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SCHEDULE ALL BREEDS
2021 CHAMPIONSHIP
SHOW
Conducted by
The Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show, conducted by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), is Australia’s largest Conformation show. With more than 5,000 classes, 3,700 entries and 200 breeds, the All Breeds Championship Show provides opportunity for handlers to benchmark their breed – from Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers on the Royal stage. The highly entertaining Action Dog Program featuring the Best in Trial Awards for Obedience, Agility and Jumping will test the abilities and stamina of the most skillful canines and their handlers. With one of the largest prize pools offered in Australia, the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show is not to be missed!
SCHEDULE 2021
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited
ABN 66 006 728 785 ACN 006 728 785
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
www.rasv.com.au
List of Office Bearers As at 01/05/2021
Patron Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC —
Governor of Victoria
Board of Directors MJ (Matthew) Coleman (President)
Dr. CGV (Catherine) Ainsworth (Deputy President)
D (Darrin) Grimsey
NE (Noelene) King OAM
PJB (Jason) Ronald OAM
Dr. P (Peter) Hertan
R (Robert) Millar
K (Kate) O’Sullivan
K (Kate) Fraser
T (Tina) Savona
Chief Executive Officer B. Jenkins
Company Secretary D. Ferris
Organising Committee A. J. Burt (Chair)
G. Wilcock (Vice Chair)
R. S. Bell
C. Makepeace
J. Oliver
A.Price
H. Tilley
L. Wilkinson
Competition Co-ordinator Jane Hill
Email: dogs@rasv.com.au
THE ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW IS BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2021! Presented by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) and proud event sponsor Black Hawk, the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The competition is governed by the rules and regulations of Dogs Victoria. Around 3,700 entries across 200 breeds competed in the 2019 All Breeds Championship Show to win a prestigious Royal Melbourne Show blue ribbon. The All Breeds Championship Show is one of the feature events at the Royal Melbourne Show and attracts visitors from all over Victoria and interstate. A panel of Australian experts has been contracted to judge conformation at the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show including Ashley Reid (VIC), Geoff Love (SA), Judy Docksey (NSW), Peter Primrose (WA) and Simon Mills (ACT). RASV is committed to maximising the appeal and success of the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show and in recent years has expanded the event program, including breed specialties, as well as, the addition of a Brace Class to replace the Breeders Group in 2021.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE
2021 ROYAL MELBOURNE
SHOW
The RASV is proud to present the 2021 All Breeds Championship Show and
introduce some exciting new changes.
• The online results page has been improved to allow for easier navigation.
• To provide a lasting memento, e-certificates are being introduced for class placings and will be emailed directly
to successful exhibitors who have placed in their chosen class.
• A Brace Class has been introduced and will replace the Breeder’s Group Class in 2021.
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS KEY DATES
Exhibitors at the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Royal Melbourne Show: 23 September – 3 October 2021
Championship Show will be given the opportunity to:
Entries Open: Monday 10 May 2021
• Take a break from the visiting public with the closure of the Entries Close: 5pm, Monday 2 August 2021
benching pavilion (Pavilion 19) during lunchtime.
Baby Puppy Entries Close: 5pm, Thursday 19 August 2021
• Share in one of Australia’s largest prize pools, including a
Conformation Judging: Saturday 25 September - Friday 1
great selection of prizes from the Royal Melbourne Show
October 2021
All Breeds Championships Show sponsor, Black Hawk.
• Showcase your breed to hundreds of thousands of visitors General Specials Day: Saturday 2 October 2021
at the Show. Action Dogs: Friday 24 September 2021
• Receive one complimentary admission ticket per exhibit to Saturday 25 September 2021
the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show, for each day the exhibit Sunday 3 October 2021
participates at the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds
Championship Show (subject to availability).
• Receive a complimentary PDF copy of 2021 catalogue.
“Winning the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Dog Championship was as good as it gets. It was the
pinnacle achievement and we are so proud!”
Mr Jarrod Tyler, 2019 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Dog Championship
Enter today and be part of the action, excitement and prestige of the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds
Championship Show.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCING THE 2021 JUDGING PANEL ............................................................................................ 2
ENTRY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES ............................................................................................... 6
HOW TO ENTER ....................................................................................................................................... 7
CONDITIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ENTERING AND COMPETING ................ 8
JUDGING SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................... 9
CONFORMATION .....................................................................................................................................14
AWARDS ..................................................................................................................................................18
SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW .............................................19
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPETITIONS ............................................................................22
1
INTRODUCING THE 2021 JUDGING PANEL
CONFORMATION
MS JUDY DOCKSEY (NSW)
Group 1A (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Griffon Bruxellois, Japanese Chins)
Group 2A (Staffordshire Bull Terriers)
Group 4A (Deerhounds, Greyhounds)
Group 5 and Group Specials
Group 6A (Bernese Mountain Dogs)
Judy Docksey originally bred and exhibited Australian Stud Book Ponies, Galloway Hacks, and Harness
Horses. She has been involved in purebred dog sports for many years, predominantly as a breeder and
exhibitor of Shetland Sheepdogs. Her first dog show was in 1988.
Passionate about her breed, the Shetland Sheepdog and a strongly competitive exhibitor, Judy has
experienced a great deal of success at all levels of competition. Judy has been breeding since the 80’s
under the “Beauideal” prefix, and dogs enjoying “Beauideal” in their lineage feature in many top
international pedigrees. She has bred several prolific winners, who have been awarded Best in Shows in
Australia together with New Zealand, and South Africa. Judy has imported many Shelties and also frozen
semen into Australia for the betterment of the breed and to increase the available gene pool.
Commencing her judging career in 2001 with the Working Dog Group, Judy is now an ANKC All Breeds and FCI All Rounder Judge. W ith
a great love of judging and its challenges, Judy has had the pleasure of judging in many overseas countries, including Japan, Finland,
South Africa, and New Zealand. Highlights in her judging career include judging breed specialties in Finland and both islands of New
Zealand. Judy has also judged breed specialties for Dalmatians, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bearded Collies, Australian Cattle Dogs
and Australian Kelpies, together with Border Collies. Judy also considers attending Crufts as a great highlight of her time in dogs.
Always keen to give something back to the dog world, she is an executive member of Toy and General All Breeds Kennel Club, the
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Club, as well as holding positions in the Shetland Sheepdog Club of NSW. Judy also presents the
Shetland Sheepdog breed lecture for the NSW judges training scheme. She is an accredited ANKC tester for the ANKC judging scheme.
It has been almost a decade since Judy judged the Working Dog Group in Victoria and the RASV warmly welcomes Judy to the 2021
judging panel.
MR GEOFF LOVE (SA)
Group 3B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials)
Group 4B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials)
Geoff Love’s life in pedigree dogs commenced fifty years ago with the purchase of his first Cocker
Spaniel. This dog became his first Champion and since then, Geoff has had continuous involvement with
the breed, and many Champions and BIS winners have followed. Initially he bred Cocker Spaniels under
the ‘Lovlang’ prefix, but in recent years this has been under the ‘Kebarlea’ prefix in partnership with Kerry
Hutt.
