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12. Feeding of Dogs: Exhibitors must make their own arrangements for food and water for their exhibits.
13. Sales of Dogs and Acceptance of Dogs for Exhibition: All negotiations for the sale of dogs must be conducted between buyers
and sellers. The acceptance of a dog for exhibition shall not be taken to imply that the Committee warrants or guarantees that the
dog is in a fit state for exhibition or complies with the Regulations for the Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition and the Committee
shall not be liable in any way whatsoever if the dog is subsequently found either to have been unfit for exhibition or not have
complied with the said Regulations.
14. Puppies under six calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible for exhibition.
15. Exclusion of Dogs: If in the opinion of the Show Management or Judge any dog is considered not in a fit state for exhibition
owing to disease, savage disposition, or any other cause, the dog may be excluded or removed from the Show on the instruction
of the Show Management. Once excluded or removed from the Show the dog must not be brought into the Show at any time
under any circumstances and the case must be reported immediately to the Show Secretary. Where a dog is thus excluded or
ordered to be removed from the Show, the Committee will give the exhibitor every facility to remove it.
16. Exhibits only allowed: No animal other than a dog duly entered for the Show may be brought within the precincts of the Show
during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes
or by permission of The Kennel Club Board.
17. Condition of Removal of Dogs: Exhibits may be removed from 4.00 pm onwards each day and this is the earliest time at which
any dog can be removed unless by written order of the Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or of the Show Management
and then only in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which must be reported to The Kennel Club. Dogs must be
removed from their benches not later than half an hour after all judging has been completed which is the time the Show closes.
Dogs must not be left in the Halls overnight.
18. Dogs in Vehicles on Hot Days. Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and The Kennel Club offers the following
guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events.
• When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route, and
leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.
• If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all.
• The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to
drink.
• Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog.
• When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.
• Keep the dog in the shade - take your own shade for example a large umbrella and always have plenty of water available
to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.
• Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time.
Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please
look after your dog’s welfare. WARNING: IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE
MAY BE NECESSARY WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED.
19. Not for Competition entries will not be accepted.
20. Judges: Should any Judge be prevented from fulfilling an engagement, the Committee reserves to itself the right of appointing
another Judge, subject to the terms of Kennel Club Show Regulations F(1)22.g and F(1)22.h.
21. Order of Judging Classes: All Judges are required to judge the classes in each breed in the order in which they are entered in
the Judging Book.
22. Payment of Prize Money (see page 34): Prize Money will not be paid at the Show - it will automatically be sent to winners within
30 days of the Show.
23. Absence of Dogs from Benching: No dog may be absent from its bench except for the purpose of being prepared for exhibition,
judged, exercised, or by order of a Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Practitioner or the Show Management. After being prepared
for exhibition the dog must be replaced on its bench. No dog shall be absent from its bench for the purpose of being exercised
or prepared for exhibition for longer than thirty minutes. Dogs should not be left unattended on benches at any time.
24. Dog Fouling and Grooming Waste: Any owner, exhibitor, handler or other person in charge of a dog is required to remove
immediately any fouling caused by their dog(s) and/or any grooming waste at any Kennel Club Show within the licensed venue
and within the environs of that event including car and caravan parks and approaches. A person in charge of a dog which
fouls any part of the Show open to the public is liable to a fine of £100.00.
25. Safety of Dogs and Property: The Committee will do its utmost to ensure the safety of the dogs brought for exhibition but it
must be clearly understood by exhibitors and all other persons at the Show that the Committee will not be responsible for the
loss or damage to any dogs or property, or personal injury whether arising from accident or any other cause whatsoever.
26. Preparation of Dogs for Exhibition: Preparation of exhibits should generally take place on benches or in the area provided by
the Show Society. The use of chalk, powders, or any other similar substances is prohibited within the precincts of the Show. See
page 136 for regulations for the preparation of dogs for exhibition - F(B).

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