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CANINEs Schedule 2019 Competitions
Welcome from
the President
Our Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) competitions are the ultimate showcase of the best of the best. They reward and
recognise our valued exhibitors for achieving excellence and promote agriculture and the critical role it plays in our
everyday lives to Queenslanders.
In 2018, more than 4,125 exhibitors travelled to the Ekka for their chance to win a coveted blue ribbon and share in
the $530,000 prize pool, including 1,186 new competitors.
We received 21,000 entries across 11,000 classes in 48 competition sections, with an increase in entries across
many categories including Canine, Cookery, Dairy Goats, Education on Show, Poultry and Farriers and Blacksmiths.
It was pleasing to see large crowds acknowledging the achievements of our exhibitors, with more than 414,000
people attending the 2018 show - our biggest Ekka since 2011.
Some of our competitions were even recognised at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)
Awards, which represents more than 1,100 fairs around the world. The Ekka won 24 international awards including 16
first places, with the Floristry, Race Around Ekka, Little Sprouts, Cookery and Student Made Cheese competitions all
placing.
The RNA is also committed to providing exhibitors with world-class facilities to use, through our $2.9 billion Brisbane
Showgrounds Regeneration Project.
In 2019, our Canine Competition exhibitors will use the new Alexandria Park, offering an undercover area for benching
and a grassed area for judging. Also this year, all four storeys of our world first animal pavilion will be in use for the
very first time, housing many animals including beef and dairy cattle, poultry and sheep.
For 143 years the RNA has been dedicated to championing agriculture and is honoured to stage Queensland’s largest
event on behalf of the community each year.
Good luck and we look forward to seeing your entries at the 2019 Royal Queensland Show.
Top 10 Competitions in 2018
Competition 2018 Entries
David Thomas 1. Canine 2,319
RNA President 2. Woodchop and Sawing 1,648
3. Poultry 1,624
4. Horse 1,578
5. Stud Beef 1,232
6. Photography 1,135
7. Cookery 1,098
8. Creative Art and Craft 1,014
9. Painting and Drawing 974
10. Education on Show 896
142nd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
FRIDAY 9th – SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 2019
ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW
CHAMPIONSHIP 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 Monday 24th June 2019 at 5:00pm (includes Baby Puppy entries & registrations)
**Late entries accepted until Monday 1st July 2019 at 5.00pm
NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS DATE
ENTRY FEES – Please note: RNA Members receive a $5 discount
Online Non Online
Early Bird – 1 May to 9 May Per Entry $20.00 -
Regular Entries – 10 May to 23 June Per Entry $25.00 $30.00
Late Entries – 24 June to 1 July Per Entry $75.00** -
Obedience, Agility and
$20.00 $25.00*
Dances with Dogs
All Sweepstakes $20.00 $25.00*
Greyhound Sweepstakes Registration forms are available online
https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/Greyhound-Industry/2018-
Ekka-Greyhound-Sweepstakes-Competition
Discounted fees for entry into both Royal Qld Show classes & Feature Non Sporting Show
Online Non Online
Early Bird – 1 May to 9 May Per Entry $35.00 -
Regular Entries – 10 May to 23 June Per Entry $40.00 $45.00*
Late Entries – 24 June to 1 July Per Entry $75.00** -
* All Non Online (Manual) Entries will attract a $5 administration/processing fee
** All Late Entries must be entered online and will attract a $50 administration/processing fee
JUDGING Friday 9th August to Sunday 18th August 2019
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF Judging all classes: The Canine Pavillion – adjacent to Building 8
EXHIBITS Exhibitors can enter & exit the Canine Competition via Gate 2 on King
Street. Conformation entries will need to be benched by 8:45am daily and
must remain on exhibition until 4:30pm.
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES
** ATTENTION ALL EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE **
•Please review NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS and •Dances with Dogs - Class 409 Rookie Class attracts no
GENERAL CANINE REGULATIONS entry fee
•The Feature Non Sporting Dogs Show will be conducted in • Allocated Competitor Passes will be emailed to exhibitors
addition to Royal Queensland Show classes. Judging to take in July.
place Tuesday 13th August commencing not before 9:00am.
• Extra Competitor Passes are available for purchase at time
• Junior Handlers are now required to complete an entry form of entry.
prior to the close of entries. Please see the regulations for more
information. • Please ensure your mailing and email address is kept up to
date. For more information, refer to the General Rules and
• Exhibitors may only enter one of the Breed conformation Acceptance of Entries or contact the Competitions
classes with each Exhibit. Department.
The official photographer for 2019 is Ingrid Matschke Photography.
