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Canine Schedule 2021 Competitions
Welcome from the President Our competitions have been showcasing the very best of Queensland since the first Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in 1876. Competitions are the heart of the Show, rewarding and recognising our exhibitors, and highlighting the vital role agriculture plays in our everyday lives. As you know, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we made the decision last year to cancel the 2020 Ekka. Remarkably, we were able to run eight of our competition sections in a modified format during the worldwide pandemic. More than 3,300 competition entries were received, which was pleasing to see during such an uncertain and challenging year. Our Young Judges, Digital Photography and Bush Poetry competitions were moved online, introducing a new audience to our much-loved Ekka traditions. The Digital Photography Competition was hugely successful, attracting 1,850 entries - up an incredible 2,000 per cent on 2019. We are planning for the gates to open this August and are delighted all 42 of our competition sections will return for Ekka 2021. Our virtual competitions will also stay, as we continue to embrace the digital age to expand the growth and reach of our traditions. In 2021, the Show will open on a Saturday (August 7), running for nine days instead of 10, maintaining two full weekends and the Ekka public holiday. We remain committed to showcasing our wonderful agricultural traditions and look forward to bringing our exhibitors back together again to celebrate what makes Queensland great. Good luck with your entries and we look forward to seeing you at our fantastic comeback 2021 Royal Queensland Show. David Thomas RNA President
143rd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
SATURDAY 7th – SUNDAY 15th AUGUST 2021
CANINE COMPETITION
Conducted under the rules of Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd
Council Steward
Mr Lionel Blumel
Honorary Council Stewards
Mr Michael Yates, Mrs Sharon Munro
Chief Steward
Mrs Barbara Murfet
APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Friday 2 July at 5:00pm
**Late entries accepted until Sunday 11 July at 5:00pm
NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS DATE
The following entries fees apply for entry into Shows One and
Show Two for Conformation.
RNA Members Non-Members
Early Bird 23 April to 2 May Per Entry $25.00 $30.00
Regular
3 May to 2 July 5pm Per Entry $30.00 $35.00
Entries
Late Entries 2 July 5pm to 11 July Per Entry $75.00** $75.00**
23 April to 11 July All Baby Puppy Entries $25.00 $30.00
23 April to 11 July Junior Handlers Free Free
23 April to 11 July All Sweepstakes $20.00 $20.00
23 April to 11 July Owner/Breeder/Handler $20.00 $20.00
Obedience, Rally, Agility
23 April to 11 July $20.00 $20.00
and Dances with Dogs
** All Late Entries are inclusive of an administration/processing fee **
Greyhound Sweepstakes Registration forms will be available on the Racing Queensland website.
Exhibitors will be notified when this is available.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF Judging of all classes will take place in the Canine Pavilion in
EXHIBITS Expo Place. Exhibitors must enter & exit the Canine
Conformation, Junior Handler, Competition via Gate 2A on Alexandria Street. Conformation
Sweepstakes, Obedience, Rally and entries will need to be benched by 8:45am daily and must
Dances with Dogs remain on exhibition until 5:00pm.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF Judging of all classes will take place in Stockman’s Rest.
EXHIBITS Exhibitors can enter & exit the venue via Gate 4 on O’Connell
Agility Only Terrace. Dogs will need to be benched by 10:00am.
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* 2021 UPDATES *
Two Shows Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition
Due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, the 2021 Did you know that many of our top Show Dogs are
Canine Competition presented by Black Hawk is handled by their owner and breeder? The RNA
unable to host international judges. To that end, the recognises that there is no greater achievement in
Royal Queensland Show will this year offer exhibitors our Dog World than handling an exhibit that you own
two shows. and have bred. In order to promote this fantastic
achievement, the "Owner/Breeder/Handler
Exhibitors will only need to enter once to gain Competition" showcases the dedication and
entry in both shows which will run simultaneously in enthusiasm of our owner-breeder-handler exhibitors
different rings with a different judge. and allows them to compete head-to-head against
one another in the Conformation ring.
Show One – ‘2020 Show’ – will have a panel of
Queensland judges and will be judged in accordance The Competition will be judged at the completion of
with the one to four system. each day's "in group" awards. A first (1st) and
second (2nd) place winner in each Group will be
Show Two – ‘2021 Show’ – will have a panel of chosen by the Judge for that Group. The 1st place
interstate judges and all classes will be eligible for a winners will then complete for "Best
prize. Owner/Breeder/Handler in Show", held on the final
Saturday of the Ekka - right before the judging of
Please note, due to ANKC regulations, a maximum "Best in Show".
of 250 exhibits will be accepted per group. Entries
are accepted following payment of your entry The determination of the awards in this competition
fee. is based solely on the quality of the entry. The
owner/breeder/handler's handling ability is not of
New Location consideration.
The Canine Competition will have a new location in
the undercover Expo Place, near the popular RACQ Please refer to the Canine Regulations for conditions
Animal Nursery. The new location is just across the of entry and rules.
pathway from Alexandria Park, where the
competition was held in 2019. Catalogue of Entries
Entry catalogues will be available FREE online prior
Hound Feature Show to judging. Hard copy entry catalogues can only be
The Hound Feature Show has been postponed until pre-purchased for $18. You can pre-purchase your
2022. This is due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, hard copy catalogue when paying your entry fee
with international judges unable to attend the Show. online. Catalogues will not be available for sale at
Show.
Nine Day Show
The 2021 Ekka will open on Saturday (August 7) and Agility – Change of Location & Date
close on the following Sunday (August 15) running Due to exhibitor feedback regarding artificial turf, the
for nine days instead of 10. It will maintain two full 2021 Agility and Jumping classes will now take place
weekends and the Ekka public holiday. on real grass at Stockman's Rest. These classes will
be held on Wednesday 11 August.
Online Entries Only
Please note, we will only be accepting online Exhibitors will need to bring their own trolleys as
competition entries for the 2021 Ekka. If you need benching will not be available.
assistance, please contact Competition and Events
Planner Frances Maguire on 07 3253 5145. The Obedience classes will now take place
on Sunday 15 August.
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** ATTENTION ALL EXHIBITORS **
• Please review NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS and • Dances with Dogs - Class 409 Rookie Class attracts
CANINE REGULATIONS no entry fee.
