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Applying from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2021
Show regulations
SVENSKA KENNELKLUBBENPlats för eventuell annons
Table of contents
General regulations for shows, trials, competitions and behavioral assessments.......................5
1. Vaccinations....................................................................................................................6
2. Identification number........................................................................................................6
3. Responsibility...................................................................................................................7
4. Force majeure.................................................................................................................7
5. Unacceptable behaviour...................................................................................................7
6. Prohibited from taking part in shows, trials and competitions..............................................8
7 Doping and other undue circumstances...........................................................................10
Specific regulations for shows................................................................................................12
8. Show Manager, Show Committee and Certified organiser of shows...................................13
9. Judges and other officials...............................................................................................13
10. Change of judges...........................................................................................................14
11. Veterinary inspection......................................................................................................14
12. Injury or illness..............................................................................................................14
13. Treatment of coat, nose or skin.......................................................................................14
14. Attempts to influence judging.........................................................................................14
15. General points of order...................................................................................................14
16. Membership requirements..............................................................................................15
17. Origin and registration requirements...............................................................................15
18. Entering and entry fees..................................................................................................16
19. Refunding entry fees......................................................................................................16
20. Objections.....................................................................................................................17
Rules for judging.....................................................................................................................18
21. Quality grading..............................................................................................................18
22. Competition classes.......................................................................................................19
23. Arrival too late for judging...............................................................................................19
24. Obligation to take part in an entered class.......................................................................19
Definition of classes ...............................................................................................................21
and judging order...................................................................................................................21
25. Puppy class 6–9 months (unofficial class which is not included in the SKK Dog Register)...21
26. Junior class 9–18 months (junkl)....................................................................................21
27. Junior competition class (junkk)......................................................................................21
28. Intermediate class 15–24 months (ukl)............................................................................22
29. Intermediate competition class (ukk)................................................................................22
30. Working class, 15+ months (bkl/jkl)................................................................................22
331. Working competition class (bkk/jkk).................................................................................22
32. Open class 15+ months (ökl)..........................................................................................22
33. Open class competition (ökk)..........................................................................................22
34. Champion class 15+ months (chkl).................................................................................23
35. Champion competition class (chkk).................................................................................23
36. Veteran class (vetkl).......................................................................................................23
37. Veteran competition class (vetkk)....................................................................................23
38. Best Male class (bhkl) and Best Bitch class (btkl).............................................................23
39. Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex (BIR and BIM)......................................................25
40. Progeny class (avelskl)...................................................................................................25
41. Breeders class (uppfkl)...................................................................................................25
42. The Finals......................................................................................................................26
43. Information in the show catalogue...................................................................................26
44. Special Honour Prizes for shows organised by SKK provincial kennel clubs........................27
45. Prize designations..........................................................................................................27
Summary................................................................................................................................28
LIST A.................................................................................................................................29
LIST B.................................................................................................................................30
4General regulations for shows,
trials, competitions and behavioral
assessments
These regulations will apply from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2021.
Any changes required as a result of Swedish legislation or FCI regulations
will be found at SKK’s website www.skk.se.
General regulations for shows, trials, com- not harm or act against SKK or its member
petitions and behavioral assessments or- organisations, and not to act in such a way
ganised by Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK/ that they affect other dogs’ chances of being
the Swedish Kennel Club), provincial kennel judged fairly at shows, trials, competitions
clubs,breed clubs affiliated with SKK, and/ and behavioral assessments, and not to make
or by breed clubs affiliated by agreement. In disparaging comments about other dogs,
case of interpreting of the show regulations officials or participants.
only the Swedish version is valid.
All dogs must be made available for the
The following General regulations apply to examinations and taking of samples that may
official (SKK Register) shows, trials, compe- be necessary in connection with checking
titions and behavioral assessments arranged for doping and other undue circumstances.
by Svenska Kennelklubben (SKK), by pro-
vincial kennel clubs and breed clubs affiliated When a veterinary certificate is referred to
with SKK, and by breed clubs affiliated by for a dog, this must be issued on an SKK-
agreement. In addition, the applicable parts approved form (e.g. Swedish Veterinary
of SKK’s rules and the regulations issued by Association form F145 or equivalent). The
authorities also apply. following details must be included in order
for the certificate to be accepted: breed,
Bringing dogs together for shows, trials, registered name, registration number, ID-
competitions and behavioral assessments number, description of injury, whether this
places requirements on both the organizer has been acquired, what the intervention
and dog owners/handlers in order to be relates to, action, reason for action and,
able to maintain good protection against if a body part has been removed, a com-
infectious diseases and harm to humans, ment on its appearance. An original copy
owners’ own dogs and other animals. of the certificate must always be brought
The dog’s welfare always takes top priority to the show.
at all SKK events. It is also important that Certified copy is accepted as original.
the results of judging are not affected by
undue circumstances. Organisers are entitled to make copies of
veterinary certificates.
Participants and functionaries are obliged to
act or perform in such a way that they do
5GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS, TRIALS, COMPETITIONS AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
Person may not enter or show dogs at shows, 1. Vaccinations
trials, competitions, behavioral assessments, Participating foreign dogs must be brought
or take part with a progeny group or breeders
into Sweden in accordance with Swedish
group, who:
import requirements for dogs in relation to
• has been banned from handling and rabies vaccinations and deworming against
keeping animals by the authorities tapeworms (echinococcus).
