Welcome Pack
for Secretaries
Contents
Introduction
Canine Activities Department
CAT Staff Members and Telephone Directory
Secretaries’ Calendar – Annual Duties
Show Diary Notice
Summary of Kennel Club Requirements for Shows/Events:
Agility Checklist
Breed Showing Checklist
Field Trials Checklist
Flyball Checklist
Heelwork to Music Checklist
Obedience Checklist
Working Trials & Bloodhound Trials Checklist
Late Submissions Policy
Working Gundog Certificate
Canine Activities - Education and Training
Kennel Club Training Board (Judges & Registered societies Training
Seminars)
KCAI Board (Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog
Training and Canine Behaviour)
Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park
The Kennel Club
Publications and Order Form
Kennel Club Services
Annual Calendar - Summary
Change of Secretary Notice
RS15/CAT
Version 2
July 2010
Introduction
The Kennel Club wishes to congratulate you on being appointed as the secretary of your society.
You are now listed as the Kennel Club’s main point of contact for the society.
The objective of the Kennel Club is to promote, in every way, the general improvement of dogs.
We believe that every dog should have the opportunity to lead a healthy, happy life and our “Fit
For Function: Fit For Life” campaign aims to make breeders, judges and all dog lovers aware of
the steps that we can all take to ensure that this happens, and to remind them that a dog’s health
should be the most important consideration in any decisions they make. As a key point of contact
for your society, you will play a crucial role in helping these messages to reach those who really
can help us to make a difference for dogs.
This ‘Welcome Pack’ is designed to assist you in your responsibilities and tasks as the society
secretary and to inform you about the wide variety of activities, services, publications and
programmes that the Kennel Club offers; how these may be relevant to your society and of the
actions that you will need to take.
The pack contains useful information such as show dates and a telephone list of all the specialist
staff within the Canine Activities Department, who are on hand to assist you with any query that
you may have in your day-to-day running of the society.
It also contains information about some of the key schemes that the Kennel Club is running, in
order to help ensure that you are aware of them and can perhaps take steps to include the
information in your society’s publication(s).
For example, the Judges Development Programme and Kennel Club Breed Seminars are crucial to
help judges maintain their specialist breed knowledge and to ensure that they are making the
right decisions in the show ring. This in turn will help us to ensure that the show ring remains a
force for good in promoting good health in the breed.
The Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme is also designed to give all of those involved in dog
training and canine behaviour, care, welfare and management, a qualification that is recognisable
and relevant across the board, by placing emphasis on both experience and knowledge.
As part of its campaign to raise breeding standards and to educate the public about how to
choose a responsible breeder, the Kennel Club is continuing to recruit more and more members to
the Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Scheme. By ensuring that responsible breeders are all under
one recognisable umbrella we can eventually help to ensure that ignorance is not an excuse, and
that puppy buyers know where to turn in order to find a responsible breeder. Better this than that
they continue to unwittingly line the pockets of those breeders who do not care about their
puppies’ health and welfare.
In addition, this pack contains information on all the Kennel Club’s publications, and as the
society’s official contact, you will receive the society’s copy of the Kennel Gazette and a copy of
the Year Book. These publications should also be made available to your Committee Members.
INTRODUCTION
Dear Secretary
Finally, please register on the Kennel Club’s website (www.thekennelclub.org.uk) in order to
receive our latest news and Press Releases.
Thank you
Kathryn Symns
Canine Activities Executive
INTRODUCTION
I hope you have a very successful term of office and please do not hesitate to contact Canine
Activities with any queries or concerns you might have in your role as society secretary.
The department is primarily responsible for the licensing and administration of canine events and
providing secretarial and clerical support for five Kennel Club Committees, six Liaison Councils,
and eight Working Parties. Additionally, it acts as an information centre for the dog enthusiast,
advising on Kennel Club Regulations and giving information on training classes and competitive
events around the country. It also provides a “citizens advice bureau” for general canine enquiries
about the show scene.
Activities include:
• Licensing, on average, 4,000 shows/ events annually.
• Co-operating with approximately 1,800 registered societies.
• The Awards Section records all major awards and issues approximately 12,500 certificates
to successful exhibitors and competitors each year.
• The annual edition of the Kennel Club Stud Book (the canine equivalent of ‘Who’s Who’)
is compiled.
• A complex database on over 9,000 judges is maintained to assist in the selection of
Championship Show judges.
• The department monitors the following activities: Breed Shows, Working Trials, Field Trials,
Obedience and Agility shows, Heelwork to Music, Flyball competitions and can provide a
wealth of information on these disciplines.
Telephone: 0844 4633 980
Fax: 020 7518 1046
Website: www.thekennelclub.org.uk/activities/
Email: [email protected]
CANINE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT (CAT)
Canine Activities Department
(CAT)
We hope that this guide will enable you to identify who you need to speak to in order to quickly
resolve your query.
Please read all the content before dialling the Kennel Club.
When you call the Kennel Club on 0844 4633 980, you will hear a recorded message. Please
listen to the whole message, and dial ‘9’ plus the extension number to connect you to the correct
staff member.
NOTE: WTOA refers to Working Trials, Obedience, Agility, Bloodhound Trials, Flyball and Heelwork
to Music. WDAT refers to Working Dog Activities.
Ext No./
Direct Dial
207
210
211
212
216
225
226
260
261
268
269
277
290
295
299
300
303
304
305
313
314
316
318
319
321
330
331
01691 662069
Canine Activities
Staff Member
James Oxley
Lauren Knollman
Debbie Deuchar
Janet Daly
Laura Colborn
James Gray
Lauren Lowe
Marianne Walker
Semone Cooper
Kathryn Symns
Jack Burrow
Dorothy McIntyre
Carrie Thomas
Sheila Fairlamb
Matthew Thomas
Jason Winnington
Kathryn Marsh
Yvette Prosser
Aby Wojcik
Zoe Tharmasingam
Cheryl Maguire
John Leslie
Rhea Harries
Hayley Swann-Ross
Clare Hitchcox
Paul Blackmore
Joanna Nosalik
Nigel Dear
Title
Specialist (Canine Activities Services)
Specialist (Breed Shows)
Manager - WDAT
Specialist (Canine Activities Services)
Development Manager
Specialist (Education)
Specialist (Canine Activities Services)
Senior Specialist (WDAT)
Team Leader - Breed Shows
Executive
Specialist (Canine Activities Services)
Manager - Education & Training
Specialist (Kennel Club Building - Stoneleigh)
Specialist (Canine Activities Services)
Specialist (Development)
Specialist (Breed Shows)
Specialist (Breed Shows)
Team Leader - Canine Activities Services
Specialist (KCAI Scheme)
WTOA Event Co-ordinator
Specialist (WTOA)
Specialist (Press Liaison)
Specialist (KCAI)
Specialist (Breed Shows)
Specialist (KCAI)
Specialist (WDAT)
Specialist (WTOA)
Field Trials Secretary
External Relations Department
Useful Contacts
(for Information on Registered Society Rules and Regulations, Breed Standards, Rescue Directory)
206
238
Staff Member
Caroline Hallett
Pam Hill
Title
Manager - Registered Societies
Breed Standards & Compliance Officer
Staff Member
Linda Branwhite
Title
Disciplinary Manager
In Addition:
236
CANINE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT (CAT)
CAT Staff Members and Telephone
Directory
ext.
ext.
