One of the most important showcase events for agility in the UK takes place every December at London International Horse Show. Each year, the country's most talented agility dogs and handlers vie in qualifying heats at agility shows across the country to gain a coveted invitation to compete at The Kennel Club Agility Stakes finals.
Skinner's have sponsored The Kennel Club Agility Stakes since 2014, and this much appreciated sponsorship continues in 2020. This exciting collaboration between The Kennel Club and Skinner's will ensure this event continues to remain a top-class competition.
The Kennel Club Agility Stake rules 2023
The Kennel Club agility stakes rules 2023
Held at The London International Horse Show
All events must be judged under the appropriate Kennel Club Regulations H & H(1) in force at the time of the event. Competitors entering any competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules.
All heats must take place at Kennel Club licensed shows and the class name in the schedule should replicate exactly the name of the competition as stated in these rules.
All Kennel Club supported competitions must be judged using standard marking.
If the entry for the heat exceeds 360 the class must be split into two equal parts. If the entry exceeds 540 the class must be split into three equal parts. No part, if split, may be less than 150 dogs. Rosettes and awards remain unchanged if the heat is split and will be given for each part.
Dogs entered in any heats must be eligible for the competition entered and judges retain the right to check the height of any dog or ask to see the height stated in the Kennel Club Record Book.
The handler that qualifies a dog for the Quarter-Final / Semi-Final / Final will be the handler that competes, handler substitutions are not allowed.
Dogs cannot compete in more than one competition at The Kennel Club Agility Stakes finals. If a dog qualifies for more than one Quarter-Final or Semi-Final the first successful qualification will take precedence and the dog will be withdrawn from any further Quarter/Semi-Finals and replaced by a reserve.
Once a dog has qualified for The Kennel Club Agility Stakes final, or as a reserve the handler is deemed to have accepted an offer to compete at The Kennel Club Agility Stakes final, it invalidates any reserve places in any other competition. If the first invitation to compete is declined it invalidates any reserve places in any other competition.
All winners of The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Grand Finals will be invited to compete in the following year’s Quarter-Final or Semi-Final without qualifying through the usual procedure via heats.
(These rules would be amended if any changes are made to Kennel Club Agility Regulations during the course of the competition year).
THE KENNEL CLUB SMALL DOG AGILITY STAKES
Held at The London International Horse Show
Supported by Skinner’s
This competition will be classified as Small Dog combined Grades 5-7 and judged under the Kennel Club Regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the Semi-Final, however only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the Semi-Final will qualify for The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Grand Final.
Once a dog has qualified for the Semi-Final / Final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the Semi-Final / Finals.
Those dogs eligible to compete in competition for Small Dog Agility are those measuring 350mm or under at the withers.
The first three previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the Semi-Final. The first 10 dogs from this Semi-Final will qualify for the Final held at The London International Horse Show (subject to the above).
THE KENNEL CLUB MEDIUM DOG AGILITY STAKES
Held at The London International Horse Show
Supported by Skinner’s
This competition will be classified as Medium Dog combined Grades 5-7 and judged under the Kennel Club Regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the Semi-Final, however only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the Semi-Final will qualify for The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Grand Final. Once a dog has qualified for the Semi-Final/Final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the Semi-Final/Final.
The first three previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the Semi-Final. The first 10 dogs from this Semi-Final will qualify for the Final held at The London International Horse Show (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in Medium dog competition are those measuring over 350mm and those measuring 430mm or under at the withers.
THE KENNEL CLUB INTERMEDIATE DOG AGILITY STAKES
Held at The London International Horse Show
Supported by Skinner’s
This competition will be classified as combined Grades 5-7 and judged under the Kennel Club Regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the Quarter-Finals. However, only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the Quarter-Finals will qualify for the Semi-Final.
Once a dog has qualified for the Quarter-Final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the Quarter-Final/Semi-Final.
The first 5 previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the Quarter-Finals. If the heat is split then three dogs will be taken from each part. The first 20 dogs from this Quarter-Final will qualify for the Semi-Final held at The London International Horse Show.