• Junior Handlers are required to complete an entry form • Allocated Competitor Passes will be emailed to
prior to close of entries. Please see the regulations for exhibitors in July.
more information.
• Extra Competitor Passes are available for purchase at
time of entry.
• Exhibitors may only enter one of the Breed
conformation classes with each Exhibit. • Please ensure mailing and email address is kept up to
date. For more information, refer to the General Rules
• Please review rules around Allocated Competitor and Acceptance of Entries or contact the Competitions
Passes. Passes will NOT be allocated outside these Department.
rules
The official photographer for 2021 is Ingrid Matschke Photography.
Please order and pay for photos directly through the website www.ingridmatschkephotos.com
Dog exhibitors and visitors to the Dog Pavilion are reminded that a commercial arrangement exists between the Society and
Ingrid Matschke Photography covering all official photography, both in the ring and its surrounds in the pavilion during the
show. In light of this, the Society and the Dog Committee cannot permit any other photography which has a commercial
outcome, and under no circumstances will photography by other than officially recognized persons be allowed in the rings or
assembly areas associated with them, unless RNA has granted approval.
PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES
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PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
The RNA wishes to thank the following supporters who have contributed towards the Canine Competition
Aaron Spinks Khingsahl Rottweilers
Adbesare Kennels Labrador Retriever Club of Queensland Inc
Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky Social Club Matrak Huskies
Queensland Plush Puppy
American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Queensland Queensland Afghan Hound Association
Inc. Racing Queensland
Andrew Morrow Meahic Boxers Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Queensland
Andrew Ness Seasidepak Kennels
Basenji Breed Network Queensland (BBNQ) The Chihuahua Club of Queensland
Black Hawk The Baldwin Memorial Prize
CAITHASAIGH Manchester Kennels The Brittain Memorial Prize
Flat Coated Retriever Association of Victoria The Poodle Club of Queensland
French Bulldog Club of Queensland Top Dog (Dog News Australia)
German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland Toy Dog Club of Queensland
Great Dane Society of Queensland Inc. West Highland White Terrier Club of Queensland
Guide Dogs Queensland White Swiss Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland
Ingrid Matschke Photography Winterspell Kennels
If you are interested in becoming a Supporter of the Canine Competition please contact:
E: dvowles@royalqueenslandshow.com.au | T: 07 3253 3993
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SATURDAY 7th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING
Show One – Sharyn Phillips
Show Two – Douglas Duncan
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Boston Terrier Lhasa Apso
British Bulldog Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
Canaan Dog Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)
Chow Chow Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
Dalmatian Poodle (Miniature)
Eurasier Poodle (Standard)
French Bulldog Poodle (Toy)
German Spitz (Klein) Schipperke
German Spitz (Mittel) Shar Pei
Great Dane Shih Tzu
Japanese Spitz Tibetan Terrier
Karelian Bear Dog Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Intermediate)
Keeshond Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Miniature)
(Judging order of breeds continues to next column) Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Standard)
Group 7 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition – Group 7
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
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SUNDAY 8th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 6 – UTILITY
Show One – Vicki Yates Show Two – Andrew Burt
Greyhound Sweepstakes - 12pm – Patricia Cameron
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Akita Neapolitan Mastiff
Akita Japanese Newfoundland
Alaskan Malamute Portuguese Water Dog
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Pyrenean Mastiff
Bernese Mountain Dog Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Boxer Rottweiler
Bullmastiff Russian Black Terrier
Canadian Eskimo Dog Samoyed
Cane Corso Schnauzer
Caucasian Shepherd Dog Schnauzer (Giant)
Central Asian Shepherd Dog Schnauzer (Miniature)
Dobermann Shiba Inu
Dogue De Bordeaux Shikoku
Estrela Mountain Dog Siberian Husky
German Pinscher Spanish Mastiff
Kangal Shepherd Dog St Bernard
Landseer (European continental type) Tibetan Mastiff
Leonberger Tornjak
Mastiff Yakutian Laika
(Judging order of breeds continues to next column)
Group 6 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition – Group 6
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
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MONDAY 9th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 2 – TERRIERS
Show One – Sandra Smid
Show Two – Eva Fekete
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Airedale Terrier Irish Terrier
American Hairless Terrier Jack Russell Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier
Australian Terrier Lakeland Terrier
Bedlington Terrier Manchester Terrier
Border Terrier Norfolk Terrier
Bull Terrier Norwich Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature) Parson Russell Terrier
Cairn Terrier Scottish Terrier
Cesky Terrier Sealyham Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Skye Terrier
Fox Terrier (Smooth) Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Fox Terrier (Wire) Staffordshire Bull Terrier
German Hunting Terrier Tenterfield Terrier
Glen of Imaal Welsh Terrier
(Judging order of breeds continues to next column) West Highland White Terrier
Group 2 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition – Group 2
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
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TUESDAY 10th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 3 – GUNDOGS
Show One – Karen Mangan
Show Two – Eva Fekete
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Bracco Italiano Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Brittany Irish Red and White Setter
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Irish Setter
Clumber Spaniel Irish Water Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel Italian Spinone
Cocker Spaniel American Labrador Retriever
Curly Coated Retriever Lagotto Romagnolo
English Setter Large Munsterlander
English Springer Spaniel Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Field Spaniel Pointer
Flat Coated Retriever Spanish Water Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer Sussex Spaniel
German Wirehaired Pointer Weimaraner
Golden Retriever Weimaraner (Longhair)
Gordon Setter Welsh Springer Spaniel
Hungarian Vizsla Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer
(Judging order of breeds continues to next column)
Group 3 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition – Group 3
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
2021 Canine Information GuideWEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 4 – HOUNDS AGILITY AND JUMPING
Show One – Timothy Thomas Agility – Robert Mills
Show Two – Nick Gouzos Jumping – Gaille Newton
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Afghan Hound Deerhound Agility - Novice (AD)
Azawakh Finnish Spitz Agility - Excellent (ADX)
Basenji Foxhound Agility - Open (ADO)
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Agility - Master (ADM)
Basset Hound Greyhound Jumping - Novice (JD)
Beagle Hamiltonstovare Jumping - Open (JDO)
Black and Tan Coonhound Harrier Jumping – Excellent (JDX)
Bloodhound Ibizan Hound Jumping - Master (JDM)
Bluetick Coonhound Irish Wolfhound
Borzoi Norwegian Elkhound
Cirneco Dell`Etna Otterhound
Dachshund (Long) Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Dachshund (Miniature Long) Pharaoh Hound
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth) Portuguese Podengo (Large Smooth Haired)
Dachshund (Miniature Wire) Portuguese Podengo (Large Wire Haired)
Portuguese Podengo (Medium Smooth
Dachshund (Smooth)
Haired)
Dachshund (Wire) Portuguese Podengo (Medium Wire Haired)
Dachshund Kaninchen (Long) Portuguese Podengo (Small Smooth Haired)
Dachshund Kaninchen (Min. Long) Portuguese Podengo (Small Wire Haired)
Dachshund Kaninchen (Min. Smooth) Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dachshund Kaninchen (Min. Wire) Saluki
Dachshund Kaninchen (Smooth) Sloughi
Dachshund Kaninchen (Wire) Whippet
Group 4 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition - Group 4
*Competitors are encouraged to participate in the Grand Parade on the Main Oval starting at 4:30pm. Please listen to the an-
nouncements made in the ring on the day for further information.