Please order and pay for your photos directly through her website www.ingridmatschkephotos.com
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES
SUPPORTED BY
The RNA wishes to thank the following supporters who have contributed towards prize money, prizes or
product of the CANINE Competition
Aaron Spinks Karlyermai Kennels
Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky Social Club Khingsahl Rottweilers
Queensland Matrak Huskies
American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Queensland Plush Puppy
Inc. Queensland Afghan Hound Association
Andrew Ness Racing Queensland
Basenji Breed Network Queensland (BBNQ) Sandra Mundt
Bedlington Terrier Association Queensland Seasidepak Kennels
Black Hawk The Baldwin Memorial Prize
Debbie Jacques of Pondaroza The Brittain Memorial Prize
Delphine Davies of Wytchbrough The Chihuahua Club of Queensland
Dogs Queensland The Poodle Club of Queensland
Flat Coated Retriever Association of Victoria Top Dog (Dog News Australia)
Fran Forbes of Tunamara Toy Dog Club of Queensland
German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland West Highland White Terrier Club of Queensland
Great Dane Society of Queensland Inc. White Swiss Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland
Guide Dogs Queensland Winterspell Kennels
Ingrid Matschke Photography
If you are interested in becoming a Supporter of the Canine Competition please contact
Competition Sponsorship | E: sponsorship@royalqueenslandshow.com.au | T: 07 3253 3935
2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
FRIDAY 9th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 4 – HOUNDS
Vija Klucniece - Latvia John Walsh Jnr - Ireland Kari Järvinen - Finland
RING 1 RING 2 First Available Ring
Azawakh Basset Fauvre de Bretagne Afghan Hound
Basenji Basset Hound Irish Wolfhound
Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Whippet
Dachshund (Long) Bloodhound
Dachshund (Miniature Long) Bluetick Coonhound
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth) Borzoi
Dachshund (Miniature Wire) Deerhound
Dachshund (Smooth) Finnish Spitz
Dachshund (Wire) Foxhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Saluki Greyhound
Hamiltonstovare
Harrier
Ibizan Hound
Norwegian Elkhound
Otterhound
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pharaoh Hound
Portuguese Podengo (Large Smooth Haired)
Portuguese Podengo (Large Wire Haired)
Portuguese Podengo (Medium Smooth Haired)
Portuguese Podengo (Medium Wire Haired)
Portuguese Podengo (Small Smooth Haired)
Portuguese Podengo (Small Wire Haired)
Sloughi
Group 4 Specials
2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
SATURDAY 10th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 5 – WORKING DOGS
John Walsh Jnr - Ireland Tom Wall - Ireland Judge TBA
RING 1 RING 2 ONE RING – commencing at 12.00pm
Australian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog Junior Handlers
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Australian Kelpie
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) Bearded Collie
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
Collie (Rough) Border Collie
Collie (Smooth) Bouvier Des Flandres
Dutch Shepherd Dog Briard
Finnish Lapphund German Shepherd Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog German Shepherd Dog (LSC)
Maremma Sheepdog Komondor
Norwegian Buhund Kuvasz
Old English Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Puli
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Pumi
Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired
Shetland Sheepdog
Swedish Lapphund
Swedish Vallhund
Tatra Shepherd Dog
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Group 5 Specials
OBEDIENCE JUDGING
Tabitha Young
Utility Dog (UD)
Utility Dog Excellent (UDX)
2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
SUNDAY 11th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 6 – UTILITY
Héctor Eduardo Bautista - Rosemary Green – Queensland
Felipe Xacur Baeza - Mexico Kari Järvinen - Finland
Bolivia ONE RING – commencing at
RING 1 RING 2
First Available Ring 12.00pm
Bullmastiff Akita Rottweiler Greyhound Sweepstakes
Dobermann Akita Japanese Samoyed
German Pinscher Alaskan Malamute Schnauzer
Mastiff Anatolian Shepherd Dog Schnauzer (Giant)
Neapolitan Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog Schnauzer (Miniature)
Newfoundland Boxer
Pyrenean Mastiff Canadian Eskimo Dog
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Cane Corso
Russian Black Terrier Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Spanish Mastiff Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Tibetan Mastiff Dogue De Bordeaux
Estrela Mountain Dog
Kangal Shepherd Dog
Landseer (European
continental type)
Leonberger
Portuguese Water Dog
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
St Bernard
Group 6 Specials
2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
MONDAY 12th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING
Héctor Eduardo Bautista - Bolivia Felipe Xacur Baeza - Mexico John Walsh Jnr - Ireland
RING1 RING 2 First Available Ring
Boston Terrier Canaan Dog Great Dane
British Bulldog Dalmatian Japanese Spitz
Chow Chow Eurasier Keeshond
German Spitz (Klein) French Bulldog Schipperke
German Spitz (Mittel) Lhasa Apso Shar Pei
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
Poodle (Miniature)
Poodle (Standard)
Poodle (Toy)
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog
(Intermediate)
Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog
(Miniature)
Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog
(Standard)
Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog
(Intermediate)
Group 7 Specials
2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
JUDGING FEATURE GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING
TUESDAY 13th AUGUST
Mr Tom Wall - Ireland Mr Héctor Eduardo Bautista - Bolivia Mr John Walsh Jnr – Ireland
RING 1 RING 2 First Available Ring
British Bulldog Canaan Dog Boston Terrier
Great Dane Dalmatian Chow Chow
Japanese Spitz Eurasier German Spitz (Klein)
Keeshond French Bulldog German Spitz (Mittel)
Schipperke Lhasa Apso Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)
Shar Pei Poodle (Miniature) Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)
Poodle (Standard) Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)
Poodle (Toy) Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Intermediate)
Shih Tzu Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Miniature)
Tibetan Terrier Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Standard)
Group 7 Feature Specials2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
WEDNESDAY 14th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 2 – TERRIERS
Kari Järvinen - Finland Felipe Xacur Baeza - Mexico
Lunchtime
RING 1 RING 2
Airedale Terrier Bedlington Terrier Grand Parade*
American Hairless Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Australian Terrier Fox Terrier (Wire)
Border Terrier German Hunting Terrier
Bull Terrier Jack Russell Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature) Kerry Blue Terrier
Cairn Terrier Parson Russell Terrier
Cesky Terrier Tenterfield Terrier
Glen of Imaal Welsh Terrier
Irish Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Group 2 Specials
OBEDIENCE JUDGING
Kym Sutherland
Obedience Companion Dog (CD)
Obedience Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)
* Competitors are encouraged to participate in the Grand Parade on the Main Oval during the lunch
break. Please listen to the announcements made in the ring on the day for further information.2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
THURSDAY 15th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 3 – GUNDOGS
Mr Héctor Eduardo Bautista – Bolivia Felipe Xacur Baeza - Mexico Mr John Walsh Jnr - Ireland
RING 1 RING 2 First Available Ring
English Setter Cocker Spaniel Bracco Italiano
