ESTONIAN KENNEL UNION SHOW REGULATIONS
Passed by Estonian Kennel Union Board on 14.10.2004
Confirmed by Estonian Kennel Union General Committee on 20.11.2004
Amended by Estonian Kennel Union General Committee on 19.11.2005
Amended by Estonian Kennel Union General Committee on 25.02.2009
Amended by Estonian Kennel Union General Committee on 25.11.2009
Effective from 15.02.2005
0. Definitions.
CACIB – ‘Certificat d’Aptitude au Chapionnat International de Beauté de la FCI’
– award for the title ‘International Beauty Champion’.
SERT (CAC) – award for the title Estonian Show
Champion.
JUN SERT – award for
the title Estonian Junior Champion
International Show – a Show for all the FCI-approved
breeds, entered in the Estonian Kennel Union (EKU) official Show Calendar and
authorised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). On the
International Show the dogs compete for the nomination of CAC/JUN CAC and
CACIB.
National Show – a Show for all the EKU-approved
breeds, entered in the EKU official Show Calendar. On the National Show the
dogs compete for the nomination of CAC/JUN CAC.
Group Show – a Show for one or more FCI
Groups, entered in the EKU official Show Calendar. On the Group Show the dogs
compete for the nomination of CAC/JUN CAC.
Speciality Show – a Show for one or several
EKU-approved breeds, entered in the EKU official Show Calendar. On the
Speciality Show dogs compete for the nomination of CAC/JUN CAC.
1. General
Provisions.
1.1. The following
Regulations must be followed on all the Shows entered to the official EKU Show
Calendar.
1.2. Applying for the Show:
1.2.1. While granting the
permission to organise the Show, EKU Board takes into account the number of
participants on previous Shows as well as the quality of the previous Shows
organised by the same organisation.
1.2.2. In case serious
flaws in the quality of organising the Show are found, EKU Board may refuse to
grant the Shows to the organisation next year and/or withdraw the Show(s)
already confirmed.
2. Show
application.
2.1. Each EKU
member-organisation may apply for one Show per year for the breeds Shown in the
organisation’s Statute. Each EKU member-organisation may apply for additional
Shows.
2.2. International Shows:
2.2.1. EKU Board confirms
the number of International Shows per year. The right to organise an
International Show is granted either listwise or separately for each year.
2.2.2. International Shows
can be applied for only by Regional Societies.
2.3. National Shows.
2.3.1. EKU Board confirms
the number of National Shows per year and to whom the right to organise the
National Show is granted.
2.3.2. For National Show
the Regional Societies may apply as well as the Breed Societies where breeds
from several Groups belong to. Joint ventures of different Breed Societies are
approved.
2.4. Group Shows.
2.4.1. EKU Board confirms
the number of Group Shows per year and to whom the right to organise the Group
Show is granted.
2.4.2. For Group Shows the
following EKU member-organisations may apply:
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Regional Society;
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Breed Society/Societies for the Group(s) their breed(s) belong to. One
additional Group may be engaged. Joint ventures of Breed Societies are also
approved.
2.5. Speciality Show.
2.5.1. EKU Board confirms
the number of Speciality Shows per year and to whom the right to organise the
Speciality Show is granted.
2.5.2. Society may apply
only for the Speciality Show of the breed(s) that belong to the given Society.
The breeds may be from different Groups.
2.5.3.
Speciality Show can be organised within a National or Group Show. A Breed
Society or Club shall submit relevant application with approval of the
organiser of the National Show. The best dogs of such Speciality Show will
participate in Group Competition of the National Show together with other best
dogs of this National Show.
2.6. The applications for
International Shows must reach the EKU Board latest one year and a three months
before the date of the Show applied for, but no earlier than four years before
the date of the given Show. The application, after being confirmed by the EKU
Board, will be forwarded to FCI by the EKU Office for confirmation.
2.7. The applications by
EKU member-organisations are only proceeded after EKU has decided upon the
dates of EKU-organised Shows.
2.8. The applications for
National, Group and Speciality Shows must reach the EKU Board latest on July
1st of the previous year but no earlier than two years before the date of the
given Show.
2.9. The Organising
Committee of the Show is responsible for receiving the approval of all the
institutions concerned.
