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IMPORTANT INFORAMTION PLEASE READ

Outline of proposed Champion Class
The basic premise around the Class is listed below:
· All male non‐Champions compete in their normal classes and then Challenge dog is awarded.
· Then all the male Champions come in with the male Challenge winner to choose best male and the
winner gets Challenge points
· All the female non‐Champions compete in their normal classes and then Challenge female is awarded.
· Then all the female Champions come in with the female Challenge winner to choose best female and
the winner gets Challenge points
· The best male and best female then compete for Best of Breed and they get Challenge points
· This system would mean that there would be 2 lots of challenges for each sex in each breed.
Proposed Procedure for Implementation of Champion Class
1. Ordinary (Non‐Champion) Males: All untitled male dogs over six months of age compete in their usual
ordinary classes. The Challenge Dog and Reserve Challenge Dog are then awarded. Points are allocated
as per the standard Challenge Certificate procedure.
2. Champion Males: All titled male Champions compete in the Champion Class. Dogs are judged and
placed in order of merit (1,2,3 etc).
3. Best Dog: The Challenge Dog winner and 1st place Champion Dog compete against each other for Best
Dog. If the Challenge Dog is the winner, this dog will receive additional points and the Best Dog
Certificate, in line with current procedures. If the Champion Male is the winner, this dog will receive
points for the first 􀆟me, in line with current procedures.
4. Runner‐Up Best Dog: The dog that is defeated in the Best Dog round remains in the ring. It is then
joined by either the Reserve Challenge Dog or the 2nd place Champion Dog (where applicable) to
determine Runner‐Up Best Dog.
SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS and CLASSES
1.1 Definitions
1.1.1 Best of Breed Certificate – certificate awarded to the Best of Breed winning dog or bitch at
Championship Shows.
1.2.2 Best Dog/Bitch Certificate – certificate awarded to the winning dog or bitch who is not the Best of
Breed winner at Championship Shows.
1.1.3 Challenge Certificate – certificate awarded to the challenge dog and challenge bitch (selected from
ordinary class 2/2A through to and including class 11/11A), who is not the Best of Breed or Best
Dog/Bitch winner at Championship Shows.
1.1.4 Best Non‐titled Exhibit (no certificate) – additional points awarded to the best non‐titled exhibit
(selected from the Challenge Dog and Challenge Bitch), who is not the Best of Breed or Best Dog/Bitch
winner at Championship Shows.
1.2 Classes for Exhibit at a Show
1.2.1 General Classes
Minor Puppy 2 For dogs aged six and under nine months, who do not have the title of Champion
confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate by the official closing date of entries.
Puppy 3 For dogs aged six and under twelve months, who do not have the title of Champion confirmed
by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate by the official closing date of entries.
Junior 4 For dogs aged nine and under eighteen months who do not have the title of Champion
confirmed by the issue of a Registered Pedigree Certificate by the official closing date of entries.
Intermediate 5 For dogs aged eighteen and under thirty‐six months, which are not Champions, or have
not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries.
Novice 6 For dogs six months of age or over which have not won a First Prize at any Parade, Open Show
or Championship Show. Baby puppy and Local classes excepted. (For the purpose of class (6) First Prizes
won up to and including the day before the date of entry close in a Show only shall be taken into account
but such restriction shall not apply in the case of a Special Prize for which more than one win is
required).
Graduate 7 For dogs six months of age or over which have not won a Challenge Certificate up to and
including the day before the date of entry close.
Limit 8 For dogs over twelve months of age which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient
points to qualify as a Champion, up to and including the day before the date of entry close.
State Bred 9 For dogs six months of age or over bred in the State or Territory in which they are exhibited,
which are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official
closing date of entries.
Australian Bred 10 For dogs aged six months or over bred in Australia, which are not Champions, or have
not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries.
Open 11 For dogs aged six months or over and of a breed or variety recognized by Dogs Australia, which
are not Champions, or have not gained sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing
date of entries.
Veteran 12 7 years and over
Veteran 13 10 years and over
Bred by Exhibitor 14 For dogs aged six months and over, which are not Champions, or have not gained
sufficient points to qualify as a Champion by the official closing date of entries. The exhibit must be
owned and handled by the breeder of record. The exhibit must be handled throughout the breed
classes, all group and general specials classes by the owner or part owner of the prefix under which the
exhibit was originally registered.
Note:
Should members have any further concerns or questions please refer them to your own Member Body
Directors who should be able to provide a response

Winter International Changes 2026

Sunday 31st May Show

Order of Judging for Group 5

Shetland Sheepdog is now FIRST followed by remainder of Breeds Alphabetically.

 CHANGE OF JUDGE

Port Pirie Obedience Dog Club

Rally Trial's

2nd & 3rd May

Brian Fielder will be replacing Julie Lyon for all classes

CHANGE OF JUDGE

Dublin Kennel Club

All Breeds Championship Shows

9th & 10th May

Mr S Warry (WA) will be replacing Mr S Thomas (QLD)

SHOW TRAINING IS HELD EVERY WEEK UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED ON THIS POST OR FACEBOOK

Next Class Wednesday 15th April

Head Trainer – Richard Chapman-Stevens

Baby Puppy classes start at 6.30pm (3 – 6 months)

Adult classes start at 7.30pm (over 6 months)

All members welcome – Gold coin donation to cover lights

Dogs SA, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road Kilburn – please remember to sign in with your name and membership number

Please be advised the Kerry Loo toilets are open for Members at Show training classes. The bathroom in the Marsula Brine is not for use on Wednesday nights.

Membership and Judges Renewals are due the 1st January every year.

Dogs SA Office are always happy to post you a card if you are unable to view online at a cost of $5.00.

You can pay over the phone by credit card, pay via Membaroo, pay cash at the counter, send in cheque or money order – Renewal forms in November magazine​

• 2026 Renewal Membership Form
• 2026 New Membership Form
• Online Renewal Membership- Dogdom

ANKC NATIONAL DATABASE

VIEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD ONLINE OR LOOK UP PEDIGREES

• Members will now have access to any pedigree on the ANKC database
• Login must be identical to your membership card
• Email address must be identical to your email address on ANKC database as provided to Dogs SA
• Password must be more than 6 characters

Please click on the link below to become an online user (you will then click on SA)

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