Welcome
to the World Dog Show 2008
and the World Championship in Obedience in
Stockholm
Svenska Kennelklubben welcomes everyone to the World Dog Show 2008 at
Stockholm International Fairs on 3 - 6 July. Under the banner ”The
dogs of the world meet in Stockholm”,
we will make this one of
the foremost canine events of the decade in Sweden and the world.
| Junior class 9 – 18 months |
This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are over 9 months and under 18 months old. Dogs entered in this class will compete for CACs and BOB. |
| Intermediate class 15 – 24 months |
This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are over 15 months and under 24 months old. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs and BOB. |
| Open class 15 months and over |
This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are 15 months and over. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs and BOB. |
| Working Trial and Field Trial class 15 months and over |
This class is open to dogs which are 15 months and over. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for CACs and BOB. Results which entitle a dog to compete in the Working and Hunting class must be entered on the entry form. For foreign dogs, the entry form must be accompanied by a copy of the FCI compulsory certificate, Working Class Certificate (WCC), containing confirmation that the dog has passed the test as well as details about the test. If the necessary results or WCC is not included with the entry, the dog will be transferred to the open class automatically. |
| Champion class 15 months and over |
This class is open to dogs which have been awarded the title of Swedish, national or international show champion. A dog which has been awarded a show champion title may be entered either in the Champion class or, if the dog is 8 years and over on the day it is being exhibited in the Veteran class. Dogs entered in this class will be competing for BOB (will not compete for CACs). |
| Veteran class 8 years and over |
This class is open to dogs which, on the day they are being exhibited, are 8 years and over. Dogs entered in this class will not be competing for CACIBs, but will be competing for CACs and BOB. The best veteran dog and best veteran bitch are entitled to compete for the Best Veteran title, provided that they have been graded ”excellent”. |
| Brace | This class is open to one dog and one bitch of the same breed and variety (coat type and size), owned by the same person. The brace is to be shown in the ring by a single handler. Dogs entered in this class must have been entered in their appropriate breed class at the World Dog Show 2008, and must not have been disqualified or awarded Cannot Be Judged grade in that class. |
| Breeders class | This class is open to a team of four dogs of the same breed or breed variety (size and/or coat type) which have been registered under the same affix or which have been bred by the same person(s). All dogs in a team entered in this class must have been entered in their appropriate breed class at the World Dog Show 2008, and must not have been disqualified or awarded Cannot Be Judged grade in that class. |
| Grade ribbons | Grades are indicated using ribbons of the following colours: Excellent - pink Very good - red Good - blue Sufficient - yellow CAC - blue/yellow Reserve-CAC - pale blue Champion - red/green |
| Placings | The four best dogs and bitches from each class are placed 1st to 4th, provided that they have received a minimum grade of ”very good”. |
| Judge’s reports | Every participating dog will receive a written judge’s report. Does not apply to brace and breeders class. |
| Titles and challenge certificates | For foreign dogs, Swedish championship and/or winner titles gained at the World Dog Show will be issued on site on the production of a judge’s report and pedigree papers and, where applicable, a WCC. |
| ”Swedish Champion” | The title will be awarded to a dog or bitch older than 24 months, which wins a certificate and which has already been awarded a national champion title in another country or, alternatively, meets the criteria which entitle it to a champion title. |
Cropped dogs born in Sweden or in another country where cropping
is banned may not be exhibited. The exhibition ban also includes
cropped dogs which are the offspring of a dam in Danish, Finnish,
Norwegian or Swedish ownership. Docked dogs may only be exhibited
on condition that they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- the dog was born in a country other than Sweden or Norway, is
not the offspring of a dam in Swedish or Norwegian ownership at
the time the docking was carried out, docking was permitted in
the dog's country of birth.
- the dog was born in Sweden on or after 1 January 1993 and the
docking was carried out for medical purposes to remedy an injury
suffered after birth, and an original record of this in the form
of a veterinary certificate can be produced both at the event and
at a later date.