2.10. The Show may be
cancelled, the date and/or place changed only with the permission of the EKU
Board.
2.11. If a Show has to be
cancelled, the organiser must partly refund the entry fees that have been paid.
3. Restrictions
3.1. The International Show
cannot be held on the same date as the ‘European Winner’ Show and ‘World
Winner’ Show in case the later are held in Europe.
3.2. Two National Shows
cannot be held on the same date. Thow National Shows may be held the same
weekend only in case breeds and Groups are judged on different days at the two
Shows.
3.3. A Speciality or a
Group Show can be held on the same weekend as a National or International Show
only in case the given breed(s) are judged on different days. Only EKU Board
may grant exceptions.
4. Special
Requirements to Admission of Dogs
4.1
On the International Shows both the breeds approved by the FCI as well as those
approved by the EKU may participate. Such dogs are entered into the catalogue
as an independent section under the title „Breeds not approved by the FCI“. General
show fee of FCI shall be paid for these dogs. CACIB is not awarded to these
breeds, they are not entitled to participate in Group Competitions or apply for
any FCI title. On the National, Group and Speciality Shows both the breeds
approved by the FCI as well as those approved by the EKU may participate and
they are entitled to participate in Group Competitions.
4.2. The FCI nomenclature
of dog breeds must be followed.
4.3. The dog must be
registered with the Studbook or with the annexe (waiting list) of an FCI member
country or of an FCI non-member country whose Studbook is recognised by the
FCI.
4.4. The dogs and/or owners
who have a ban on Showing currently in effect cannot enter the Show. The list
of given dogs and owners is available in the EKU Office.
4.5. In case the dog
entered dies, the entry fee is returned provided an affirmation by the
veterinary is presented. The entry fee is also returned in case the judge may
not judge the given dog.
5. Special
Requirements on Participants
5.1 All dogs must either
have a microchip or a clear ID-tattoo. The organiser must provide the means for
checking the tattoo/micro-chip.
5.2 The dog must be
vaccinated following the requirements set by the Estonian Veterinary Office and
the EKU.
5.3 Sick or lame dogs, or
those which Show atrophy of the testicles, and bitches which are clearly with
puppies or lactating must be excluded from any Show.
5.4 The judging of docked
and un-docked or cropped and un-cropped dogs must be done without any
discrimination.
5.5. On the shows, dogs with docked tail and/or cropped
ears, born in Estonia after 01.01.2006 may not be presented. Pointing and
ferreting dogs, whose docking/cropping is allowed by Animal Protection law § 9
section 2, may participate the shows. Docked/cropped dogs born after 01.01.2012 may participate the shows provided docking/cropping was allowed at their country of birth at the time when they were born.
5.6 Using any substances
that affect the colour or structure of the skin, coat or nose of the dog is
forbidden.
5.7 Trimming and clipping
are forbidden on the Showground, exept on special areas designated for this
purpose by the Organising Committee.
5.8. Members of the
Organising Committee as well as people working on the Show may not handle any
dog(s) on the given Show.
6. Catalogue.
6.1. Notes on Catalogues:
6.1.1. International Show: “FCI
CACIB õigusega rahvusvaheline näitus – International Show with
attribution of the CACIB of the FCI “.
The cover-page of the
Catalogue must clearly be marked with the FCI and EKU logos and the following
expression: “Rahvusvaheline Künoloogiline Föderatsioon – Fédération Cynologique
Internationale (FCI)”.
6.1.2. National Show: “Sertifikaadiõigusega
rahvuslik koertenäitus”
(National Show with attribution of the CAC).
The cover-page of the
Catalogue must clearly be marked with the EKU-logo and the following
expression: “Eesti Kennelliit”.
6.1.3. Group Show: “Sertifikaadiõigusega
rühmanäitus”
(Group Show with attribution of the CAC).
The cover-page of the
Catalogue must clearly be marked with the EKU-logo and the following
expression: “Eesti Kennelliit”.
6.1.4. Speciality Show: “Sertifikaadiõigusega
erinäitus”
(Speciality Show with attribution of the CAC).
The cover-page of the
Catalogue must clearly be marked with the EKU-logo and the following
expression: “Eesti Kennelliit”.
6.2. The Catalogue must
contain the list of breeds presented on the Show as well as all the information
both in Estonian and in English.