• has been excluded by the SKK’s Discipli-
nary Board from the SKK organisation Participating dogs and other dogs that are
allowed to enter the venue must be vaccinated
• has been banned from taking part in against distemper as follows:
shows, trials, competitions and behavioral
assessments by SKK’s Disciplinary Board, • Dogs under the age of one (1) year:
SKK Central Board, a Nordic kennel club at the age of at least ten (10) weeks.
or the FCI • Dogs over the age of one (1) year:
• has chosen to leave the SKK organisation the dog must be vaccinated at the age of
during an ongoing investigation by SKK’s at leastten (10) months, and not more
Disciplinary Board. than four (4) years ago.
• First-time vaccination must be carried out
Dog owners are responsible for dogs not
at least fourteen (14) days before the day
being shown/handled by a person who has
of the trial, competition and/or show.
been excluded or has been banned from
handling and keeping animals by the aut- Checks may be carried out to ensure that
horities or has left the SKK organisation the applicable import and vaccination re-
during an ongoing investigation by SKK’s quirements have been followed.
Disciplinary Board. In addition, SKK recommend that partici-
Dogs may not take part in shows, trials, pating dogs are vaccinated against parvovirus
competitions or behavioral assessments, infection and parainfluenza (kennel cough).
which in the six months prior have been
owned by a person who has been excluded 2. Identification number
or banned from entering, showing or letting Dogs must have an identification number in
another person show a dog at trial, competi- order to take part in show, trial, competition
tion or behavioral assessment by the SKK’s or behavioral assessment.
Disciplinary Board. The identification may be carried out by
A person that has been excluded or banned tattooing or with a microchip implant that
by the SKK’s Central Board in accordance to complies with ISO standards 11784 and
SKK’s statue § 9 has no right to enter the show, 11785.
trial, competition, behavioral assessment or At shows organised by the SKK General
other arrangement venues. Committee or an SKK provincial kennel
Results awarded in official classes will be club, the organiser is responsible for provi-
recorded by SKK. Only registered dogs can ding a microchip scanner.
achieve a champion title. Identification checks may be carried out
through random inspections.
6GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS, TRIALS, COMPETITIONS AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
3. Responsibility Neither SKK nor its member organisations
During shows, trials, competitions and are responsible for loss or direct or indirect
behavioral assessments, dog owners or their costs caused as a result of an event not
representatives are responsible in accordance being held. Nor are elected representatives,
with the Swedish Supervision of Dogs and employees or officials of SKK or its member
Cats Act. organisations who have made a decision on
such an event responsible for loss or direct
Those taking part in shows, trials, com- or indirect costs.
petitions and behavioral assessments are
responsible for dogs being kept in such a way 5. Unacceptable behaviour
that they cannot harm themselves or others. Dogs that demonstrate unacceptable beha-
Under no circumstances may dogs be kept viour during shows, trials, competitions,
in cars, dog cages, tents or similar in such behavioral assessments and other activities
conditions that they could come to harm. organised by a club within SKK by showing
If the dog owner or their representative aggression, attacking or otherwise appearing
during the show, trial, competition, beha- to be threatening towards people and/or
vioral assessment or club organised activity other dogs or domestic animals shall be
keeps a dog in contravention of the above, reported on a specific form by the serving
they shall be reported by the functionary on officials.
duty to SKK on a specific form. Examples Serving judges and officials are obliged to
of functionaries are: organising committee, report to SKK in writing, using a specific
show manager, veterinarian on duty, trial or form if a dog demonstrates unacceptable
competition leaders, judges, ring steward, behaviour in accordance with the regulations
instructor and as well figurant to trials. It above. This applies even if the serving of-
is incumbent upon the organiser to ensure ficials not self has witnessed the unacceptable
that the form is available at the event. behavioural of a dog. The organising club
Organising clubs discharge themselves and is responsible for ensuring that this form is
their officials from all liability for harm or available at the event.
loss that dog owners may sustain in con- Examples of officials include:
nection with shows, trials, competitions or Show committee members, show managers,
behavioral assessments. The same applies veterinarians on duty, trial or competition
to damage caused by dogs during shows, organisers, ring stewards, instructors and
trials, competitions or behavioral assessments figurants at trials.
if such damage is not demonstrably a result
of obviously inadequate organisation. Reported dog may be dismissed from the
venue.
Physically punishing dogs is forbidden.
4. Force majeure
The organiser is not obliged to refund entry
fees if the event is cancelled as a result of
force majeure.
7GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS, TRIALS, COMPETITIONS AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
6. Prohibited from taking part in Puppies
shows, trials and competitions Puppies under the age of 4 months may
not take part in shows, trials, competitions,
Mental attributes
or behavioral assessments and may not be
Dogs that have been Disqualified or awarded brought into the venue. The organising club
0 grade with regard to mental attributes defines what is regarded the venue.
on three (3) occasions are not entitled to
take part. Ear cropped dogs
Serving judge obtain the right at all shows, Dogs born before January 1st 2008:
trials, competitions and descriptions to • Dogs born in a country where ear crop-
hand out Disqualified referring to menta- ping was not allowed when it took place
lity if the judge assesses that the dog, based or are after a Danish-, Finnish-, Norwe-
on the current show, trial, competition or gian-, or Swedish owned bitch may not
behavioral assessment exhibits aggression participate in a show, SBK conformation
or a clear tendency to flee in the ring, i.e. a description, trial, competition or behavio-
dog which has panicked and shied away from ral assessment.
the judge, and where it has not been possible
• Dogs born in a country where ear crop-
to approach the dog in a natural manner.
ping was permitted when it took place
Infectious diseases may participate in a show, trial, competi-
tion and behavioral assessments.