German Shorthaired Pointer Cocker Spaniel American Brittany
German Wirehaired Pointer Labrador Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Gordon Setter Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer Clumber Spaniel
Hungarian Vizsla Curly Coated Retriever
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla English Springer Spaniel
Irish Red and White Setter Field Spaniel
Italian Spinone Flat Coated Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo Golden Retriever
Large Munsterlander Irish Setter
Pointer Irish Water Spaniel
Weimaraner Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Weimaraner (Longhair) Spanish Water Dog
Sussex Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Group 3 Specials2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
FRIDAY 16th AUGUST
JUDGING GROUP 1 – TOYS
Vija Klucniece - Latvia Felipe Xacur Baeza - Mexico
RING 1 RING 2
Affenpinscher Australian Silky Terrier
Bichon Frise Havanese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Italian Greyhound
Chihuahua (Long Coat) King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Lowchen
Chinese Crested Dog Pekingese
Coton De Tulear Pomeranian
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Pug
Griffon Bruxellois Russian Toy (Long Haired)
Japanese Chin Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)
Maltese Tibetan Spaniel
Miniature Pinscher Yorkshire Terrier
Papillon
Group 1 Specials2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
SATURDAY 17th AUGUST
PLUSH PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES AND GENERAL SPECIALS
Kari Järvinen - Finland
Keith Brown - New Zealand Geoffrey Maudlen - South Australia
ONE RING – commencing not before
RING 1 RING 2
2:00pm
Plush Puppy Baby Puppy Sweepstakes Plush Puppy Intermediate Sweepstakes
Plush Puppy Puppy Sweepstakes Plush Puppy Open Sweepstakes
Plush Puppy Non-Champion
Plush Puppy Junior Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
Plush Puppy Champion Sweepstakes
Plush Puppy Veteran Sweepstakes
Plush Puppy Neuter Sweepstakes
General Specials
Note: Plush Puppy Sweepstakes for Ring 1 and Ring 2 will be judged at the same time.2019 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION
JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE
SUNDAY 18th AUGUST – ALL SPORTS
RALLY OBEDIENCE DANCES WITH DOGS AGILITY JUMPING
Wendy Russell (QLD)
Desmond Strong (QLD)
Maree Rablin (QLD) Rachel Bulloch (QLD) Rachel Bulloch (QLD)
RING 1
Trevor Telford (QLD)
After Rally Obeidience After Dances With Dogs After Agility
Novice
Advanced Rally A
Advanced Rally B
Excellent Rally A
Excellent Rally B
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
Novice (AD)
Excellent (ADX)
Open (ADO)
Master (ADM)
Novice (JD)
Excellent (JDX)
Open (JDO)
Master (JDM)
Novice (JD)JUDGES Kari Jarvinen (Finland) Judging: Part of Group 2, 4, 6 & RNA General Specials Kari is credited with bringing agility competitions to the canine scene in Finland after seeing it in England in the 1970s. He began his judging career in 1972, became an all breeds judge in 1991 and has a passion for Boxers but has also bred Beagles, Scottish and West Highland terriers. He has judged in 84 countries and for the past 30 years has organised the Finnish Kennel Clubs’ Helsinki International Dog Show and served as the Chairman of the Show Committee. Felipe Xacur Baeza (Mexico) Judging: Parts of Group 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & Group Specials After three years of showing Fila Brasileiros as a hobby, Felipe Xacur Baeza started professionally exhibiting in Brazil in 1990. He was the President of the Kennel Club of Para in Belem, Brazil, before moving to Mexico in 1994, where he continued to breed Fila Brasileiros. In 1996 Felipe’s dedication to the breed was recognised by the Confederacion Brasileira de Cinofilia (CBKC) and he was appointed as the designed Coordinator of Commission for the Fila Brasileiro and Advisor to the Chairman of the Cinotechnic Council. After starting out with Fila Brasileiro, Felipe has gone on to breed other dogs including Australian Cattle Dog, French Bulldog, Jack Russell Terrier, Deagle, Havanese, Chihuahua, Pug, Tibetan Spaiel, Shih-Tzu, Labrador Retriever, Welsh Corgi Pembroke and several other breeds at his kennel. Felipe has been involved in the Kennel Club Canofilo del Mayab in Mexico since its inception in 1994. John Walsh Jnr (Ireland) Judging: Parts of Group 3, 4, 5, 7, 7 Feature, Group Specials John’s parents are both International Canine judges and he grew up with the family kennel of Rough Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, so it’s no surprise that he followed in their footsteps. His first championship judging appointment was in 1989, moving onto judging Best in Show at All Breed Championship Level in 2005 before becoming qualified to judge all FCI Breeds and Groups and Best In Show as well as Junior Showmanship in 2015. To date, John has judged in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA, including Westminster Dog Show 2014 and 2016.. Vija Klucniece (Latvia) Judging: Parts of Group 1, 4 & Group Specials From childhood, Vija dreamt of owning a dog which came to fruition in 1967 when she got her first dog, a Giant Spitz. From there she began breeding Klein Spitzes before importing the first ever Chow Chow into Latvia from Poland in 1988. These days she has Papillions which she has successfully bred to international championship level. Vija has judged in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Danmark, Norway, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Belaruss, Russia, Ukraine,Hungary, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republik, Croatia, Australia, Mexico ,India, China and Brasil.
Hector Eduardo Bautista Perez (Bolivia) Judging: Part of Group 3, 6, 7, 7 Feature & Group Specials Over the years Eduardo has bred French Bulldogs, Pugs, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Standard Schnauzers and Miniature Schnauzers. He is a surgeon and President of the Bolivian Kennel Club. He became an all breeds judge in 2015. He’s been invited to judge all over the world, including Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Japan and now Australia. Tom Wall (Ireland) Judging: Part of Group 5, 7 Feature & Group Specials Tom has been involved with the All Ireland Shetland Sheepdog Club and the Rough Collie Club of Ireland for more than 30 years. Since his first dog in 1976 (a Collie), he’s been awarded 15 championships. He first judged Rough Collies at champsionship level in 1982 and Shelties in 1988 and has judged both breeds across Europe. He has previously judged in Melbourne and Adelaide in 2009. Keith Brown (New Zealand) Judging: Sweepstakes Keith began his showing career at just eight years of age and has bred or owned more than 80 Champion, 17 Grand Champion and the only Supreme Champion Pekingese in New Zealand. He has also bred and owned American Cockers, Miniature Schnauzers, Afghan Hounds and Kerry Blue Terriers. He started judging when he was 18 and became an all breeds judge in 2005, which has seen him travel not only around New Zealand, but also to Australia, the United States and the Philippines. Keith is both a life member of the Canterbury Toy Dog Society and Canterbury Kennel Association, as well as an executive councillor of Dogs New Zealand. Geoffrey Maudlen (South Australia) Judging: Sweepstakes Geoffrey been involved with breeding and exhibiting pedigree dogs since the 1970s. He commenced his judging career in 1986 and holds an All Breeds Championship License with the Australian National Kennel Control. His judging appointments have taken him throughout Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, China, Portugal, Ireland, Thailand, Indonesia and the USA. He has also judged Best in Shows at all breeds level at many of these appointments.