6.3. The rules for filing a
complaint and the size of the surety should be Shown in the Catalogue. The
latter should not be higher than double the entry fee.
6.4. The Competition
Classes must be entered to the Catalogue in the following order:
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Puppy Class (6-9 months);
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Junior Class (9-18 months);
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Veteran Class (from 8 years);
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Intermediate Class (15-24 months);
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Open Class (from 15 months);
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Champion Class (from 15 months);
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Working Class (from 15 months);
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Breeder Class;
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Progeny Class;
-
Brace Competition.
6.5. On all the dogs the
following data should be presented in the Catalogue:
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Name;
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Titles;
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Studbook number;
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D.O.B.;
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ID number (tattoo or the micro-chip code);
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Names of the Sire/Dam;
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Titles of the Sire/Dam;
- Breeder’s name,
county/city and country;
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Owner’s name, county/city and country.
6.6. Only the officially
confirmed International and National Champion titles as well as other titles
may be published (up to 50 letters).
6.7. In case the dog has
obtained at least 7 National Champion titles or 7 National Winner titles, the
following expressions can be used in the Catalogue: MULTI CH, MULTI W.
6.8. Dogs that are not in
the Catalogue cannot be judged, unless authorisation is given by the Organising
Committee (e.g. problem in the printing process etc.).
7. Classes
7.1. Double entries (except
Breeder Class, Progeny Class and Brace Competition) as well as late entries
after the closing date set byt the Organising Committee are not permitted.
7.2. The following
Competition Classes are recognised:
7.2.1. Classes in which the
CAC and CACIB (CACIB only in International Shows) can be awarded:
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Intermediate Class (15-24 months);
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Open Class (from 15 months);
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Working Class (from 15 months);
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Champion Class (from 15 months).
7.2.2. Classes in which the
JUN CAC can be awarded:
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Junior Class (9-18 months).
7.2.3. Classes that do not
compete for the awarding of CAC, JUN CAC and/or CACIB:
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Baby Class (4 to 6 months) - voluntary, depending on the wish of the organiser
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Puppy Class (6 to 9 months);
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Veteran Class (from 8 years).
7.2.4. Breeder Class.
The title Best Breeder is awarded. Only one Breeder Group per breed may be
presented by a breeder.
7.2.5. Progeny Class.
The title Best Progeny Class is awarded.
7.2.6. Brace Competition.
The title Best Brace is awarded.
7.3. The decisive date in respect of
age is the day of the show (i.e. the say when the dog participates in the show).
7.4. Working Class is
available only for the breeds from whom the working trial is required by FCI,
as well as for the breeds who may compete in Coursing/Luring. For entering a
dog to the Working Class the following requirements must be met:
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In case of International Show, the entry-form must be accompanied by a copy of
the FCI Working Certificate or an excerpt from the Coursing/Luring licence
card, containing the confirmation, by the member country in which the holder
and/or owner has his/her permanent place of residence, that the dog has passed
the trial as well as details of the given trial. It must be ensured that the
result of this trial is valid in accordance with FCI regulations.
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In case of National, Group or Speciality Show, the entry-form must be
accompanied by a copy of the FCI or EKU Working Certificate or an excerpt from
the Coursing/Luring licence card, containing the confirmation, by the member
country in which the holder and/or owner has his/her permanent place of
residence, that the dog has passed the trial as well as details of the given
trial.
7.5. To enter a dog in the
Champion Class, a copy of one of the following diplomas must be enclosed with
the entry form:
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International Beauty Champion (INT CH);
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National Champion of an FCI member or of an FCI recognised country.
8. Qualifications
and placing
8.1. The qualifications
given by the judges must correspond to the following definitions:
8.1.1. EXCELLENT (SP,
Certificate Candidate, pink ribbon) may only be awarded to a dog which comes
very close to the ideal standard of the breed, which is presented in excellent
condition, displays a harmonious, well-balanced temperament, and is of high
class and has excellent posture. It must have the typical features of its sex.
Its superior characteristics in respect of its breed permit that minor
imperfections can be ignored.
8.1.2. VERY GOOD (VH, red
ribbon) may only be awarded to a dog which possesses the typical features of
its breed and which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition.