Dogs suffering from an infectious disease
or infestation of vermin may not take part. Dogs born January 1st 2008 or later:
Dogs may not take part if during the last • may not participate in a show or SBK
month they have had or are suspected to conformation description.
have had distemper, parvovirus infection or • Dogs born in a country where ear crop-
kennel cough, or if during the last month ping was permitted when it took place
they have been spending time with a dog may participate in trials, competitions
that has had any of these diseases. and behavioral assessments.
Dogs may not take part earlier than two • Dogs born in a country where ear crop-
months after completing a period in qua- ping was not allowed when it took place
rantine. may not participate in a show, SBK con-
formation description, trial, competition
Bitches in whelp and bitches rearing or behavioral assessment.
puppies Dogs with docked tails and dogs that are
Bitches in whelp may not take part in shows, not born with a natural full-length tail
trials, competitions, or behavioral assessments In these contexts dogs with amputated tails
in the 30 days before whelping, calculated are treated as dogs with docked tails.
from 63 days after the first mating, and nor
may they take part before 75 days after Dogs born before January 1st 2008:
whelping, regardless the outcome of the • Dogs born in a country where tail docking
whelping. was permitted when it took place and that
is not bred by a Swedish- or Norwegian
8GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS, TRIALS, COMPETITIONS AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
owned bitch may participate in shows, tail docking was allowed when it occurred,
SBK conformation description, trials, who has tails docked for health reasons or
competitions and behavioral assessments. dogs born with a non naturally full-length
• Dogs born in Sweden, where tail dock- tail may participate in the show.
ing was done for health reasons in order Dogs of the breed specified below and who
to remedy a postnatal acquired injury are not born with naturally full-length tail may
and where a certificate in accordance participate at shows.
with what is stated in the introduction Group 1 Australian Shepherd, Australian
to the general rules can be shown in Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog,
original, both at the venue and subse- Pyrenean Sheepdog (both
quently may participate in shows, SBK varieties), Bouvier des
conformation description, trials, com- Flandres, Bouvier des ardennes,
petitions and behavioral assessments. Catalan Sheepdog, Croatian
However, regarding dogs of the breeds Sheepdog, Mudi, Old English
Dobermann and Rottweiler born in Sheepdog, Polish Lowland
countries where tail docking was not Sheepdog, Welsh Corgi
allowed when it occurred, regardless of Pembroke , Schipperke
the health reasons stated above, may not
participate in shows, SBK conformation Group 2 English Bulldog, Entlebucher
description, trials or competitions. Howe- Mountain Dog, Danish Swedish
ver, they may participate in a dog mental Farmdog
health assessment. Group 3 Jack Russell Terrier, Rat terrier,
Dogs born January 1st 2008 or later: Brazilian Terrier, Tenterfield
Terrier
Show
• May not participate in shows or SBK Group 5 Karelian Bear Dog, Swedish
conformation description. This applies Vallhund
regardless of the country the dog was Group 6 Småland Hound
born in.
Group 7 see exceptions for group 7 above
From this prohibition to participate in shows
are the following exceptions: Group 8 Spanish Water Dog
• Dogs born in Sweden, where tail docking Group 9 Boston Terrier, French Bulldog,
was done for health reasons in order to King Charles Spaniel
remedy a postnatal acquired injury and
where a certificate, in accordance with Assessing by a show judge on one
what is stated in the introduction to the occasion
general rules, can be shown in original, Dogs not allowed to participate at shows due
both in the venue and subsequently may to docked tail, may after a special assessment
participate in a show and SBK conforma- by SKK be allowed to become assessed by a
tion description. show judge on one (1) occasion and get the
• Dogs of the breed from the FCI group 7 results registered in the studbook.
(pointing dogs) born in a country where
9GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS, TRIALS, COMPETITIONS AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
This providing that the dog meets one of the 7 Doping and other undue
following requirements: circumstances
• Born in a country where tail docking was Participating dog may not be injured or
permitted when it took place. sick. Nor may the dog have been subjected
• Got tail docked due to health reasons. to measures aimed at improperly altering
• Not born with naturally full-length tail its appearance, performance or character,
and not by a breed mentioned in the list intended to conceal signs of injury or illness.
above. It is the obligation of the person respon-
Trial, competition and assessment sible for a dog to ascertain how a specific
• Dogs born in a country where tail docking treatment or other measure may affect the
was allowed when it took place, or have eligibility of the dog to take part in a show,
the tail docked for veterinary reasons or trial, competition or behavioral assessments.
dogs born with a non-naturally full-length Doping by a dog is regulated by the State
tail may participate in trials, competitions Board of Agriculture regulations and general
and behavioral assessments. advice about training and competition with
• Dogs born in a country where tail docking animals, SVFS 2011:24 item number L17,
was not allowed when it took place may chapter 7, §§ 1-2 and appendix 2 to these
not participate in a trial, competition or regulations.
behavioral assessments. In addition, for detailed regulations outli-
General clause and possibility of ning which treatments or actions that are
dispensation not permitted in the SKK organisation, see
the National regulations against dog doping.
Dogs that have been taken out of Sweden Rules for applying for exemption can also
and that have had their ears cropped, their be found from SKK organisation’s doping
tails docked or any other procedure carried regulations.
out that is not permitted in Sweden, may
not take part in show, SBK conformation If the show committee/trial management/
description, trial, competition or behavioral competition management decides to carry
assessments after being brought back into out tests with the aim of investigating the
Sweden. This also applies to puppies from issue of doping or other prohibited actions,
bitches that have been taken out of Sweden, the person responsible for a dog is obliged
if the puppies were born within one year of to make the dog in question available for
the day on which the bitch was taken out testing and for any further examination
of Sweden. resulting from the test. The manipulation
of samples for doping analysis is forbidden.