Rosemary Green (Queensland) Judging: Racing Queensland – Greyhound Sweepstakes Rosemary was introduced to the world of purebred dogs in 1974 when she purchased a young Rhodesian Ridgeback female. Since then, she has been heavily involved with Pharaoh Hounds for 30 years and with her daughter, has owned a Saluki, Welsh Springer, English Springer, Whippet and American Cocker Spaniels. In 1999 she became a qualified Rhodesian Ridgebacks judge before becoming an ANKC All Breeds Judge in 2016. She has judged throughout, plus the UK, Holland, Switzerland, Norway, France, USA, South Africa, Japan, Thailand, China, Russia and New Zealand. Tabitha Young (Queensland) Judging: Obedience UDX/UD Tabitha commenced Dog Obedience in the early 1980s, being heavily involved the German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland. She started obedience judging in 1998 and is a senior judge, judging all levels of obedience specialising in German Shepherd Obedience. She currently owns five dogs including two Belgium Shepherd Malinois, one of which is retired, a German Shepherd, a Border Collie and a Jack Russell Terrier who is also retired. Her judging experience has included the Brisbane Royal, German Shepherd Nationals and State and Main Breed Shows, as well as local judging appointments around Brisbane, North Queensland and Northern NSW and just recently the Sydney Royal in 2018. Wendy Russell (Queensland) Judging: Dances With Dogs Competition Wendy Russell cannot remember a time in her life that was without dogs. She was captivated with the Canine Obedience Competition after attending the Royal Queensland Show as a spectator in the late 1980s. This led her to join the Obedience Dog Club of Brisbane (ODCB) with her Pomeranian and, in time, was well and truly ‘hooked’ on the sport of Obedience. She has spent many years with ODCB involving weekends of demonstrations at schools in and around Brisbane. She believes the 15 combined Obedience Clubs in the centre ring at the Royal Queensland Show has been a wonderful experience with the exhibitors and their dogs of all breeds. Maree Rablin (Queensland) Judging: Dances with Dog Competition Maree has been dancing since the age of 10 and started the Do Dance Academy with her daughter, Renee, 13 years ago. She also has been involved in the dog world for the past 18 years being a member of several obedience, breed and sporting clubs. She has enjoyed showing, trialling and dancing with her Border Collies and German Shepherds. When the sport of Dances with Dogs was developed in 2009 she thought this was a good way to combine her skills and love of dance plus showcase the trick work her dogs could perform. Mrs Rablin holds an Open Dances with Dogs judges license and has been a member of the Dances with Dogs Judges training panel and has held executive positions within the Dances with Dogs Club.
Kym Sutherland (Queensland) Judging: Obedience CDX/CD Kym was invited to join the Obedience Judges’ Training Program in 2013 and has thoroughly enjoyed learning, fulfilling judging duties and contributing to the sport. Together with her 13 year old Labrador Retriever, they have achieved several titles in Obedience to UD Level and Rally-O, competing right up until he was 12 years old. Kym’s latest golden retriever is well on her way to more successes, attaining three titles so far in the Obedience realm with no failures. Trevor Telford (Queensland) Judging: Dances with Dog Competition Trevor was introduced to the Dog World through his partner 30 years ago and since then has become very involved in the community. He initially started as an Instructor at a regional obedience club which lead to almost 20 years as President. When Dances with Dogs was introduced as a sport he became a foundation Judge and has continued in that role for the past 10 years. In his judging capacity he has been interstate and overseas to Malaysia to adjudicate. Desmond Strong (Queensland) Judging: Rally Obedience Competition Des has been a member of Dogs Queensland since 1990 when he joined Caboolture Sports Dog Obedience for Obedience Training. He has been involved with the club continuously since then, and has held various positions such as President, Officer in Charge of Training and Vice President. Des is a Qualified Rally Obedience Judge at all levels and is on the Dogs Queensland Sporting Dogs Committee. Des has trained five Border Collies in Obedience, Rally Obedience, and Tracking. The highest levels achieved are Obedience Champion, Tracking Champion and Rally Obedience Champion. Des and his Border Collie Missy were the first dog and handler to gain their Rally Obedience Champion Title in Australia. Rachel Bulloch (Queensland) Judging: Agility and Jumping Originally from the UK, Rachel moved to Australia in 2003 with her Irish Terrier, Finn. They began to compete in Agility the next year, then in 2005 Rachel took to the show ring with Saphie who then went on to attain the title of Dual Ch (Ag 500). Rachel continued with the Irish Terriers and represented Queensland at the 2010 Queensland National Agility & Jumping Trials with Saphie. In 2012 Rachel acquired her first Border Collie, Phoebe who has also represented Qld at the 2014 SA National Agility & Jumping Trials when QLD won the team event. Rachel has been a member of the QLD Agility Sub Committee for a number of years, which focuses on improving the sport of agility. Rachel became a Jumping Judge in 2015 and is now qualified to judge all ANKC approved Agility competitions. . *JUDGE TO BE CONFIRMED - RNA Junior Handler
The RNA reserves the right at all times at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to:
(a) substitute a Judge when necessary;
(b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed.
(c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge, appoint an additional Judge if necessary.
Notification of any changes will be posted on the Royal Queensland Show website (http://www.ekka.com.au)
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entry. ENTRY FORMS
NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS Exhibitors must complete “STATEMENT BY EXHIBITOR”
section on the front page of the entry form advising their
The 2019 Royal Queensland Show Championship Canine taxation status.
Competition is conducted under the rules of Canine Control
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Entries for 2019 can be made either on the Application to Enter www.ekka.com.au/competitions/categories/animals/canine
Form or online at www.ekka.com.au. Entries submitted other
than on the correct form or online will be returned to the PRIZE MONEY
Exhibitor and, unless all requirements are complied with and the
form is returned to the office by 5.00pm on the Application to Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST.
Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, they will not be
considered. Please ensure that the entry form is read and GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors who are
understood before signed by the exhibitor or parent/guardian. registered for GST purposes. Prize money will be paid into your
nominated bank account in October 2019.
As a condition for acceptance of my entry: Neither myself
or the handler of my exhibit/s will indulge in any social, The Association will provide a “Recipient Created Tax Invoice”
professional or other interaction with an official or judge to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes.
contracted or sub-contracted by the RNA before or during
the Royal Queensland Show. All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within six months
from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show. Prizes not
The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special Facility claimed and prize cheques not presented by that date will be
License issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict laws considered to have lapsed, and the amount will become a
related to the consumption and possession of liquor across the donation to the Association. (RNA by-Laws)
Brisbane Showgrounds site. The consumption or possession of
liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is not authorised by the WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
RNA and in many cases may be an offence for which on the
spot fines can be issued by Police and Liquor Licensing 1. The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplace
Investigators. Alcohol is not permitted in the benching and within the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety Act
marshalling areas under any circumstances. 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required to ensure
that they and all persons under their direction or control,
PRIVACY STATEMENT including their contractors or sub-contractors, comply with
all requirements of the Act and the RNA holds each
You can be assured that the privacy of your personal exhibitor responsible to discharge its obligations to provide
information is of the utmost importance to us. The information and maintain a safe place and system of work during
provided by you in any application for membership or occupation by the exhibitor/competitor of any area of the
application to enter is used by the Royal National Agricultural Showgrounds.
and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) to offer member
services or to organise and conduct competitions at the Royal 2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to
Queensland Show. By applying for membership or entering themselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA
such competitions you consent to provide such details as yourstaff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeably 58. Should there be any reason to suspect that any Exhibit is
affected by the presentation of their exhibit. either diseased or dangerous, or objectionable, the Council
through its Officials, reserves the rights of removing the
3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be same from or refusing its admittance to the Royal
eliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and Queensland Show.
particular attention will be paid to ensuring public safety
and safety of other exhibitors/competitors. 59. An Exhibitor who detects or suspects any illness amongst
any of his entries whilst the animals are at the
4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent Showgrounds must:
persons whose experience is known to the
exhibitor/competitor. (a) Report this fact immediately to the
Superintendent responsible for that particular
5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and section;
Policed by exhibitors/competitors and exhibitors and/or (b) Ensure that the animal/s is/are contained within
competitors are advised that the use of Primus stoves, any its/their accommodation area/s unless advised
heating or lighting appliances of a like character, or any otherwise by the Superintendent or the
naked light, is strictly prohibited in the pavilions. Association’s Veterinary Surgeon; and
6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical (c) Where feasible to do so, contain soiled bedding
equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure from the animal/s within its/their accommodation
that such equipment is fitted with residual current area.
protection and that all electrical leads, tools and appliances
have been inspected by a licensed electrical contractor and 60. Council may at its discretion require to have any biological
currently tagged. The use of double adaptors is prohibited tests carried out on any animal exhibited at the Royal
and all power boards must also be tested and tagged. Queensland Show or to have materials collected from such
animals in order to have tests carried out, after such
7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the animals arrive at the Showgrounds.
requirements of the Act and its Regulations and Standards
in every other respect. This is essential for the safety of all 61. If in the opinion of a Council Steward of a Section, an
exhibitors/competitors and the general public. The Act Exhibit in such Section requires Veterinary treatment then if
imposes very severe penalties in the event of the Exhibitor cannot be contacted immediately, the Council
noncompliance with its provisions. Any Stewards may instruct a Veterinary Surgeon to treat such
exhibitors/competitors who do not comply will not be Exhibit and the costs of such Veterinary Surgeon shall be
allowed to exhibit at the Brisbane Exhibition. paid by the Exhibitor to the Association. The Association
shall not be in any way liable to an Exhibitor for any
damage to or injury to such Exhibit.
The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the following extracts
from the RNA By-Laws. 62. Where, in the opinion of the Association, an Exhibit, being
an animal, should be destroyed or removed from the
EXCLUSION OF ANIMALS Showgrounds, the Association’s Veterinary Surgeon or the
Association may destroy or remove the Exhibit from the
11. Any animal which in the opinion of the Council Stewards is Showgrounds, or both. Alternatively, the Association may
not in a fit state to be exhibited may be rejected by them require the Exhibitor to destroy or remove the Exhibit from
and debarred from competing in the class or classes for the Showgrounds, or both. Any costs incurred by the
which it is entered. Any animal rejected must be removed Association pursuant to this By-Law must be reimbursed
from the Showgrounds as soon as the exhibitor is notified. by the Exhibitor.
No animal showing signs of any disease or illness
particularly warts, ringworm and pinkeye will be allowed 63. The Association shall not be responsible for any loss or
onto the grounds. damage caused (inter alia) through disease or infection
howsoever arising.
VETERINARY TREATMENT & INSPECTION
UNETHICAL CONDUCT
12. If, in the opinion of a Council Steward of a Section, an
exhibit in such section requires veterinary treatment, then if 105. The Exhibitor, the Owner or any person in charge of an
the exhibitor cannot be contacted immediately, the Council animate Exhibit shall not engage in unethical conduct. The
Steward may instruct a Veterinary Surgeon to treat such Exhibitor, the Owner or any person in charge of an animal
exhibit and the costs of such Veterinary Surgeon shall be to which unethical conduct relates are deemed to have
paid by the exhibitor to the Association. The Association acted in breach of this By-Law, whether or not having been
shall not be in any way liable to an exhibitor for any damage knowingly concerned in the unethical conduct. The Council
to or injury to such exhibit. or relevant Sectional Committee shall decide whether or
not any conduct constitutes unethical conduct but without
13. No pharmaceutical shall be administered to any animal in any way restricting the meaning of that expression,
exhibit except under the direction of the Association's unethical conduct may include the presentation as an
Veterinary Surgeon who shall advise the Council Stewards exhibit for judging:
if in his opinion such pharmaceutical is likely to have any
effect upon the animal which would be material to its (a) of an animal other than in its natural
chances of being awarded a prize and in such case the conformation after normal feeding and grooming,
Council Stewards may debar the animal from competing. A except as otherwise provided either expressly or
Council Steward may at any time direct the Association's by necessary implication in the regulation or in
Veterinary Surgeons to take a sample of blood, saliva or the definition of a class in which the animal is
urine from an exhibit for testing. entered;
(b) of any animal having undergone any operation
DISEASE OR DANGER or procedure materially altering the structure or
natural conformation of any part of its body,whether by the introduction of any substance or had administered to it a Prohibited Substance in
thing subcutaneously, or by any surgery, or by breach of the By-Laws.