A few minor faults may be tolerated. This award can only be granted to a dog
that Shows class.
8.1.3. GOOD (H, blue
ribbon) is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the main features of its breed
however Showing faults, subject to these are not concealed.
8.1.4. SUFFICIENT (R,
yellow ribbon) must be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its
breed, without possessing the generally accepted characteristics, or whose
physical condition leaves something to be desired.
8.1.5. DISQUALIFIED (0,
grey ribbon) must be awarded to a dog which does not correspond to the type
required by the standard, which Shows a behaviour clearly not in line with its
standard or aggressive behaviour, which has testicular abnormalities, has
dental flaw or jaw anomaly, Shows a colour and/or coat imperfection or clearly
Shows signs of albinism. This qualification shall also be awarded to dogs that
correspond so little to a single feature of the breed that its health is
threatened. It should furthermore be awarded to dogs that Show eliminating
faults in regard to the breed standard.
8.1.6. Dogs that cannot be
awarded one of the above qualifications shall be released from the ring with
CANNOT BE JUDGED (EVH, brown ribbon). This rating is to be given to any dog,
which does not move, constantly jumps up and down on its handler or tries to
get out of the ring which makes it impossible to assess the gait and the
movement or if a dog avoids constantly to be examined by the judge and makes it
impossible to inspect bite and teeth, anatomy and structure, tail or testicles,
or if traces of operations or treatments can be observed that seem to make
attempted deception likely. The same applies if the judge has ample reason to
suspect operations that were intended to correct the original condition or
feature (e.g. of the eyelid, ear or tail). The reason why the dog got the
given rate has to be stated in the written report.
8.2. Places are accompanied
by the following ribbons:
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1st Place – red ribbon;
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2nd Place – blue ribbon;
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3rd Place – yellow ribbon;
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4th Place – green ribbon.
8.3. The rosettes given on
the Show are accompanied by the following rosette-cards:
CACIB – white rosette with white
streamers; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘C.A.C.I.B – Subject to
confirmation by the FCI’ must be presented.
Reserve CACIB
(RES-CACIB) –
orange rosette with orange streamers; on the rosette-card the image of the
rosette and the following expression ‘RES-C.A.C.I.B.
– Subject to confirmation by the FCI’ must be presented.
Certificate (SERT) – a rosette with blue outer and
white inner circle and black-blue-white or a black, a blue and a white
streamers; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘Sertifikaat – Certificate’
must be presented.
Junior Sertificate
(JUN SERT) – a
rosette with blue outer and white inner circle and a blue and a white
streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression “Juunior Sertifikaat – Junior Certificate’.
Best of Breed (TP) – a rosette with red outer and yellow inner circle
and a yellow and a red streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette
and the following expression ‘Tõu parim –
Best of Breed’ must be presented.
Best of Opposite
Sex (VSP) – a
rosette with green outer and white inner circle and a white and a green
streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘Vastassugupoole parim – Best of
Opposite Sex’ must be presented.
Best of Breed Junior
(TPJ) – a
rosette with blue outer and red inner circle and a red and a blue streamer; on
the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following expression ‘Tõu parim juunior – Best of Breed Junior’
must be presented.
Best Junior of
Opposite Sex (VSP J) – a rosette with blue outer and green inner circle and a blue and a
green streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘Vastassugupoole parim juunior –
Best Junior of Opposite Sex’ must be presented.
Best of Breed
Veteran (PV) –
a rosette with purple outer and red inner circle and a purple and a red
streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘Tõu parim veteran – Best of
Breed Veteran’ must be presented.
Best Veteran of Opposite
Sex (VSP V) –
a rosette with purple outer and green inner circle and a purple and a green
streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘Vastassugupoole parim veteran –
Best Veteran of Opposite Sex’ must be presented.
Best of Breed Puppy
(TP K) – a
rosette with lilac outer and red inner circle and a lilac and a red streamer;
on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following expression ‘Tõu parim kutsikas– Best of Breed Puppy’
must be presented.
Best Puppy of
Opposite Sex (VSP K) – a rosette with lilac outer and green inner circle with a lilac and a
green streamer; on the rosette-card the image of the rosette and the following
expression ‘Vastassugupoole parim kutsikas–
Best Puppy of Opposite Sex’ must be presented.