Docked Dobermanns or Rottweilers born on or after 1 January 1997
in a country where a docking ban is in force may not be shown irrespective
of the reason for the docking.
| Preparation of dogs for exhibition (coat, nose and skin) |
No dog whose coat, nose or skin has been treated
with substances intended to change the colour or texture thereof
may be exhibited. This includes the use of colorants, hair
spray, gel, mousse, chalk, talcum powder etc. Only preparations which are clearly intended to aid combing/brushing (conditioner/conditioning spray) and/or reduce static electricity may be used on an otherwise untreated coat prior to exhibition. |
| Doping and other improper measures | The exhibition of injured or sick dogs is not permitted,
nor is the exhibition of dogs which have been subjected to
measures aimed at improperly altering their appearance, performance
or character, or intended to conceal signs of injury or illness. For details of regulations regarding prohibited treatments and measures, please see National doping regulations for dogs, which also includes instructions for how to apply for exemption from the above regulations. It is incumbent upon the person responsible for a dog to ascertain how a specific treatment or other measure may affect the eligibility of that dog to participate in breed shows, trials or competitions. When the show committee/trial management/competition management decides to carry out tests with the aim of investigating the issue of doping or other prohibited action, it is incumbent upon the person responsible for a dog to make that dog available for testing and for any further examination resulting from the test. For more general information and information on waiting periods following medical treatment, please contact Svenska Kennelklubben or e-mail wds2008@skk.se |
| 5 May 2008 | More information on the breed and specialist clubs involved, entry fees, judges and venues is available on www.worlddogshow2008.se |
| Payment | Payment from abroad can only be made by international money
order. Any bank charges are to be paid by the exhibitor. Danish,
Finnish and Norwegian exhibitors can, however, pay by Danish,
Finnish or Norwegian bank account, see below: Danish exhibitors, SKK’s account in Denmark, Nordea 2040-8476 431590 Finnish exihibitors, SKK’s account in Finland, Nordea 182 030-919 Norwegian exhibitors, SKK’s account in Norway, Nordea 6021 07 16249 Exhibitors from other countries: Please pay the entry fee via SWIFT/BIC to our account IBAN SE15 9500 0099 6042 0010 4398, PlusGirot, Stockholm, Sweden. SWIFT/BIC address: NDEA SESS Payment receipts must indicate the name of the dog, reg.no, breed and owner. Payment must reach the SKK by last entry date. Cheques cannot be accepted. Fees for Internet entries must be paid using the following credit cards: Visa, Eurocard, American Express, Diners Club or MasterCard. |
| Entries | Entries should be submitted via the show website www.worlddogshow2008.se Please note that fordogs in non-Swedish ownership, a copy of the dog's registration documents and any WCCs must be sent to the Svenska Kennelklubben by post, fax or e-mail. Such documents must be received by Svenska Kennelklubben in plenty of time before the last entry date of 5 Mayl 2008. |
| Postal entries | If you do not have access to the Internet, you can submit
your entry using the enclosed entry form. The entry will only
be accepted if the entry fee has been paid. Proof of payment
or a copy of proof of payment must be attached to the entry
form. The proof of payment must include details of the dog’s
breed, name, the classes entered and the name of the owner.
Please complete one entry form for each individual dog. Forms
can be obtained from the address below. For dogs not registered
with Svenska Kennelklubben, please enclose a copy of the dog’s
pedigree issued by the national kennel club of the country
in which the dog is registered. Entries submitted without proof
of payment or copy of pedigree will be returned. For a dog registered in a non-Swedish register and entered in the Working and Field Trial class, a Working Class Certificate (WCC) must be enclosed with the entry. If no such certificate is submitted, the dog will be transferred to the open class automatically. The last entry date, on which the entry fee must have been paid and received, is 5 May 2008. PLEASE NOTE that this is the last date of receipt, not the postmark date! |
| Entries should be sent to the following address: | Svenska Kennelklubben ”World Dog Show 2008” SE-163 85 Spånga Sweden or faxed to +46 8 795 30 66 Confirmation of entry cannot be given by telephone or e-mail. |
Enquiries |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 08.30 – 16.00 Wednesday 08.30 – 11.00 & 13.00 – 16.00 Friday 08.30 – 15.00 Closed for lunch 12.00 – 13.00 all days Tel.: +46 8 795 30 90 E-mail: wds2008@skk.se |
| Confirmation of entry and instructions | All exhibitors* will receive instructions with times for
veterinary inspection, ring layout and ring cards for their
dogs approx. 10 days before the show. * Russian and non-European exhibitors can collect their ring cards and other information at the show venue. |
The show will be held under FCI and Svenska Kennelklubben show
regulations. Exhibitors undertake to observe these regulations.