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
2021 Canine Information GuideTHURSDAY 12th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 1 – TOYS
Show One – Nathan McGreevy
Show Two – Pauline Brennan-Lim
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Affenpinscher Japanese Chin
Australian Silky Terrier King Charles Spaniel
Bichon Frise Lowchen
Bolognese Maltese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Miniature Pinscher
Chihuahua (Long Coat) Papillon
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Pekingese
Chinese Crested Dog Pomeranian
Coton De Tulear Pug
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Russian Toy (Long Haired)
Griffon Bruxellois Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)
Havanese Tibetan Spaniel
Italian Greyhound Yorkshire Terrier
(Judging order of breeds continues to next column)
Group 1 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition – Group 1
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
2021 Canine Information GuideFRIDAY 13th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 5 – WORKING DOGS
Show One – Belinda West
Show Two – Pauline Brennan-Lim
Both judges will judge all breeds listed below
Breed order and judging times to be advised soon after close of entries
Australian Cattle Dog German Shepherd Dog
Australian Kelpie German Shepherd Dog (LSC)
Australian Shepherd Icelandic Sheepdog
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Komondor
Bearded Collie Kuvasz
Beauceron (Berger de Beauce) Maremma Sheepdog
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Norwegian Buhund
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) Old English Sheepdog
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) Puli
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Pumi
Border Collie Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired
Bouvier des Flandres Shetland Sheepdog
Briard Swedish Lapphund
Collie (Rough) Swedish Vallhund
Collie (Smooth) Tatra Shepherd Dog
Dutch Shepherd Dog Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
Finnish Lapphund Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
(Judging order of breeds continues to next column) White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Group 5 Specials
Owner/Breeder/Handler Competition – Group 5
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
2021 Canine Information GuideSATURDAY 14th AUGUST
PLUSH PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES AND GENERAL SPECIALS
ONE RING ONE RING
ONE RING ONE RING ONE RING ONE RING
Aramis “Joy” Joy- Aramis “Joy” Joy-
Michael Yates Judge TBA William ‘Bill’ Smith William ‘Bill’ Smith
Lim Lim
Plush Puppy -
Baby Puppy
Sweepstakes
Plush Puppy -
Puppy Sweep-
stakes Owner/Breeder/ Owner/Breeder/
General Specials General Specials
Junior Handlers Handler (Show Handler (Show
Plush Puppy - (Show One) (Show Two)
One) Two)
Junior Sweep-
stakes
Plush Puppy -
Neuter Sweep-
stakes
Order and time of judging to be advised
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
2021 Canine Information GuideSUNDAY 15th AUGUST – ALL SPORTS
DANCES WITH DOGS
RALLY Val Bonney OBEDIENCE
Barbara Murfet Vyviann Mannion Lawrie Knauth
RING 1 Maree Field After Dances With Dogs
After Rally
Novice
Advanced Rally
Excellent Rally
Masters
Heelwork to Music Starter
Heelwork to Music Novice
Heelwork to Music Intermediate
Heelwork to Music Advanced
Freestyle Starter
Freestyle Novice
Freestyle Intermediate
Freestyle Advanced
Rookie Classes
Obedience Companion Dog Excellent
(UDX)
Obedience Companion Dog (UD)
Obedience Companion Dog Excellent
(CDX)
Obedience Companion Dog (CD)
Please note alternations of judging schedule clause on page 2.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Best in Show
Bill Smith (Queensland)
Judging: General Specials (Show One)
Born and bred in Glasgow Scotland, I emigrated to Brisbane Australia in 1978.
After arriving and settling into my new home, I started my search to find a companion dog that would suit
me and my outgoing lifestyle in my new country.
During my search when visiting a conformation dog show I was so lucky to meet a lovely man and his
wife (Mr David and Mrs Jeanette Woolcock), who I later found out was a CCCQ and RNA Councillor.
Following an interesting discussion and introduction to many breeds I found a breed I never knew
existed, I found my heart dog the Dobermann. The Dobermann is and will always be my number one
dog although, along with my wife Denise we have bred many champion Dobermanns (Ebondobe) we
have also bred Champion Rottweilers (Cobilde) and in the last seven years Champion French Bulldogs
(Meralla/Beunyque).
With many years of successfully owning, handling and breeding Dobermanns, I was approached to join
the Conformation Judges Training System in the early 90s and in 2009 when I had completed all groups,
I received my All-Breed Judges Certificate. Over the many years of judging, I have had the privilege and
pleasure to judge at Conformation Shows awarding Best of Breed, Best in Group, Best in Specialty Show
and Best in Show, Australia wide, New Zealand and around the world including Brazil, China, Canada,
Finland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia to mention a few.
I love travelling, experiencing new foods, new cultures and customs, sharing my knowledge and
experiences with my dog world family whether at a dog show judging or just visiting. The world of dogs
is my passion, and the lucky meeting and friendship I had with Mr and Mrs Woolcock started me on my
journey of enjoying every moment the dog world has to offer. I am privileged and honoured to Judge Best
in Show at this year’s Royal Queensland Show. I sincerely thank the Committee for this honour and wish
the exhibitors and the Show a big success.