Promotion Prize (EAH) - a rosette with lilac outer
and purple inner circle with a lilac and a purple streamer; on the rosette-card
the image of the rosette and the following expression ‘Eriauhind – Promotion Prize’ must be
presented.
Best of Breed Baby (TPB) - a
rosette with pink outer and red inner circle and a red and a pink streamer.
Best Baby of
Opposite Sex (VSPB) - a rosette with pink outer and green
inner circle and a green and a pink streamer.
8.4. The rosettes must
correspond to the parameters given in the official Standard of Rosettes Used on
EKU Approved Shows (Appendix 1).
8.5. On the rosette-card
the place and time of the Show and the Catalogue number of the given dog as
well as the signature and/or stamp of the judge must be Shown.
9. Titles and
awards.
9.1. On the International
Shows the CACIB can be nominated according to the following rules:
9.1.1. CACIB is nominated
for each sex and FCI approved breed separately.
9.1.2. The judge awards
CACIB and RES-CACIB according to the quality of the dogs without checking
whether they meet the conditions regarding age and/or registration with
Studbook recognised by the FCI.
9.2. Awarding CAC/JUN CAC.
9.2.1. CAC/JUN CAC is
nominated for each sex and FCI approved breed separately.
10. Rings.
10.1. Each participant must
receive a written report.
10.2. The Organising
Committee must enable the translation of the written reports in Estonian on the
Showground.
10.3. The Organising
Committee must ensure the judging in the rings as well as all other
competitions would not start before the time announced.
10.4. In each ring a desk
for writing, chairs and a small table, on which small breeds can be examined,
must be placed.
10.5. Snacks, refreshments
and hot drinks must be available for the ring personnel.
10.6.
Baby Class:
10.6.1 First
the male and then the female baby puppies are judged, each of them receiving a
written report. No qualifications are given. The dogs are called in the same
order they are in the Catalogue.
10.6.2 After
each baby puppy has received the written report all the baby puppies are called
back to the ring. The males and females compete separately. The ring-steward
lines up the baby puppies following the numeration in the Catalogue. The judge
places four best baby puppies who may all be rewarded Promotion Prize.
10.6.3
The first male and first female baby puppy, who have been awarded Promotion
Prize, compete for the title Best of Breed Baby (TP-BABY). The Best Baby goes
on to compete on the Best in Show Baby competition. The second best receives
the title Best Baby of Opposite Sex (VSP-BABY). The Best in Show Baby
competition may be held only in Speciality or Group Shows.
10.7. Puppy Class:
10.7.1. First the male and
then the female puppies are judged, each of them receiving a written report. No
qualifications are given. The dogs are called in the same order they are in the
Catalogue.
10.7.2. After each puppy
has received the written report all the puppies are called back to the ring.
The males and females compete separately. The ring-steward lines up the puppies
following the numeration in the Catalogue. The judge places four best puppies
who may all be rewarded Promotion Prize.
10.7.3. The first male and
first female puppy, who have been awarded Promotion Prize, compete for the
title Best of Breed Puppy (TP K). The Best Puppy goes on to compete on the Best
in Show Puppy competition. The second best receives the title Best Puppy of
Opposite Sex (VSP K).
10.8. Junior Class.
10.8.1. First the males and
then the females are judged each of them receiving a written report. The dogs
are called in the same order they are in the Catalogue.
10.8.2. After each dog has
received the written report the ones that have been awarded EXCELLENT or VERY
GOOD are called to the ring. The males and females compete separately. The
ring-steward lines up the dogs following the numeration in the Catalogue,
placing first the ones that received EXCELLENT and then the ones who received
VERY GOOD. The judge chooses and places the four best.
10.8.3. The judge awards
JUN CAC to the EXCELLENT 1st male and female. In case the dog
already is Estonian Junior Champion or cannot accept JUN CAC, the JUN CAC is
given to the next dog awarded EXCELLENT, who can accept JUN CAC.
10.8.3. The EXCELLENT 1st
male and EXCELLENT 1st female compete for the title Best Junior (TP
J). The Best Junior goes on to compete on the Best in Show Junior competition.
The second best receives the title Best Junior of Opposite Sex (VSP J).