The SKK General Committee may grant
dispensation from this regulation if it is clear Neutered male dogs/bitches
that the dog was not taken out of Sweden • Male dog that has been surgically neu-
in order to circumvent the regulation on tered, despite reason, is not allowed
disqualification from taking part, or if special dispensation to participate in shows or
reasons exist. SBK conformation descriptions. They will
instead be assigned Disqualified respective
not approved.
10GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS, TRIALS, COMPETITIONS AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS
• Male dog that has been surgically neu- • Bitch that has been neutered by continu-
tered are granted general dispensation ously medical treatment or surgical treat-
to take part in trials, competitions and ment is allowed a general dispensation for
behavioural assessments. At international participation at shows, SBK conformation
trials and competitions specific require- description, trials, competitions or beha-
ments for testicular status may occur – for vioural assessments. See also the National
information regarding this see the specific regulations against dog doping.
regulations for the trial or competition.
• Male dog that has been neutered by medi-
cal treatment is not allowed a dispensation
for participating at shows, SBK conforma-
tion description, trials, competitions or
behavioural assessments.
11Specific regulations for shows
organised by SKK, by provincial kennel clubs and
breed clubs affiliated with SKK, and by breed clubs
affiliated by agreement.
These regulations will apply from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2021.
Any changes required as a result of a joint NKU decision, Swedish legislation or
FCI regulations will be found at SKK’s website (www.skk.se).
The following regulations apply to official the publics respect for the serious purposes
(SKK registered) shows arranged by Svenska of purebred breeding and dog shows.
Kennelklubben (SKK / The Swedish Kennel
Dogs taking part in shows must demonstrate
Club), by provincial kennel clubs and breed
good mental and physical health, which
clubs affiliated with SKK, and by breed clubs
also means that there must not be signs of
affiliated by agreement. In addition, the app-
any form of illness. A dog may therefore
licable parts of SKK’s rules and the regula-
only take part in a show provided that, on
tions issued by authorities also apply.
the day of the show, it does not present
Dog shows primary purpose is to evaluate any danger of spreading infection. If the
the exterior outcome of the breeding along organiser has reason to doubt this, they are
with evaluating the breeding material entitled to request a veterinary certificate,
against breed standards. Dog shows secon- in accordance with the introduction to the
dary purpose is to provide an opportunity general regulations, confirming the dog’s
to exchange experiences and learn more current status.
about different breeds as well as to compete
alongside other dogs. If a participating dog has suffered any form
of external injury, a veterinary certificate
The person showing a dog is always respon- must be shown describing the procedure
sible for their dog’s welfare and wellbeing. carried out, and an original copy of the cer-
It is forbidden to expose a dog to a poten- tificate must always be brought to the show.
tially harmful situation that could affect its Certified copy is accepted as original.
health and wellbeing, for example rough
treatment and/or leaving the dog in a car Organisers are entitled to take copies of
during extremely hot or cold weather. veterinary certificates.
Exaggerated showing and presentation that It is always up to the judge to evaluate to
may be harmful for the dog or unethical in which extent any defect that has arisen and
relation to the dogs’ health or movement been rectified, so that it does not have a
shall not occur. disproportionate effect on the conformation
of the dog in relation to the FCI’s standard.
It is important to recognize that exaggerations
in showing and presentation may influence
12SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS
8. Show Manager, Show Committee 9. Judges and other officials
and Certified organiser of shows Exhibitors should be made aware that there
For a show there must be a show manager, may be one student judge (first phase) and
a show committee and a certified organiser one student judge (second phase), or two
of shows (CUA), appointed by the organi- student judges (first phase) in the ring
sing club. during judging.
The show manager is responsible for the Judges may not own or show dogs, and
technical arrangements and order being may not have breeders groups, at a show at
maintained. The show manager may not which the judge himself or herself is judging.
show any dogs at the show, has to be a Breeder/progeny groups that are generated
member of the SKK organisation and the automatically by computer programs may be
show manager shall be announced in the included in the catalogue, but may not take
show catalogue. part in a show at which the judge himself
or herself is judging.
The show committee must be well acquainted
with the applicable show regulations and be Student judges may not own, show or have
members of the SKK organisation. The com- dogs shown and may not have breeders
mittee must consist of at least three members groups on the day of being on duty, and
including one chairman, and is responsible may not on any other day during the show
for the show being held in accordance with own or show dogs under judges for whom
applicable regulations. The committee shall they have been on duty or will be on duty.
be announced in the show catalogue.
Dogs that, during the last six months prior
During show hours, at least one of the mem- to the show, trial, competition or description
bers of the show committee must be present have been owned, groomed, trained, cared
at the show venue. for or shown by judges or a person in the
judge’s household may not be judged by the
Show committee members, joint owners
judge in question. This also applies in other
of their kennels and members of their
situations where confidence in the judge’s
households may not enter or show dogs at
impartiality could be called into question.
the show. Serving judges and ring stewards
may not be show committee members for Ring stewards and student ring stewards may
the show in question. not show dogs on the day of being on duty,
and may not on any other day during the
The certified organiser of shows (CUA) has to be
show own, show or have dogs shown under
stated by the organising club when applying
judges for whom they have been on duty
for the show and shall be announced in
or will be on duty. This also applies to the
the show catalogue. At the show where the
finals (group and Best In Show judging).