Aramis Joy-Lim (South Australia)
Judging: General Specials (Show Two)
I was born into the world of dogs, as my parents were both all breed judges and breeders of German
Shepherds, Boxers, Great Danes, Poodles, Min Pins and Dachshunds. From a very young age I was
involved in show handling these breeds.
I have been judging for over 30 years and I have been very fortunate to have been invited to judge
Prestigious all breeds shows and Specialty shows including World Dog shows, FCI Section Shows and
the Eukanuba World Challenge. I have judged in over 40 different countries around the world, most of
them several times. I have judged in most countries in Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, South and Central
America, Canada, United States of America, Israel and the Caribbean.
Since moving to Australia in 1984, I have been involved in the breeding and very successful exhibiting of
Shetland Sheepdogs together with my wife, Pauline. We own and bred Australia’s current number one
Sheltie. Our Sheltie is also the current number one Working Dog and one of the top show dogs in South
Australia. Many of our Shelties are Best in Show winners, in both All Breeds and Specialist shows.
I am a committee and life member of the All Breeds Dog Club of South Australia. I am also the Judges
Liaison officer of the Dogs South Australia Winter International Show and an elected member of the Dogs
SA executive council.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Show One
Nathan McGreevy (Queensland)
Judging: Group 1
Forty years ago this year at the age of 10, I entered and won my first child handlers class at the Ekka,
nine years after my parents first started exhibiting Afghan Hounds.
Not long later I started exhibiting my own Dachshunds and a short time later Italian Greyhounds were
added to the family’s kennel, the first of which won Puppy in Show at the Ekka.
A couple of years later Greyhounds were also added. I started judging hounds in 1991 but later took a
break to study and travel.
Returning to the world of dog shows I continue to exhibit Afghan Hounds and Greyhounds and have
continued my judges education adding two more groups. In 2017 I had the great honour of judging
Greyhound Sweepstakes here at the Ekka and now look forward to returning to that ring to judge the Toy
group.
Sandra Smid (Queensland)
Judging: Group 2
I bought my first dog, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, in 1978. This dog started my 40+ year dedication to the
breed. Multiple Specialist Best In Show winners have slept on my couch in this time and virtually every
Stafford I have bred since traces back to that first dog.
Over the years I have also owned Japanese Chin, Greyhound and Portuguese Water Dog (the first
registered in NZ), plus shown Bullmastiffs, Scottish Terriers and Chinese Cresteds.
In 2014 ‘just one’ Border Terrier joined the family - he became a Supreme Champion, a BIS winner, a
Senior Earthdog title-holder and has opened an additional chapter in my dog life.
I am hugely honoured to have been invited to judge at the 2021 Brisbane Royal, especially Terrier Group
which has been such a huge part of my life, for most of my life.
Karen Mangan (Queensland)
Judging: Group 3
As a child I was introduced into the dog showing world as my mum showed cocker spaniels. The first
dog of my own was an English Pointer I was gifted for my 14th birthday ‘Oliver’ Ch Haywyn Star Trek. He
was an amazing dog to me and we achieved 25 Best In Show awards by the time he retired.
I started judging when I was 18 years old and currently have Groups 3,4,7. In this time I have judged all
over Australia and been fortunate enough to travel overseas to New Zealand and India with this.
In my time in the show ring I have owned and exhibited English Pointers, English Springer, Harrier,
Beagles and Smooth Fox Terriers. I have been fortunate enough to have owned and handled some lovely
dogs over these years.
From these dogs I have been lucky enough to have been awarded over 55 Best in Show awards with
Multiple Royal Group wins and places and a Qld Puppy of the Year winner.
In Beagles, I have breed five Specialty Best in Show winners, multiple All Breeds Best in Show winners
and many champions.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Show One
Timothy Thomas (Queensland)
Judging: Group 4
I have been involved in the ‘Dog World’ for over 30 years, initially exhibiting and breeding Collie Roughs.
I now own and breed Australian Shepherds – continuing on under my family’s prefix of ‘Ochaye’.
I have held positions in numerous Queensland specialty clubs including President of the Collie R&S Club;
Secretary of the Chinese Crested Dog Club; and am currently President of the Australian Shepherd Club.
In 2013, I was appointed to the position of ‘Chairperson’ of Queensland’s Dog of the Year. In February
2015, I was elected (for a 4-year term) to the Dogs Queensland Board of Directors. In 2019, I was
appointed as a member of the Conformation Judge’s Committee.
In August 2015, I attained ANKC All Breeds status and have subsequently been recognised as an FCI
International All Breeds Judge.
I have judged in over 30 countries. My most notable judging assignments include the World Dog Show in
Russia (2016); the World Dog Show in Amsterdam (2018) and judging BIS at the Grand Rivers/Ashtabula
Kennel Club (2018) in the USA.
I am currently employed full time by the University of Queensland as a Lecturer teaching Business,
Corporate and Private Law. I am also admitted as a Legal Practitioner.
I look forward to judging the Hound Group at this year’s Royal Brisbane Show.
Belinda West (Queensland)
Judging: Group 5
I have been involved in the dog world for as long as I can remember, having shown Tibetan Spaniels as a
child in Far North Queensland. At the age of 15 I then acquired my first Australian Shepherd and quickly
fell in love with the breed.
Together with my partner, Tim Thomas, we have bred five Australian Champions, two Supreme
Champions and three Best In Show winning dogs under his family prefix of ‘Ochaye’. Our greatest
achievement to date was breeding Australia’s youngest Supreme Champion Australian Shepherd which
later that year represented Queensland in Australia’s ‘Top Dog’ Competition. In addition to our home-
bred dogs, I have also had the privilege of owning and showing a number of other wonderful Australian
Shepherds - including an import which was awarded BIS at the 2019 Sydney Royal Easter Show,
followed by Best of Breed and Group 2nd at the 2019 ‘World Dog Show’ in Shanghai.
After years of exhibiting, I have now started my judging journey and was delighted to achieve Working
Dog Championship status in 2020. I am currently an Open Show Judge for Toys. Administratively,
I have served as the Qld ANKC Junior Handler Representative; a member of the ‘Dog of the Year’
Committee; Secretary of the ‘Collie R&S Club of Qld’ and Committee Member of the ‘Australian
Shepherd Dog Club of Qld’.