10.9. Intermediate Class,
Open Class, Working Class, Champion Class.
10.9.1 First the males and
then the females are judged each one of them receiving a written report. The
dogs are called in the same order they are in the Catalogue.
10.9.2 After each dog has
received the written report the ones that have been awarded EXCELLENT or VERY
GOOD are called to the ring. The males and females compete separately. The
ring-steward lines up the dogs following the numeration in the Catalogue,
placing first the ones that received EXCELLENT and then the ones who received
VERY GOOD. The judge chooses and places the four best.
10.10. Awarding of CAC and
CACIB (CACIB only on International Shows).
10.10.1. For CAC and CACIB
the EXCELLENT 1st-4th of Intermediate Class, Open Class,
Working Class and Champion Class compete.
10.10.2. The ring-steward
lines up the dogs in the rank of merit starting from Intermediate Class through
to the Champion Class. The judge chooses and places the four best.
10.10.3. The judge may
award CACIB to the dog that has received the 1st Place (males and
females compete separately). RES-CACIB may be awarded to the 2nd
best dog, but only in case CACIB has been awarded to the first one.
10.10.4. CAC is awarded to
the dog that has received 1st Place in the competition. In case the
dog cannot accept CAC, the CAC is awarded to the next dog in line who can
accept it.
10.10.5. In case none of
the four dogs already placed can accept CAC, next dogs are placed till the one,
that can accept CAC, is reached
10.11. Veteran Class.
10.11.1. First the males
and then the females are judged each one of them receiving a written report.
The dogs are called in the same order they are in the Catalogue.
10.11.2. After each dog has
received the written report the ones that have been awarded EXCELLENT or VERY
GOOD are called to the ring. The males and females compete separately. The
ring-steward lines up the dogs following the numeration in the Catalogue,
placing first the ones that received EXCELLENT and then the ones who received
VERY GOOD. The judge chooses and places the four best.
10.11.3. The EXCELLENT 1st
male and EXCELLENT 1st female compete for the titles of Best Veteran
(TP V – goes on to competes on the Best in Show Veteran competition) and Best
Veteran of Opposite Sex (VSP V).
10.12. Best of Sex
competition.
10.12.1. The EXCELLENT 1st-4th
of Junior Class, CAC/CACIB Competition and Veteran Class are called to the
ring. Males and females compete separately. The judge chooses and places four
best. 1st-placed male and 1st-placed female compete for
the title Best of Breed (TP). The Best of Breed goes on to compete on the Best
in Group competition. The second best receives the title Best of Opposite Sex
(VSP).
10.13. Breeder Class.
10.13.1. In the Breeders
Class four dogs of the same breed from the same kennel or by the same breeder
are judged. The four dogs must be from at least two different parents’
combinations and must have been awarded at least VERY GOOD on the given Show.
Puppies cannot be entered to the Breeder Class.
10.13.2. Each group
receives a written report and a qualification.
10.13.3. After each group
has received the written report the ones who have been awarded EXCELLENT or
VERY GOOD are called to the ring. The ring-steward lines up the groups
following the numeration in the Catalogue, placing first the ones that received
EXCELLENT and then the ones who received VERY GOOD. The judge chooses and
places the four best.
10.13.4. The EXCELLENT 1st
group goes on to compete on the Best Breeder of the Show competition.
10.14. Progeny Class.
10.14.1. In the Progeny Class
a male/female with four offspring from at least two different combinations of
parents are judged. All the dogs must have been awarded at least VERY GOOD on
the given Show. Puppies cannot be entered to the Progeny Class.
10.14.2. Each group
receives a written report and a qualification.
10.14.3. After each group
has received the written report the ones who have been awarded EXCELLENT or
VERY GOOD are called to the ring. The ring-steward lines up the groups
following the numeration in the Catalogue, placing first the ones that received
EXCELLENT and then the ones who received VERY GOOD. The judge chooses and
places the four best.
10.14.4. The EXCELLENT 1st
group goes on to compete on the Best Progeny Class of the Show competition.
10.15. Brace Competition.
10.15.1. On the Brace
Competition a brace of one female and one male of the same breed belonging to
the same owner and presented by one handler is judged. Both dogs must have been
awarded at least VERY GOOD on the same Show. Puppies cannot be entered to the
Brace Competition.