Geoff’s involvement with Whippets started in 1979 when he purchased a Whippet bitch from the well-
known Kylebay Kennel. Since then, he has always had a Whippet in his yard. Over the last sixteen years,
Geoff has been breeding/exhibiting Whippets under the ‘Wyldchase’ prefix with his partner Kerry Hutt.
Together they have experienced great success, having bred and owned many BIS winners and with
Supreme Champions.
Under the guidance of two of his mentors, the late Roy Burnell and Dr Harry Spira, he commenced his
judging career and training in the early eighties in NSW, gaining his All Breeds licence in 1998.
With his most treasured judging appointments being the judging of specialties in his two chosen breeds, Cocker Spaniels and Whippets,
Geoff feels that this acknowledgement by your peers is an honour and such appointments have been much cherished, as they take him
back to his ‘grass roots’ in the dog world.
In recent years, Geoff has been involved in the judges training scheme in South Australia, which he has found extremely satisfying. This
has given him a opportunity to be involved with the growth of the dog world and share his knowledge and experience with othe rs.
It has been seven years since Geoff judged Gundogs in Victoria, and longer since he judged Hounds. RASV welcomes Geoff to the 2021
Royal Melbourne Show judging panel with total confidence that he provides a fair and professional judgement of all exhibits.
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MR PETER PRIMROSE (WA)
Group 6B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials)
Group 7B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials)
Peter, along with his wife Rita, commenced showing dogs in 1977. Peter first entered the show ring with a
German Shepherd dog, and six months later they purchased their first Samoyed.
Peter and Rita Primrose bred their first litter of Samoyeds in 1979, producing the first of many Australian
Champions under the “Snowdara” prefix. In 1987 they purchased their first Lhasa Apso, and she went on
to be the leader in the breed in Western Australia until she was retired. Peter has also exhibited Border
Collies, Afghans, Tibetan Terriers, and Bearded Collies.
Along with their daughter, Peter and Rita are still actively breeding and exhibiting both Samoyeds and
Lhasa Apsos, and more recently exhibiting Siberian Huskies. The Samoyeds and Lhasa Apsos continue
to produce show Champions and win awards at all levels in the show ring.
Peter commenced his judging career in 1982 and was granted his All Breeds status in 1996. He has
judged widely both in Australia and overseas, including many areas of Asia, South Africa, and Canada. He has thoroughly enjoyed his
judging around the world and seeing a wide spectrum of dogs. Peter has judged widely across Australia, having previous appointments at
both Darwin and Canberra Royal Shows.
Currently President of the Freemantle Dog Club and Vice President of the Utility Dog Club of WA, he is also a past President of the
Samoyed Club of WA. Peter has also served on committees of the Metropolitan Kennel Club, the WA Kennel Club, and the Working Dog
Club of WA.
Peter has been a coordinator in the WA Judges Training Scheme in the past and is an accredited assessor. He served on the Gov erning
Council of the Canine Associated of Western Australia for 16 years and was the President of the Canine Association of Western Australia
(now DogsWest) from 2010 until August 2016.
It will be eight years since Peter has judged in Victoria, and longer since judging Utility and Non-Sporting Groups here. He has proved to
be a popular judge with great integrity and RASV is delighted that Peter has accepted the invitation to join the 2021 Royal Melbourne
Show judging panel.
MR ASHLEY REID (VIC)
Group 1B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials)
Group 2B (Balance of Breeds and Group Specials)
Group 3A (Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers)
Group 7A (All Poodles)
Ashley Reid entered the dog world in 1976. Since 1986 his focus has been Tibetan Terriers and
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (all four colours), winning multiple Best in Shows and breeding many
Champions, Grand Champions and Supreme Champions under the "Aryed" prefix. Ashley also bred
Miniature Pinschers in partnership with Helene McMahon under the "Khanrae" prefix. Champions
carrying this prefix number in excess of 70, including many All Breeds and Specialty Best in Show
winners.
Ashley has campaigned several other breeds to Best in Show wins, including Irish Setters,
Affenpinschers, Basset Fauve De Bretagnes, Welsh Corgis (Pembroke), Shar Pei, Pekingese, English
Toy Terriers, Pointers, Boxers and Dachshunds. Group wins have also been achieved with Pugs,
Afghans, Old English Sheepdogs, English Setters, Cairn Terriers, Cocker Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels
(American). Many other breeds have also been campaigned with success.
Entering the ANKC Judges Training Scheme in 1994, he attained his All Breeds licence in 2014. He has judged widely across the globe,
including the UK (where he has awarded CC’s in multiple breeds), USA, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, South Africa, New
Zealand, Taiwan, Japan and many Asian countries, together with all states of Australia and New Zealand. Ashley has had the honour to
judge at the Norwegian Winner Show, together with the Toy Group (FCI Companion Group) and Best in Show in Jyvaskla in Finland.
Testament to Ashley’s wide recognition as a Tibetan Terrier specialist, is having judged breed specialties in England, Sweden, an d
Germany. In Sweden, he had the honour of judging Tibetan Terriers at the Tibetan Breeds World Show and has recently judged for this
club again. Other breed specialties that he has judged include Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Miniature Pinschers, Chow Chow s, British
Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apso, and English Setters.
Ashely has also judged Junior Showmanship in five countries, including two National Finals of Junior Showmanship overseas and State
Finals in three different states of Australia.
Ashley has been involved with the Junior Kennel Club, together with Eltham and District Kennel Club. He is a past Vice President of the
Griffon Bruxellois Club of Victoria and the Oriental Breeds Club of Victoria, as well as a past committee member of the Old E nglish
Sheepdog Club of Victoria, and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Victoria. Ashley is also an accredited ANKC tester.
It has been over a decade since Ashley has judged groups in Victoria. The RASV recognises Ashley’s wide experience as both a handler
and an international judge and is very excited to welcome Ashley to the 2021 judging panel.
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MR SIMON MILLS (ACT)
SWEEPSTAKES
Simon Mills has been involved in the breeding and exhibiting of dogs since childhood with a career
spanning more than 40 years. His initial involvement was with Weimaraners which he exhibited and
bred for over 25 years. Simon, together with his daughter, currently exhibit and breed Jack Russell
Terriers and Fox Terriers (Smooth) under the Clayco prefix. He has experienced major success in the
conformation ring, including Royal group wins, together with Best in Show Royal placements.
The Clayco Kennel has had major success in the conformation ring and have produced excellent
breeding stock for other kennels and have exported stock to both Japan and the USA. Testament to
their quality stock is that Clayco has produced National speciality winners, regional speciality winners,
all breeds Best in Show winners, and numerous Best in Group winners.
Simon has also owned, exhibited, and been involved with various breeds including Weimaraners,
German Shorthaired Pointers, Whippets, Foxhounds, and Beagles. He has prepared and shown many
coated terriers to be major winners with numerous Best in Shows at all breeds shows and breed
speciality shows.
Simon had early involvement with gundogs that exposed him to field and obedience work. It was this early development and engagement
in breeding and exhibiting that gave Simon a good grounding in the dog world.
The countless hours of discussions, lectures and puppy day assessments from our leading breeders has enhanced his evolution as a
successful exhibitor, breeder and judge that Simon is today. Simon considers himself a breeder first and foremost and believes that many
Australian breeders have progressed with their chosen breed to highest level in this country, with Australian show dogs being some of the
best in the world!