I am honoured to be judging the Working Dog group at the 2021 Royal Queensland Show.
Vicki Yates (Queensland)
Judging: Group 6
I was raised in Grafton Northern New South Wales. My association with pedigree dogs started after I got
married and moved to Brisbane in 1982. My husband’s Uncle and Aunt owned and exhibited Dalmatians
and English Springer Spaniels. Michael travelled a lot for work, so we decided to get a companion for me
while he was away - so we entered the dog fraternity with the purchase of our first Doberman.
With our daughter Denise, we currently own, breed and exhibit MBIS Dobermanns and RBIS Bullmastiffs
under the Salieri prefix and BISS Shetland Sheepdogs under the Inneslake prefix. I co-breed under the
Gentry prefix and I have exhibited Foxhounds, Siberian Huskys and Giant Schnauzers.
I am extremely honoured to have the opportunity to judge Utility group at the 2021 Ekka.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Show One
Sharyn Phillips (Queensland)
Judging: Group 7
I commenced showing dogs in the 80’s when my first breeds were German Wirehaired Pointers and
West Highland White Terriers.
I was living in Townsville, North Queensland, and my friends and I used to travel to shows - it was a great
social time. My friends all had different breeds including Standard Poodles and I showed and co-owned
this breed. My very first Best In Show was with a white Standard Poodle under the late Robert Curtis and
I felt very honoured to win this award.
I obtained my first English Springer Spaniel in 1992 and he was a multi Best In Show winner.
My kennel prefix is ‘Larona’ and has been successful over the years breeding several BIS All Breed and
Specialty winners. I still currently breed and show English Springer Spaniels.
I am delighted to have the opportunity to judge Non Sporting dogs at the 2021 Ekka and this will be my
first championship appointment in this group.
Judges
Show Two
Pauline Brennan-Lim (South Australia)
Judging: Groups 1 and 5
Since the age of six, when my mother bred the first litter of Shetland Sheepdogs in South Australia, I
have never been without a Sheltie. As a child I was involved in breeding and exhibiting the family’s dogs
and commenced my own kennel in 1976. My husband and I currently breed Shetland Sheepdogs under
the Aliste prefix.
Besides exhibiting Shelties I have also handled many other breeds including Collies, Chihuahuas and
Clumber Spaniels.
In 1980, I began judging with the Working group breeds and have since become licensed to judge Toys
and Hounds. I have judged these groups within Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, U.S.A.,
Ireland, Estonia, Sweden, Mexico, Switzerland and many parts of Asia.
I am a founding member of the Shetland Sheepdog Club of South Australia and am currently serving as
President, having previously served terms as President, Secretary and Treasurer totalling well over 20
years.
I am currently involved in the Judge’s training scheme as an Examiner of the groups for which I am
licensed and lecturer on the Shetland Sheepdog. I am also the Secretary of the prestigious Dogs SA
Winter International Show.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Show Two
Eva Fekete (Western Australia)
Judging: Groups 2 and 3
I acquired my first Lakeland Terrier in 1987. Ten months after purchasing my first Lakeland, I bought
another who then became my first show dog. So began my love affair with Terriers and the dog fancy.
My first litter, born in 1991, produced BIS Am. Can. Ch. Kineta Cool for Cats. And so, the Kineta prefix
was established and has since continued to consistently produce champions, supreme champions, and
multiple Best in Show and Specialty winning dogs.
I have been fortunate to work with some wonderful breeders over the years who have entrusted me to
condition and show other terrier breeds – namely Smooth Fox Terriers, Airedales, Kerry Blues, Wire Fox
Terriers, Cairn, Welsh, and West Highland White Terriers.
I attained my judging license (ANKC) for the terrier group in 2013. I have since become eligible to also
judge the Toy, Gundog, and Non-Sporting Groups. I have judged across Australia, in New Zealand, and
South Africa.
Born in Toronto, Canada, I moved to Australia in 2002 and now call Perth, Western Australia home. A
fitness professional for over 30 years, I manage all aspects of Health and Fitness services for a leisure
centre in Perth. I am passionate about teaching Pilates.
Nick Gouzos (South Australia)
Judging: Group 4
Nick has been involved with the Dog World since 1982, when he first exhibited his Great Dane at age
of 16. Soon after he became enamoured with Miniature Smooth Dachshunds, a breed he has bred and
exhibited with great success. Many Champions, Grand Champions and Supreme Champions have been
bred, with some going on to be BIS winners at Specialty and All breeds shows.
There has always been a Whippet in residence at Boarbadger and a Champion Great Dane and
Longhaired Chihuahua have also been bred. Along with his own dogs, he has piloted several Standard
Longhaired Dachshunds to multiple BIS wins.
Nick is an All-breeds judge and has officiated at shows in all States of Australia, New Zealand and China.
He is currently the group leader for the Toy Group in South Australia.
Andrew Burt (Victoria)
Judging: Group 6
I have been involved in dogs for over 45 years. My main involvement being with Bullmastiffs and Shiba
Inu. I have successfully bred and exhibited Shiba Inu under the Kazumi prefix, breeding and owning
Shibas that have reached BIS level. Other breeds with which I have some involvement include Whippets,
Setters and French Bulldogs, Shih Tzu and Labradors.
I have been judging at Championship Show level for over 30 years, and I am licensed to Judge All
Breeds. Judging dogs is an absolute passion for me, and I learn more every day through judging,
discussions, considerations and contemplations.
I have judged extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia, together with The Americas,
UK, Scandinavia and Europe. Highlights include awarding CCs to Bullmastiffs in the UK, judging the
Bullmastiff World Cup in Budapest, Hungary in 2014 and again in France in 2019. I had the pleasure of
judging several breeds at the Helsinki World Dog Show. I was honoured to judge the FCI Asia Section
Show in Seoul 2019, the Caribbean and Americas Section in 2020, and will judge the European Dog
Show in France in 2022.
I am also Chairman of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Dog Section – which conducts Melbourne
Royal Show each year, one of the largest Dog Shows both in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
It is indeed an honour to be invited to be part of the 2021 Royal Queensland Show judging panel.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Show Two
Douglas Duncan (New South Wales)
Judging: Group 7
As a young fellow my parents had Kelpies, then Dachshund smooth. Initially I owned a Dachshund, then
in 1975 purchased my first Dalmatian. I bred and owned Dalmatians that went to win BIS at all breeds
and specialties.
