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DOGS ‘n SHOWS

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About Dogs ‘n Shows This booklet gives basic instructions and guidance about showing dogs, competing in obedience, field and retrieving trials plus many other activities conducted by DOGS Victoria. It sets out the progressive steps in becoming a member of DOGS Victoria, registering your new puppy into your name, entering a show or trial and provides answers to many of the questions of a new puppy owner.

Anyone interested in dogs is welcome to join DOGS Victoria by visiting our website www.dogsvictoria.org.au or phoning 9788 2500 and a membership application form including the code of practice will be forwarded. On becoming a member of DOGS Victoria you will receive a copy of the DOGS Victoria Magazine monthly. This includes schedules for shows and trials, breed club notes and many other matters associated with DOGS Victoria and canine activities, as well as interesting articles and photographs published for the benefit of members.

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How to register your dog with DOGS Victoria

When purchasing a puppy from a breeder you should obtain from the breeder the following: i. i

A registration certificate, which incorporates a three generation pedigree evidencing the puppy is registered on the purebred register and his microchip number. Ensure that the transfer application form on the reverse side has been correctly filled in and signed by the breeder

It is necessary to become a member of DOGS Victoria to compete in any of the dog sports.

You will then receive an updated registration certificate showing you as the registered owner of the puppy and a DOGS Victoria membership pack including membership card which must be sighted by your local council to qualify for the reduced registration fee for DOGS Victoria members.

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Types of dog shows In the DOGS Victoria Magazine you will see published a number of schedules inviting members to enter their dogs in several types of activities that are simply explained as follows:

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

is an exhibition of registered dogs at which best of breed and challenge certificates are awarded. These certificates are awarded to the best of each sex/best of each breed, and indicate the number of points awarded at the fixture towards the title of champion and grand champion. At these shows only qualified judges officiate

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OPEN SHOW

is an exhibition of registered dogs at which no challenge points are awarded, but all dogs, including those that have been awarded the title of champion, may compete.

At these shows trainee judges officiate and it is considered the training ground for all young dogs and owners. It is particularly good to help socialise your dog as you may show your puppy from the age of three months

PARADE

is defined as the same as an open show except champions cannot compete

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Classes A dog show is divided into several classes that are based on either age of exhibit or prior qualifications. The following are the specifications of classes approved for show fixtures. Note that classes are provided for each sex, the class numbers for bitches are followed by the letter ‘a’, i.e. baby puppy dog class is class 1 and baby puppy bitch is class 1a, and so on throughout the classes.

Class 1 Baby puppy for dogs of three and under six months of age

Class 2 Minor puppy for dogs of six and under nine months of age

Class 3 Puppy for dogs of six and under 12 months of age

Class 4 Junior for dogs of nine and under 18 months of age

Class 5 Intermediate for dogs of 18 months and under 36 months of age

Class 6 Novice dog dogs six months of age or over which have not won a challenge certificate

Class 8 Limit for dogs over 12 months of age which are not champions or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a champion

Class 9 State bred for dogs six months of age or over whelped in the state in which it is exhibited

Class 10 Australian bred for dogs six months of age or over whelped in Australia

Class 11 Open for all dogs six months of age or over

Class 18 Neuter neuter dog aged six months or over and registered on the neuter register

Class 21 Champion for all champions entering an open show

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Titles There are several obedience titles.

Community Companion Dog (CCD) also known as the novice class. Companion Dog Excellent (CDX), Open Class and Utility Dog (UD) that is the highest obedience class.

Agility titles include: Agility Dog (AD), Agility Dog Excellent (ADX), Agility Dog Masters (ADM).

Tracking titles include: Tracking Dog (TD), Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX), Tracking Search Dog (TSD) and Tracking Champion.

There is also a title for endurance: Endurance Test (ET).

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CONFORMATION TITLES AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION

100 points

to become a grand champion

GRAND CHAMPION

1000 points

to become a grand champion

SUPREME CHAMPION

1000 points

three best in shows or ten best in groups to be a supreme champion

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Entering a Show Online Entries

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You can enter online for your next show by using any one of the online entry systems available.

Show Manager is the Official Partner and Preferred Online Entry Provider for all DOGS VIC subcommittee conformation events.

When online entries are offered by the club it will be shown on their schedule with the provider’s logo.