Simon’s judging career began in the late 90’s, he was awarded his first licence in 1998 and gained his All Breeds status in 2018. Simon
has been very fortunate to have judged at all breeds, group, and speciality shows throughout the world. These include countries such as
England, Japan, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Philippines, and New Zealand, together with appointments across Australia. Highlights have
been awarding CCs to Weimaraners in the UK, together with judging at the 2019 European Dog Show in Austria.
Simon has also held various positions on ACT dog clubs and has served on the Governing Council of DOGSACT, including the posi tion of
President for over 12 years. This in turn required him to be a Director on the ANKC.
Simon Mills is very passionate about breeding, exhibiting and judging dogs, together with the promotion of purebred dogs and dog sports.
He feels extremely privileged to be invited to officiate over the Sweepstakes classes at the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show and he thanks the
RASV All Breeds Championship Show Committee for this honour.
GENERAL SPECIALS PANEL
MRS GLENDA COOK MR ROGER BRIDGFORD
(VIC) (VIC)
Best in Show Best Puppy in Show
MR JOHN THOMPSON MRS SANDRA MASHFORD
(VIC) (VIC)
Best Baby Puppy in Show Best Brace in Show
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ACTION DOGS
MRS CHERYL BEDGGOOD (WA)
OBEDIENCE, AGILITY AND JUMPING
Cheryl’s lifelong love of dogs and dog sports was firmly cemented over 45 years ago when she
started obedience classes with a beautiful Afghan Hound. Whilst the Afghan challenged her
abilities, German Shepherds were much easier and Cheryl spent many years travelling from
country WA to Perth to trial, with numerous wins and successes along the way.
As an instructor, Cheryl has found it immensely rewarding to support and encourage people when
they competed, and to relish in their successes. The enjoyment of competing and instructing led
her to train to be an Obedience Judge, and she gained this licence in 1980.
Two Rottweilers have since joined her old German Shepherd crew and now residing in Perth,
Cheryl continues her passion of instructing Rottweiler owners in obedience and agility, as well as
competing and judging.
Cheryl has been a Rally O, Agility, Games, Endurance, Dances with Dogs, and Tricks Judge since the inception of these
disciplines, and has enjoyed judging extensively across WA, including state and national events, and the Perth Royal Show.
Some of the more recent interstate appointments have been Obedience, Rally O, Agility, and Jumping at the Darwin Royal Show
in 2018, Rally O and Obedience at the German Shepherd National in Melbourne in 2019, and Dances with Dogs in Melbourne that
same year. Cheryl has had the opportunity to judge in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on several occasions, with the differences in
the rules a welcomed challenge.
Having chaired the Judges Training Panel for several years, Cheryl gets enormous satisfaction from assisting aspiring judges to
attain elevation to the next level and obtain their Obedience or Rally O licences.
Cheryl is both honoured and excited to be a part of the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show, and wishes all competitors the best for a very
successful event.
MR PETER BUYKX (VIC)
AGILITY GAMES AND OPEN JUMPING
After competing for six years with his first dog in agility, Peter decided to find out how
and why the judges arranged their courses. He subsequently became an Agility Judge in
2003 and three years later, attained his Games Judging licence. Since then, Peter has
attended multiple training events, both in the classroom and in the ring, to continue his
education and knowledge in dog sports.
Peter has accepted judging appointments in multiple locations around metropolitan
Melbourne, allowing him to still enjoy weekends with his family and pursue the hobby he
loves – agility and jumping for dogs.
Highlights of Peter’s judging career so far include the Agility and Jumping Dog of the Year ACT 2007, National Agility Trial 2008,
Launceston Royal 2011, Fred’s’ Pass Agility Club in 2014, Top Dog of the Year in Victoria in 2013, QLD State Trial 2016, Royal
Melbourne Show Agility and Jumping Trial 2016, and the National Agility Trial Open Jumping Final 2018.
When judging, Peter aims to provide a course that is challenging yet does not discriminate against the height of an individual dog.
Peter prides himself on creating a course design that encourages the dog to move freely between obstacles while avoiding the
formidable challenges he has set.
Whilst the most controlled and fastest team will reap the rewards, as a judge, Peter’s greatest reward is seeing a handler and dog
leave the ring happy and smiling.
Peter is looking forward to challenging both handler and dog at the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show during the exciting and fun Agility
Games Trial.
5Join today
and save
more than
20% on
entry fees
Enjoy blue ribbon value
with RASV membership
Reap the benefits of RASV membership at Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual
community event, the Royal Melbourne Show, while supporting the ongoing success of our
world-class competitions, events and award programs. Full members receive up to 11 days
entry to the Show, a guest pass, savings on competition fees, discounted car parking at
Flemington Racecourse, access to the RASV Members’ hospitality areas and much more!
To join today visit rasv.com.au or call 03 9281 7444ENTRY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
Entry Closing Date
Entries to the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show held at the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show
close at 5.00pm, Monday 2 August 2021, excluding Baby Puppy entries which close at 5.00pm, Thursday 19
August 2021.
General and Special Regulations
The Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show is conducted under the General and Special
Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) and the Rules and Regulations of DOGS Victoria
form part of the conditions of entry.
Special Regulations override any General Regulations where a conflict occurs.
A copy of the RASV General Regulations and DOGS Victoria Rules and Regulations may be inspected at the
offices of the RASV or are available at www.rasv.com.au
RASV Membership
Become a member of The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) when you enter the All Breeds
Championship Show and reap the benefits.
RASV Full Membership provides you with access to a range of exclusive privileges and benefits including
complimentary admission for you and a guest to all 11 days of the Royal Melbourne Show (subject to
availability), discounted entry fees for the All Breeds Championship Show along with access to hospitality areas,
car parking at special member rates and much more.
For more information regarding great value RASV Membership, visit www.rasv.com.au
2021 Entry Fees
RASV MEMBERS:
Conformation: (select from Classes 2 to 11 and 2A to 11A) $25.00
Baby Puppy: (select from Classes 1 and 1A) $20.00
Action Dog: (1st entry per dog – select from available listed classes in Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Agility Games) $25.00
Action Dog: (2nd and subsequent entries per dog – select from available listed classes in Obedience, Agility, Jumping and
Agility Games) $12.00
Sweepstakes: (select from Baby Puppy, Puppy, Champion, Neutered, Veterans 7 years and over) $15.00
Brace Class: (Class 13) $20.00
Junior Showmanship (entries can be lodged on the online portal before Show or on the day until 3pm) FREE
NON RASV MEMBERS:
Conformation: (select from Classes 2 to 11 and 2A to 11A) $33.00
Baby Puppy: (select from Classes 1 and 1A) $25.00
Action Dog: (1st entry per dog – select from available listed classes in Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Agility Games) $33.00
Action Dog: (2nd and subsequent entries per dog – select from available listed classes in Obedience, Agility, Jumping and
Agility Games) $12.00
Sweepstakes: (select from Baby Puppy, Puppy, Champion, Neutered, Veterans 7 years and over) $15.00
Brace Class: (Class 13) $28.00
Junior Showmanship (entries can be lodged on the online portal before Show or on the day until 3pm) FREE
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
Printed Catalogue (pre order online or purchase at Show) $25.00
Administration Fee for Paper Entries – paid once per exhibitor regardless of how many dogs entered $20.00
6HOW TO ENTER
Entries can be made either using The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s online entry system or offline (paper
based) entry using the relevant paper entry forms which are located at the back of this booklet.