236
Stud Book Number (issuing)
219/269
Accreditation Scheme
305
Training Club Information
226/212
Accredited Trainers
225
Judges Assessments
Additional fees payable (Championship Shows)
219
A2 Assessments
300
Agility International Festival
313
First Time CC Evaluations
210
Agility Liaison Council
331
Judges Nominations
A42 Cases investigation
Agility Training Clubs
226/212
Agility Licences
207/295
Allocation of Show Dates (Open & Championship) 207/295
Agility & Bloodhound Trials
331
Breed Championship Show
210
Field Trials
314/260
General & Group Championship Shows
210
Annual Returns
295
Breach of Judging Contracts
300
Breeds Council
261
Breed Shows
300/303
Championship Show Catalogues
269/269
Championship Status Allocation
207
Critiques
303
Companion Dog Show Licences / Insurances
226
Failure to pay Show entry fees, investigation
300/303
Field Officers
212
Field Trials Diary Dates
314/260
Field Trials – Publications and society Information
314/260
Flyball Training Clubs
226/212
Flyball Equipment
316
Game Fair Information
314/260
Gundog Working Test
314/260
Heelwork to Music Training Clubs
212/226
Judges Development Training Programme
277
Judging Seminars (WTOA)
331
Kennel Club Field Trials
314/260
Kennel Club Training Board
277
Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh
290
Maintenance of Title Fees
295
Objections, Investigations (Breed Shows)
303/261
Working Trials Liaison Council
/300
Judges Sub-Committee Secretary
261
Obedience & Working Trials
331
Regulations
Accreditation Scheme
277
Activities Sub-Committee Secretary
211
Agility
331
Breed Shows
303/300
/261
Companion Dog Shows
226
Field Trials
314/260
Flyball
211/316
Field Trials Liaison Council
260
Field Trials Sub-Committee Secretary
314/260
Heelwork to Music
316
Obedience
211/316
Registered Societies
295
Shows Classes (Eligibility for)
303/300
/261
Show Executive Sub-Committee
261
Shows Council (KCLC)
261
Working Trials
211/316
Working Gundogs
314/260
211/313
Objections, Investigations (WTOA Shows)
211
Awards
Open Show Catalogues
226
Agility Warrants
269
Permission to Show Dogs following Surgery
300
Challenge Certificates
269
Proof of posting & investigations
226
Field Trials Awards
314/260
Qualification for Field Trials
314/260 Excellence Awards (HTM, Obedience)
226
Registration of Title (new Club)
295
Junior Warrants
269
Rescue Directory (Request for a copy)
212
Show Certificate of Merit
Ringcraft Training Clubs
226/212 Show Gundog Working Certificate
314/260
Shows Dates / Venue Changes
207/295 Working Gundog Certificate
314/260
Show Venue listings
207/295
Show Schedules
212
Special Events (Shows)
226
Special Events (Agility/Obedience)
316
Specimen Schedules
212
Stoneleigh Bookings
290
269
CANINE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT (CAT)
Canine Activities
JANUARY
Maintenance of Title Fee (MOT)
This is the fee payable to the Kennel Club for continued
registration/affiliation of a society.
A reminder to societies is published in the October and January editions of the
Kennel Gazette.
Fees must be paid by 31 January by cheque unless the society has a direct
debit arrangement. Secretaries should confirm with their society’s bank before
January that the arrangement is in place. In the event of any change to the
society’s account details, the direct debit should be re-confirmed.
Societies with branches must pay their branch fees at the same time.
Breed Councils do not pay a Maintenance of Title fee.
Trial Applications for Championship Status
These are sent directly to societies in January.
Championship Status
Societies to return completed forms to the Kennel Club by the end of the first
week in January.
JULY
Annual Returns
This is the information required to confirm the society is operating in
accordance with Kennel Club Regulations.
Reminders are published in the January and July editions of the Kennel
Gazette. Annual Returns may be submitted at any time prior to 31 July.
The following items must be submitted by 31 July each year:
Breed Societies, General Canine and Training Societies must submit:
a. A list of current Officers and Committee Members with their addresses and
telephone numbers.
b. A copy of the annual statement of accounts certified in accordance with
the rules of the society and approved at the last Annual General Meeting of
the society.
c. A copy of the current constitution/rules, highlighting any proposed
amendments for which Kennel Club approval is required.
d. The number of members the society has at the end of its financial year.
e. A declaration of matches/Gundog Working Tests held in the previous year
and details of those proposed in the following year. Note: Kennel Club
permission is not required to hold matches except for WTOA events.
SECRATARIES CALENDAR - ANNUAL DUTIES
Secretaries’ Calendar - Annual Duties
Societies with branches must also submit:
• A list of registered branches.
• Contact details of the Secretary and Chairman of each branch.
Breed Councils must only submit:
• Items a, b and c.
• The current Judges List and criteria.
• A list of constituent societies.
Agricultural and Municipal societies must only submit:
• A list of current Officers and Committee Members of the Canine Section
with their addresses and telephone numbers.
• A copy of the annual statement of accounts of the Canine Section.
• A copy of the current constitution/rules of the Canine Section, highlighting
any proposed amendments for which Kennel Club permission is required.
Ringcraft societies are not required to submit annual returns but must notify
the Kennel Club of:
• Changes to their current list of Officers and Committee Members.
• Seek approval of any proposed amendments to the rules.
• Submit a declaration of matches held.
Health Declaration
Every breed should have a single nominated breed health co-ordinator/
representative. It is a responsibility of the health co-ordinator to supply an
update on breed health surveillance and each breed club secretary may wish
to add information specific to that club (if applicable).
Contact Canine Activities for further information on the guidelines for
reporting on breed health surveillance activity.
SECRATARIES CALENDAR - ANNUAL DUTIES
Breed Societies must also submit:
• Health Declaration (see later).
• Current Judges List and criteria. If a Breed Club uses its Breed Council’s
Judges Lists, this fact should be clearly notified in a covering letter.
• Code of Ethics.
Applications for Championship Status
Application forms for Championship Status for three years ahead are printed
in the November edition of the Kennel Gazette. (e.g: in the November 2009
issue, there was a form for 2013 applications).
The deadline for completing the form and returning it to the office is the end
of the first week in January. On receipt of the completed form you will be sent
an acknowledgement by post. The eventual allocation is published in the
Kennel Gazette, the following September issue.
SECRATARIES CALENDAR - ANNUAL DUTIES
NOVEMBER
Show Diary Notice
Cancellations
It cannot be assumed that because the requested licence application form for
a particular show/trial had not been returned to the Kennel Club by the due
date specified, that the show/trial will be removed from the show diary.