CUA is serving the CUA may serve as show
committee, show manager or ring steward, Other show officials, members of the club com-
if so the specific rules for the services apply mittee of organising clubs or similar are allowed
concerning owning and showing dogs. to own, show or have dogs shown, even if
The CUA does not need to be present at they themselves are on duty during the show.
the actual show and is allowed to enter and If a show official shows a dog, the official’s
show dogs. badge is not allowed to be worn visibly.
13SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS
Judges, ring stewards and other officials who entered a person appointed by the show
have been notified by SKK’s Disciplinary committee shall carry out these checks.
Board that they have been excluded from
competing, i.e. that they have been exclu- 12. Injury or illness
ded from entering, showing or have dogs Dog owners are responsible for treatment of
shown at shows, trials, competitions or any injury or illness that arises in connec-
descriptions, are not allowed to serve during tion with a show unless the show committee
the period to which the exclusion relates. decides otherwise.
10. Change of judges 13. Treatment of coat, nose or skin
In the event of a change of judge, dog owners Dogs whose coat, nose or skin has been
shall be notified in writing. If the change treated with substances intended to change
has been made too late to be able to notify the colour or texture may not take part in
owners by ordinary mail, the change shall be the show. This includes the use of colo-
advertised at the entrance and at the show rants, hair spray, gel, mousse, chalk, talcum
ring in question. powder, etc. Only preparations which are
In those cases where a change of judge is clearly intended to aid combing/ brushing
made after the end of the entry period, (conditioner/conditioning spray) and/or
the entry fee may be refunded (minus the reduce static electricity may be used on an
administrative fee – see point 19). Howe- otherwise untreated coat prior to taking
ver, in such a case, a written request, the part in the show.
ring number card and the receipt must be
submitted no later than on the day of the 14. Attempts to influence judging
show before the judging of the breed in Attempts to impair or improve dogs’ chances
question begins. to a fair judging are not allowed.
In the event of a change of judge for unof- Obviously influencing the dog during jud-
ficial puppy classes, entry fees will not be ging with the help of anyone inside or outside
refunded. the ring is also forbidden.
If the reserve judge who replaces the ad- Exhibitors may not start conversations with
vertised judge is named when advertising the judge during judging.
the show on the organising club’s webpage Unauthorised persons/dogs may not be pre-
at least 14 days before the last day of entry, sent in the ring while judging is in progress.
entry fees will not be refunded.
15. General points of order
11. Veterinary inspection
Muzzled dogs may not be present at the
At shows for which 400 or more dogs have show venue.
been entered, a registered veterinary sur-
geon shall be responsible for anti-infection Exhibitors or their representatives are obliged
protection, e.g. by checking exercise areas, to comply with specified points of procedure
premises and vaccination certificates, and by and any additional points of procedure is-
inspecting the dogs taking part. At shows sued by the show’s officials. Breaching these
for which fewer than 400 dogs have been regulations may result in dismissal from the
14SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS
show, taking away the dog’s grade and – in programme the arranging club can for this
more serious cases – disciplinary measures. specific show approve other memberships
within the SKK organisation or a recognised
At events that take place within a clearly
foreign kennel club in the country where
demarcated area, the organiser is entitled
the dog owner is resident.
to dismiss any person who has been exclu-
ded from the SKK organisation by SKK’s At shows organised by SKK’s General Committee,
Disciplinary Board. This also applies to any dogs owned by members of a club within
person who has chosen to leave the SKK the SKK organisation or a recognised foreign
organisation during an ongoing investiga- kennel club from the country where the dog
tion by SKK’s Disciplinary Board, meaning owner is resident, may take part. Anyone
that the Disciplinary Board cannot examine who takes part with a progeny group or
the matter. breeders group must be a member of a club
within the SKK organisation or a recognised
Exhibitors’ tents should be positioned in
foreign kennel club.
accordance with the organiser’s instructions,
but no closer than two metres from the rings If a dog is owned by more than one person,
and only in an area that has been assigned/ all owners must be members of one of the
approved by the organiser. clubs mentioned above.
The ban on smoking in the show ring applies In this context, the person who according
to both exhibitors and officials. to a written agreement has the showing
rights for the dog also counts as an owner
During judging, exhibitors must wear their
of the dog.
ring number cards with the number clearly
visible. Membership requirements do not apply for
owners who have only entered dogs in unof-
Exhibitors may not advertise names (the
ficial puppy classes.
name of a kennel, the name of the dog,
etc.) during judging. Clothing or other
17. Origin and registration
items bearing the name of a kennel, dog,
etc. may not be worn or carried in a breed
requirements
ring or final ring during judging. The following are entitled to take part in
shows:
16. Membership requirements a) Dogs born in Sweden which, at the end
At shows organised by a SKK provincial ken- of the entry period, have been assigned
nel club, only dogs owned by members of a registration number in SKK’s register
one of SKK’s provincial kennel clubs or a and for which there is an approved FCI
recognised foreign kennel club from the standard for the breed, or where the breed
country where the dog owner is resident, has been granted dispensation to take
may take part. part. In order to take part in an unofficial
At shows organised by SKK’s breed clubs, only puppy class, it is enough for the puppy
dogs owned by members of the organising to be under registration.
club may take part. If so stated in the an- b) Dog born out of Sweden and at the end
nouncement of the show and in the show of the entry period has been assigned a
15SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS
registration number in the SKK or recog- If an entry and the fully paid fee have not
nized foreign kennel club register and in been received within the prescribed time,
which an approved FCI standard for the the organiser is entitled to reject the entry.
breed exists or in which the breed was Dogs that are not included in the show
granted dispensation to participation. catalogue may not take part in the show.
