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RESCUE OPEN SHOW 2023 Cancelled
We are sorry to announce that the ISBC have had to cancel the Sybil Lennox memorial open show this year. Unfortunately the venue has new owners and the hire cost has rocketed meaning even a well attended show would be run at a loss. As the aim of this show is to raise money for the ISR&R we feel we have no alternative.
The ISBC are very sad for our loyal exhibitors the rescue and of course our judge but we are hoping to be able to run the show in 2024.
Show Diary 2023 Update
The Show Diary 2023 has now been updated to include links to all available Championship & Breed Club available entries & closing dates.
RCC’s to count towards the title of a Ch/Sh Ch
The Kennel Club is pleased to announce that, following the May Board meeting, it has been decided that dogs which win two Challenge Certificates (CCs) in addition to five Reserve Challenge Certificates (RCCs) will gain the title of Champion/Show Champion, effective from 1 July 2023 Click Below
Crufts Gundog Group qualifications for Irish Setter 8 March 2024
Crufts Gundog Group 8 March 2024 at The NEC, Birmingham.
The following are the qualifications an Irish Setter must have for entry into the breed classes at Crufts 2024.
A dog is eligible for entry in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are offered if it has qualified in any of the following ways under the rules and regulations of The Kennel Club.
(1) If it is a Champion, Show Champion, Field Trial Champion, Working Trial Champion, Obedience Champion or Agility Champion under the rules of The Kennel Club.
(2) If it is entered in The Kennel Club Stud Book, or qualifies for entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book by 22 January 2024.
(3) If it is entered in The Kennel Club Stud Book, or qualifies for entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book by 22 January 2024 through Field Trials or Working Trials.
(4) If it has won any of the following prizes in a breed class (as defined in The Kennel Club regulations for the Definitions of Classes at Championship Shows) at a championship show, where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed between 23 January 2023 and 22 January 2024.
i. First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class
ii. First, Second or Third in Puppy Class
iii. First, Second or Third in Junior Class
iv. First, Second or Third in Yearling Class
v. First, Second or Third in Novice Class
vi. First, Second or Third in Graduate Class
vii. First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class
viii. First, Second or Third in Limit Class
ix. First, Second or Third in Open Class
x. First, Second or Third in Veteran Class
xi. First, Second or Third in Special Beginner Class
(5) If it has won a First Prize in any breed class at Crufts 2023. (NB This is in addition to those dogs which have qualified in classes listed under a. (4) above).
(6) N/A refers to beagles
(7) If it has been placed 1st – 4th in each Group or 1st – 4th in each Puppy Group at a Premier Open Show held on the Group system between 23 January 2023 and 22 January 2024.
8) If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show between 23 January 2023 and 22 January 2024
For the full list, including overseas qualifying shows go to: crufts.org.uk
Judging Lists and Criteria 2023
The Judging Lists and Criteria have been updated January 2023
Benching at General and Group Championship dog shows
The Kennel Club would like to announce that following its recent Board meeting it has been agreed that the requirement for benching for General and Group Championship dog shows will be relaxed for a two-year trial period commencing the 1 January 2023.
This decision has been taken having listened to feedback from exhibitors and due to concerns expressed by show societies about the strain on shows’ finances at this present time.
Applications for exemption from benching will now be considered by The Kennel Club for next year’s shows. Those show societies which wish to apply for exemption from benching will be required to submit revised show plans and risk assessments. The Kennel Club will be contacting show secretaries direct with further details.
The Show Executive Committee will be regularly monitoring the impact on shows and Field Officers will be assigned to report on those shows for which exemption from benching has been approved.
The Kennel Club can confirm that it will continue to provide benching at Crufts.
For further enquiries please contact our Breed Shows team.