Secretaries are asked to confirm any show/ trial date(s) cancelled in writing,
on letter headed paper, to the Show Diary section of Canine Activities as
soon as this decision is made, giving the reason(s) for the cancellation.
If the cancellation is notified far enough in advance this will free up a
potential date that other clubs and societies can use and will prevent the
office from assuming the event is going ahead, as you will receive reminder
letters for schedules and/or catalogues. Once we have been informed the
show/trial will be removed from the Kennel Gazette listing.
Postponements
If a show is postponed and re-scheduled within three months it can go ahead
with the same schedule, catalogue and judges. If it is over three months from
the original event date, a new licence application must be made to the
department. A new schedule must be printed, dogs must be placed into the
correct classes subject to any standard criteria regarding ages, in respect to the
new show/trial date. Also the judges must have new contracts.
WTOA Events
Shows/Trials cannot be postponed to a later date. If this course of action is
desired, a new licence application has to be made, along with a new
schedule, judges contracts and entries re-submitted. (Kennel Gazette notice
September 2009).
Meet the Staff
As a new secretary of a registered society, you are invited to the Canine
Activities Department to meet the staff and raise any questions you may have
about your new role.
You will be introduced to several specialists who administer specific areas, for
example, the licensing of shows/trials.
These are held once a month and are advertised in the Kennel Gazette. For
further details, and if you would like to attend, contact Clare Hitchcox
(ext.217).
SHOW DIARY NOTICE
Existing Show Diary/Trial dates
As a new secretary, you must check to find out whether your society has
already applied for any show/trial dates, as societies usually apply for show
dates at least two years in advance, and for trials dates, usually six months in
advance.
Agility Checklist
LICENCE
All show dates must be applied for in writing, on either club headed
paper or on a completed show date application form. On receipt, the
Kennel Club will produce a licence application form which is forwarded to the
society’s secretary for completion.
Licence application forms must be received at the Kennel Club no later than
six months prior to the date of the show.
First time applications to hold a Championship Agility show must be
considered by the Activities Sub-Committee. Applications should be
accompanied by a written proposal summarising the experience of the
proposed show management and the venue facilities.
The licence must be displayed at the show.
SCHEDULE
Championship Show
Two copies of the show schedule must be sent to the Kennel Club, once
published, and be received no later than three months prior to the show
date.
Open & Limited Shows
Two copies of the show schedule must be received at the Kennel Club
one month prior to the show date.
All schedules must conform to the Kennel Club specimen schedules.
CATALOGUE
JUDGES
Marked catalogues for the Championship Class(es) must be received at the
Kennel Club within fourteen days of the close of the show. It is essential that
dogs not gaining a clear round in the final round are identified in the marked
catalogue, which is submitted to the Kennel Club.
Championship
Nomination forms must be received at the Kennel Club for approval
at least nine months prior to the date of the show.
For first time appointments, the nomination form must be accompanied by a
completed Judge’s questionnaire, and must be received at the Kennel Club, to
be approved, at least twelve months prior to the date of the show.
AGILITY CHECKLIST
Summary of Kennel Club Requirements
for Shows/Events:
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that they have adequate cover for all the society’s
activities. A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly
displayed at all Kennel Club licensed events.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed shows, to cover all likely eventualities, with respect
to the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire prevention issues.
(Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
AGILITY CHECKLIST
Open
The Kennel Club does not approve Open Show level judging appointments.
However, your society’s show committee must be satisfied that the person is
qualified in accordance with Kennel Club H Regulations. Invitations to judge
must include a declaration to be signed by the judge, stating that they are so
qualified.
LICENCE
All show dates must be applied for in writing, on either club headed paper
or on a completed show date application form. On receipt, the Kennel Club
will produce a licence application form, which is sent to the society secretary for
completion.
Licence application forms must be received at the Kennel Club no later than six
months prior to the date of the show.
The licence must be displayed at the show.
SCHEDULE
Championship Show
Two copies of the show schedule must be received at the Kennel Club no later
than three months prior to the show date.
Open & Limited Shows
Two copies of the show schedule must be received at the Kennel Club, once
published, and be received no later than one month prior to the show date.
All schedules must conform to the Kennel Club specimen schedules.
CATALOGUE
All marked catalogues should be submitted to the Kennel Club within
fourteen days of the close of the show.
JUDGES
Championship
Nomination forms must be received at the Kennel Club for approval, at least
twelve months prior to the date of the show.
For first time appointments the nomination must be accompanied by
a completed Judge’s questionnaire. Secretaries must ensure all questionnaires
include mandatory information including Kennel Club seminars and assessments.
Open & Limited Shows
The Kennel Club does not approve either Open or Limited show judging
appointments. However your society’s show committee must be satisfied that the
person is qualified in accordance with Kennel Club F Regulations. Invitations to
judge must include a declaration to be signed by the judge, stating they are so
qualified.
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that it has adequate cover for all the society’s activities.
A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly displayed at all
Kennel Club licensed events.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed shows, to cover all likely eventualities, with respect to
the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire prevention issues.
(Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
BREED CHECKLIST
Breed Showing Checklist
LICENCE
Before a society can hold a field trial, separate permission must be sought for
each level and sub-group, and the relevant application submitted to the
Kennel Club. The application is then advertised in the Field Trials Newsletter,
before being considered by the Field Trials Sub-Committee.
Before a society completes a licence application all field trial dates must be
communicated to the Field Trials section. Upon confirmation of the date, a
licence application must be completed and forwarded to the Kennel Club
thirty days prior to the date of the field trial. The Kennel Club will issue both
a licence and a Game Certificate.
The licence must be available on request at the event.
SCHEDULE
A copy of the field trial schedule must be submitted to the Kennel Club within
three days of printing. All schedules must conform to Regulations and the
field trial schedule guidelines, as set out in the Field Trial Regulations J.
RUNNING
CARD
The field trial running card, clearly marked with the awards, and a signed
Game Certificate must be submitted to the Kennel Club within fourteen days
of the close of the field trial.
JUDGES
Appointment
Societies are responsible for selecting judges for their field trials and Gundog
Working Tests in accordance with Regulations, with the A and B Panel judges
selected from the official lists supplied by the Field Trials Section. A written
agreement to judge should be received from every judge.
Nomination
A judge may be nominated to a Panel by a society for whom he or she has
judged within the previous three years. Application forms are available from
the Field Trials section. The secretary of the society should sign the nomination
after the judge has completed all the sections.
CANCELLATION
/ABANDONMENT
Any cancellation or abandonment of a field trial must be reported in writing
to the Kennel Club, stating when and why, and enclosing a copy of the card,
if available.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Field Trials Newsletter.
This is issued to all gundog societies and judges. This contains important
information on all aspects of gundog events and regulations. An Application
and Review form for Gundog Working Tests is circulated with the first
newsletter of each year. The newsletter is also available via subscription.
