I have just read the 2005 crufts qualifications in Dog World. It seems that by coming second in junior at Bath that my bullmastiff has qualified. However, does it make a difference that there were only two of us in the class? Or that by March she will be out of junior classes? Thanks for any help. Sam.

As long as your breed had CCs on offer at the Show then you have qualified.  You simply enter a class at Crufts for which you eleigible by age/or winnin record.  the class you qualified in does not matter.

bye
Gwen

which places count for qualifying for crufts

Jean

It appears to be 1,2 and 3 in most classes. One thing though, I was told by a few people to enter sp yearling at the SBS to qualify, but according to what I've read it only qualifies for some breeds and bullies aren't included!!

Thanks we will need to keep our fingers crossed :-D

Jean

I think it is different for each breed, breeds are put into "bands" and this determines which qualification is needed.  There was a thread on this a while ago, I think JackieH is quite knowledgable on it ....... cue JackieH :)

I think Jackie might give me a wide berth on this one after it taking her two hours to get me organised in which class to enter lol          Only joking Jackie x

Jean

CRUFTS 2005 QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY OF DOGS
1. A DOG UNDER 8 CALENDAR MONTHS OF AGE ON THE 10 MARCH 2005 IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY AT THIS SHOW UNLESS IT HAS QUALIFIED FOR ENTRY IN THE KENNEL CLUB STUD BOOK. N.B. A Puppy so qualified which is between 6 and 8 months of age is not eligible for entry in Special Puppy, Special Junior or Special Yearling.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS A DOG MUST HAVE FOR ENTRY AT CRUFTS 2005.

a. ENTRY IN BREED CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2005, WHERE CHALLENGE CERTIFICATES ARE OFFERED.

A dog is eligible for entry in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are offered if it has qualified in any of the following ways under the Rules and Regulations of the Kennel Club.

If it is a Champion, Show Champion, Field Trial Champion, Working Trial Champion or Obedience Champion under the Rules of the Kennel Club.

If it is entered in the Kennel Club Stud Book, or qualifies for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book by 7 January 2005.

If it is entered in the Kennel Club Stud Book, or qualifies for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book by 7 January 2005 through Field Trials or Working Trials.

If it has won any of the following prizes in a breed class (as defined in Kennel Club Regulations for the Definitions of Classes at Championship Shows) at a Championship Show, including Crufts, where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005.

First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class
First, Second or Third in Puppy Class
First, Second or Third in Junior Class
First, Second or Third in Yearling Class (For breeds in Stud Book Band E only - see list below)
First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class
First, Second or Third in Limit Class
First, Second or Third in Open Class
First in Veteran Class

STUD BOOK BAND E

Hound Group: Afghan Hound, Whippet

Gundog Group: Irish Setter, Retriever (Flat Coated), Retriever (Golden), Retriever (Labrador), Spaniel (Cocker),
Weimaraner.

Terrier Group: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Utility Group:

Pastoral Group: Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog

Working Group: Boxer, Dobermann, Great Dane, Rottweiler

Toy Group: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

5. If it has won a First Prize in a breed class at Crufts 2004. Other than Puppy, Junior, Yearling (Stud Book band E Breeds only), Post Graduate, Limit and Open at Crufts 2004, which does qualify in 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

6. If it has been awarded a 5-point or higher Green Star at a Show held under the Rules and Regulations of the Irish Kennel Club.

7. If a Beagle, has won a First Prize at a Hound Show between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005 held under the Rules and Regulations of the Masters of Harriers and Beagles Association.

8. Premier Open Show

For dogs that have been declared best of breed provided there were more than three breed classes (more than five classes for Stud Book Band E breeds) scheduled for the breed.

9. If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005.


b. ENTRY IN BREED CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2005 WHERE CHALLENGE CERTIFICATES ARE NOT OFFERED.

A dog is eligible for entry in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are not offered if it has qualified in any of the
following ways under the Rules and Regulations of the Kennel Club.

1. If it has been declared Best of Sex or Reserve Best of Sex of a Breed or gained any of the following Prizes in Breed or
Variety Classes at a Championship Show, including Crufts between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005.

i. First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class

ii. First, Second or Third in Puppy Class

iii. First, Second or Third in Junior Class

iv. First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class

v. First, Second or Third in Limit Class

vi. First, Second or Third in Open Class

vii. First in Veteran Class

2. If it has won a First Prize in a breed class at Crufts 2004. Other than Puppy, Junior, Post Graduate, Limit and Open at Crufts 2004, which does qualify in 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

3. If it has been awarded a 5-point or higher Green Star at a Show Held under the Rules and Regulations of the Irish Kennel Club.

4. Premier Open Show - For dogs that have been declared best of breed provided there were more than three breed classes scheduled for the breed.

5. If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show held between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005.

c. ENTRY IN FIELD TRIAL CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2005.

A dog is eligible for entry in Field Trial classes for its Breed if it has at any time won an award, a Diploma of merit or a Certificate of Merit in actual competition at a Field Trial held under Kennel Club or Irish Kennel Club Regulations.

d. ENTRY IN SPECIAL WORKING GUNDOG CLASS AT CRUFTS 2005.

A dog is eligible for entry in Special Working Gundog classes for its Breed if it has at any time been awarded a Kennel Club show Gundog Working certificate or won an award, Diploma of Merit or Certificate of Merit in competition at a Field Trial held under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club

e. ENTRY IN SPECIAL WORKING TRIAL CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2005
With the exception of Bloodhounds, a dog is eligible for entry in Working Trial Classes for its Breed if it has gained a qualification not lower than UD Excellent under Kennel Club Working Trial Regulations. A Bloodhound is eligible for entry in Working Trial classes if it has won a prize at a Working Trial for Bloodhounds held under Kennel Club Working Trial Regulations.

f. OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CRUFTS 2005.
A dog is eligible for entry if it has won a Kennel Club Obedience Certificate at a Show held between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005.

g. AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CRUFTS 2005.
A dog is eligible for entry if it has won a Kennel Club Agility Certificate (Standard or Mini) at a show held between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005.

h. QUALIFIED DOGS TOO YOUNG TO COMPETE IN 2004.
A dog which gained a qualifying award prior to the 2 January 2004 but was under 8 months of age on the 4 March 2004 and, therefore, ineligible for competition at Crufts 2004, is eligible for Crufts 2005 without further qualification.

As Amy is a rough collie This is what applies to her Jean for championship shows
First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class
First, Second or Third in Puppy Class
First, Second or Third in Junior Class
First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class
First, Second or Third in Limit Class
First, Second or Third in Open Class
First in Veteran Classs
and these aslo apply to her at the type of shows mentioned
8. Premier Open Show

For dogs that have been declared best of breed provided there were more than three breed classes (more than five classes for Stud Book Band E breeds) scheduled for the breed.

9. If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show between 2 January 2004 and 7 January 2005. 
Hope that hasn't confused you to much Jean  Gillian

thanks Gillian I read your previous post and thought oh well!! Your second post is more simple for me thanks :-D

Like I say fingers crossed She seems to do fine at open but have only done 2 champ shows placed 4 a vhc

Jean

Jean she is doing wonderfully well to get placed at Champ shows so don't worry I'm sure she'll do it.Gillian

I am sure she will move up the one place required to qualify, especially as you gain experience in the ring.

hi Sam,
yes you have qualified..will speak to you at the SBS show about the classes.
She will be in the same class as Macy at Crufts.
karen.