Japanese Akita Inu Club (UK) Summer 2014 | Page 14

The General Committee without previous notice may order an examination of any
dog or dogs at any Show. Any examination thus ordered will be made by a person
having executive authority who shall have written directive from the Kennel Club in
their possession. Samples may be taken for further examination and analysis.

An individual has the right to lodge an objection to a dog only if he/she is the owner
or handler of a dog competing in the same breed or class. An objection may,
however, be lodged by an official of the Show or by anyone so deputed by the
Kennel Club. It will be the responsibility of the individual who lodges or the official
(as approp riate) to substantiate the grounds for the objection. The Kennel Club will
substantiate the grounds for an objection made on its behalf.

Any objection by an individual related to an infringement of these Regulations must
be made in writing to the Show Secretary at his/her office before the close of the
Show and the individual must produce evidence of identity at the time of lodging the
complaint.

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No substance which alters the natural colour, texture or body of the coat may
be present in the dog’s coat for any purpose at any time during the Show. No
substance which alters the natural colour of any external part of the dog may
be present on the dog for any purpose at any time during the Show.
Any other substance (other than water) which may be used in the preparation
of a dog for exhibition must not be allowed to remain in the coat or on any
other part of the dog at the time of exhibition.

A dog found to have been exhibited in breach of these Regulations will
automatically be disqualified from exhibition at the show and from any award
gained thereat.
Unless the exhibitor provides satisfactory explanation for the dog being
exhibited in breach of these Regulations then he/she may be subject to further
penalties of either a fine or as listed under Rule A 42.

No act or operation which alters the natural conformation of a dog or any part
thereof may be performed except:
a)
Operations certified to the satisfaction of the General Committee.
b) The removal of dew claws of any breed.
c)
Operations to prevent breeding provided that such operations are notified to the
Kennel Club before neutered dogs are shown.
Nor must anything be done calculated in the opinion of the General Committee to
deceive.

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REGULATIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DOGS
FOR EXHIBITION F (Annex B)
These Regulations must be observed when a dog is prepared for exhibition and/or
exhibited at any Kennel Club Licensed event. Objectives may be referred to the
General Committee for disciplinary action under these Show Regulations and/or for
disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rule A 42.

WELFARE OF DOGS
Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to
ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put the dog’s health and welfare at risk by
any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may
be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under the Kennel Club Rules and
Regulations. Exhibitors/Competitors are reminded that show societies have the right under Kennel
Club Regulations to refuse any entry.

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. Warning: if your dog is found to
be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage
caused.

Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could
lead to dire results. Please look after your dogs welfare.

Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion or from standing in exposed sunlight for
extended lengths of time.

Keep the dog in the shade - take your own shade for example a large umbrella and always have
plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.

When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.

Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the
dog.

The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken with lots of
water available to drink.

If your vehicle is not air conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good
idea at all.

When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a
busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.

Dogs in Cars on Hot Days. Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel
Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don't’s travelling to and
whilst at KC licensed events.

DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS - PLEASE READ ME