the administration of any substance or chemical
or by the attachment of any object or thing; 127. Where, prior to an event, a Veterinary Surgeon is of
(c) of any animal having undergone any operation the opinion that a Prohibited Substance may have
or procedure that changes by exaggeration, been administered to an Exhibit, the Veterinary
minimisation or otherwise in natural conformation Surgeon may require that the Exhibit be examined
or physical constitution or appearance; prior to competing in that event.
(d) of an inanimate object, that is created,
constituted, formed or includes goods, 128. The Association may publish procedures relating to
substances or things not normally found in the examination of Exhibits. Such procedures are
objects of like nature; binding on Exhibitors, Owners and Attendants.
(e) that is not the animal or the object or thing
entered for the Class to be judged;
(f) in breach of the Regulation. 129. Any exhibit which has been brought to the
Showgrounds and is found to have had administered
106. An exhibitor, or person in charge of an animate exhibit to it any prohibited substance as defined above may,
must: without prejudice to any other action which may be
taken in respect of the matter, be debarred by the
(a) use all reasonable steps to ensure that the exhibit Council Stewards from competing in any event for
is housed and cared for in accordance with the which it may have been entered.
Association’s current animal welfare policy;
(b) obey any direction from a member of the 130. The exhibitor, the owner and any person in charge of
Association’s Council, or from any other official of an animal to which a prohibited substance has been
the Association, relating to the care and welfare administered, by any person, and whether or not with
of that or any other exhibit; the knowledge of the exhibitor, owner or person in
(c) if called upon to do so, surrender the exhibit charge, is deemed to have acted in breach of this By-
to the Association, in circumstances where in the Law.
reasonable opinion of the Association’s
Veterinarian, the exhibit is in need of urgent 130a. No person shall have in his possession on the
veterinary attention. Showgrounds any prohibited substance, syringe,
needle or other instrument which could be used to
107. An exhibitor must not use, or have in his possession, administer a prohibited substance to an animate
any electric or electronic apparatus or any improper Exhibit, unless that person shall have obtained the
contrivance capable of affecting the performance of an permission of the Association to be in such
exhibit. possession, or satisfies the Association that such
possession is lawful and proper use.
EXHIBIT UNWORTHY OF AWARD
131. The Association and any Council Steward servant or
108. An exhibit shall not receive an award if in the opinion of agent of the Association shall not be liable to an
the Judge it is unworthy of such award. exhibitor for the death of or for injury damage or
infection which may be sustained by his exhibit
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES occasioned by or arising out of any act or omission of
any Council Steward, servant or agent of the
122. A person must not administer a Prohibited Substance Association during the course of the testing of the
or cause one to be administered to an Exhibit, except exhibit whether due to the negligence of any such
as permitted by the By-Laws or the Regulations. Council Steward, servant or agent or otherwise.
123. The Exhibitor, the Owner and Attendant of any Exhibit PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES - DEFINITION
to which a Prohibited Substance has been
administered is in breach of the By-Laws unless the 'Prohibited Substance' means any substance originating
Prohibited Substance is permitted by the By-Laws or externally to an animal (and whether or not endogenous to the
Regulations to be administered. animal) capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of the
animal by its action upon:
124. An Exhibit to which a Prohibited Substance has been
administered in breach of the By-Laws must be (a) the central or peripheral nervous system;
removed from the Showground upon demand by the (b) the cardiovascular system;
Association. (c) the respiratory system;
(d) the alimentary digestive system;
125. The Association may in its discretion and at any time, (e) the musculo-skeletal system;
cause an examination to be made of an Exhibit by a (f) the urogenital system; or
Veterinary Surgeon who, in the course of such (g) the endocrine system.
examination, may:
and includes without limitation:
(a) take such samples (including, without limitation,
urine, blood, saliva and faeces) from such Exhibit (i) analgesics;
as he considers necessary or advisable; (ii) anti-histamines;
(b) have such samples tested by such methods and (iii) anti-inflammatory agents;
procedures as he considers appropriate; and (iv) blood anti-coagulants;
(c) examine the Exhibit for desensitised limbs. (v) diuretics;
(vi) hormones and their synthetic counterparts;
126. Any Exhibit found by a Veterinary Surgeon to have a (vii) cortico-steroids;
limb (or part thereof) desensitised is deemed to have (viii) anabolic steroids;(ix) local anaesthetics; (a) upon the request, orally or in writing, of the
(x) muscle relaxants; President, any Chairman of a Sectional
(xi) tranquillisers; Committee or Chief Executive.
(xii) vitamins; (b) upon receipt by the Chairman of the Disciplinary
(xiii) antibiotics; Committee of a written complaint relating to a
(xiv) stimulants; matter referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) of By-
(xv) glues and bleaches; law 133.
(xvi) silver compounds; (c) by the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee on
(xvii) schedule drugs. his or her own motion.
Conduct of Proceedings
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
139. The Disciplinary Committee may conduct proceedings
132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 - at any time between 6.00am and 11.00pm on any
153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By- day.
laws 133 - 153 will prevail.
140. All persons who constitute the Disciplinary Committee
Functions of the Disciplinary Committee for the purposes of any proceedings must be present
at any hearing conducted by the Disciplinary
133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be to Committee.
hear and determine all complaints, allegations and
other matters relating to: 141. A person whose conduct is called into question in any
proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee must
(a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By- be given notice of a hearing. It shall be sufficient for
laws or Sectional Regulations. such notice to be given orally and by any such person
(b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and acting with the apparent authority of the Association.
