hi all, my question is can i enter a veturan dog stakes class or av vet class as a first entry without entering the breed class first.

I'm pretty sure you can, but I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be on soon to confirm. :-)

Veterans, Puppies and Champions do not have to enter breed classes. They can be entered in stakes and AV classes as first entries.

Dawn R.

Just looked up the actual wording. Copied and pasted as follows..............

A dog is not eligible for entry in Variety classes unless also entered and subsequently exhibited in a Breed class where such a class is provided for which it is eligible.
Exemptions from this Regulation are:
(1) a puppy, unless a class for dogs under 12 months of age for which it is eligible is provided for the breed.
(2) a dog in Any Variety Field Trial or Working Trial Class.
(3) a dog in Any Variety Veteran Class.
(4) a dog in Any Variety Champion Class at a Championship or Open Show.
(5) a dog entered at a Limited Show.
(6) as provided in Annex A to these Regulations.
(7) a dog which is withdrawn from exhibition in Breed Classes as a result of the appointment of an emergency judge.
(8) a dog in Young Kennel Club (YKC) Stakes Classes.
(9) a dog in Good Citizen Dog Scheme Classes.
(10) Exhibits Bred by the Scheduled Breed Judge.