The  Shield Shows
for horses and dogs and their 
owners, especially beginners and novices
Established 1983

Picture : Xerxes, a three-quarter Andalusian skewbald colt, born at the Shield
Stables in 2007, with his best friend Doris, the Border Collie

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THE SHIELD COMPANION DOG SHOW    

(Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations) in aid of BORDER COLLIE & SHEEPDOG RESCUE and PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY

SATURDAY, 29^th MAY 2010 and Saturday 2nd October 2010

Entries from 11.00am  ~ Judging all rings at Noon ~ £1.50 per Class

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RING 1 - PEDIGREE CLASSES (No CC, RCC or JW Winners) Judge: Peter Jolley (Rubio)

1. AV Puppy (6-12 Months -1st will receive Best Puppy In Show trophy)
2. AV Yearling (12-24 months)         
3. AV Working Pastoral or Utility
4. AV Hound, Gundog, Terrier or Toy
5. AV Open
BEST IN SHOW NOW JUDGED from WINNERS of CLASSES 1-5
Followed by THE SPECIAL RETRIEVE COMPETITION

NOVELTY CLASSES: (Open to all)
6.   Best Border Collie (Registered or Unregistered)
7.   Fancy Dress
8.   Best Trick
9.   Best Child Handler (16 Years & Under)
10. Best Paw Giver
11. Best Talker
12. Best Biscuit Catcher
Winners of classes 6-12 go forward to Best Novelty In Show in Ring 2

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RING 2 - NOVELTY CLASSES: (Open to all) - Judge: Val Hawker
13. Best Veteran 7 Yrs & Over          21. Best Mover
14. Best Crossbred                       22. Best Marked
15. Best  Pedigree (No proof required)  23. Kindest Expression
16. Best Rescue                                  24. Handsomest Dog
17. Best Condition – Longcoat           25. Prettiest Bitch
18. Best Condition - Shortcoat              26. Matched Brace (2 trophies & sets rosettes)
19. Best Under 15”                              27. Mismatched Brace (2 trophies & sets rosettes)
20. Best Over 15”                           28. Dog Judge Would Most Like to Take Home

BEST NOVELTY WILL BE JUDGED from THE WINNERS of CLASSES 6-28

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RING 3 & 4 - OBEDIENCE CLASSES – Judges: Linda Smith and Lynn Graham (Deirris)

Ring 3:  Judging at Noon:  A) Starters             B) Triers

Ring 4:  Judging at Noon:  C)  Intermediate     D) Advanced

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CUPS/TROPHIES TO KEEP IN EVERY CLASS ~ SUPER SPECIAL ROSETTES FOR: Best In Show, Reserve Best In Show, Best Puppy, Best Novelty, Reserve Best Novelty, Best Veteran, Best Rescue & Best Child Handler
Rosettes 1st-5^th Place +Judge’s Specials
 REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ~ SUPER TOMBOLA ~ BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS

No bitches in season, or puppies under 4 months of age to enter the showground ~ No puppies under 6 months may compete ~ The judge’s decision is final ~ All dogs must be on lead at all times ~ Any dog showing aggression will be asked to leave ~ Kindly pick up after your dogs ~ Dogs in Cars on Hot Days  Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm.  Please take care of your dog.  If your dog is found to be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without question and cannot be held liable for any loss/damage/injury to persons/dogs/cars/any other property, whilst at the show.

Entering your dogs indicates acceptance of the above rules and conditions.

Thank you for supporting our show and we hope you have an enjoyable day.

ENQUIRIES: Diane Whiting (01932) 761670 shieldshow@hotmail.com