Regulations of the Association by an exhibitor
and relating to an exhibit or to a competition, 142. The Disciplinary Committee may conduct proceedings
except if the alleged breach is of a kind that the notwithstanding that any person who has been given
Chairman of a Sectional Committee considers notice fails to attend the proceedings.
is of a less serious nature and should properly
be dealt with by the Sectional Committee, and 143. The Disciplinary Committee shall not be bound by any
(c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws rules of evidence and shall conduct the proceedings
and Regulations of the Association that may be with the minimum of formality and in such a manner
referred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to as it sees fit.
By-Law 137 (a).
144. The Disciplinary Committee may require any member
Constitution of the Disciplinary Committee or exhibitor to attend at any proceedings of the
Disciplinary Committee and to furnish such information
134. The Disciplinary Committee shall comprise of such and evidence and to produce such documents
members of Council as are appointed by the Council relevant to the proceedings as to the Disciplinary
from time to time. Committee deems fit.
135. The Council shall appoint a member of the Disciplinary 145. The Disciplinary Committee may, at its discretion, call
Committee as Chairman of the Disciplinary for and hear expert evidence.
Committee.
146. No person will be legally represented without the leave
136. For the purposes of any proceedings of the of the Disciplinary Committee.
Disciplinary Committee, the Disciplinary Committee
shall comprise, subject to By-law 137, no less than Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee
three of its members and those persons shall
constitute the Disciplinary Committee for the purpose 147. The Disciplinary Committee may announce its decision
of those proceedings. orally or in writing. A decision that is announced orally
shall have effect in accordance with its terms.
137. If a member of the Disciplinary Committee dies or
becomes otherwise unable or unwilling to participate 148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is not
in proceedings, then: unanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. If
the Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on any
(a) if this occurs prior to the commencement of question concerning the guilt or innocence of a
any hearing in relation to the matter, the person, the question shall be resolved in that person’s
Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee shall favour.
appoint a replacement; and
(b) if this occurs after the commencement of any PENALTIES
hearing in relation to the matter, the remaining
members of the Disciplinary Committee shall 149. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there has
constitute the Committee for the purposes of been a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations of
concluding the proceedings. the Association, it may impose such a penalty as it
considers to be appropriate, including without
Initiation of Proceedings before the Disciplinary limitation:
Proceedings
(a) a reprimand;
138. Proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee may (b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as
be initiated: the Disciplinary Committee may determine);
(c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or ribbon;(d) disqualification in respect of any class; taken against any person submitting an Application for
(e) expulsion from the Showground; Entry in breach of By-Laws 30 and 31.
(f) where the person concerned is a member, a
suspension or termination of that membership; 1.1 The Licensee shall not conduct or operate any gambling
(g) a ban; game (s) or games of chance or dispose of any article by
(h) exclusion; lot or chance, or sell any raffle tickets of any nature
(i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or competing whatsoever unless these activities have been approved by
at the current Show or at any future Show; RNA Management. Exhibitors and competitors wishing to
(j) a direction that an Exhibit be removed from the conduct a competition, including a give-away
Showground; promotion or guessing competition must ensure they
(k) any other mandatory requirement; and comply with the relevant legislation.
(l) any other penalty provided for in other
regulations of the Association. 1.2 No person under disqualification recognised by this
Association may exhibit or handle an exhibit.
150. There shall be no appeal from any decision of the
Disciplinary Committee. 1.3 Should any question arise for which no specific guidance
is provided, the matter shall be referred to the Councillor
Publication of Results of Disciplinary Procedures or Honorary Council Steward whose decision on the
matter shall be final.
151. The Association may publish to:
1.4 Should any exhibitors have any queries please contact the
(a) all Royal Show Societies in Australia; Competition and Events Coordinator for clarification.
(b) the relevant Breed Societies;
(c) the body with which the exhibit is registered, or is 1.5 Titles gained after the catalogue has been prepared will
eligible for registration; not be altered and will remain as per the original entry
once judging takes place.
the result of any proceedings before the Disciplinary
Committee in which a person has been found guilty of 1.6 Exhibitors will ensure that a standby handler is available
a breach of any Rule, By-Law or Regulation. should any Exhibitor be required in two rings or any one
ring at the same time. Judging will NOT be held up in
152. The Association shall have no liability to any person in either ring. This is applicable to all breed judging and
respect of any publication referred to in paragraph (a). handlers’ classes.
No person shall have any claim against the Association or 1.7 All handlers must be registered with the Canine Control
against any Councillor, member, employee or agent of the Council (Queensland) Ltd or another state controlling
Association in respect of any act, matter or thing done in good body.
faith during or in connection with the proceedings before the
Disciplinary Committee. 1.8 No puppies under the age of 3 months are allowed on the
Showgrounds unless prior approval is obtained through
the RNA. Any Exhibitor acting in contravention of this
regulation will have all exhibits withdrawn from the Show.
GENERAL CANINE REGULATIONS
1.9 Due to health and safety of exhibits, exhibitors, public and
Please read the following General Regulations carefully. staff; there will be no hot water available to exhibitors
within the pavilion. Exhibitors will be able to purchase hot
Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial beverages from nearby leasing exhibitors.
Association of Queensland Act 1971 and to the Rules and By-
Laws of the Association the following Regulations shall apply. 2 JUDGING
1. NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS 2.0 Conformation Breed Judging will commence not before
9.00am. The surface of the judging rings is real grass,
1.0 Entries will only be received on the Association’s unlike the artificial turf that has been used in previous
“Application to Enter” Form or via the online portal. All years.
applications on the “Application to Enter” Form must be
completed in its entirety; signed and dated; and 2.1 Obedience judging will commence at the conclusion of the
accompanied by such additional material as required by group judging on Saturday 10th August and Wednesday
the form, the By-Laws, or the Regulations of the Canine 14th August 2019
Section.