10.15.2. Each brace
receives a written report and a qualification.
10.15.3. After each brace
has received the written report the ones who have been awarded EXCELLENT or
VERY GOOD are called to the ring. The ring-steward lines up the braces
following the numeration in the Catalogue, placing first the ones that received
EXCELLENT and then the ones who received VERY GOOD. The judge chooses and
places the four best.
10.15.4.The EXCELLENT 1st
brace goes on to compete on the Best Brace of the Show competition.
10.16. The breeds of the
same FCI Group should be judged on the same day.
10.17. In case there are
few participants on the Show, the combined Groups are allowed.
10.18. In case there are
too many breeds in a Groups sub-grouping can be used following the FCI
nomenclature of dog breeds. The whole Group should be judged by one judge.
10.19. The winners of the
Group Competitions can participate the Best in Show competition.
10.20. On the rosettes
marking the places in the Best in Show, Group Competitions, Best in Show Puppy,
Best in Show Junior, Best in Show Veteran, Best Breeder Class, Best Progeny
Class and Best Brace competition, the main colour should be as follows:
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1st Place – red;
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2nd Place – blue;
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3rd Place – yellow;
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4th Place – green.
11. Confirmation of
the CACIB
11.1 The CACIB proposals
must be issued by the appropriate judges. The final confirmation is made by the
FCI.
11.2 The CACIB or RES-CACIB
rosette-card, handed to the exhibitor, represents proof that the given dog has
been proposed for a CACIB award.
11.3 Latest three months
after the Show, two copies of the Catalogue and the list of the dogs proposed
for the CACIB and the RES-CACIB must be forwarded to the FCI by the Show
Committee.
11.4 While sending the
Catalogues and the list of CACIB and RES-CACIB nominees the organisers must
also pay the FCI fee on each dog appearing in the Catalogue. The amount is set
by the FCI General Assembly.
11.5 The CACIB/RES-CACIB
lists must correspond to the following rules:
11.5.1 The numeration must
start from number one and should not be interrupted.
11.5.2 Males and females
must be entered separately.
11.5.3 The breeds must be
listed according to the name used in their country of origin, followed by the
name in Estonian.
11.5 The list must contain
the following information:
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Breed and variety;
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Catalogue number;
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Competition Class in which the dog participated;
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Name of the dog;
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Studbook number;
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Sex;
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D.O.B.;
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Name of the owner;
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Name of the judge.
11.6 If a dog is not
included in the CACIB list (e.g. it was overlooked), the proposal card can be
accepted as proof provided that no other dog of the same breed and sex has been
included in the list.
12. Confirmation of
the Certificate (CAC)
12.1 The Show Committee
must send two Catalogues with results to the EKU Office within one month from
the Show.
12.2 While sending the
Catalogues the organisers must also pay the EKU Show fee on each dog appearing
in the Catalogue.
13. Duties of the
organisers on judges
13.1. The organisers must
send a written invitation to the judge. The judge is obliged to answer the
organisers in writing. For the invitation the official invitation-form confirmed
by EKU Board must be used.
13.2. The foreign judge,
who does not have the right to judge Group Competitions, may only do so with
the written permission by the Kennel Union of his/her country of living. The
same rule applies for judging the Best in Show unless the judge in an
all-rounder.
13.4. Both the organiser of
the Show and the judge are bound to keep to the written agreement; cancellation
is only permitted for reasons of force majeure or by mutual agreement with the
judge. If either of the sides decides to cancel the agreement, s/he must
compensate for all the possible costs that may have incurred for the other
side.
13.5. The judge must be
informed about the breeds and numbers of dogs s/he is scheduled to judge after
the registration for the Show has finished.
13.6. Unless agreed
otherwise, the organisers must compensate the following expenses:
13.6.1. Transportation
costs from the judge’s place of living to the Showplace, including the costs
for airline transportation, travelling from and to the bus and/or train station
or the port, as well as travelling from the hotel/place of staying to the
showground and back unless the Organising Committee provides the
transportation. To avoid any misunderstandings, it is suggested the Show
committee provides the plane tickets themselves. The judge has the right to use
the airline transportation (economy class only) provided the distance exceeds
300 km (one-way).
