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INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS

KENNEL CLUB REGISTRATION - AUTHORITY TO COMPETE
In order to show your dog at Crufts your dog must have a Kennel Club Registration Number or an Authority To Compete Number
(ATC).
If your dog does not have an ATC number it cannot be entered for Crufts. ATC applications for Crufts entries must be received at
The Kennel Club by 22 December 2022. We are unable to guarantee issuing an ATC number for any application received after this
date. To apply please complete the Form 14 – Application for an Authority To Compete (ATC) number. crufts.org.uk/ATC
Please be advised if you wish to apply for an Authority to Compete number for your dog you can now apply online as we no longer
can accept Authority to Compete applications via email.
TRAVELLING WITH YOUR DOG
Crufts exhibitors must ensure that their dogs fully comply with the entry rules for bringing dogs into the UK. In the case of dogs being
brought from some countries, this will involve a process which can take a number of months to complete prior to travel to the UK
and Crufts. For further details please see www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad.
Please Note: Birmingham Airport is not a legal point of entry into the UK for those travelling with dogs. Please ensure you come into
the UK via an approved route. For more guidance visit www.gov.uk
Please note it is the responsibility of the owners to apply for the correct paperwork from the APHA (Animal and Plant
Health Agency formerly DEFRA) before they travel as there are no APHA vets at the show.
SHOWING AND HANDLING DOGS IN THE UK
Those taking part in dog shows in the UK are expected to maintain and abide by the highest standards in accordance with Kennel
Club Rules and Regulations (KC Show Regulation F2 refers). It is the exhibitors responsibility to make themselves aware of the Rule
and Regulations that appear in the Show Schedule. In particular they should be aware that:
No substance which alters the natural colour, texture or body of the coat may be present in the dog’s coat for any purpose
at any time during the Show. No substance which alters the natural colour of any external part of the dog may be present on the
dog for any purpose at any time during the Show.
Any other substance (other than water) which may be used in the preparation of a dog for exhibition must not be allowed to remain
in the coat or on any other part of the dog at the time of exhibition (Kennel Club Show Regulation F(B) refers).
No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or any part thereof may be performed except: a) Operations
certified to the satisfaction of The Kennel Club Board; b) The removal of dew claws of any breed; c) Operations to prevent breeding
provided that such operations are notified to The Kennel Club before neutered dogs are shown; Nor must anything be done
calculated to in the opinion of The Kennel Club Board to deceive. The Kennel Club Board without previous notice, may order an
examination of any dog or dogs at any show. Any examination thus ordered will be made by a person having, executive authority
who shall have a written directive from The Kennel Club in their possession. Samples may be taken for further examination and
analysis.
An individual has the right to lodge an objection to a dog only if he/she is the owner or handler of a dog competing in the same breed
or class. An objection may, however, be lodged by an official of the Show or by anyone so deputed by The Kennel Club. It will be the
responsibility of the individual who lodges the objection or the official (as appropriate) to substantiate the grounds of the objection.
The Kennel Club will substantiate the grounds for an objection made on its behalf.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EXHIBITION OF DOGS IN THE UK
A. (1) Dogs should be present on their benches at all times except:
(a) When being judged
(b) When being prepared for exhibition and/or being exercised
(2) In certain circumstances dogs must be present on their benches at all times if requested by the Show Management.
(3) Dogs may be removed from their benches by order of the Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or Show
Management.
B. Preparation of exhibits should generally take place on benches or in the area provided by the Show Society.
C. Except when securely benched or caged, all dogs must be on a lead for the duration of the show (including in the exercise
area), except when competing in the ring.
D. Cages, pens, grooming tables and trolleys are not allowed at the ringside.
E. Cages, pens, grooming tables, trolleys and dogs must not obstruct gangways.
F. No dog shall be allowed in a judging ring other than actual exhibits in the class being judged.

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