2. Field Trials Regulation Booklet.
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that it has adequate cover for all the society’s
activities. A current Public Liability Insurance document must be available on
request at all Kennel Club licensed events.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed trials, to cover all likely eventualities, with respect to
the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire prevention issues.
(Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
FIELD TRIALS CHECKLIST
Field Trials Checklist
LICENCE
All competition dates must be applied for in writing, on either club headed
paper or on a completed show date application form. On receipt, the
Kennel Club will issue a licence application form, which is sent to the society’s
secretary for completion.
Licence application forms must be received at the Kennel Club no later than
six months prior to the date of the competition.
The licence must be displayed at the competition.
SCHEDULE
Open Competitions
Two copies of the competition schedule must be sent to the Kennel Club,
once published, and be received no later than one month prior to the
competition date.
All schedules must conform to Kennel Club H Regulations.
JUDGES
Open Competitions
The Kennel Club does not approve judging appointments for flyball
competitions. However the society’s competition committee must be satisfied
that the person is qualified in accordance with Kennel Club H Regulations.
Invitations to judge must include a declaration to be signed by the judge,
stating they are so qualified.
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that it has adequate cover for all the society’s
activities. A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly
displayed at all Kennel Club licensed events.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed competitions, to cover all likely eventualities, with
respect to the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire
prevention issues. (Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
FLYBALL CHECKLIST
Flyball Checklist
LICENCE
All competition dates must be applied for in writing, either on club headed
paper or on a completed show date application form. On receipt, the
Kennel Club will issue a licence application form which is sent to the society’s
secretary for completion.
Licence application forms must be received at the Kennel Club no later than
forty two days prior to the date of the competition.
The licence must be clearly displayed at the competition.
SCHEDULE
Two copies of the competition schedule must be with the Kennel Club, once
published, and be received no later than one month prior to the competition
date.
All schedules must conform to the Kennel Club specimen schedule.
JUDGES
Open
The Kennel Club does not approve judging appointments for heelwork to
music competitions. However, the society’s competition committee must be
satisfied that the person is qualified in accordance with Kennel Club L
Regulations. Invitations to judge must include a declaration to be signed by
the judge stating that they are so qualified.
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that it has adequate cover for all the society’s
activities. A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly
displayed at all Kennel Club licensed events.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed competitions, to cover all likely eventualities, with
respect to the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire
prevention issues. (Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
HEELWORK TO MUSIC CHECKLIST
Heelwork to Music Checklist
LICENCE
All show dates must be applied for in writing, either on club headed
paper or on a completed show date application form. On receipt, the
Kennel Club will issue a licence application form which is sent to the society
secretary for completion.
Licence application forms must be received at the Kennel Club no later than
six months prior to the date of the show.
The licence must be displayed at the show.
SCHEDULE
Championship Show
Two copies of the show schedule must be sent to the Kennel Club, once
published, and be received no later than three months prior to the show
date.
Open & Limited Shows
Two copies of the show schedule must be with the Kennel Club no later than
one month prior to the show date.
All schedules must conform to the Kennel Club specimen schedules.
CATALOGUE
A marked catalogue must be submitted to the Kennel Club within
fourteen days of the close of the show.
Note. It is essential that points lost for dogs placed in Championship
Obedience Class C are notified to the WTOA section of Canine Activities.
RUNNING
ORDERS
Championship shows must send a list of Championship Class “C” exhibitors
and dogs with their merit scores to the Kennel Club within seven days of the
closing of entries for the Kennel Club to conduct a ballot for running orders.
JUDGES
Championship
Judge nomination forms must be sent to the Kennel Club for approval at least
nine months prior to the date of the show.
For first time championship class ‘C’ appointments, the nomination must be
accompanied by a completed judge’s questionnaire.
All first time championship judge nominations must be sent to the Kennel
Club for approval at least twelve months prior to the date of the show.
Open
The Kennel Club does not approve judging appointments for Open shows.
However, the society’s show committee must be satisfied that the person is
qualified in accordance with Kennel Club G Regulations. Invitations to judge
must include a declaration to be signed by the judge, stating they are so
qualified.
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that it has adequate cover for all the society’s
activities. A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly
displayed at all Kennel Club licensed events.
RISK
ASSESSMENT
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed shows, to cover all likely eventualities, with respect
to the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire prevention issues.
(Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
OBEDIENCE CHECKLIST
Obedience Checklist
LICENCE
All trial dates must be applied for in writing, either on club headed paper
or on a completed trial date application form. On receipt, the Kennel
Club will issue a licence application form that will be sent to the society
secretary for completion.
Licence application forms must be received at the Kennel Club no later than
sixty days prior to the trial.
The licence must be available on request at the trial.
SCHEDULE
Championship Working Trial
Two copies of a Championship Working Trial schedule must be sent to the
Kennel Club, once published, and be received no later than three months
prior to the trial date.
Open Working Trials, and ALL Bloodhound Trials (incl.
Championship)
Two copies of the trial schedule must be with the Kennel Club no later than
one month prior to the trial date.
All schedules must conform to the Kennel Club specimen schedule.
CATALOGUE
A marked catalogue and the judge’s certification must be submitted to the
Kennel Club within seven days of the close of the trial. This applies for all
trials.
Note: It is essential that qualifying marks for the dogs placed in Championship
TD and PD Stakes are clearly shown.
JUDGES
Championship Trials
Judge nomination forms for working trials must be sent to the Kennel Club
for approval at least nine months prior to the date of the trial, and six
months prior to the date for bloodhound trials.
For first time championship TD, PD and Senior Stake appointments, the
nomination must be accompanied by a completed questionnaire.
All first time appointments for championship judge nominations must be sent
to the Kennel Club for approval at least twelve months prior to the date of
the trial.
Open Trials
The Kennel Club does not approve judging appointments for Open trials.
However, the trial committee must be satisfied that the person is qualified in
accordance with Kennel Club I Regulations. Invitations to judge must include a
declaration to be signed by the judge stating that they are so qualified.
INSURANCE
The society must ensure that it has adequate cover for all the society’s
activities. A current Public Liability Insurance document must be clearly
displayed at all Kennel Club licensed events.
WORKING TRIALS & BLOODHOUND TRIALS CHECKLIST
Working Trials & Bloodhound Trials
Checklist
It is the responsibility of individual societies to undertake their own risk
assessment at all licensed trials, to cover all likely eventualities, with respect to
the health and safety of all those who attend, and to fire prevention issues.
(Kennel Gazette notices July 2009 and March 2010).
WORKING TRIALS & BLOODHOUND TRIALS CHECKLIST
RISK
ASSESSMENT
LATE
SUBMISSION OF
A LICENCE
APPLICATION
FORM
On the first late submission the society will receive a letter from the Canine
Activities department informing it of the infringement of the rules and
regulations.
On the second late submission the licence will be issued to the society but the
matter will be referred to the relevant Sub-Committee for possible
action.
