Show etc. will take place at the conclusion of judging in the last Group in the Show and will be judged in the following order: - Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show, followed by the Best in Show for all scheduled classes in ascending numerical order. 14.7 Winners of Best or Reserve Best of Breed, Group and in Show level are automatically winners of their particular class (if applicable). 14.8 There will be no award of Best Opposite Sex at any Championship Show. 14.9 Judging at the National Dog Show The regulations for order of judging shall not apply to National Dog Shows run by Dogs New Zealand but the order of judging shall be included in the schedule. 29 14.10 Optional Ranking Procedure for Judging Group and In Show awards at All Breeds Shows Championship Shows All Breeds Clubs may at their discret

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