2.2 Agility, Dances with Dogs, Jumping and Rally Obedience
Entries not submitted, either online or on the correct form, will be held on Sunday 18th August. Please refer to
will be returned to the exhibitor and, unless all judging timetable for more information.
requirements are complied with and the forms returned to
the office by 5.00pm on the closing date for entries, they 2.3 With the concept of judging a Group per day the Canine
will not be considered. Section is also introducing class judging as well as per
2016, 2017 and 2018. It is primarily the same that is
By-Law 30 requires that the Applicant represents and conducted at any All Breeds Championship Show. The
warrants to the Association that the information set out on following is the format in which it will take:
the Entry Form is complete, accurate and not misleading
in any way. By-Law 31 requires that the Applicant must • Baby Puppy in Group - Each Baby of Breed will
not make any Misstatement or Misdescription in an compete for Baby in Group at Group Specials on the
Application for Entry or accompanying documentation day. The winning Baby Puppy of Group will then return
lodged by or on behalf of an Applicant. Action will be on Saturday 17th August to compete for Baby Puppy
in Show.• Champion Puppy in Group – The winner of the These will be emailed to exhibitors in July 2019. The email
Champion Puppy in Group, which will compete for the address submitted on the Application to Enter form will be
Champion Puppy in Show, will be decided from the used for sending these passes.
winner of the Best Minor in Group and Best Puppy in Exhibitors requiring more passes can pre-purchase tickets
Group Exhibits. when submitting an entry www.ekka.com.au. Competitor
passes are the only passes that allow exhibitors to enter
• Other classes will be judged accordingly with the the Showgrounds before the gates open at 9am.
Best in Group eliminating a class, the same as Runner
Up. Should either come from Puppy then this would Please note the Exhibitor is the name/account holder used
eliminate the Puppy Class: The same that is on the entry form /login to outline entries and not the
conducted at All Breeds Shows now with the registered owner/s listed.
exception of Champion Puppy in Group.
3.4 For more information on applicable entry gates and
Classes in Group judging will only be conducted at this parking maps please visit
level and not at Show level. It is not compulsory for Runner www.ekka.com.au/competitions/categories/animals/canine
Up in Group winners to return and compete on 17th
August if they do not wish to do so. 4. BENCHING & EXERCISE AREA
2.4 The Feature Show judging will be based on the 4 – 1 4.0 Kennel signs will be limited to a maximum of 60cm x
placing system for the finals, the same way as it has been 30cm displaying the name of the kennels and of the
conducted in the last few years. exhibit. Prize Cards and Ribbons won at the 2019 Royal
Queensland Show may be displayed. Any other Breed
2.5 If any Exhibitor is not present when called for any class or Ribbons won outside of this Show cannot be displayed
award the judging will proceed in his or her absence, and without firstly obtaining the written consent of the
the exhibit declared absent. Association.
2.6 Any dog entered for competition and present at the Show 4.1 The benches used in 2019 will be the same as those used
may not be withdrawn from competition without the in 2014 to 2018. Minimum bench size is 1m x 0.9m.
consent of the Councillor or Honorary Council Steward.
4.2 All dogs must be securely benched or trolleyed. Not more
2.7 Any exhibit, if found to be entered in the wrong class, will than one exhibit may occupy any one bench without the
be transferred to the Open class. permission of the Steward. A dog may not be placed on
the bench so as to impair the view of the public, and no
2.8 Any exhibit incorrectly nominated on the Application to objects that will affect the view of the public may be
Enter form by an Exhibitor will be declared ineligible. added to the bench or trolley.
2.9 Exhibitors must wear only one exhibit number at any one 4.3 No dogs will be removed from the benches or trolleys
time on the left side whilst in the assembly area and other than to be exercised or shown at any time without
judging ring. The Exhibitor must ensure they have the the authority of the Councillor or Honorary Council
correct number of the dog as indicated in the catalogue. Steward.
3. ENTRY, EXIT & COMPETITOR PASSES 4.4 It is an offence for any person to remove or alter the
location of any exhibit from the benches and/or
3.0 Exhibitors with their exhibits will only be allowed to enter designated area allocated. Failure to observe this
and exit the Dog Pavilion through the entrance located on requirement may result in withdrawal of the exhibits and or
King Street (Gate 2). Exhibitors are able to be dropped off exhibitors making the changes. You are required to seek
on Alexandria Street, then walk around to Gate 2 on Kings prior approval from the Honorary Council Steward before
Street if they are not parking. On arrival, exhibitors will be any changes are made.
given their exhibit numbers upon presentation of their
exhibit listing. 4.5 Conformation Entries: Dogs are to be benched by
8:45am daily and must remain on exhibition in the
3.1 Entry to the grounds is strictly from 6.00am. All dogs must benching area from 8.45am to 4.30pm.
be benched by 8.45am. Dogs entered on their respective Junior Handlers: Dogs are to be benched by 10:30am
days must remain on exhibition in their allocated bench or Saturday 10th August.
area from 8.45am to 4.30pm or until judging concludes Obedience: Dogs are to be benched by 1:00pm Saturday
for the day. Any Exhibitor who is unable to conform to 10th August and Wednesday 14th August.
these times and conditions should not submit an entry. Rally Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Dances with
Any alterations to the arrival and departure times of Dogs: Dogs are to be benched by 8:45am and remain on
exhibits will be at the discretion of the Honorary Council exhibition until 4.30pm.
Steward. At that time Exhibitors will be asked to form a Any alterations to these times require prior consent from
line and will be directed by Stewards for an orderly exit an Honorary Council Steward.
from the pavilion.
4.6 Special Kennelling Arrangements: Requests for special
3.2 All dogs must be removed from the pavilion within 30 kennelling arrangements may be made through the RNA
minutes once approval has been granted to leave the office no later than the close of entries. The Honorary
pavilion on any day of judging. Council Steward will review requests using the following
guidelines:
3.3 Exhibitor passes will be issued on the following basis (per
day of competition): a. The exhibitor has multiple breeds entered on the
1 – 4 dogs = 2 passes same day (to ensure all exhibits are benched in
5 dogs and over = 4 passes adjacent benches),
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