If there is a third late submission the licence will be issued to the society and.
the matter will be referred to the relevant Sub-Committee. This may result in
the cancellation of a subsequent equivalent show.
Any subsequent late submissions will result in the permission to hold the
show/trial being cancelled. No licence will be issued and the matter will be
referred to the Sub-Committee for further consideration.
Field Trial Events
Due to the short period required for applications of thirty days prior to the
date of the event, a completed late application form cannot be accepted.
LATE
SUBMISSION
OF A JUDGE’S
NOMINATION
FORM
On the second late submission of a judge’s nomination the appointment
will be processed, but the matter will be referred to the relevant
Sub-Committee.
LATE SUBMISSIONS POLICY
Late Submissions Policy
The aim of the Working Gundog Certificate (WGC) is to provide credible proof
that the handler and dog are a competent partnership, with the qualities to
fulfil the general requirements of work on a shoot.
The
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certificate criteria consists of:
control
obedience
temperament
hunting
retrieving
The
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WGC can be achieved at a variety of events:
a shoot using game
a WGC day for dogs that retrieve using dummies
a WGC day for dogs that point
a gundog working test
Partnerships already fully experienced in working with game can take the
certificate on a shoot. The certificate will be issued by the Kennel Club and
will list those tasks achieved on the day.
Successful partnerships will also have the distinction of having their names
published in the Kennel Gazette.
The WGC handbook gives full details for organisers, participants and
assessors.The handbook along with further help and advice on this prestigious
award, can be obtained from the Field Trials Department.
The Kennel Club
Field Trials
Canine Activities
1 - 5 Clarges Street
Piccadilly
London
W1J 8AB
Telephone: 020 7518 1059
Email: [email protected]
www.thekennelclub.org.uk
WORKING GUNDOG CERTIFICATE
Working Gundog Certificate
The Education and Training section within the Canine Activities department
supports the work of both the Kennel Club Training Board for Judges and
Registered Societies Training Seminars, and the KCAI Board which oversees the
Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine
Behaviour
THE KENNEL
CLUB
TRAINING
BOARD
The Kennel Club Judges Development Programme (JDP)
This programme was established:
To ensure that all KC approved group and multi-breed judges are provided
with the opportunity of being given the relevant knowledge to make informed
decisions when judging breeds for which they do not award CCs, for example,
any group judge within the stated age limit can attend any group breed
seminar.
To ensure that all KC approved judges eligible for inclusion are provided with
the opportunity for, what is in the professional world called, ‘continuous
professional development’ (CPD) thereby enhancing the quality of UK judges.
To ensure that all KC approved group judges are encouraged to attend these
breed seminars whether they award CCs in the breed being showcased or
not.
To ensure that where appropriate, KC approved judges (who are considered
eligible) are given the opportunity to undertake a breed assessment process,
and if successful in demonstrating an advanced knowledge and insight of a
breed, will be awarded a ‘breed credit’ appropriate to that breed.
To ensure that the KC Judges Sub-Committee and the relevant breed societies
are notified of those judges who have been awarded a ‘breed credit’, and of
their suitability to be considered to award CCs for the relevant breed in the
future, should they meet the other necessary requirements.
CANINE ACTIVITIES (CAT) EDUCATION & TRAINING
Canine Activities
Education & Training
Seminars for Registered Societies include:
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THE KCAI
BOARD
Show Management Seminar
Ring Stewarding Seminar
Managing a Dog Society Seminar
Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors
in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI)
Setting standards for providing services in dog training and canine behaviour.
The scheme is all inclusive. Inviting membership from everyone working or
interested in any area of dog training and canine behaviour, care, welfare and
management, no matter how extensive or limited an individual’s experience.
The scheme particularly aims to register everyone involved with the education
of the public, all those giving help and advice regardless of whether it is a
hobby or business interest, on a class, group or individual basis.
The scheme offers the ‘ultimate’ instructing and advising award of ‘Kennel
Club Accreditation’ in training and behaviour, through practical and oral
assessment.
All who are, or wish to work with dogs, can benefit from networking with
others and from the wide ranging educational guidance provided. Adding
expertise and commitment into the scheme helps with the work in education
for the general improvement of dogs.
The Scheme is now recognised by the UK’s biggest awarding body of
vocational awards, City & Guilds.
For further information either contact the KCAI Scheme specialist on ext 305
or go to the website at www.thekennelclub.org.uk/kcai
CANINE ACTIVITIES (CAT) EDUCATION & TRAINING
Judges Training Programmes - Breed
This provides education for aspiring CC Judges and for those wishing to
enhance their knowledge of Kennel Club Rules and Regulations, and
Conformation and Movement in general. This is done through the Kennel
Club Conformation and Movement ‘Hands on’ Assessment, the Conformation
and Movement Seminar and the Requirements of a Dog Show Judge Seminar
and examination.
The Kennel Club Building is the UK’s only venue created to suit all canine
educational needs from dog shows and training sessions to seminars and
meetings.
A completely dog-friendly venue run by the Kennel Club Educational Trust, the
Building supports the Charity’s aim of providing opportunities to educate the
public about dogs and responsible ownership.
In a great location in the centre of the Midlands, the Building is a short drive
from several motorways, an international airport and national rail services.
Stoneleigh is a good central location with easy access, parking, excellent
facilities and hotel accommodation on site if required. It is run by people who
understand your needs in staging a canine event.
The Kennel Club Building is available for a wide range of events and activities
such as:
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Responsible dog ownership training
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Other types of dog training
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Educational seminars
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Dog shows and competitions
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Meetings
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Companion Dog shows and other charitable events
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Club AGMs
The completely refurbished building has the following excellent facilities to
offer:
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Exhibition Halls accommodating approximately 1300 dogs. The halls are
big enough to host two large breed club championship shows or one
large open or premier open show at any one time
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Meeting Rooms with high specification seminar presentation equipment
Kitchen facilities at no extra charge
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Outdoor show/competition rings
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Furniture and dog equipment provided at no extra charge
Access to free parking
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Costs:
The east and west exhibition halls can be hired at the weekend at a daily rate
which includes additional use of a meeting room, all furniture and other
equipment, PA equipment, car parking, kitchen facilities and outside rings.
Lower rates are also negotiable for mid-week shows.
The seminar rooms are available at a daily hire charge, all facilities and
equipment are included. Lower charges apply if a room is not being used for
the whole day.
There are full details of the Kennel Club Building, including pictures,
dimensions and other specifications, on the Kennel Club website
(www.thekennelclub.org.uk/kcbuilding).
Kennel Club Building Specialist: Carrie Acors ext 290
KENNEL CLUB BUILDING, STONELEIGH PARK
Kennel Club Building
Stoneleigh Park
The objective of the Kennel Club is to promote, in every way, the general improvement of dogs.
As a registered society, we hope that you will endorse our mission statement and help us make a
difference for dogs.