The 20 dogs who qualify for The Kennel Club Intermediate Dog Agility Stakes will compete in a Semi-Final held at The London International Horse Show The top 10 highest placed dogs in the Semi-Final will qualify for the evening Grand Final held at The London International Horse Show (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in Intermediate Dog Agility competitions are those measuring over 430mm and measuring 500mm or under at the withers.
THE KENNEL CLUB LARGE DOG AGILITY STAKES
Held at The London International Horse Show
Supported by Skinner’s
This competition will be classified as combined Grades 5-7 and judged under the Kennel Club Regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the Quarter-Finals. However, only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the Quarter-Finals will qualify for the Semi-Final.
Once a dog has qualified for the Quarter-Final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the Quarter-Finals/Semi-Finals.
The first 5 previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the Quarter-Finals. If the heat is split then three dogs will be taken from each part. The first 20 dogs from this Quarter-Final will qualify for the Semi-Final held at The London International Horse Show.
The 20 dogs who qualify for The Kennel Club Large Dog Agility Stakes will compete in the Semi-Final held at The London International Horse Show. The top 10 highest placed dogs in the Semi-Final will qualify for the evening Grand Final held at The London International Horse Show (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in competition for Large dogs are those measuring over 500mm at the withers.
THE KENNEL CLUB LARGE DOG ABC AGILITY STAKES
Held at The London International Horse Show
Supported by Skinner’s
This competition will be classified as combined Grades 5-7 and judged under the Kennel Club Regulations for standard classes.
This competition is a special agility competition open to all dogs excluding Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and any of their crosses. Any concerns should be recorded in the Incident Book and reported to the Kennel Club.
Those dogs eligible to compete in competition for Large dogs are those measuring over 500mm at the withers.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the Semi-Final, however only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the Semi-Final will qualify for the Grand Final. Once a dog has qualified for the Semi-Final/Final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the Semi-Final/Final.
The first three previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the Semi-Final. The first 10 dogs from this Semi-Final will qualify for the Final held at The London International Horse Show (subject to the above).
THE KENNEL CLUB DOG AGILITY QUALIFYING EVENT
Information about this event can be found on The Kennel Club’s website.
Please note there will be a charge per dog at the quarter/semi-final.
Rosettes 1st to 6th place.
Rosettes 1st to 6th place.
Rosettes 1st to 6th place.
Rosettes 1st to 6th place.
Rosettes 1st to 6th place.
All rosettes will be delivered to each show secretary by Norton Rosettes, if you have any queries regarding this please contact
S Alderson
The Kennel Club Agility Stake Finals
The Kennel Club Agility Stakes final will take place at ExCel, London from 14 - 18 December 2023.
Main Judge - Dave Deaville
Assistant Judge - Jackie Gardner
Large ABC - Thursday 14 December
|
No. |
Handler Name |
Dog Registered Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alisa Atkins | Notterts Al Fa Ace De Pique (Ace) |
| 2 | Chloe Pattie | Heads Inn Golden Belle (Ziggy) |
| 3 | Harriet Harding | Mac Vee Tee (Mac) |
| 4 | Helen Anderson Postle | Izzi Clever Fox (Vesper) |
| 5 | Julie-Ann Darlington | Bohemian Spirit (Skeeter) |