The following competitions can be entered using The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s Online Entry system
OR Offline (paper based) entry:
• Conformation (all classes)
• Sweepstakes (all classes)
• Brace Class
• Action Dog (all classes)
Junior Showmanship
Entries for the 2021 Junior Showmanship classes have been integrated into the RASV online entry portal.
Junior competitors will be required to provide their name, an email address and a mobile phone number to enter.
The online entries can be completed either prior to the Show, or until 3pm on the day that you wish to compete. If
you wish to compete on multiple days, you will need to enter for each day.
To enter:
• Login to the online entry portal (you can use an existing account or create a new one)
• Click on the ‘Classes’ tab and select ‘Junior Showman’ from the drop down menu
• From here, select the day/s you wish to compete and the relevant age bracket (subsequent entries can be
added during the competition)
• ‘Continue’ and complete the rest of the steps.
Registration opportunities will be available at the Administration office (located in Pavilion 19) if you wish to
register during competition.
If you have entered before competition, your entry numbers will be inside your exhibitor pack which can be
collected on the day you are competing. If you have entered during competition, you will need to collect your entry
numbers from the Administration office (located in Pavilion 19).
If you are competing on multiple days, you will need to collect new numbers each day you are competing.
Breed Speciality
Entries for Breed Club Specialty Show Competitions are managed by each participating Breed Club. Exhibitors
interested in entering their Breed Specialty are requested to contact their Breed Club and lodge their entry with
that organization, who will then organise your entry.
Online Entry
The online entry system can be accessed via www.rasv.com.au
Simply click onto the Royal Melbourne Show button and then select ‘Dogs’ from the drop down menu.
If entering using the RASV online entry system please ensure that you read all user instructions, terms and
conditions prior to entering.
Payment can be made by either Visa or MasterCard.
Offline (Paper based)
A “one off” $20.00 administration fee will be charged for all paper based entries, per exhibitor (regardless of the
number of dogs entered).
Entry forms for all disciplines can be located at the back of this booklet. Pages 1 and 2 MUST be completed and
signed.
If entering Conformation or any Action Dog Class, complete pages 1 and 2 of entry forms and attach an official
cheque book style entry form for Conformation or an ANKC approved form for Obedience or Agility – one per
exhibit.
If entering Sweepstakes or Brace Class complete the relevant entry form on pages 3 or 4 and attach to completed
pages 1 and 2.
Once you have completed the relevant entry forms for all disciplines and classes in which you would like to exhibit,
please forward to:
Coordinator, Dog Competition and Events
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale Vic 3032
Ensure your payment and any relevant payment details are forwarded with your completed entry forms. Offline
(paper based) entries can be lodged with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria by:
• Australia Post (Standard, Registered or Express Mail).
• Delivered to RASV by hand.
7CONDITIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
ENTERING AND COMPETING
Exhibitors are advised to read all of the regulations and conditions that pertain to entering and participating at the
2021 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show. Regulations and conditions can be located under
entries at www.rasv.com.au/dogs. Exhibitors will be required to comply in full with the regulations and conditions
pertaining to entry.
All dogs must be benched from 9.00am until 5.00pm.
The age of all dogs is to be calculated as at the first day of the Show (25 September 2021).
All dogs shall be entered in only one Ordinary Class. (Sweepstakes classes are not considered
Ordinary Classes) All dogs entered in Baby Puppy, Puppy, and Champion Sweepstakes must also be
entered in one Ordinary Class (exception made only for those exhibits entered into Neutered or
Veteran Sweepstakes classes).
Breed Club Specialty Show Competitions
Breed Club Specialty Show Competitions are held in conjunction with the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show.
Exhibitors wishing to enter their Breed Specialty are to contact their Breed Club for entry details. The participating Breed Club is
responsible for managing all entries for the Breed Specialty Shows. RASV does not organise the entries or benching for these
entries.
Junior Showmanship Conditions of Entry
Entries for Junior Showmanship Competition are required to be lodged online for 2021 and can be lodged before
show or on the day up until 3:00pm on the day of heat judging. See the ‘How to Enter’ section on page 7 of this
schedule for details on how to enter online.
Entrants can continue to compete until qualified to compete in the finals (eligible if winner of 1st place in a heat).
The winner of each heat will be invited to return to compete in the final on General Specials Day. Should the
winner of a heat be unable to return on General Specials Day, the second place winner will then compete in the
finals. This must be arranged and confirmed by both parties with the Program Coordinator by 5.00pm on the day
of actual judging.
Exhibit used must be entered and shown in its breed class on the day it is handled in the Junior Showmanship
Competition. Judges for heats will be announced prior to commencement of judging each day. Judge for the finals
will be a member of the Judging Panel and will be announced prior to the judging of the finals.
The finals for the Junior Showmanship Competition will occur after Group Specials and before Best In Show judging
on General Specials Day.
Policy regarding RASV Dog Committee and Stewards
Ring Stewards involved with the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show will not be permitted to
handle exhibits during the Show.
Exhibits owned or co-owned by members of the Dog Committee of The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria or any
person permanently residing at the place of residence of a Committee Member within 6 months preceding the first
day of the Royal Melbourne Show will not be permitted to be exhibited at the Show.
JUDGING TIMETABLES
Judging Commencement Times (unless otherwise advised):
• Conformation Judging will not commence before 9.00am for Breed Days held between 25 September – 1
October
• Group Specials Judging will not commence before 9.00am on 2 October
• Breed Club Speciality Show Competitions will commence on conclusion of designated judge’s daily judging of
Ordinary Classes
• Judging of Obedience Trials will not commence before 9.00am on 24 September
• Check in / Vetting for Obedience will be between 8.00am and 8.30am
• Judging of Agility and Jumping Trial will not commence before 8.30am on 25 September
• Check in for Agility and Jumping will be between 7.15am and 8.00am
• Judging of Agility Games and Open Jumping will not commence before 9.00am on 3 October
• Check in for Agility Games and Open Jumping will be between 8.00am and 8.30am
8JUDGING SCHEDULE
Friday 24 September
Action Dogs – Obedience Trial
Order of Judging: (Mrs C Bedggood) UDX, UD, CCD, CD, CDX, Best in Trial
Saturday 25 September
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Pug English Springer Spaniel Dobermann
Pomeranian English Setter Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Australian Silky Terrier Gordon Setter Newfoundland
Bichon Frise Irish Red & White Setter Leonberger
Pekingese Irish Setter Landseer ECT
Rhodesian Ridgeback Samoyed
Saluki
Breed Specialty: English Springer Spaniel
Agility & Jumping – Order of Judging: (Mrs C Bedggood) ADO. ADX, ADM, AD, JDX,
JDM, JD.