How we are making a difference
Fit for Function: Fit for Life
The Kennel Club believes that every dog should be bred to be fit enough to enjoy its life to the
full. At the heart of this campaign is the belief that every dog, even if its function is solely to be a
pet, should be able to see, breathe and walk freely. The Kennel Club has been working over the
past twenty years to improve breed health and welfare and the Fit for Function: Fit for Life
campaign keeps this at the top of our agenda.
The Fit for Function: Fit for Life campaign aims to make breeders, judges and puppy buyers aware
of the opportunities there are to work with the Kennel Club on health related issues, and reminds
them that a dog’s health should be the most important consideration in any decisions they make.
www.fitforfunction.org.uk/index.asp
What the Kennel Club has been doing
The Kennel Club’s ultimate objective is to ensure that dogs live long, healthy, happy lives with
responsible owners. It has worked over many years to introduce measures that help to protect and
promote their health and welfare. Some of these changes have come about in recent months, for
example:
• A review of the Kennel Club’s 199 Breed Standards
• A new Code of Ethics for breed clubs
• Changes to the show regulations
• The registration of progeny of close matings, where the offspring are the result of any
mating between father and daughter, mother and son or brother and sister is refused, save
in exceptional circumstances or for scientifically proven welfare reasons.
Other changes, which formed the groundwork for these most recent announcements, have been
in place for much longer, for example:
• Introduction of the Accredited Breeder Scheme in 2004
• Establishment of health screening for dogs since the 1960s
• Over 20 years of funding of research into canine health through the Kennel Club Charitable
Trust (Registered Charity No. 327802)
• Provision of extensive judges training and monitoring programme.
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (Registered Charity No. 30208)
The Trust co-ordinates individual charitable donations and funds from the Kennel Club to benefit
the canine world.
Through the distribution of funds to a variety of organisations, the Trust promotes the
advancement of education and science by furthering research into canine diseases and hereditary
disorders.
It also promotes dogs as therapeutic and practical aids to humans and provides relief from
suffering for dogs that are in need of care and attention.
The Educational Trust aims to run projects, such as the Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh
Park, to provide opportunities to educate the public about dogs, and to promote positive
messages about the responsibilities of dog ownership to the general public.
Funding for this initiative has been provided by the formation of the newly founded Kennel Club
Educational Trust (Registered Charity No. 1121454).
THE KENNEL CLUB
The Kennel Club
Publications
The Year Book runs annually from 1 July to 30 June.
The secretary of each registered society is issued with one copy of the Year
Book.
KENNEL
GAZETTE
The Kennel Gazette is published monthly and contains Kennel Club notices,
information, features and an events diary. One copy is sent to the secretary of
each registered society.
Note 1: The September edition of the Kennel Gazette contains the allocation
list of Challenge Certificates.
Note 2: The November edition contains the application form for
Championship Status for Breed/Obedience/Agility Shows.
Note 3: The December edition of the Kennel Gazette contains details of all
new or amended Kennel Club Regulations, which become effective
from 1 January, on publication of the new Regulation booklets.
SPECIMEN
SCHEDULES &
ENTRY FORMS
Complimentary specimen schedules and entry forms are available on the
Kennel Club website and on application to the CAT Department.
On the website, the documents are downloadable pdfs, and are located in the
‘Activities and Events’ section, within each activity.
CAT: WELCOME
A guide to the CAT Department. This includes a list of the personnel with
their contact numbers and a list of their primary duties. Further copies are
available on request.
BOOK FOR
SECRETARIES
CANINE CODE
Complimentary copies of the Canine Code are available on request from
the Publications Department (see below for contact details).
JUDGES AND
STEWARDS
GUIDES
Show and Trial guides for Judges and Stewards for each activity.
INFORMATION
GUIDES
The Kennel Club has developed a collection of Information Guides for
prospective and existing dog owners, breeders, and people working with
dogs. Each Information Guide is available for download from
www.thekennelclub.org.uk. If you wish to order hard copies, email
[email protected] or call 0844 4633 980.
The Kennel Club Publications Department
Tel: 020 7518 1016
Fax: 020 7518 1058
Email: [email protected]
Order online at www.thekennelclub.org.uk
PUBLICATIONS
KENNEL CLUB
YEAR BOOK
This publication is the next step in essential reading for secretaries and has
been produced as a simple guide for every secretary whether new or
experienced, to enhance your knowledge enabling you to provide effective
support to your society. It provides a more detailed overview of the Kennel
Clubs requirements for registered societies and clubs with respect to the
Kennel Club regulations.
Section 1: Society and Club Administration
Includes relevant information on the day-to-day running of the society, which
includes organising meetings, keeping records, accounts, identifying
Committee Members’ roles and tasks, a code of best practice for organising
seminars, managing society property and information on the Kennel Club
Liaison Councils.
Section 2: Tips and Examples
Practical tips for secretaries and for committee management. Topics include
creating standard letters, organising meetings, minute taking, ballots, agenda
and meetings, society records, advice on settling disputes and members’
rights.
Section 3: Judges
Breed club committees/judges sub-committees must produce a new Judges list
each year, which must be submitted to the Kennel Club, together with the
society judging list criteria and its method of compilation. This section provides
information on these requirements; the role of the judges sub-committee,
requirements for A2 Judging lists, and evaluations and assessments.
Section 4: Breed Show Management and Administration
Information on providing an enjoyable experience for exhibitors and spectators
alike at the show/trial. Helps you to consider the numerous activities and roles
which need to be addressed in preparation and on the day of the event.
Details tasks to be done by the society secretary and the show secretary (if
these are two separate roles), the show manager, chief steward, health and
safety officer and the committee members’ roles.
Also how to organise a show and the timescale of actions required.
This section contains information on risk assessments.
There is a specific ‘Question and Answer’ section on show management.
Note: A new edition will be published in 2010.
Code is IA258.