I had Shih Tzu’s through the 1980s and in 2007 our first Boston Terrier – I still have a Boston but have
not shown for some four years. I acquired Dalmatians / Great Danes as single breeds in 1989, then
completed my license to judge Non Sporting in 2012.
I’ve judged in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria including three Dalmatian Specialties in
Victoria; one Dalmatian Speciality in New South Wales; Boston Terrier Specialities in Victoria and
Queensland; and a British Bulldog Specialty in New South Wales.
Judges
Sweepstakes
Michael Yates (Queensland)
Judging: Plush Puppy Sweepstakes
I was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. My association with exhibiting dogs started
as a teenager visiting my Uncle and Aunt who owned and exhibited Dalmatians and English Springer
Spaniels. They encouraged my wife Vicki and I to enter the dog fraternity in 1982 after purchasing our
first Dobermann.
With our daughter Denise, we currently own, breed and exhibit MBIS Dobermanns and RBIS Bullmastiffs
under the Salieri prefix and BISS Shetland Sheepdogs under the Inneslake Prefix and have owned and
exhibited Foxhounds.
I have also served as President, current Vice President, Secretary and Editor for the Dobermann Club of
Queensland. For the Bullmastiff Club of Queensland, I am the current Vice President and have served as
a working committee member.
I achieved my All Breeds status in 2019 and I am currently a member of the Dogs Queensland Canine
Judges Committee and a Coordinator for the Utility Group.
I am extremely honoured to be able to add judging at the 2021 Ekka to my resume in addition to being
Honorary Councillor Steward.
Patricia Cameron (Queensland)
Judging: Greyhound Sweepstakes
I first became interested in greyhounds in the early seventies and started training greyhounds around
1979.
I had reasonable success racing the dogs and also bred and showed them at the Royal Queensland
Show in Brisbane.
I have always loved the breed and am thrilled to be judging them at this year’s Royal show.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Dances with Dogs
Val Bonney (Queensland)
Judging: Dances with Dogs
Val Bonney is considered one of the leading Dog Trainers in Australia and is highly regarded in the
industry.
People come long distances to attend her training classes in Brisbane and her reputation as a Canine
Behaviourist continues to grow as she solves more and more dog problems weekly.
She is well respected by Veterinarians throughout Queensland for her caring informative attitude and for
the assistance she gives without reservation to all who require it. She has quickly become recognized as
a Behavioural Specialist.
Val is a senior Obedience Judge and continues to trial her own dogs in competition. She is a foundation
member of the Dog Obedience Trainers Association (D.O.T.A) Queensland and was appointed in 1999 as
Master Trainer for Communication Art Colleges in Japan.
Maree Field (Queensland)
Judging: Dances with Dogs
Maree Field has been training dogs for over 28 years and is currently the Head Trainer and Owner of VIP
Dog Training with Maree Field – which operates from Ormeau Hills.
She worked for Village Roadshow for nine years – training the dogs at the Australian Outback
Spectacular – where three of her Border Collies ‘starred’ in three different shows including The Spirit of
the Horse and High Country Legends.
She has competed with five dogs in Dances with Dogs – including Mutley, Raastas, Mozart, Trooper and
MacDougal. Mutley (2002 to 2016) holds Championship Titles in both Freestyle and Heelwork to Music.
He was the first dog in Queensland to receive a Dances with Dogs Championship Title.
Her dogs have appeared in several plays, movies, commercials and Australia’s Got Talent.
Maree is an experienced trainer in many different disciplines and presents seminars on Motivation and
Drive, Freestyle and Heelwork to Music, Clicker and Platform training. She is a qualified trainer for
Preschool, Obedience, Agility, Tricks for TV and Film and Behavioural Issues. She has performed with
her dogs at many locations over the past 25 years.
Her passion for dog training is infectious and she takes great pride and enthusiasm in sharing her
knowledge.
Vyviann Mannion (Queensland)
Judging: Dances with Dogs
Mrs Vyvyan Mannion has been involved in the dog world for over 35 years. During this time she has held
numerous Committee positions in a number of Obedience Clubs and in return received Life Membership
with two.
She has trained several breeds of dogs gaining titles in Performance Sports and Conformation.
Vyvyan holds licences to judge Novice to UDX Obedience, Endurance Tests, Dances with Dogs (DWD)
and in the last couple of years Rally and Trick Dog have been added.
Mrs Mannion has judged in south-east Queensland, along Queensland’s coastline, in country New South
Wales, Brisbane Royal (Obedience and DWD), Sydney Royal and in the Northern Territory.
Retiring as Club Secretary after 15 years will allow time for Vyvyan to concentrate on family, dogs and
judging.
2021 Canine Information GuideJudges
Agility, Rally, Jumping, Obedience
Robert (Bob) Mills (Queensland)
Judging: Agility
I am very honoured to accept the appointment to judge at the Royal Queensland Show. I have
been involved with dog agility for nearly 30 years. My initial involvement with dogs was showing and
obedience/agility with bull terriers.
I have been judging for 20 years and find it very rewarding. Also I compete regularly with my tent field
terrier Boots. He can be very challenging at times compared with the several kelpies previously trained.
I would like to wish all competitors the best of luck and hope you enjoy the courses.
Barbara Murfet (Queensland)
Judging: Rally
Barbara Murfet is a respected Obedience, Rally, Agility, Dances With Dogs (DWD) and Trick Dog Judge
with international experience. She has been a member of Dogs Queensland since 1976. In this time,
she has shown and trialled her dogs over many years. Barbara was appointed Councillor of Dogs
Queensland in 2007 and has been continually elected as a Director of Dogs Queensland since 2013.
With some 40 years of stewarding experience at the Ekka, the RNA presented Barbara with a Long
Service Badge for her continual dedication to the event.
Earning the title of Chief Steward, her stewarding has included being the coordinator for dog sports
activities and occasionally conformation. She has also judged at the Ekka many times over the years.
Barbara is looking forward to judging at the Ekka this year and wishes the competitors the best of luck.