How to Get Started

ADD NEW DOG

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Before you can start entering events you will need to put all your dogs into the system

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When adding in new dog/s it’s always handy to have your dog/s registration papers to ensure all the correct details have been entered

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Always use the registration number, dog name and owner name that is on your dog/s registration papers

REGISTER

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To get started the first thing you need to do is register a user account via the website of your chosen online service provider

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Once your account has been created the system will require some more information about yourself to be stored in your user account

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HOW TO ENTER A SHOW

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Once your dog/s have been entered and loaded onto the system you can then start entering them into your chosen show/s

Paper/Postal Entries If you are lodging a paper entry form for your first show we recommend you seek advice and assistance from an experienced person, maybe the person from whom you purchased your puppy. Once you decide on the fixture in which you wish to enter, you will need to do the following:

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complete an official entry form. These may be downloaded from the DOGS Victoria website, completed and then saved to your computer for future use, or a booklet of blank entry forms can be purchased from the DOGS Victoria office if you have a booklet of blank forms complete the entry form in ink in block letters ensuring all the information entered in the appropriate places is correct. We recommend copying the information direct from the registration certificate

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for the convenience of new members a guide to completing an entry form is available in this booklet or from the DOGS Victoria website

When you have completed the entry form and are satisfied all the details entered therein are correct, place the following in an envelope addressed to the show secretary as shown in the schedule: 1. the completed entry form A

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a remittance (cheque or money order) covering the entry fee and purchase of a catalogue (if required) which comprises a program of all dogs entered in the show under their respective breeds and classes

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clubs will advise in their schedule the process for the distribution of exhibit numbers

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Guide to Completing Show Entry Forms Guide to completing show entry forms

OFFICIAL SHOW ENTRY FORM CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW /OPEN SHOW / RETRIEVING/FIRLS TRIAL. To be held under the rules and Regulations of the of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. ................................(R).........................................Club

BREED: …………………………(A)……………………………………………..

Catalogue No. (Club Use Only)

NAME OF EXHIBIT: …………………(B)……………………………………….

Details of the dog entered must be identical with the registration of the controlling body with whom the dog is registered

Date of Birth

(Figures Only)

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(C)

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SEX:

…(D)…

Registered No:

.…(E)……....

Registered No:

……(H)……..

(Write Name of Club for which Entry is Made)

Date of Fixture .................(S)......................................

EXHIBITORS DECLARATION I hereby apply to enter the forgoing exhibit in terms and upon the conditions set out in the Association Constitution Rules and Regulations by which I am bound, and I hereby certify to the correctness of the particulars endorsed hereon.

Bred by: ……………………………(F)……………………………………….

If bred by Exhibitor, state “EXH”.

Sire: …………………………………(G)………………………………………

Dam: …………………………………(I)………………………………………

Registered No: ……(J)……..

Entry Fees ............(T)................ NAME OF REGISTERED OWNER : …………………(K)…………………………………

Catalogue ................................ Mr., Mrs., or Miss – (Block Letters, Please) MEMBERSHIP No. Entered in Breed Class Nos: ……(N)…….

Member’s Subscription ..........

USUAL SIGNATURE: ................................(L).................................... …………(M)…………….. Entered in Special Class No: ……(O)……….

Sundries .................................

POSTAL ADDRESS: ………………………………(P)………………………………………

TOTAL ..................................

POSTCODE: ……….…..

PHONE: …………(Q)…………..

CHQ. No ...............................

NOTE W RITING MUST BE IN INK, AND ALL NAMES OF DOGS IN BLOCK LETTERS This form must be completed by the registered owner of the dog being entered Index: A – Enter the full breed name of your dog in this section (e.g. Collie (Rough)) B – Enter the full registered name of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration C – Enter the full date of birth of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration D – Enter Enter thethe sex –full D forbreed dog or B name for bitch inof thisyour section.

NOT in B for boysection or G for girl(e.g. Collie (Rough)) dog this E – Enter the full registration number of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration F - Enter the full name or the kennel name of the person/s who bred your dog – if it is yourself enter “EXH”, in this section full ofregistered yourasdog in this it appears on the pedigree of registration G –Enter Enter thethe full name the sire of yourname dog in thisof section it appears on thesection pedigree ofas registration H – Enter the full registration number of the sire of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration I – Enter the full name ofdate the damof of birth your dogof in your this section as in it appears on the pedigree of registration Enter the full dog this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration J – Enter the full registration number of the dam of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration K – Enter the names of all the registered owners of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration sexof –theDregistered for dog or B for as bitch in this section.

B for boy or G for girl L – Enter Enter the the signature owner/nominee recorded

by DOGS Victoria inNOT this section M – Enter the current financial membership number of the owner of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration N – Enter the breed class that you wish to enter your dog in this section full registration of inyour dog (e.g. in this section it appears on the pedigree of registration O –Enter Enter thethe special class that you wish tonumber enter your dog this section 22.1 (baby puppy as sweepstakes)) P – Enter your full postal address as recorded by DOGS Victoria in this section Q –Enter Enter thethe telephone number the secretary can contact you on of in case there is a query who with your entry your dog – if it is yourself enter full name or the kennel name the person/s bred R – Enter the name of the show that you are entering from the schedule in this section S – “EXH”, Enter the date the show that you are entering in this section in ofthis section T – Enter the required fees (entry fee, catalogue, and/or membership details) as per the schedule in this section

A A. B B. C. C D D. E E. F F.