However, dogs that were entered correctly
Dogs owned by a person living in Sweden
but were not included in the show catalo-
shall at the end of the entry period be re-
gue due to an error made by a third party
gistered in the SKK.
(e.g. Bankgirot, PlusGirot or the catalogue
In order to take part in an unofficial puppy printer) may take part in the show under
class, it is enough for the puppy to be under a “B” number.
registration.
Information about this must be advertised at
the ring, clearly announced by the ring steward
18. Entering and entry fees
and listed in the list of results.
Dogs that have been entered with incor-
rect details will be disqualified. SKK is also Progeny- and Breeder groups
entitled to cancel results for any dog for The show organiser is obliged to notify breeders
which the information provided on entering and the owners of stud dogs/brood bitches if
was created in order to circumvent SKK’s a progeny/breeder group exists.
regulations.
Dogs must take part using the name under 19. Refunding entry fees
which they are registered in Sweden or abroad. Paid entry fees will be refunded (a fee of a
maximum of SEK 40 per dog may be de-
Dogs that are owned or co-owned by a per-
ducted to cover administrative costs)
son living in Sweden must be entered with a
Swedish registration number (see point 17b). a) if a dog is unable to take part due to the
negligence of the organising club ( however
For foreign dogs, a copy of the proof of
see point 4, Force majeure).
registration including origin information
must accompany the show entry. In those b) if there is a change in judge – see point
cases where a trial merit is required in order 10. (In the event of a change in judge in
to take part in working class, a working class an unofficial puppy class, entry fees will
certificate (WCC) must also accompany not be refunded.)
the entry.
c) if the judge´s decision is declared invalid,
Note that if a foreign dog is co-owned by a provided that the decision to invalidate
person living in Sweden, the dog must be the judge’s decision was not based on
re-registered with SKK before the end of the circumstances for which the owner or
entry period. handler was responsible (however see point
20).
Entry must take place using the stipulated
form, which must be postmarked no later d) the entry was rejected by the organiser,
than the date on which the entry period e.g. due to the dog not being entitled to
ends, by which time the prescribed entry participate or the entry/entry fee have
fee must have been paid. been received too late.
16SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS
e) if the dog is deceased, veterinary certificate If the objection is submitted by someone
issued according to the general regulations who is not entitled to do so, or if the objec-
may be necessary. tion is not accompanied by the stipulated
objection fee, the objection shall be im-
If a dog is unable to take part as a result of
mediately rejected. Such a decision will be
injury/illness, entry fees will not be refunded.
made by the show committee.
20. Objections If the objection is accepted for considera-
Judges’ decisions can be changed in the fol- tion, the show committee must announce its
lowing cases: decision in writing within seven (7) days of
the end of the show. If the show committee
• If an error of a technical nature has been
is unable to announce its decision within
made.
the prescribed time, e.g. due to the results of
• If the dog was not entitled to take part such testing as mentioned in the introduc-
in accordance with the applicable regu- tion to General regulations for shows, trials
lations. and competitions not being available, the
• Participants may therefore not object to show committee shall refer the final decision
judges’ judgements and free discretion. to SKK.
Requests to change a judge’s decision will be If the objection is upheld, the dog’s grade
considered: will be deleted from the reported results,
• Following an objection from an exhibitor and the entry fee will be refunded together
whose entitlement is affected by the result with the objection fee.
in question. The organising committee’s rejected ob-
• Following a notification from the Show jections may be appealed in writing within
Committee or from the judge who made 30 days to the SKK’s Show Committee.
the decision.
Changes to the list of results may be made
• Following a decision by SKK to deal with within two (2) years from the date of the
the issue of changing a certain judge’s show.
decision for some other reason.
Objections against judge’s decisions must be
made in writing. They should be submitted
to the show committee before the end of the
show on the same day that the judge’s decision
in question is announced, and should be ac-
companied by an objection fee corresponding
to double the open class entry fee.
17Rules for judging
See also the relevant breed for specific regulations.
21. Quality grading tolerated but none that affect the overall
Quality grading means that the confor- impression. This award can only be granted
mation and mental attributes of a dog are to a dog of very high class.
assessed and graded in accordance with the
Good
specifications in the breed standard*, without
any comparison being made with other dogs Is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the
taking part in the class. During the quality main characteristics of its breed however
grading, several dogs may be awarded the showing minor prominent faults.
same quality grade.
Sufficient
* See also the individual breed standard. Is to be awarded to a dog which corresponds
adequately to its breed standard but without
In classes where quality grading is carried possessing the general characteristics of the
out, the following quality grades may be breed or is of poor physical condition.
awarded:
Disqualified
Excellent
Must be awarded to dogs which:
Is to be awarded to a dog which comes very
close to the ideal standard of the breed, a) are untypical of the breed in appearance,
which is presented in excellent condition, or have faults that are listed as disqualify-
displays a harmonious, well-balanced tem- ing in the breed standard.
perament, is of high class and has excellent b) have such anatomical defects that they
posture. Its superior characteristics in respect have a negative impact on the dog’s health
of its breed permit that minor imperfections and soundness, particularly with regard
can be ignored; it must however have the to the origin/function/use of the breed.
typical characteristics of its sex.
c) are male dogs that do not have normally
Very good developed and normally positioned testic-
Is to be awarded to a dog which possesses les.
the typical features of its breed, which has d) demonstrate aggression or a clear tenden-
well-balanced proportions and is in cor- cy to flee, i.e. a dog which has panicked
rect condition. A few minor faults may be
18RULES FOR JUDGING
and shied away from the judge, and where Honour Prize (Hp)
it has not been possible to approach the Exceptionally promising puppies can be
dog in a natural manner. awarded an Honour Prize (Hp). In progeny
The judge should specifically sign Disqua- classes and breeders classes, Honour Prizes
lified in the list of results if this has been are awarded to groups of uniform and excel-
awarded as a result of d) above. lent quality.
