KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS’ COMPETITION FOR 2012

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The Breeders’ Competition offers the following Awards:
Best Breeder in Breed classes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Best Breeder in AVNSC classes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Best Breeder in Group 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Grand Final at Crufts 2013


The following requirements apply to entries for these awards:
  1. Breeders wishing to enter the competition should first purchase a Breeders Competition Record Book from the Kennel Club or from the show secretary.
  2. The Breeder enters for the award in his/her name and is responsible for arranging which exhibits form their breeder group, or team.
  3. The Breeder must complete the Record Book accurately with all necessary details before presenting it to the show organisers.
  4. The Breeder is responsible for obtaining the necessary authority to compete from the show organisers (or designated official such as the Ring Steward) to compete for the award.
  5. The Breeder’s team must consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of four dogs of the same breed, all of which must be entered in a class at the show.
  6. A Breeder may enter more than one team per show.
  7. All dogs must have the same registered breeder.
  8. The ‘beaten dog’ rule will NOT apply.
  9. Best Breeder in Breed and Best Breeder in AVNSC Classes goes through to a Best Breeder in Group award.
  10. Breeders acquire points in competition over a calendar year as follows:
    • Best Breeder in Breed/AVNSC Classes 3 points
    • Second place Breeder in Breed/AVNSC Classes 2 points
    • Third place Breeder in Breed/AVNSC Classes 1 point
    • Best Breeder in Group - 4 point
    • Second in Group - 3 points
    • Third in Group - 2 points
    • Fourth in Group - 1 points
The Breeders who have amassed a minimum of 25 points over a calendar year will qualify for the Final/Semi-final in the following year. It is not a requirement to withdraw from the competition upon reaching 25 points. At the end of the competition year in question, Breeders should forward their record books to the Canine Activities Department at the Kennel Club which will advise whether they have qualified for the Crufts Final.
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