G G. Enter the full name of the sire of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree ofregistration H www.dogsvictoria.org.au H. Enter the full registration number of the sire of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of

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Enter the full name of the dam of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration Enter the full registration number of the dam of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree of registration

K K. Enter the names of all the registered owners of your dog in this section as it appears on the pedigree

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L L. Enter the signature of the registered owner/nominee as recorded by DOGS Victoria in this section M M. Enter the current financial membership number of the owner of your dog in this section as it appears N N. O O. P P. Q Q. R R. S S. T T.

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on the pedigree of registration

Enter the breed class that you wish to enter your dog in this section Enter the special class that you wish to enter your dog in this section (e.g. 22.1 (baby puppy sweepstakes)) Enter your full postal address as recorded by DOGS Victoria in this section Enter the telephone number the secretary can contact you on in case there is a query with your entry Enter the name of the show that you are entering from the schedule in this section Enter the date of the show that you are entering in this section Enter the required fees (entry fee, catalogue, and/or membership details) as per the schedule in this section

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Preparing for the show

We recommend that new members join the breed clubs catering for their particular breed.

The breed clubs often conduct activities that will assist the new member to quickly acquire knowledge and a better understanding of the sport of dogs.

As the day of the show approaches you should be preparing your dog by regular grooming and training. Diet and exercise also play a large part in presentation of your dog.

Certain breeds require special preparation/ trimming and information in this respect can be obtained from your breeder, the appropriate breed club and/or breed publications, which are available from the DOGS Victoria library at Park etc.

In the judging ring pay attention to the judge and steward’s instructions.

Exhibitors will be required to parade their dogs on the LEFT hand side. Bring the dog to the judge and stand it to the best advantage.

Move the dog away from and back to the judge as requested. Control and exhibit the dog to the best advantage during the judging.

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If you are new to showing please let the steward know and they will assist you.

When you have been judged remain within the precincts of the judging ring until your breed judging is completed.

If your exhibit has been awarded first in your class, you will then be required to compete for the challenge certificate (at championship shows), best of sex (at open shows, parades or competitions) and best of age class in breed at all fixtures. Remain in close proximity to the ring so that you do not miss your call for further competition.

If your exhibit was awarded a challenge certificate, best of breed, runner up to best of breed or best of age class you will be needed for the judging of group specials.

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Now that you have acquired a new dog, you would be strongly advised to do some basic obedience work with it. Looking after your dog and training it is fun, as all dogs like to please their owners. As a bonus, you and your dog may find that you can have fun learning to understand each other.

Pure Obedience All types of dogs can benefit from training.

Look around to find a club that is convenient to you and where you feel comfortable. You may wish to compete in obedience trials. Your obedience club will help you to decide when you are ready. Most clubs have a system of graduated ability classes. Your dog must be six months of age or over to compete in obedience events.

Trials are conducted almost every weekend and are advertised in the DOGS Victoria Magazine or from affiliated obedience clubs.

Official entry forms are available from the DOGS Victoria website and entries usually close two weeks prior to the trial date.

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Open obedience trials are available to all breeds and restricted obedience trial that is restricted to a particular breed of dog or group of dogs.

Some obedience clubs hold regular tracking training sessions.

Pure Tracking All breeds can track. More agile working or hunting breeds may find it easier to cover rough terrain, but some very small breeds have been successful.

Some breed clubs run obedience classes.

Otherwise there is a list of obedience clubs affiliated with DOGS Victoria in the DOGS Victoria Magazine and on the DOGS Victoria website.

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Pure fun, pure sport, pure agility Pure Agility Many obedience clubs conduct agility classes.

The rules for agility trials allow for three variations in jumping heights/lengths, to accommodate small, medium and large dogs.

Some dogs are more agile than others but individual dogs vary in their ability to complete an agility course.

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No obedience prerequisites are required, but your dog must be 12 months of age or over.

There are many more sports you and your dogs can get involved in, including dances with dogs, retrieving and herding. Visit our website for more information.

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DOGS Victoria venues KCC Park (State Dog Centre) 655 Westernport Hwy Skye 3977

Bulla Exhibition Centre 5 Uniting Lane Bulla

If you have an queries please contact DOGS Victoria on 9788 2500 or visit our website at www.dogsvictoria.org.au