The National Dog Show 2019 – Staffordshire County Showground
The Management Committee look forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors between 9th – 12th May 2019
160th Anniversary Show – A free gift will be provided for all exhibitors
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Working Puppy Group will now be judged by Mr Roy Baker
AV Imported Register Breeds (Day 2) (Utility & Toy) will now be judged by Mr Keith A W Young
AV Imported Register Breeds (Day 3) (Hound & Terrier) will now be judged by Mr Keith A W Young
Important Show Announcements
“An Introduction to dog showing” will be held on Thursday to Saturday (excluding Sunday) commencing at 2.15pm.
Free tea, coffee and cakes will be served around the Best in Show ring every evening when group judging is taking place.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award testing will be carried out each day. A fee of £2 per dog is charged with all proceeds donated to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes are also scheduled with prize money donated by the Kennel Club £50 first; £25 second; £15 third; £10 reserve and £5 VHC.
Once again Veterinary Surgeons: Erik D’Arcy-Donnelly, BSc; BVSC; MRCVS and Dr A.G. Schemel MRCVS. Lorna Newman, BVMS, Cert V Ophthal, MRCVS will be holding eye testing sessions under the BVA/KC/ISDS Scheme from 9.30am until 3pm each day. The cost of the test will be £40. No appointment is necessary. Please remember to bring along the dog’s KC registration form. Gonioscopy testing may be available depending on demand on the day. The cost for both Gonioscopy and Eye Testing will be £70
Spectator/Visitor Dogs £5 per dog register on the day. All passes will be checked leaving the showground,
As Usual There Will Be
- Chances to Learn Seminars held each day;
- Good Citizen Dog Scheme Tests held each day;
- Generous prize money in all stake classes;
Entry fees remain unchanged and car parking is free.
Dogs entered NOT for Competition reduced to £10 per dog
* Image courtesy of Alan Walker
The National Dog Show 2019 – Schedule
Working & Pastoral
- YKC Members Stakes start at 8.30am
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- View Judges List
- *Postal Entries close on 16/03/2019
- Online Entries close on 28/03/2019
Utility & Toy
- YKC Members Stakes start at 8.30am
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- View Judges List
- *Postal Entries close on 16/03/2019
- Online Entries close on 28/03/2019
Hound & Terrier
- YKC Members Stakes start at 8.30am
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- View Judges List
- *Postal Entries close on 16/03/2019
- Online Entries close on 28/03/2019
Gundog
- YKC Members Stakes start at 8.30am
- Judging will start in all rings at 9.00am
- View Judges List
- *Postal Entries close on 16/03/2019
- Online Entries close on 28/03/2019
Birmingham National Dog Show – Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May 2019 YKC Handling Training Days with Charlotte Page
YKC Handling Training Days
During Saturday and Sunday of the Birmingham National Dog show, the YKC will be hosting two training days for young handlers to improve existing skills, or to try handling for the first time.
Both days are open to all members aged 6-24 years. These sessions will be split into advanced members and members who are less experienced.
Training for one full day will cost £20 per member. For more information and booking go to https://www.ykc.org.uk
New for The 2019 Show
For the 2019 show we have scheduled Special Beginners classes for all breeds and a Special Beginners Groups.
Seminars being offered at the 2019 Show
“An Introduction to dog showing” will be held on Thursday to Saturday (excluding Sunday) at the Birmingham National Dog Show commencing at 2.15pm.
This will be led by Christina Chapman and will give a step by step guide for new exhibitors or those who may be interested in showing their dog.
The Seminars will be free of charge. Anyone interested should report to the Secretary’s office.
Also these Seminars delivered by Christina Chapman:
Thursday 9th May – Puppy Development – 11am
Friday 10th May – Stewarding 11.00am
Saturday 11th May – Requirements of a Dog Show Judge 9am
Sunday 12th May – Conformation & Movement 9am.
Refreshments available half hour before start times.
To book contact Christina Chapman on 01507 363736 or email christinachapman.burkis@googlemail.com
Competitions
- The Meriel Hathaway Memorial Open Stakes
- Adult Handling classes
Sadly our President Mrs Meriel Hathaway died shortly before the 2015 Show and the Society scheduled The Meriel Hathaway Memorial Open Stakes at the 2016 Show. These Stakes will again be scheduled at the 2019 Show and will be judged by Mr Geoffrey Davies. The Society are offering generous prize money for these stakes and special rosettes will also be provided.
The Venue
Staffordshire County Showground
Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD
Phone: 01785 258 060 – Fax: 01785 246 458
Email: enquiries@staffscountyshowground.co.uk
Web: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk
Kennel Club “Have a Go Dog Show” to be held on Sunday 12th May at 2pm
Have you ever watched Crufts and wished you could take part? Here is your chance!
Training days across the country will be hosted at Kennel Club licensed All Breed Championship shows during 2019. This is the perfect opportunity for someone new to the world of pedigree dogs to take part and understand what it takes to be involved in dog showing. The day is open to current pedigree dog owners with an interest in taking part in Dog Showing.
Each session will cost £10 . The cost includes; a beginners dog showing pack, plus special rosettes and many other gifts from sponsors. Training which will cover the following topics:
- Getting ready for taking part
- Basic skills required for participating
- What to expect when participating
- What to do once you have participated
Booking Details
Booking are taken by the Kennel and limited to 30 people on a first come first served basis. Details can be found on www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events/have-a-go-dog-showing
Past Results: Dating Back To 1996!
Here you will find an archive of results for The National Dog Show dating back to 1996. Full 2016 show coverage by Higham Press and video coverage from the 2013 show courtesy of Dog World TV
Birmingham National 2016
Full coverage by Dog World TV
