hello
can anyone tell me if you are allowed to take a non entered dog to a show(retford canine society) at newark showground? (i am not showing any dogs there just would like my pup to gain a little show experiance)

thanks

Hi  no I'm sorry you are not supposed to take unentered dogs within the confines of a show.

The breed shows are very keen on unenterered dogs not being allowed into shows as it is against KC rules unless they are allowing "spectator"dogs & only the show secretary can advise you of that as the society has t apply for permission from the KC to do this

At its meeting on July 5 th 2005, the General Committee agreed to amendments in the Show, Agility, Obedience and Working Trial Regulations that will allow a society, at its own discretion, to admit spectators into its show/event when accompanied by their dog. This will provide an opportunity for potential exhibitors/competitors to ask questions of experienced exhibitors, breeders and competitors, and learn more about the world of showing dogs , without having to leave their dog outside the show.

For the benefit of all those attend ees ing shows, owners of 'spectator dogs' will be asked to complete a short entry form which will require the owners' details, and confirmation that the dog is healthy and will be kept strictly under control. The society will retain the discretion to refuse entry if dogs appear unhealthy or are badly controlled.

This new amendment does not affect the regulations regarding those exhibitors who have already entered and wish to bring additional dogs to a show. These dogs must still be entered 'Not for Competition'.

A copy of the Spectator Dog Entry Acceptance book will be sent along with a covering letter to all those societies holding shows. The Regulation amendments do not apply across the board to General & Group Championship Shows . T , as these shows will still need to apply individually for permission from the Kennel Club to admit spectators' dogs.

Don't know if any society has done this yet tho'

All Obedience/Agility shows however can accept NFC entries from the age of 4 months. Some shows will accept NFC from 4 to 6 months but only single breed & sub group shows All breed shows at any level are a nogo area