Other deviations in mental attributes should 22. Competition classes
be judged in accordance with the require- In competition classes, only dogs that have
ments of the breed standard. been awarded at least Very good, i.e. Excellent
The reason for awarding Disqualified should or Very good.
always be entered on the judge’s report and Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the
in the list of results. quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very
Cannot be judged (kan inte prissättas – KEP) good will not be taken into the ring for
competition assessment.
Dogs that are shown in such a condition that
the judge cannot form a sound opinion of Competition class means the dogs taking
their quality may, in exceptional cases, be part in the class being ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd
awarded Cannot be judged (KEP). Examp- and 4th.
les of this include dogs that have obvious
deficiencies in show and ring culture (such 23. Arrival too late for judging
as being unaccustomed to walk on a lead It is the exhibitor’s own responsibility to be
or having a puppyish temperament) or are at the show ring well ahead of time before
shown in poor condition (are excessively judging of the class entered begins.
underweight or overweight). The same may
apply to a dog that has had its hair cut so Dogs that arrive too late for judging, i.e.
recently that the judge cannot form a sound when the last dog in the class has been jud-
opinion of the quality of its hair type. A dog ged, can be given a quality grading by the
may also be shown so badly as a result of judge once the entire breed has been judged.
injury that its movements are hard to judge. However, such a dog cannot take part in a
competition class.
The following quality grades are awarded Dogs that arrive too late for the competi-
in competition classes: tion class may not take part in it, and can
Certificate quality (Ck) therefore not take part in the continued
judging of the breed.
A dog that is typically and correctly built
in every respect, with such outstanding
24. Obligation to take part in an
merits and such insignificant faults that it
is an excellent example of breeding, may
entered class
be deemed to be of certificate quality (Ck). Dogs are obliged to take part in the class for
Certificate quality can only be awarded to a which they have been entered.
dog that has received Excellent. Certificate
Since entry is binding, it is not permitted to
quality can be awarded to as many dogs as transfer a dog to another class after the entry
the judge consider to be of such quality.
19RULES FOR JUDGING
period has expired, unless the reason is due to: to change size varieties up until the dog has
a) an obvious error on the part of the or- been finally measured, in accordance with
ganiser or due to a printing error in the the rules for the breed in question (see the
catalogue. specific regulations for each breed group).
b) the dog been entered in a class which it A copy of the WCC (working class certificate)
is not allowed to participate according to for foreign-owned dogs must be submitted
the show rules. to the Ring Steward where applicable.
Exhibitor has to contact the organisers of the Exhibitors who have appeared in the ring
show in advance or at the show to confirm for judging of the dog in the class for which
if a dog is to be transferred to another class it was registered are obliged to take part in
according to the above stated regulations. this class and possible subsequent competi-
tion class.
Dogs of breeds with final measurement
after the age of 15 months are permitted
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20Definition of classes
and judging order
A dog can only be entered in one (1) class Nota bene! Dogs in this class are not entitled
at the same show (except for progeny- and to compete for CACIB.
breeders classes). Age is calculated so that
Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs
the dog must have reached the set age of
that are awarded Excellent or Very good will
the class on the day it is shown.
compete in the junior competition class.
25. Puppy class 6-9 months
(unofficial class which is not 27. Junior competition class (junkk)
included in the SKK Dog Register) In this class participate dogs that have been
awarded Excellent or Very good in the junior
This class is only open to dogs which, on
class at the current show.
the day of the show, have reached the age
of 6 months but have not reached the age Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the
of 9 months. quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very
good will not be taken into the ring for
This is a competition class. Hp can be
competition class.
awarded to exceptionally promising puppies.
The best puppy awarded Hp carries on to Competition assessment is applied in
compete in the final competition for the this class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be
best puppy of the day. awarded a dog who has received Excellent.
Certificate quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog
Disqualified and Cannot be judged also apply
that is typically and correctly built in every
to puppy class.
respect, with such outstanding merits and
The unofficial puppy class 4-6 months may such insignificant faults that it is an excellent
be arranged at breed club shows. example of breeding.
Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com-
26. Junior class 9-18 months (junkl)
pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
This class is open to dogs which, on the
day of being shown, have reached the age
of 9 months but have not reached the age
of 18 months.
21DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER
28. Intermediate class Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs
15-24 months (ukl) that are awarded Excellent or Very good will
This class is open to dogs which, on the compete in the working class.
day of being shown, have reached the age
of 15 months but have not reached the age 31. Working competition class
of 24 months. (bkk/jkk)
In this class participates dogs that have been
Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs awarded Excellent or Very good in the working
that are awarded Excellent or Very good will class at the current show.
compete in the intermediate competition
class. Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the
quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very
29. Intermediate competition class good will not be taken into the ring for
(ukk) competition class.
In this class participate dogs that have been Competition assessment is applied in this
awarded Excellent or Very good in the inter- class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded
mediate class at the current show. a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate
Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty-
quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very pically and correctly built in every respect,
good will not be taken into the ring for with such outstanding merits and such
competition class. insignificant faults that it is an excellent
example of breeding.
