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RULES and REGULATIONS
(Correct at time of going to print but may be subject to amendment at any time)

1. The Show will be held under Kennel Club Rules and Show Regulations.
2. Entries: Entry for the Show is restricted to dogs qualified in accordance with details published on pages 4, 6, 8 and 10 of this
schedule. Postal entries close on Monday 9 January 2023 (PO Postmark). On-line entries can be made up until midnight on
Monday 23 January 2023 at www.crufts.org.uk.
3. Authority to Compete: All dogs resident outside of the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number
before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the
exhibitor/competitor.
4. Entry Fees (inclusive of VAT): First entry: £35.00 per dog; subsequent entries with the same dog are free of charge. Gamekeepers'
class 664 / YKC Members' Stakes: £5.00. Gamekeepers' classes 666 and 667: Free of Charge. Other Gamekeepers' classes:
£22.00. Obedience Championships: £22.00. Catalogues: £6.50 each. Extra Adult Passes*: £16.00 each. Extra Child Passes
(9 - 15 years)*: £12.00 each. Extra Senior Citizen/Other Concession Passes*: £12.00 each. Extra Child Passes (8 years and
under): Free of charge. *Exhibitors may order additional passes which are valid for any day of the Show at the reduced rates
as shown above (max 3 per entry). On no account will entries be accepted without fees. Entry fees will not be refunded once
an entry has been made. We reserve the right to amend and reschedule the date of the Show or cancel where we need to do
so in exceptional circumstances which are beyond the control of The Kennel Club in which event refund of entry fee may be
applicable. In the event of a postponement of the Show the entry fees will be transferred to the postponed date. The Kennel Club
will have no further liability whatsoever, including (but not limited to) any direct or indirect consequential loss or damage, loss of
enjoyment or travel or accommodation costs.
5. Power to Refuse Entry: The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entries.
6. Admission Passes: Exhibitors will receive a free admission pass for each dog entered. Partners (i.e. two or more registered
owners) entering ONE DOG ONLY will receive ONE additional free helper's pass. An exhibitor entering ONE dog only which is
owned by only ONE person is also entitled to an additional free helper's pass. Further admission passes can be purchased at a
reduced rate for any day in advance by filling in the appropriate portion of the entry form. If entering on-line your exhibitor pass
will be electronic this year and must be downloaded from your on-line account at www.fossedata.co.uk. You will receive e-mail
notification that your passes are available for download approximately two weeks before the show. Exhibitors entering by post
will receive their exhibitor pass by post in the usual way. Ring numbers will be on your bench on arrival at the Show. Queries
regarding exhibitor pass should be made to Fosse Data Systems Ltd., 4 Mitchell Court, Castle Mound Way, Rugby CV23 0UY;
E-mail: info@fossedata.co.uk; Tel: 01788 860960.
7. Lead and Collar: Except when securely benched or caged all dogs must be on a lead for the duration of the Show including in
the exercising area, except when competing in the ring in an Obedience class or Agility Test, or taking part in a demonstration.
8. Arrival of Dogs and Commencement of Judging: Dogs will be admitted to the NEC from 6.30 am on each day of the show. No
dog will be admitted after 12.00 noon except under very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances and by special permission of
the Show Management. Dogs cannot be admitted to the NEC except on the day of the Show on which they are to be exhibited
and must not be left in the halls overnight.
Judging will commence at 9.00 am each day. In the event that it becomes necessary to commence judging at any time other
than indicated as above, exhibitors will be notified when the passes become available and an announcement will appear in the
Dog Press. Please also check website www.crufts.org.uk.
9. Dog Cages: The Committee permits dog cages on the benches. THERE WILL BE NO CAGES PROVIDED FOR TOY BREEDS.
Exhibitors who bring cages for their dogs must ensure that they are of an adequate size for the breed and fit the bench
size provided for that breed e.g. Airedale Terrier 24", Spaniel (Clumber) 24", Boxer 24", Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) 20", Basset
Hound 24" and Poodle (Standard) 28". Only one dog will be permitted in each cage. If cages do not fit on the bench they
should be folded and placed under the bench. No cages to block gangways. All other dog cages, with the exception of Toy
dog baskets, must be left in the special areas provided near the entrances for exhibits. It is a Kennel Club requirement that
exhibitors display the exhibit/bench number on their crate, cage or container at all times.
10. Soft Crates: The Committee permits soft crates on benches only. Exhibitors who bring soft crates for their dogs must
ensure that they are of adequate size for the breed, have sufficient ventilation and fit the bench size provided for that
breed and can be securely fastened. Only one dog will be permitted per soft crate. If soft crates do not fit on the bench
they should be folded and placed under the bench. Soft crates left on the floor are a potential hazard particularly when
occupied by large breeds. No soft crates can be placed on the floor with the dog in them.
11. Benching: All breeds will be benched in the catalogue order, and owners’ dogs of the same breed will be benched consecutively,
without extra fee. No bench numbers shall be changed from one pen to another and no dog shall be benched on any but its own
numbered pen. Under no circumstances may partitions between the pens be moved.

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