Sunday 26 September
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Papillon Bracco Italiano Australian Cattle Dog French Bulldog
Havanese Brittany Australian Kelpie
Chesapeake Bay Australian Stumpy Tail
Retriever Cattle Dog
Clumber Spaniel Puli
Field Spaniel Maremma Sheepdog
Flat Coated Retriever Old English Sheepdog
Irish Water Spaniel
Italian Spinone
Sussex Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Sweepstakes - Order of Judging: Baby Puppy, Puppy, Neuter, Veteran, Champion (Mr S Mills)
Breed Specialty: French Bulldog
9Monday 27 September
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Poodle (Toy) Whippet Border Collie Schnauzer
Poodle (Min) Azawakh Bearded Collie Schnauzer (Min)
Poodle (Std) Borzoi Beauceron Schnauzer (Giant)
American Hairless Terrier Pharaoh Hound Bergamasco Shepherd Portuguese Water Dog
Dog
Cairn Terrier Portuguese Podengo Bouvier des Flandres Boxer
(Small)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Portuguese Podengo Briard Rottweiler
(Medium)
Soft Coated Wheaten Portuguese Podengo Deerhound Russian Black Terrier
Terrier (Large)
Scottish Terrier Basenji Tornjak
Keeshond
Breed Specialties: Poodles
Tuesday 28 September
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Chihuahua (Long Coat) Beagle Australian Shepherd Dogue de Bordeaux
Chihuahua (Smooth German Shorthaired Collie (Rough) Bullmastiff
Coat) Pointer
English Toy Terrier German Wirehaired Collie (Smooth) Mastiff
Pointer
King Charles Spaniel Weimaraner Dutch Shepherd Dog Neapolitan Mastiff
Lowchen Weimaraner (Long Hair) Finnish Lapphund Tibetan Mastiff
Maltese Curly Coated Retriever White Swiss Shepherd Spanish Mastiff
Dog
Coton De Tulear Pyrenean Mastiff
Chinese Crested Dog Yakutian Laika
Russian Toy (Long Canadian Eskimo Dog
Haired)
Russian Toy (Smooth Central Asian Shepherd
Haired)
Tibetan Spaniel Estrela Mountain Dog
Yorkshire Terrier Caucasian Shepherd
Dog
Breed Specialties: Beagle
10Wednesday 29 September
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Bolognese Cocker Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Schipperke
Spaniel
American Staffordshire Lagotto Romagnolo Griffon Bruxellois Cane Corso
Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier Large Munsterlander Japanese Chin British Bulldog
Manchester Terrier Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Shetland Sheepdog Canaan Dog
Retriever
Airedale Terrier Pointer Chow Chow
Golden Retriever Spanish Water Dog Japanese Spitz
Labrador Retriever Wirehaired Slovakian Karelian Bear Dog
Pointer
Great Dane
Peruvian Hairless
(Large)
Peruvian Hairless (Med)
Peruvian Hairless
(Small)
Breed Specialty: Cocker Spaniels, Jack Russell Terriers, Schipperke, American Stafforshire Terrier
Thursday 30 September
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Affenpinscher Cocker Spaniel Bernese Mountain Dog Boston Terrier
(American)
Miniature Pinscher Hungarian Vizsla German Shepherd Dog Shiba Inu
Bedlington Terrier Hungarian Wirehaired German Shepherd (LSC) German Pinscher
Vizsla
Border Terrier Finnish Spitz Icelandic Sheepdog Shih Tzu
Bull Terrier Black & Tan Coonhound Kuvasz Tibetan Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature) Bluetick Coonhound Komondor Xoloitzcuintle (Min)
Fox Terrier (Smooth) Cirneco Dell’Etna Norwegian Buhund Xoloitzcuintle (Int)
Australian Terrier Dachshund (Long Hair) Polish Lowland Xoloitzcuintle (Std)
Sheepdog
German Hunting Terrier Dachshund (Min Long) Pumi German Spitz (Klein)
Glen of Imaal Terrier Dachshund (Smooth Pyrenean Sheepdog German Spitz (Mittel)
Hair) (LH)
Irish Terrier Dachshund (Min Tatra Shepherd Dog Lhasa Apso
Smooth)
Cesky Terrier Dachshund (Wire Hair) Swedish Lapphund Eurasier
Norfolk Terrier Dachshund (Min Wire) Swedish Vallhund Shar Pei
Norwich Terrier Dachshund Kaninchen Greyhound
(LH)
Fox Terrier (Wire) Dachshund Kaninchen
(SH)
Dachshund Kaninchen
(WH)
Breed Specialty: Boston Terriers, Cocker Spaniel (American)
11Friday 1 October
Mr A Reid Mr G Love Ms J Docksey Mr P Primrose
Italian Greyhound Basset Hound Staffordshire Bull Terrier Siberian Husky
Kerry Blue Terrier Foxhound Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Alaskan Malamute
Lakeland Terrier Grand Basset Griffon Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Anatolian Shepherd
Vendeen Dog
Parson Russell Terrier Petit Basset Griffon Belgian Shepherd (Groen) Kangal Shepherd Dog
Vendeen
Sealyham Terrier Basset Fauve de Belgian Shepherd (Laek) Akita
Bretagne
Skye Terrier Hamiltonstovare Belgian Shepherd (Mal) Akita (Japanese)
Tenterfield Terrier Harrier Belgian Shepherd (Terv) St Bernard
Welsh Terrier Ibizan Hound Dalmatian
West Highland White Irish Wolfhound
Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Otterhound
Bloodhound
Sloughi
Afghan Hounds
Breed Specialty: Siberian Husky, Italian Greyhound
Saturday 2 October
General Specials – Order of Judging will be:
Group 2
Group 3
Group 6
Group 5
Group 1
Group 4
Group 7
Junior Handlers Final
General Specials – Order of Judging will be:
Best Brace in Show - Mrs S Mashford
Best Baby Puppy in Show - Mr J Thompson
Best Puppy in Show - Mr R Bridgford
Best in Show - Mrs G Cook
Sunday 3 October
Action Dog – Agility Games and Open Jumping
Order of Judging: (Mr P Buykx) SD, SDX, SDM, GD, GDX, GDM, SPD, SPDX, SPDM, JDO
12BREED JUDGING DAYS
Affenpinscher Thursday 30th Dobermann Saturday 25th Neapolitan Mastiff Tuesday 28th
Afghan Hound Friday 1st Dogue de Bordeaux Tuesday 28th Newfoundland Saturday 25th
Airedale Terrier Wednesday 29th Dutch Shepherd Tuesday 28th Norfolk Terrier Thursday 30th
Akita Friday 1st English Setter Saturday 25th Norwegian Buhund Thursday 30th
Akita Japanese Friday 1st English Springer Spaniel Saturday 25th Norwegian Elkhound Friday 1st
Alaskan Malamute Friday 1st English Toy Terrier Tuesday 28th Norwich Terrier Thursday 30th
Amer Staffordshire Terrier Wednesday 29th Estrela Mountain Dog Tuesday 28th Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Wednesday 29th
American Hairless Monday 27th Eurasier Thursday 30th Old English Sheepdog Sunday 26th
Anatolian Shepherd Friday 1st Field Spaniel Sunday 26th Otterhound Friday 1st
Aust Cattle Dog Sunday 26th Finnish Lapphund Tuesday 28th Papillon Sunday 26th
Aust Kelpie Sunday 26th Finnish Spitz Thursday 30th Parson Russell Terrier Friday 1st
