The Kennel Club

Have you bred three or more dogs of the same breed? Do you want to be amongst the very Best of British breeders at Crufts next year? If so, the Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition is the perfect chance to show off your breeding stock.

Launched on January 15th 2009 the prestigious Breeders’ Competition gives breeders the opportunity to showcase their skill and knowledge as a breeder. The Competition is open to all scheduled breeds and AVNSC at every Championship Show, with or without CCs. Entries are taken on the day and it is free to enter. The best of the best will star in a grand final to be staged at Crufts.

The Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition is sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance who are proud to be supporting a competition which provides the opportunity for the UK’s foremost dog breeders to showcase their pedigree breeding knowledge and stock.

Agria Pet Insurance is the exclusive provider of pet and related insurance products for the Kennel Club and is the name behind the 4 Weeks Free Puppy Insurance that allows breeders to set up FREE cover for the puppies they sell. To find out more call freephone 0800 369 90 90 95 or visit www.kcinsurance.co.uk/breeder.

Getting Started:
It couldn’t be easier to get involved.

To be eligible to take part all you need is three or four dogs bred by you, present and exhibited at that show.

Every competitor requires a Breeders' Competition Record Book. These are available either from the Kennel Club’s Online Shop or by contacting the Publications Department at the Kennel Club 0844 463 3980 ext. 278. Each Record book is priced at £1.50 each.

What else do I need to know?

• Competition scheduled at all Championship shows for every breed, with or without  CCs (Breed Club, Sub Group, Group and General Championship Shows included)
• Numerically smaller breeds need not miss out on the chance to enter the competition at General & Group Championship Shows.  A Best Breeder in Any Variety Not Separately Classified (AVNSC) Classes was introduced for 2010.
• Entries can be made on the day of competition.
• Breeders become eligible to enter by having bred three or four dogs being present and exhibited at that show.
• At General & Group Championship Shows the Competition is judged immediately after awarding Best of Breed/ AVNSC and Best Puppy in Breed/ AVNSC. Single breed Championship shows may, if they prefer, schedule the competition at lunchtime, or any other convenient break in judging.
• Best Breeder in Breed and Best Breeder in AVNSC classes goes through to a Best Breeder in Group Award.
• A cumulative points system will be applied to all wins: 

• Breeders amass points throughout the calendar year based on how well their teams have performed.

The top 50 Breeders who have a minimum of 25 points over a calendar year will qualify for the dfs Crufts Final in the following year.

At the end of the competition year in question, Breeders should forward a copy of their record books to the Kennel Club Canine Activities Department which will advise whether they have qualified for the dfs Crufts Final.

This Competition is a fantastic opportunity for owners, breeders and handlers to all come together in support of their team.

The Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition was officially launched at the Manchester Dog Show Society on 15 January 2009.

Further Information:

• Breeders’ Competition Crufts Final 2013
• How to enter the Breeders' Competition
• Breeders’ Competition Guides
• What people are saying about the Breeders' Competition
• Press Releases and History
• FAQs
• Check out the Breeders' Competition pictures on Flickr

Pllease contact Kathryn Marsh or by tel: 0844 463 3980 ext. 303 for further details.

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