Gaille Newton (Queensland)
Judging: Jumping
I have been invited to judge the Jumping events in the Agility ring at this year’s Royal Queensland Show.
This is a great honour and I am very proud to accept.
I have been an Agility judge for 10 years and have judged in Queensland and interstate. I have judged at
the RNA on previous occasions and am looking forward to this appointment.
I started showing in Conformation in 2002 with my first Great Dane, Aust Ch Thunderfire Brilliant Csaba
ADX.ADO.JDX.GD.SD.SPD who successfully competed in both showing and agility, often on the same
weekend. Csaba was the first Great Dane in Australia to get an Agility title and was the most titled Dane in
Australia. My second Great Dane, (Mia) Thunderfire Sparks Will Fly ADX.ADO.JDX.JDO.GDX.SD.SPD also
excelled in agility and now holds the record. Both were competing in Masters before cancer claimed them.
I have competed at the Australian Agility Nationals in SA, Vic (2), NSW (3), QLD.
Lawrie Knauth (Queensland)
Judging: Obedience
Lawrie Knauth has been training and competing with German Shepherd Dogs in obedience and tracking
trials since 1975.
After starting obedience and tracking judges training in 1980, he was elevated to senior judge status in 1988.
As a qualified obedience, tracking, endurance and agility, rally and trick dog judge, he has judged in most
areas of Queensland, the Northern Territory, New South Wales, Malaysia, Japan and Singapore.
Lawrie has participated in the training of obedience and tracking judges in Brisbane, Townsville and Singapore.
He was a founding member of the Logan All Breeds Dog Obedience Club Inc and has held the position
of President and chief instructor for a number of years. He is a current Director of Dogs Queensland and
is Chair of the Obedience judges training scheme.
2021 Canine Information GuidePRIZE MONEY
GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST.
The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that all entries 2. GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors
that are accepted will be subject to the Royal National who are registered for GST purposes. Prize money will
Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act be paid into your nominated bank account by 31
1971, as well as to the By-Laws, General Regulations of the October following the Show.
Association and any Competition Specific Regulations which 3. The Association will provide a “Recipient Created Tax
appear in this schedule. Invoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes.
4. All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within six
Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by months from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show.
the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Prizes not claimed and by that date will be considered to
Queensland. have lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to the
Association. (RNA By-Laws)
No refunds will be made after close of entry. No refunds will be
given for entries not presented or not adhering to the schedule WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
regulations.
1. The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplace
If COVID-19 recommendations and mandates advised by the
Federal and State Governments mean the competition class within the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety
you entered cannot proceed in 2021, the RNA will issue a full Act 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required to
refund of your entry fee. ensure that they and all persons under their direction or
control, including their contractors or sub-contractors,
NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS comply with all requirements of the Act and the RNA
holds each exhibitor responsible to discharge its
Entries for EKKA 2021 can ONLY be made online through our obligations to provide and maintain a safe place and
Exhibitor Portal. Entries submitted other than on the online system of work during occupation by the exhibitor of any
portal will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless all area of the Showgrounds.
requirements are submitted online by 5.00pm on the 2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to
Application to Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, themselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA
they will not be considered. staff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeably
affected by the presentation of their exhibit.
As a condition for acceptance of all entries, all exhibitors/ 3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be
competitors agree to the following: eliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and
• All information submitted as part of my exhibitor particular attention will be paid to ensuring public safety
profile is true and correct, including taxation status and safety of other exhibitors/competitors.
and bank account information. 4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent persons
• Neither myself nor my family members will indulge in whose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor.
any social, professional or other interaction with an 5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and
official or judge contracted or sub- contracted by the policed by exhibitors/competitors and all are advised that
RNA before or during the Royal Queensland Show. the use of Primus stoves, any heating or lighting
appliances of a like character, or any naked light, is
strictly prohibited in the pavilions.
PRIVACY STATEMENT 6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical
equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure
You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information
that such equipment is fitted with residual current
is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by
protection and that all electrical leads, tools and
you in any application for membership or application to enter is
appliances have been inspected by a licensed electrical
used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association
contractor and currently tagged. The use of double
of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organize
adaptors is prohibited, and all power boards must also be
and conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By
tested and tagged.
applying for membership or entering such competitions you
7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the requirements
consent to provide such details as your name, address and
of the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every other
exhibit details. Competition information may be made available
respect. This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/
to the media and included in RNA publications.
competitors and the general public. The Act imposes very
severe penalties in the event of noncompliance with its
The exhibitor irrevocably consents to the RNA publishing or
provisions. Anyone who do not comply will not be allowed
reproducing in any manner whatsoever any particulars or
to exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show.
information in relation to their exhibits; the publication or
8. The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special Facility
reproduction may be in a printed form or visual image through
License issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict laws
electronic means and/or on the internet. Your information will
related to the consumption and possession of liquor across
not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose
the Brisbane Showgrounds site. The consumption or
unless required by the law. By providing your email address
possession of liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is not
you are consenting to receive communications from us relating
authorized by the RNA and in many cases may be an
to the Royal Queensland Show. For full privacy details visit
offence for which on the spot fines can be issued by Police
https://www.rna.org.au/privacy-policy.aspx
and Liquor Licensing Investigators.
22DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE INSURANCE
132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 -
161. The RNA may (but is not obliged to) take out a policy of
153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws
insurance in respect of the legal liability on the part of
133 - 153 will prevail.
an Exhibitor for loss or damage suffered by a third party
133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be
caused by any act or omission of an Exhibit or the
to hear and determine all complaints, allegations and
Exhibitor.
other matters relating to:
162. The RNA, RNA Staff Members and Officials of the RNA
a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-laws
are not liable to any Exhibitor if the RNA fails to take out
or Sectional Regulations.
a policy of insurance effectively protecting any Exhibitor
b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and
or Exhibit, or if any such policy does not operate to
Regulations of the Association by an exhibitor and
indemnify the Exhibitor in respect of the loss or damage
relating to an exhibit or to a competition, except if
in question.
the alleged breach is of a kind that the Chairman
of a Sectional Committee considers is of a less
serious nature and should properly be dealt with REGULATIONS & BY-LAWS
by the Sectional Committee, and
c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws All Entries and Exhibitors are subject to RNA Regulations and
and Regulations of the Association that may be By- Laws set out in this schedule as well as other By-Laws
referred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By- that may pertain to this competition.