13.6.2. Housing, including
booking expenses. A judge should be provided with accommodation in a single
room. Unless it is possible to arrive and leave on the day of the Show, the
expenses of the previous and/or next day should be compensated as well.
13.6.3. Liability
insurance.
13.6.4. Three meals
(breakfast, lunch, supper).
13.7. The pocket money
should be minimum 25 of EUR per day of judging.
13.8. The working language
must be agreed beforehand and the organiser must provide an interpreter or ring
steward and secretary fluent on the given language.
13.9. The judge may not
judge any dog that s/he is or has either owned, co-owned or bred.
13.10 Duties of the
organisers:
13.10.1. The judge should
not travel and/or socialise with the exhibitors s/he is judging on the given
Show.
13.10.2. The judge should
not be expected to judge more than 80 dogs per day. Following previous written
agreement between the judge and the organisers the judge may judge 81-100 dogs
per day. EKU Board must be informed of the necessity as well as the agreement
latest one week before the Show.
13.10.3. The judge is not
allowed to consult the Catalogue of the Show before the end of the Show.
13.10.4. The judge is
forbidden to smoke or drink alcohol in the Show ring while judging.
13.10.5. In case the need
to change the judge arises, the organisers must ensure the new judge does not
judge any dog that s/he is or has either owned, co-owned or bred (according to
the information on entry forms). In case any such dogs have been entered, the
Organising Committee must inform the owner(s) of the change and refund the
entry fee.
13.10.6. Breeds cannot be
changed inbetween the judges once the division of breeds has been officially
anounced for registration.
14. Ring assistants
14.1 There must be at least
two ring assistance of whom at least one is attested by EKU in the ring. There
can also be an interpreter (p 13.8. or the current Regulations).
14.2 Duties of the ring
steward.
14.2.1. Getting the
inventory ready for judging;
14.2.2. Calling in the
Classes, lining up the exhibitors following the numeration in the Catalogue,
checking the ID-numbers of the dogs who have obtained CACIB, RES-CACIB and/or
CAC when necessary;
14.2.3. Notifying the judge
of any changes in the order of the exhibitors or any irregular entry;
14.2.4. Distributing the
ribbons, rosette-cards, rosettes and written reports;
14.2.5. Updating the
information sheet;
14.2.6. Following the
judge’s instructions;
14.2.7. Keeping order in
the ring;
14.2.8. Calling for
additional security measures where necessary.
14.3 Duties of the ring
secretary.
14.3.1. Writing the report
following the dictation by the judge or the interpreter;
14.3.2. Organising all the
necessary paperwork in the ring as well as filling in the Ring Catalogue.
14.4. Duties of the
organisers.
14.4.1. The organisers must
send a written invitation to the ring assistant. The ring assistant is obliged
to answer the organisers in writing.
14.4.2. The organisers must
send a written report to the Assembly of Ringstewards of EKU within one or two
months from the Show. The form is available from EKU Office.
14.5. Unless agreed otherwise,
the organisers must compensate the following expenses:
14.5.1. Transportation
costs from the ring assistant’s permanent place of living to the showground;
14.5.2. Housing, including
booking expenses;
14.5.3. Salary;
14.5.4. Three meals
(breakfast, lunch, supper).
15. Complaints and
penalties
15.1 Any decision made by
the judge regarding the merits of a dog, the placing, as well as the awarding
of titles and certificates is final and indisputable, unless the judge has
violated formalities and existing rules.
15.2 In case the Show
Regulations are offended the Organising Committee has the right to disqualify
the given dog.
15.3 All complaints on
violation of formalities and existing rules must be submited to the
Organising Committee in writing latest by the end of the day the given
breed is judged against the deposit of a sum of money as surety. Only the owner
or handler of the given dog may submit the complaint. If the complaint is found
to be justified the surety will be returned.
15.4 All complaints on how
the Show was run can be submited to EKU Board.
Appendix 1: Standard of rosettes used in the shows entered
into the calendar plan of EKU.
Appendix
2: Vaccination requirements set to the dogs for participation in the events
approved by EKU.
Amendments in bold
italic were made in the Council of EKU, protocol no. 6 (in force from
01.01.2010).
FCI show regulations (in force from 01.01.2006) - TRANSLATION
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