Cost: £15.00 plus £3.00 p&p,
PUBLICATIONS
MANUAL FOR
KENNEL CLUB
REGISTERED
SOCIETIES /
CLUBS
List of Publications
CODE
PRICE
Binder (A5)
IA270
£3.50
Kennel Gazette (single copy)
IF210
£2.25
*Kennel Gazette (subscription)
IF220
£20.00
Breed Records Supplement (single copy)
Please state group/breed:
IA251
£6.00
*Breed Records Supplement (subscription)
Please state group/breed:
IA251
£24.00
Breed Standards
Please state group/breed:
IA252
£2.00
Breed Standards Binder
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£4.50
Glossary of Canine Terms
(free when a complete set of Breed Standards purchased)
IA253
£2.00
Illustrated Breed Standards
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£40.00
Conformation and Movement DVD
IA266
£16.99
Conformation and Movement Video
IA266
£15.99
Directory of Championship Show Judges
IA255
£10.00
Puppy Handbook
IA271
£4.00
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Guidelines
IF750
£3.00
Field Trials Newsletter Annual Subscription (4 issues)
ID160
£5.00
Field Trials Newsletter (single issue)
Please state the required issue:
ID160
£1.50
Field Trials Judges Book (Ring Binder)
ID160
£5.00
Field Trials Judges Ledger Sheets (Grey)
100 sheets per pack
ID160
£3.00
Field Trials Judges Ledger Sheets
(Waterproof – White) 100 sheets per pack
ID160
£7.00
Guide for Obedience Judges & Stewards
IA282
£3.00
Guide for Agility Judges & Stewards
IA278
£3.00
Guide for Heelwork to Music Judges
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£3.00
Guide for Working Trial Judges & Stewards
IA279
£3.00
Guide for Bloodhound Trial Judges
IA280
£3.00
Code of Best Practice for Judges
(including Guide for Judges and Ring Stewards)
IA281
Heelwork to Music Record Book
£3.00
£1.50
Agility Record Book
IA271
£1.50
Steward’s Record Book
IA259
£1.50
Judge’s Record Book: choose from
(Working Trials/ Agility/ Obedience/ Breed/ HTM/ Bloodhound)
IA272
£1.50
Breeders’ Competition Record Book
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£1.50
Manual for Registered Societies/Clubs
IA258
£15.00
Stud Book
IA261
£17.00
Kennel Club Year Book
IA260
£6.00
Individual Regulation Booklets
(filofax size)
F (Show)
G (Obedience)
H (Flyball + Agility)
I (Working Trials)
J (Field Trials – including GWT regulations)
L (Heelwork to Music)
NO.
IA277
IA274
IA275
IA276
ID160
£1.50
Please state booklet required:
Please add £3 p&p to all orders exceeding £1.50
Grand Total:
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or online at www.thekennelclub.org.uk
POSTAGE AND
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No postage will be charged on subscriptions indicated on the list of
publications with a * or on any order of £1.50 or under. For all other orders
please include an additional sum of £3.00 for p&p.
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PUBLICATIONS
Please complete the order form below and return it to:
Publications Dept, The Kennel Club, 1 - 5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly,
London WIJ 8AB.
Kennel Club Services
Health and Welfare
Promotes good breeding practices. There are set requirements that Assured
Breeders must agree to follow, which encourage the breeding of healthy, well
adjusted puppies.
www.assuredbreeders.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Helping the Kennel Club achieve its main objective in ‘making a difference for
dogs’, through the provision of grants for welfare charities, support
organisations and scientific research into canine disease.
Registered Charity No. 3270802.
www.kccharitabletrust.org.uk
[email protected]
Developed over 30 years, the KC/BVA screening programmes help
conscientious breeders to identify those dogs that are clinically free of
diseases, so that the best possible choices for breeding programmes may be
made.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/doghealth
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
A DNA profile provides individual identification and offers a 'tamper-proof'
means of identity. The profile need only be produced once and the DNA
sample used to produce it can be stored as a permanent DNA record
throughout the dog's life.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/doghealth
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Registration Services
The Kennel Club is dedicated to canine wellbeing and registers over 200,000
pedigree dogs every year. This knowledge helps to maintain the integrity and
health of pedigree breeds.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/415
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Kennel Club Computer Services allow dog breeders and owners to obtain
computerised reports and certificates.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/onlineservices
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Breeders can apply for a kennel name, which is like a breeder’s ‘signature’.
This specific kennel name is part of the overall registered name given to each
puppy.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/kennelnames
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Take pride in your dog's heritage with a unique record from the Kennel Club
detailing your dog’s family tree. As the owner of a Kennel Club registered
dog, you have the opportunity to find out your dog’s history and obtain a
Kennel Club pedigree certificate.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/378
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Activity
Register
Any dog of any ancestry may be registered on the Activity Register. Any dog
on this register may then compete in Obedience, Working Trials, Agility,
Heelwork to Music and Flyball events licensed by the Kennel Club.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/activities
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Pet Identification
The UK’s largest pet reunification service.
www.petlog.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 999
Petlog Premium service including SMS text messaging, Lost Pet Alerts, Lost Pet
Posters. Members can update their records, when required, without incurring
any further charges.
www.petlogpremium.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 999
Responsible Dog Ownership
The purpose of the Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership campaign is to
promote and encourage responsible dog ownership to all individuals and their
communities, to counterbalance negative attitudes surrounding dog
ownership. The campaign focuses on the need for dog training (particularly
through the Good Citizen Dog Scheme), cleaning up after your dog, pet
identification and the encouragement of ethical treatment of dogs by
preventing them suffering and possibly even dying, in cars over the summer
months.
If you would like a free Responsible Dog Ownership pack please email
[email protected] or call 0844 4633 980.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training
scheme in the UK. Its aim is to promote responsible dog ownership and in
turn, enhance our relationship with our pets and to make the community
aware of the benefits associated with dog ownership.
www.gcds.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
KC Dog
This national dog owners group was established to help dog owners protect
themselves by keeping participants informed about local policies that may
affect their rights, assisting participants in lobbying at a local level and keeping
participants updated about KC Dog activity across the country. It was
launched at Crufts 2006, shortly before Clause 6 of the Clean
Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Dog Control Orders) came into force,
on April 6 2006. Join for free and receive a welcome pack, which includes a
number of guideline templates to help you get started and influence public
policy at local and national levels. KC Dog will act as an intermediary between
local authorities and their residents, but will rely on information from its
participants in order to do this as effectively as possible.
Visit www.kcdog.org.uk or call 0844 4633 980.
Clubs
The Young Kennel Club (YKC) helps young dog enthusiasts aged from 6-24
years learn new skills, develop confidence and make new friends, whether
they own a dog or not.
www.ykc.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Companion Dog Club is a great way to become part of the dog world and
celebrate the company of dogs with others. Members are able to compete in
club competitions and will also receive newsletters with competitions and
offers. At specified Companion Dog shows, it is possible for members to
participate in exclusive Companion Dog Club Novelty classes and to become
involved in the grande finale at the Discover Dogs Event each year.
www.companiondogclub.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Education and Training
KCAI is a membership scheme open to anyone working in any area of dog
training and canine behaviour, and is designed to set the standard for quality
of service to the dog owner.
www.kcai.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Events
With over 200 breeds all under one roof, Discover Dogs is the ideal place to
learn more about the pleasures of canine companionship, and all the other
benefits that owning a pedigree dog can bring. The showcase is hosted at
Crufts and as a major event in London during November.
www.discoverdogs.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Crufts is the Kennel Club’s premier show, with nearly 28,000 happy, healthy
dogs competing to become Best in Show. Crufts is the world’s largest dog
show and a fun day out for owners of pedigree and crossbreed dogs alike.
www.crufts.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Scruffts is the Kennel Club’s competition to find the nation’s favourite
crossbreed. Any dog can enter and take part, and there are several fun classes
to enter. Regional heats take place around the UK with the final at Discover
Dogs. Monies raised from this competition go to the Kennel Club Charitable
Trust.
www.scruffts.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
The Kennel Club International Agility Festival is one of the world’s largest
and most popular dog agility events attracting thousands of competitors from
throughout the UK and across the world.
www.agilityfestival.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
Companion Dog Shows
The Companion Dog show is the formal name by which charity dog shows
licensed by the Kennel Club are known. They are fun, informal events that all
dogs, great and small, pedigree and non-pedigree can take part in and can be
held as part of a village fete, charity open day or as a fundraising event in
their own right. Companion Dog shows are a combination of pedigree and
novelty classes for dogs either registered or unregistered. See Regulations F(3)
for further details on the type of classes required. Novelty classes like ‘Dog
most like its owner’ and ‘Dog with the waggiest tail’, are very enjoyable. Also
organisers can use their imagination and schedule some classes that everyone
attending can have some real fun with. A licence from the Kennel Club costs
only £10 and you can also obtain public liability insurance through the Kennel
Club for a further £10. For more information please visit –
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/activities or call 0844 4633 980.