Law 137 (a).
The RNA always reserves the right at its absolute
147. The Disciplinary Committee may announce its discretion without assigning any reason to:
decision orally or in writing. A decision that is a) substitute a Judge when necessary.
announced orally shall have effect in accordance b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed.
with its terms. c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge,
148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is not appoint an additional Judge if necessary.
unanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. If
the Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on any Full copies of the RNA By-Laws may be obtained upon
question concerning the guilt or innocence of a person, application to the Competitions Department.
the question shall be resolved in that person’s favour.
149. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there has If you are unsure of any of the rules stated in this schedule or
been a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations of your eligibility to enter the competition, please contact the
the Association, it may impose such a penalty as it entries department at entries@royalqueenslandshow.com.au
considers to be appropriate, including without
limitation: GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
a) a reprimand.
b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as the The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726
Disciplinary Committee may determine)
c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or
ribbon.
d) disqualification in respect of any class.
e) expulsion from the Showground.
f) where the person concerned is a member,
a suspension or termination of that
membership.
g) a ban.
h) exclusion.
i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or
competing at the current Show or at any future
Show.
j) a direction that an Exhibit be removed
from the Showground.
k) any other mandatory requirement; and
l) any other penalty provided for in
other regulations of the
Association.
150. There shall be no appeal from any decision of
the Disciplinary Committee.
23CANINE REGULATIONS
2.3 Dances with Dogs, Rally and Obedience will be held on
Sunday 15 August 2021. Please refer to judging timetable
for more information.
Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association
of Queensland Act 1971 and to the Rules and By- Laws of the 2.4 Show One judging will be based on the 4 – 1 placing
Association the following Regulations shall apply. system for the finals.
1.0 NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS • Baby Puppy in Group - Each Baby of Breed will
compete for Baby in Group at Group Specials on the
1.1 Entries will only be received via the online portal. Entries not day. The winning Baby Puppy of Group will then
submitted by the closing date for entries will not be return on Saturday 14 August to compete for Baby
considered. Puppy in Show.
By-Law 30 requires that the Applicant represents and • Puppy in Group - Each Puppy of Breed will compete
warrants to the Association that the information set out on the for Puppy in Group at Group Specials on the day. The
online entry form is complete, accurate and not misleading in winning Puppy of Group will then return on Saturday
any way. By-Law 31 requires that the Applicant must not 14 August to compete for Puppy in Show.
make any Misstatement or Misdescription in an online entry
form or accompanying documentation lodged by or on behalf • Neuter in Group - Each Neuter of Breed will compete
of an Applicant. Action will be taken against any person for Neuter in Group at Group Specials on the day. The
submitting an online entry form in breach of By-Laws 30 & 31. winning Neuter of Group will then return on Saturday
14 August to compete for Neuter in Show.
1.2 The Licensee shall not conduct or operate any gambling
game (s) or games of chance or dispose of any article by lot 2.5 With the concept of judging a Group per day the Canine
or chance or sell any raffle tickets of any nature whatsoever Section is also introducing class judging as well. It is
unless these activities have been approved by RNA primarily the same judging that is conducted at any All
Management. Exhibitors and competitors wishing to conduct Breeds Championship Show. The following is the format
a competition, including a give-away promotion or guessing for Show Two only:
competition must ensure they comply with the relevant
legislation. • Baby Puppy in Group - Each Baby of Breed will
compete for Baby in Group at Group Specials on the
1.3 No person under disqualification recognised by this day. The winning Baby Puppy of Group will then
Association may exhibit or handle an exhibit. return on Saturday 14 August to compete for Baby
Puppy in Show.
1.4 Should any question arise for which no specific guidance is
provided, the matter shall be referred to the Councilor or • Champion Puppy in Group – The winner of the
Honorary Council Steward whose decision on the matter shall Champion Puppy in Group, which will compete for the
be final. Champion Puppy in Show, will be decided from the
winner of the Best Minor in Group and Best Puppy in
1.5 Titles gained after the catalogue has been prepared will not be Group Exhibits.
altered and will remain as per the original entry once judging
takes place. • Other classes will be judged accordingly with the Best
in Group eliminating a class, the same as Runner Up.
1.6 Exhibitors will ensure that a standby handler is available Should either come from Puppy then this would
should any Exhibitor be required in two rings or any one ring eliminate the Puppy Class: The same that is
at the same time. Judging will NOT be held up in either ring. conducted at All Breeds Shows now apart from
This is applicable to all breed judging and handlers’ classes. Champion Puppy in Group.
1.7 All handlers must be registered with the Canine Control Classes in Group judging will only be conducted at this
Council (Queensland) Ltd or another state controlling body. level and not at Show level. It is not compulsory for
Runner Up in Group winners to return and compete if
1.8 No puppies under the age of 3 months are allowed on the they do not wish to do so.
Showgrounds unless prior approval is obtained through the
RNA. Any Exhibitor acting in contravention of this regulation 2.6 If any Exhibitor is not present when called for any class or
will have all exhibits withdrawn from the Show. award the judging will proceed in their absence, and the
exhibit declared absent.
1.9 Due to health and safety of exhibits, exhibitors, public and
staff; there will be no hot water available to exhibitors within 2.7 Any dog entered for competition and present at the Show
the pavilion. Exhibitors will be able to purchase hot beverages may not be withdrawn from competition without the
from nearby leasing exhibitors. consent of the Councilor or Honorary Council Steward.
1.10 Exhibitors will only enter once for entry into both Conformation 2.8 Any exhibit, if found to be entered in the wrong class, will
Shows. Exhibitors cannot enter only one Show. be transferred to the Open class.
2.0 JUDGING 2.9 Any exhibit incorrectly nominated on the online entry form
by an Exhibitor will be declared ineligible.
2.1 Conformation Breed Judging will commence not before
9:00am. 2.10 Exhibitors must wear only one exhibit number at any one
time on the left side whilst in the assembly area and
2.2 Agility and Jumping will be held on Wednesday 11 August judging ring. The Exhibitor must ensure they have the
2021. Please refer to judging timetable for more information. correct number of the dog as indicated in the catalogue.
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