Breeds which are recognised by the FCI or the Swedish Kennel Club
(SKK) and registered with a kennel organisation recognised by the
FCI can be entered in the show. If the show has to be cancelled
for reasons outwith the organiser’s control, entry fees will
not be repaid but will be used to cover costs incurred in connection
with the event. The organiser has the right to refuse a dog entry
to the show without specifying the reason for the refusal. The
organiser is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by
dogs or exhibitors.
NB! It is not permitted for another person located inside or outside
the ring to try to influence the showing of a dog. Exhibitors must
not enter into conversation with a judge while that judge is judging.
All dogs participating in the show must be identified by microchip
or tattoo. More information on the identification of dogs brought
into Sweden is available from the Swedish Board of Agriculture
(Jordbruksverket) www.sjv.se
According to the Swedish Animal Protection Law it is not allowed
to use so called prong collars.
A muzzle can be used coming or leaving the showground. It is not
allowed to use a muzzle in the ring.
| Vaccination guidelines for dogs entered in the show |
The vaccination regulations adopted by Svenska Kennelklubben apply to the show. Non-Swedish exhibitors are responsible for obtaining information on the rules and regulations for importing dogs into Sweden and reimporting into the exhibitor’s native country. Up-to-date information on the import of dogs to Sweden is available on the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) www.sjv.se |
| The Svenska Kennelklubbens vaccination regulations |
The vaccination regulations adopted by Svenska Kennelklubben apply at dog shows and trials, as well as at any other public canine event. The organiser is responsible for checking the vaccination certificates of all dogs. To be eligible for participation in shows or trials, a dog must have an up-to-date distemper vaccination |
| Distemper vaccination | Participating dogs must have been vaccinated against distemper
in accordance with the following: Dog under 1 year: vaccinated when no younger than 10 weeks old. Dog over 1 year: vaccinated when no younger than one year old, with the most recent subsequent vaccination having been carried out within the past 4 years. First-time vaccinations must have been carried out at least 14 days before the day of competition. |
| Parvo vaccination | Svenska Kennelklubben recommends that all dogs be vaccinated against parvo. Please ask your own vet for advice on the parvo vaccines available. |
| Rabies vaccination | Sweden is a rabies-free country, and it is, therefore, important that all dogs imported into the country are vaccinated against this illness. For up-to-date information, please visit the Swedish Board of Agriculture's (Jordbruksverket) website www.sjv.se |
| Worming | Tapeworm (Echinococcus) can cause serious illness in humans and dogs. Tapeworm carried by foxes can be spread by dogs to humans via wild berries or mushrooms. If tapeworm carried by foxes spreads to Sweden it may threaten Swedish open-air recreation and the opportunity for people to enjoy berries and mushrooms picked in the countryside. It is, therefore, of the utmost importance that dogs are wormed before they are brought into Sweden. For up-to-date information, please visit the Swedish Board of Agriculture's (Jordbruksverket) website www.sjv.se |
| NB! The vaccination requirements for
the import of dogs to Sweden are more stringent than the vaccination regulations for the show. |
For more information on vaccination regulations, visit www.skk.se For up-to-date information on import requirements, visit the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) www.sjv.se |
| Approved laboratories in EU and Third Countries | Europa - Animal Health & Welfare |