Aust Shepherd Tuesday 28th Flat Coated Retriever Sunday 26th Pekingese Saturday 25th
Aust Silky Terrier Saturday 25th Fox Terrier (Smooth) Thursday 30th Peruvian Hairless (All) Wednesday 29th
Aust Terrier Thursday 30th Fox Terrier (Wire) Thursday 30th Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Friday 1st
Aust Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Sunday 26th Foxhound Friday 1st Pharaoh Hound Monday 27th
Azawakh Monday 27th French Bulldog Sunday 26th Pointer Wednesday 29th
Basenji Monday 27th German Hunting Terrier Thursday 30th Polish Lowland Sheepdog Thursday 30th
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Friday 1st German Pinscher Thursday 30th Pomeranian Saturday 25th
Basset Hound Friday 1st German Shepherds (All) Thursday 30th Poodles (All) Monday 27th
Beauceron Monday 27th German Shorthaired Pointer Tuesday 28th Portuguese Podengo (All) Monday 27th
Beagle Tuesday 28th German Spitz (All) Thursday 30th Portuguese Water Dog Monday 27th
Bearded Collie Monday 27th German Wirehaired Pointer Tuesday 28th Pug Saturday 25th
Bedlington Terrier Thursday 30th Glen of Imaal Terrier Thursday 30th Puli Sunday 26th
Belgian Shepherds (All) Friday 1st Golden Retriever Wednesday 29th Pumi Thursday 30th
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Monday 27th Gordon Setter Saturday 25th Pyrenean Mastiff Tuesday 28th
Bernese Mountain Dog Thursday 30th Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Friday 1st Pyrenean Mountain Dog Saturday 25th
Bichon Frise Saturday 25th Great Dane Wednesday 29th Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long hair) Thursday 30th
Black & Tan Coonhound Thursday 30th Greyhound Thursday 30th Rhodesian Ridgeback Saturday 25th
Bloodhound Friday 1st Griffon Bruxellois Wednesday 29th Rottweiler Monday 27th
Bluetick Coonhound Thursday 30th Hamiltonstovare Friday 1st Russian Black Terrier Monday 27th
Bolognese Wednesday 29th Harrier Friday 1st Russian Toy (All) Tuesday 28th
Border Collie Monday 27th Havanese Sunday 26th Saluki Saturday 25th
Border Terrier Thursday 30th Hungarian Vizsla Thursday 30th Samoyed Saturday 25th
Borzoi Monday 27th Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Thursday 30th Schipperke Wednesday 29th
Boston Terrier Thursday 30th Ibizan Hound Friday 1st Schnauzers (All) Monday 27th
Bouvier des Flandres Monday 27th Icelandic Sheepdog Thursday 30th Scottish Terrier Monday 27th
Boxer Monday 27th Irish Red & White Setter Saturday 25th Sealyham Terrier Friday 1st
Bracco Italiano Sunday 26th Irish Setter Saturday 25th Shar Pei Thursday 30th
Briard Monday 27th Irish Terrier Thursday 30th Shetland Sheepdog Wednesday 29th
British Bulldog Wednesday 29th Irish Water Spaniel Sunday 26th Shiba Inu Thursday 30th
Brittany Sunday 26th Irish Wolfhound Friday 1st Shih Tzu Thursday 30th
Bull Terrier Thursday 30th Italian Greyhound Friday 1st Siberian Husky Friday 1st
Bull Terrier (Min) Thursday 30th Italian Spinone Sunday 26th Skye Terrier Friday 1st
Bullmastiff Tuesday 28th Jack Russell Terrier Wednesday 29th Sloughi Friday 1st
Cairn Terrier Monday 27th Japanese Chin Wednesday 29th Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Monday 27th
Canaan Dog Wednesday 29th Japanese Spitz Wednesday 29th Spanish Mastiff Tuesday 28th
Canadian Eskimo Dog Tuesday 28th Kangal Shepherd Dog Friday 1st Spanish Water Dog Wednesday 29th
Cane Corso Wednesday 29th Karelian Bear Dog Wednesday 29th St Bernard Friday 1st
Caucasian Shepherd Dog Tueday 28th Keeshond Monday 27th Staffordshire Bull Terrier Friday 1st
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Wednesday 29th Kerry Blue Terrier Friday 1st Sussex Spaniel Sunday 26th
Central Asian Shepherd Tuesday 28th King Charles Spaniel Tuesday 28th Swedish Lapphund Thursday 30th
Cesky Terrier Thursday 30th Komondor Thursday 30th Swedish Vallhund Thursday 30th
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Sunday 26th Kuvasz Thursday 30th Tatra Shepherd Dog Thursday 30th
Chihuahua (All) Tuesday 28th Labrador Retriever Wednesday 29th Tenterfield Terrier Friday 1st
Chinese Crested Dog Tuesday 28th Lagotto Romagnolo Wednesday 29th Tibetan Mastiff Tuesday 28th
Chow Chow Wednesday 29th Lakeland Terrier Friday 1st Tibetan Terrier Thursday 30th
Cimico Dell’Etna Thursday 30th Landseer Saturday 25th Tibetan Spaniel Tuesday 28th
Clumber Spaniel Sunday 26th Large Munsterlander Wednesday 29th Tornjak Monday 27th
Cocker Spaniel Wednesday 29th Leonberger Saturday 25th Weimaraners (All) Tuesday 28th
Cocker Spaniel (American) Thursday 30th Lhasa Apso Thursday 30th Welsh Corgis (All) Friday 1st
Collie (Rough) Tuesday 28th Lowchen Tuesday 28th Welsh Springer Spaniel Sunday 26th
Collie (Smooth) Tuesday 28th Maltese Tuesday 28th Welsh Terrier Friday 1st
Coton de Tulear Tuesday 28th Manchester Terrier Wednesday 29th West Highland White Terrier Friday 1st
Curly Coated Retriever Tuesday 28th Maremma Sheepdog Sunday 26th Whippet Monday 27th
Dachshunds (All) Thursday 30th Mastiff Tuesday 28th White Swiss Shepherd Dog Tuesday 28th
Dalmatian Friday 1st Miniature Pinscher Thursday 30th Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer Wednesday 29th
Dandie Dinmont Monday 27th Neapolitan Mastiff Tuesday 28th Xoloitzcuintle (All) Thursday 30th
Deerhound Monday 27th Newfoundland Saturday 25th Yakutian Laika Tuesday 28th
Yorkshire Terrier Tuesday 28th
13CONFORMATION
Classes and age of exhibits
CLASS DOG CLASS CODE BITCH CLASS CODE
Baby Puppy - (3 and under 6 months) 1 1A
Minor Puppy - (6 and under 9 months) 2 2A
Puppy - (6 and under 12 months) 3 3A
Junior - (9 and under 18 months) 4 4A
Intermediate - (18 and under 36 months) 5 5A
Australian Bred - (6 months and over bred in Australia) 10 10A
Open - (6 months and over) 11 11A
Brace Class – (6 months and over) 13
2 exhibits are required
ALL BREEDS SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES
CLASS CLASS CODE
Baby Puppy Sweepstakes BPS
Puppy Sweepstakes P01
Champion Sweepstakes CS1
Neutered Sweepstakes NS
Veterans Sweepstakes (7 years and over) VS1
JUDGING GUIDELINES
Baby Puppy Classes
At the conclusion of breed judging in each ring, Best Baby Puppy of each breed will compete for Baby Puppy of the ring. Then the
Best Baby Puppy of each ring will compete for Best Baby Puppy of the day. On General Specials day, only the Best Baby Puppy of
each day will return to compete for Best Baby Puppy in Show.