Competition assessment is applied in this
class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to
a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate compete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty-
pically and correctly built in every respect, 32. Open class 15+ months (ökl)
with such outstanding merits and such insig- This class is open to dogs which, on the
nificant faults that it is an excellent example day of being shown, have reached the age
of breeding. of 15 months.
Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs
pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. that are awarded Excellent or Very good will
compete in the open class competition.
30. Working class, 15+ months
(bkl/jkl) 33. Open class competition (ökk)
This class is arranged for breeds for which In this class participate dogs that have been
there are breed-specific trials, and is open to awarded Excellent or Very good in the open
dogs with trial merits that have reached the class at the current show.
age of 15 months on the day they are shown. Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the
The “specific regulations” chapter lists the breeds quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very
for each group and the trial merits required. good will not be taken into the ring for
competition class.
22DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER
Competition assessment is applied in this 36. Veteran class (vetkl)
class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded This class is open to dogs which, on the day of
a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate being shown, have reached the age of 8 years.
quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty-
pically and correctly built in every respect, Nota bene! Dogs that have been entered to
with such outstanding merits and such insig- this class are not entitled to compete for
nificant faults that it is an excellent example CACIB.
of breeding. Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs
Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- that are awarded Excellent or Very good will
pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. compete in the veteran competition class.
34. Champion class 15+ months 37. Veteran competition class (vetkk)
(chkl) In this class participate dogs that have been
This class is open to dogs that have been awarded Excellent or Very good in the veteran
awarded international, Swedish or other class at the current show.
SKK-recognised national show champion Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the
title, and that have reached the age of 15 quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very
months on the day they are shown. good will not be taken into the ring for
Quality grading is applied in this class. Dogs competition class.
that are awarded Excellent or Very good will Competition assessment is applied in this
compete in the champion competition class. class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded
a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate
35. Champion competition class quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty-
(chkk) pically and correctly built in every respect,
In this class participates dogs that have with such outstanding merits and such insig-
been awarded Excellent or Very good in the nificant faults that it is an excellent example
champion class at the current show. of breeding.
Nota bene! If at least four dogs received the Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com-
quality award Excellent, the dogs with Very pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class.
good will not be taken into the ring for The best veteran awarded Excellent competes
competition class. in the final competition for the best veteran
Competition assessment is applied in this of the day.
class. Certificate quality (Ck) can be awarded
a dog who has received Excellent. Certificate 38. Best Male class (bhkl) and
quality (Ck) is awarded to a dog that is ty- Best Bitch class (btkl)
pically and correctly built in every respect, In these classes male dogs and bitches awarded
with such outstanding merits and such Ck at the current show participate.
insignificant faults that it is an excellent
Competition assessment is applied in these
example of breeding.
classes. The best male dog and the best bitch
Dogs that are awarded Ck carry on to com- carry on to compete for Best of Breed (BIR)
pete in the Best Male/Best Bitch class. and Best of Opposite Sex (BIM).
23DEFINITION OF CLASSES AND JUDGING ORDER
Certificate (CAC) requirement, the dog that is awarded the
In the Best Male/Best Bitch class, a certificate reserve certificate must also meet the trial
is awarded to the best dog that is entitled to merit requirement.
compete for a certificate. If none of the four placed dogs in the Best
The following may not compete for a certificate: Male or Best Bitch class are entitled to
compete for the certificate, the certificate
• Swedish show champion will be awarded to the dog that the judge
• dogs that have received the necessary consider to be the best of the unplaced dogs,
certificate for Swedish show champion. and the reserve certificate will be awarded
Nota bene! At least one certificate must be to the dog that the judge consider to be the
won after the age of 24 months. second best of the unplaced dogs in the Best
Male or Best Bitch class.
For breeds where Ck in working class is quali-
fying for the Swedish show championship (see It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to notify
specific champion rules) following regulations the ring steward if the dog in question is
apply: not entitled to compete for the certificate.
• dog that receives their third Ck in wor-
Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat In-
king class, but does not hold the working
merit needed for the Swedish show ternational de Beauté (CACIB)
championship, continues on competing At international shows, male dogs and bit-
for certificates until the dog receives three ches of breeds acknowledged by FCI shall
certificates, where at least one of the cer- compete individually for international show
tificates has to be received when the dog certificates, CACIB and reserve CACIB.
is a minimum of 24 months and one day. CACIB can be proposed for the best dog in
• dog that at a show receives their third Ck the Best Male class and the Best Bitch class
in working class and holds the required that is entitled to compete for CACIB, i.e.
working merit for the Swedish show not entered in junior or veteran class.
championship becomes a Swedish show
Reserve CACIB can be proposed for the
champion at that time and can therefore
second best dog in the Best Male class and
not compete for a certificate in BHKL/
the Best Bitch class that is entitled to com-
BTKL at the current show.
pete for CACIB, i.e. not entered in junior
For breeds where a working trial or field trial or veteran class.
merit is required in order to win a certificate
(see specific regulations), a certificate will be The FCI will only confirm CACIB if it is
awarded to the best dog in the Best Male proposed for dog whose pedigree includes
class and the Best Bitch class that meets the three generations registered with FCI re-
trial merit requirements. cognised studbooks
Only one (1) certificate is awarded per sex. Dogs competing in a junior or veteran class
In addition, one (1) reserve certificate is are not entitled to compete for CACIB.
awarded per sex (to the second best dog that Nota bene! A number of breeds have specific
is entitled to compete for the certificate). regulations for CACIB.
For those breeds that have a trial merit
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