Other Kennel Club Services
Whether an informative canine art gallery or as an exclusive evening venue,
the Kennel Club Art Gallery is a unique experience for all members of the
public to enjoy. This art gallery houses the largest collection of its kind in
Europe providing a permanent display area for important elements of the
Kennel Club’s vast collection of dog related artwork and ephemera, ensuring
its long-term survival, preservation and growth.
It also serves as one of the most unique conference and event venues in
London with a variety of options and presentation facilities available, at a
minimal cost.
To arrange your visit or event please contact the Kennel Club Art Gallery on
020 7518 1009 or email [email protected]. Admission is free.
The Picture Library houses over 60,000 canine photographs. Images date from
1865 and new images continue to be added to the Picture Library online
database on a regular basis. These are available to view and can be purchased.
Also the Picture Library organises the Dog Photographer of the Year
competition.
www.dogimages.org.uk
[email protected]
0844 4633 980
The Kennel Club Library is Europe’s biggest dog library. The collection
includes dog books, dog magazines and newspapers, Kennel Club Stud Books
and Breed Record Supplements, breed club publications, championship show
catalogues, Crufts catalogues, special collections and more.
We are happy to welcome visitors and help you with your dog research.
Opening hours by appointment, Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/library
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Insurance
The Kennel Club chose Agria Pet Insurance to be its insurance partners
because of a unifying commitment to understanding the needs of canine
enthusiasts, and a desire to ensure that people and dogs live happy and
fulfilling lives together.
There are two types of insurance policy available, dependant on your
requirements.
The Kennel Club Insurance for Canine Clubs & Societies truly reflects your
needs as a Secretary/Organiser – it was designed so you can choose elements
of cover that best suit your society or club, so you are ONLY paying for the
cover you need, and not extra.
What’s included:
• £2.5 million Public Liability for all organised events since all
Kennel Club registered events must be covered with this and provides
cover for:
o All exhibitors / participants and their dogs
o Committee members
o Judges and Stewards
o Officials/Employees working at the event
In addition you can choose the following types of cover:
o £2.5 million Member to Member Liability
o £10,000 Owned or Hired Property
o £100, 000 Professional Indemnity
o £2,500 Cups or Trophies cover
o £1,000 Money Protection
o £10 million Employer’s Liability (free unless you incur wages)
To find out more or for a personalised quotation call us on 0870 6091437.
The Kennel Club Insurance for Dog Training Instructors and Training
Clubs is an insurance policy specially designed to meet the unique needs of
instructors and training clubs.
Whether you train on a one-to-one or class basis, this policy has been
designed so that you can tailor the cover to your personal training needs. It is
available for those training in the following disciplines:
• Agility
• Flyball
• Gundog Training
• Heelwork to Music
• Obedience
• Ringcraft
It is an insurance policy that provides cover and expertise that other insurance
companies might find hard to match. However, it is not just public liability
cover that you need - consider professional indemnity for trainers and
employees or volunteers. And don't forget the importance of cover for
property, cups and trophies.
To find out more, or for a personalised quotation, call us on 0870 6091437.
The flagship publication of the Kennel Club is the Kennel Gazette. This
keeps you up to date with developments within the canine world every
month. It is the essential guide to what is happening in the world of dogs
today.
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The Kennel Club Public Affairs Team has a wide ranging remit involving
itself in issues such as: health and breeding, electric shock collars, dangerous
dogs, puppy farming, chemicals testing on dogs, dog and cat fur, dog control
orders and access.
www.kennelclubcampaigns.org.uk
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Website
The Kennel Club website offers a wealth of information on each and every
Kennel Club service (online and offline), as well as an array of general canine
information and advice. For secretaries there is plenty information on the
pages titled ‘Registered Clubs and Societies’. This page can be found in each
individual activity’s section from the Activities & Events drop down menu.
The site also contains links to all our online services (listed below), and a series
of Kennel Club registration and application forms and documents that can be
downloaded and printed off for completion.
The following forms and documents are located at
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/activities:
• Specimen schedules & entry forms
• Awards application forms
• Companion Dog show application forms
• Guides for Judges
• General & Group Championship shows lists
• Information Guides
• Kennel Club registration forms
• Useful calendar for secretaries
• Code of Practice for Objections and Appeals
• Kennel Club requirements for shows/events
Online Services:
• Find a Breed
• Find a Puppy
• Find a Rescue Dog
• Online Transfer
• Online Litter Registration
• Health Test Results Finder
• Dog Name Check
• Online Shop
• Picture Library
For more information please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Deadline for payment of MOT
Cocker Spaniel Championship
English Springer Spaniel Championship
MARCH
APRIL
DFS Crufts
AGM – Clubs need to ensure that AGM business is
finalised prior to the Annual Returns deadline
KC Gundog Working Test
MAY
JUNE
2 months to Annual Returns Deadline
Show date Application forms sent out by Canine
Activities (e.g. 2009 mail out for 2011 shows)
Pointer & Setter Championship Stake
KC Gundog Working Test
JULY
AUGUST
Deadline for submissions of Annual Returns - July 31st
Receive Application Forms for Open and Limited
Show Dates previously mailed out in June.
Kennel Club Year Book sent to Secretaries
International Agility Festival
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Allocation of Challenge Certificates published in
Kennel Club reminder sent out for MOT fee,
Kennel Gazette (E.g. Sept 2010 publishes CCs
due in January
for 2013)
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Championship Status Application Form for
Amendments to Kennel Club Regulations published
Breed/Obedience/Agility appears in Kennel Gazette
in Kennel Gazette
Discover Dogs
Retriever Championship
CALENDAR FOR SECRETARIES
Annual Calendar - Summary
In the event of a change to the secretary of the society, please notify Clare
Hitchcox, Registered Societies section of the CAT Department, the Kennel
Club, in writing on club letterhead paper providing the following details:
• Club Name
• New Secretary Name
• New Secretary Address
• Telephone Number
• Fax Number*
• Website*
• Email*
• Alternative Telephone Number*
(*if applicable)
CHANGE OF SECRETARY NOTICE
Change of Secretary Notice
1 - 5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London W1J 8AB
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