ANKC Regulations
The ANKC has resolved that where a Royal Show only offers Best Puppy In Group/In Show and Best Exhibit In Group/In Show, then
Group and Show placings shall apply. This type of judging does not necessarily produce the second, third and fourth best dogs in
Group or Show, but rather the four best dogs in the ring from the Best Of Breed winners and, in the case of Best In Show, from the
Group winners.
General Specials Judging
Each Group will be judged in its entirety, in the same ring, in the order listed below. Judging will start with Best Exhibit in Group
followed by Best Puppy in Group. Weather permitting, judging will take place outside on the Main Dog Judging Ring.
Judging will commence at 9.00am and the Groups will be judged in the following order: Group 2, Group 3, Group 6, Group 5, Group
1, Group 4, Group 7.
14Sequence of Judging
As required by the ANKC Regulations the sequence of judging Best Exhibit in Group and Best Exhibit in Show
awards shall be in the following order:
1. Best Exhibit in Group, placed in order 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st
2. Best Puppy In Group
3. Best Brace In Show
4. Best Baby Puppy In Show
5. Best Exhibit In Show, placed in order 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st
6. Best Puppy In Show
Best of Breed
The judging of Best Of Breed and Runner-Up to Best Of Breed will be conducted at the completion of judging each
breed daily, in the normal way; however, the Runner-Up Best Of Breed shall not be required to return on General
Specials day. If you are to return on General Specials Day, you will be supplied with one (1) general admission
ticket to return on the day.
Best Baby Puppy of the Day
The judging of Best Baby Puppy of the Day will be judged at the conclusion of all Breed judging on the day. Only Best
Baby Puppy of the Day will be invited to return for judging of Best Baby Puppy in Show on General Specials Day. If
you are to return on General Specials Day, you will be supplied with one (1) general admission ticket to return on
the day.
Best Brace of the Day
All Brace Class entries will be judged together - at the conclusion of breed judging each day – and will compete for
Best Brace of Day. The winning Brace team from each day will be invited to return for Best Brace in Show Judging on
General Specials Day. To compete in Best Brace of Day, there must be 2 exhibits, six months of age or over, of
the same breed, each of which is also entered in an ordinary class at 2021 Royal Melbourne Show. Both
exhibits must be property of the same owner, and be handled in the judging ring by one person.
Best Exhibit in Group
st nd
Only exhibits that have won Best Of Breed shall be eligible to compete for Best Exhibit In Group awards 1 , 2 ,
rd th
3 , 4 subject to the provisions of ANKC Regulations. The judge shall select eight dogs from the Best of Breed
th rd nd st
winners. The balance of the Group is excused. The judge will then select 4 , 3 , 2 and 1 in Group in that order.
Puppy in Group
Only Best Puppy in Group award will be offered. Therefore, only puppies that have competed in Class 3 or
Class 3A and have won Best Puppy of Breed are eligible to compete for Puppy In Group. The judge shall select
four dogs from the puppy of breed winners. The balance of the puppies will be excused. From the four remaining,
the judge will then select his/her Puppy in Group.
Best Baby Puppy in Show
Only Best Baby Puppy in Show award will be offered, therefore, only Best Baby Puppy on the Day winners are
eligible to compete for Best Baby Puppy in Show.
Best Exhibit in Show
Only exhibits that have won Best Exhibit in Group shall be eligible to compete for Best Exhibit In Show awards 1st,
2nd, 3rd, 4th subject to the provisions of ANKC Regulations. The judge shall have the book marked in order of
preference 1, 2, 3, 4. The microphone steward will announce, from the judge’s book, the 4th BIS place-getter,
which shall then proceed to the fourth peg and be presented with any awards. The same process is then followed
for the 3rd place-getter, 2nd place-getter and Best in Show.
Best Puppy in Show
Only Best Puppy in Show award will be offered, therefore, only Best Puppy in Group winners are eligible to compete
for Best Puppy In Show.
15Breed Specialty Competitions
Breed Specialty Competitions are held in conjunction with the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show. Exhibitors
wishing to enter their Breed Specialty are to contact their Breed Club directly for entry details.
Starting time will be at the conclusion of judging in the allocated Judge’s ring, or soon thereafter.
Breed Clubs will be responsible for:
Promotion of their own event;
• Management of entries and all aspects of administration;
• Production of all documentation required to be able to run their Specialty show on their allocated day. This includes the production
of a catalogue, stewards sheets, allocation of exhibit numbers and all associated administration.
• Provide a ticket writer (for the documenting of results, creation of any certificates and marking the
Catalogue etc.)
• Provision of all awards for the event and bringing them on the day;
• Option to hang one professional banner on the fence surrounding the allocated judging ring.
RASV will be responsible for:
• Provision of VCA representative for the event;
• Provision of RASV Stewards to run the event;
• Allocation of the officiating Judge. The Judge will be selected from the judging panel. The Judge will award trophies in the ring;
• Provision of place-markers for each judging ring.
16ACTION DOG
Check in Locations:
Obedience, Agility and Jumping
Details relating to Check-In locations for Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Agility Games events will be provided in the Exhibitor
Information Booklet which will be provided prior to the Show.
Obedience Classes
To be held on Friday 24 September 2021.
Check in / Vetting will be between 8.00am and 8.30am.
Judging will not commence before 9.00am.
Order of judging will be: UDX, UD, CCD, CD, CDX then Best In Trial.
CLASS DOG AND BITCH CLASS CODE
Utility Excellent UDX
Utility UD
Community Companion Dog CCD
Novice CD
Open CDX
Agility and Jumping Classes
To be held on Saturday 25 September 2021.
Check in will be between 7.15am and 8.00am.
Judging will not commence before 8.30am
Order of judging will be: ADO, ADX, ADM, AD, JDX, JDM, JD.
CLASS CLASS CODE
Open Agility ADO
Excellent Agility ADX
Master Agility ADM
Novice Agility AD
Excellent Jumping JDX
Master Jumping JDM
Novice Jumping JD
Agility Games/Open Jumping Classes
To be held on Sunday 3 October 2021.
Check in will be between 8.00am and 8.30am.
Judging will not commence before 9.00am.
Order of judging will be: SD, SDX, SDM, GD, GDX, GDM, SPD, SPDX, SPDM, JDO.
CLASS CLASS CODE
Novice Snooker SD
Excellent Snooker SDX
Master Snooker SDM
Novice Gamblers GD
Excellent Gamblers GDX
Master Gamblers GDM
Novice Strategic Pairs SPD
Excellent Strategic Pairs SPDX
Master Strategic Pairs SPDM
Open Jumping JDO
17AWARDS
Obedience
st nd rd
A combination of trophies and rosettes will be awarded for 1 , 2 and 3 in each class. Best in Obedience Trial
will receive a trophy and rosette.
Judging of Best in Obedience Trial will be held on Friday 24 September 2021.
Agility and Jumping and Agility Games
st nd rd
A combination of trophies, rosettes and ribbons will be awarded for 1 , 2 and 3 in each class and for the fastest
round in the Agility Trial and fastest round in the Jumping Trial.
General Conditions relating to Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Agility Games classes
All dogs must be benched from 9.00am until 5.00pm.
Classes are conducted under RASV’s General and Special Regulations and the ANKC Rules and Regulations.
RASV reserves the right to run the dogs in any order it may deem fit and to divide the classes as necessary to
facilitate the judging of dogs in the time allocated.
Bitches in season are not permitted to compete.
If using paper entries, please use a separate entry form for Strategic Pairs classes and make sure you and your
partner’s forms are stapled together.
Jump height (Obedience) and height category (Agility/Jumping/Games) MUST be stated on entry forms. Dogs must
be benched when not required for judging and remain in the benching pavilion until 5.00pm or the conclusion of
judging whichever is the later.
In the event entries received for an Obedience Trial Class are more than can be satisfactorily accommodated within
the time allotted, at RASV’s discretion, the following shall apply – “Any dog receiving a non-qualifying score in any
exercise or in total, shall immediately be out of the competition, and shall leave the ring at the direction of the Judge.”
188. BEST OF BREED
SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF The judging of Best of Breed and Runner-up to Best of Breed will be
conducted at the completion of judging of each breed daily. Only dogs
THE ROYAL MELBOURNE which have been awarded a Challenge Certificate at this Show shall be
eligible to compete for Best of Breed at this Show.
SHOW ALL BREEDS Best of Breed winners are to be exhibited on Saturday, 2 October 2021
from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Judging will commence at 9.00 am.
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 9. SPECIAL PRIZES FOR CLASSES AND CHALLENGE
CERTIFICATE WINNERS
a) Only first prize winners and where applicable, challenge certificate
Exhibitors must strictly observe the following conditions:
winners will receive special prizes.
The Royal Melbourne Show Championship All Breeds Show (Show) is
b) Only dogs which have been awarded a challenge certificate at a
conducted under the General and Special Regulations of Royal
show shall be eligible to compete for best of breed at that show.
Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (RASV) and the Rules and
Regulations of Dogs Victoria (DV) and form part of the conditions of c) RASV Rosettes/sashes will be awarded to each challenge
entry. These Special Regulations override any General Regulations certificate winner and each class winner.
where a conflict occurs. A copy of the RASV General Regulations and
10. BENCHING
DV Rules and Regulations may be inspected at the offices of RASV or
are available at www.rasv.com.au. Exhibitors are advised to strictly observe the following conditions:
a) All Exhibits must be benched from 9.00am to 5.00pm on the day of
Entries will be received in all sections of the Show subject to these exhibition.
regulations and the Special Regulations, rules and conditions appearing b) A dog must not be placed on the bench or in a cage as to be away
at the head of each section and in each class, and on the entry form, and from the public view. Every dog must be provided with a suitable
RASV’s Conditions of Entry to the Showgrounds posted at each gate. collar and chain or a lead. Nothing may be adhered to crates/
Upon submission of an entry the Exhibitor agrees irrevocably to be bound cages that will affect the view of the public. Not more than one
by all applicable regulations, rules and conditions. Exhibit may occupy any one bench or cage unless allocated by
1. ABSENCE OF EXHIBIT (DOG) RASV. Dogs shall be placed where directed by RASV.
Every dog entered must be exhibited unless a certificate signed by the c) Benches are for dogs and dogs in crates only. Exhibitors must not
owner is lodged with RASV prior to the date of the Show, stating that the sit on the benches.
dog is unable to compete for one or more of the following reasons: d) The position of Exhibit numbers on benches or cages must not be
a) The dog has died; altered.
b) The dog is unfit for exhibition due to injury or disease; 11. STATE CONTROLLING BODY MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
c) The dog has become ineligible for the class entered; The state controlling body membership number must be the same as
d) Some other cause which RASV considers reasonable; or recorded on Registration papers i.e. if dogs are owned in different names
they must have different membership numbers to reflect correct
e) After arrival at the Showgrounds, an Exhibit (dog) may be registration.
withdrawn from an event or class if it has become unfit to compete.
12. CATALOGUES
2. AGE OF DOGS Exhibitors requiring a catalogue are requested to order when lodging
The age of the dog for the purpose of a Show, shall be calculated from entries. Only a limited number of catalogues will be made available for
the date of birth as recorded with a recognised controlling body (e.g. Dogs purchase during the Show. Pre-ordered catalogues are $25. Catalogues
Victoria, Dogs NSW etc) as at 12:00am of the first day of the Show (i.e. purchased at the Show are $25. Exhibitors will have access to a free
25 September 2021). PDF copy of the catalogue.
3. ALCOHOL 13. CHANGES
In accordance with licensing regulations, alcohol is not to be brought onto Subject to regulations in the relevant Schedule, no entry may be changed
the Showgrounds. by the Exhibitor after entries close unless otherwise permitted by RASV.
4. ASSEMBLY 14. CHECK-IN OF EXHIBITS
In view of the need to expedite judging, Exhibitors will be held wholly Conformation: No dog will be admitted to the judging ring unless its
responsible for having their dogs in the assembly ring immediately as they Exhibit number is stamped. This will take place between 8.00am and
are required for judging. After the Steward has given the word to the 9.00am each day or at the discretion of the Show Manager.
Judge to proceed with the judging of a competition, no Exhibit may enter
the judging ring until after that competition has been completed. Dogs Action Dogs: Refer to Action Dogs pages for Check In times relating to
which are not brought promptly to the rings when called, and the owners these competitions.
or Exhibitors of which omit to obey the order of the Stewards, or are 15. CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE
wearing more than one Exhibit number, maybe refused admission to the RASV may in any circumstances it thinks fit, refuse to accept the entry of
rings. an Exhibit, or may at any time, cancel any entry already accepted and
5. BABY PUPPY WINNERS may disqualify the Exhibit from competing or exhibiting in any specific
All Best Baby Puppy of Breeds for the day will compete for Best Baby class or classes or events and without prejudice, to the generality of the
Puppy of the Day. Only the Best Baby Puppy of each day will return to foregoing, the Committee shall so act if a report of the Veterinary
compete for Best Baby Puppy in Show on Saturday, 2 October 2021. Surgeon discloses that he/she considers or finds that the Exhibit:
a) Is affected with any contagious or infectious disease or is known to
6. PUPPY CLASS WINNERS have or is suspected of having been brought onto the Showground
All Best Puppy of Breed winners (puppies entered in Class 3 or Class 3A from a kennel in which an animal is affected by or suffering from a
only) will be required to return for exhibition on Saturday, 2 October 2021 contagious or infectious disease or which an animal was affected
from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Judging will commence at 9.00am. by or suffering from a contagious or infectious disease within 30
days or the relevant incubation period thereof whichever is the
7. BRACE WINNERS shorter, prior to the date upon which the relevant Exhibit was
At the conclusion of breed judging each day, all entries in Brace Class will brought on to the Showgrounds,
compete for Best Brace of the Day. Only the best Brace of each day will
return to compete for Best Brace in Show on Saturday, 2 October 2021. b) Shows any signs of any surgical or other artificial interference
which is calculated to deceive or is capable of deceiving either
Judge or spectators.
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