| 6 | Katherine Huggins | Malimaniacs Dynamic Dayzee (Dayzee) |
| 7 | Laura Mordecai | Harlister Missy Scarlet (Missy) |
| 8 | Lynne Gittins | Dragonheart Red Destroyer (Red Dog) |
| 9 | Megan Meade | Rekkit Robyn (Robyn) |
| 10 | Wendy McAlenan | Perfect Tiddly Pom AW(S) (Nellie) |
Small Dogs - Friday 15 December
|
No. |
Handler Name |
Dog Registered Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abigail Doxford | Tuftihed First Lady (Missfit) |
| 2 | Donna Jarvie | Turbotoes Pitch Perfect (Pitch) |
| 3 | Elizabeth Naylor | Devongem Bright Skye At Hornspike (Skye) |
| 4 | Jen Lewis | Basileas I Am Legend (Buffy) |
| 5 | Julie Dunlop | Ag Ch Hillsidejemz Firecracker (Bruce) |
| 6 | Les Pearce | Devongem Eruption Of Fire (Fire) |
| 7 | Martin Reid | Ag Ch Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie) |
| 8 | Rachel Ward | Devongem Sweet But A Syko (Pecan) |
| 9 | Sander Tit | Tuftihead First Choice (Fanny) |
| 10 | Sarah Paterson | Devongem Gold Supremacy (Super) |
Intermediate Dogs - Saturday 16 December
|
No. |
Handler Name |
Dog Registered Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Wildman | Ag Ch Chikaramor Kynda Amazyng (Zyng) |
| 2 | Amanda Ellerton | Cherryhog Discovery (Pepe) |
| 3 | Amanda Hampson | Somerzest Funtastic Flyer (Fun) |
| 4 | Dawn Weaver | Yahtzees Promise (Yahtzee) |
| 5 | Debbie Figg | Debbemy Magical Swift (Swift) |
| 6 | Georgina Baker | Fandabidozi Extra Of Dust (Extra) |
| 7 | Isaac Hartley | Puella Pied Piper (Piper) |
| 8 | Kayleigh Hewitt | Ag Ch Manicjax Summer Like A Sauna AW(G) (Cosmo) |
| 9 | Lesley Olden | Nedlo's Girl In A Whirl (Yodel) |
| 10 | Lila Zachwatowicz | Dash Of Rainbowdale (Dashee) |
| 11 | Lisa Bailey | Castomya For You (Dotty Aura) |
| 12 | Louise Ashman | Just Hideaway Kez (Kez) |
| 13 | Marita Ogilvie | Ag Ch Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada) |
| 14 | Mark Den Dunnen | Devongem Be A Bright Star Skadi |
| 15 | Naarah Cuddy | Runbye Goin Bananas (Banana) |
| 16 | Naomi Read | Classic Firefly (Fly) |
| 17 | Natasha Wise | Ag Ch Nedlo Flipping Shiny Pebble (Pebbles) |
| 18 | Rachael Frost | Every Kingdom Side Effect (Waffle) |
| 19 | Stephanie Best | Ag Ch Dare To Dream It Must Be Fate (Fate) |
| 20 | Steven Richardson | Ag Ch Moel Gamble Demonic Risk (Gamble) |
Large Dogs - Sunday 17 December
|
No. |
Handler Name |
Dog Registered Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alison Belcher | Chazak Skyfall AW(D)) (Oscar) |
| 2 | Becci Hodson | Cherryhog Blackjack (Vibe) |
| 3 | Dalton Meredith | Ag Ch Fandabidozi Eclipse Of Dust (Clippy) |
| 4 | Greg Derrett | Nedlo Addicting Sproglett (Addict) |
| 5 | Harriet Harding | Lalapaws Ever Irrational (Pi) |
| 6 | Jen Slade | Axelarate Out Of Control (Axel) |
| 7 | Joanne Tristram | Foxridge Fade To Black (Fade) |
| 8 | Karen Marriott | Comebyanaway A Touch Crazy (Trio) |
| 9 | Lindsey Lightowler | Breewhych Days Future Past (Havok) |
| 10 | Lisa Bailey | Castomya New Sensation (Kyla) |
| 11 | Martin Reid | Ag Ch Lilhaze Secret Pleasure (Snooze) |
| 12 | Michelle Waugh | Chazak Dream A Little Dream (Alvin) |
| 13 | Mike Bendell | Devongem Pure Genius (Spy) |
| 14 | Naarah Cuddy | Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon) |
| 15 | Natasha Wise | Nedlo Flipping Go Girl (Kiki) |
| 16 | Nicola Vince | Comebyanaway Hey Whats Up (Hey) |
| 17 | Nicola Wildman | Runbye Do It With Passion (Panache) |
| 18 | Pia Glover | Soldaze Dark Side Of The Moon (Sushi) |
| 19 | Shannon Springford | Castomya Love Is Gifted At Shansdream (Ferny No Name) |
| 20 | Siân Illingworth | Runbye Method In The Madness (Method) |
Medium Dogs - Monday 18 December
|
No. |
Handler Name |
Dog Registered Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton Meredith | Ag Ch Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy) |
| 2 | James Adams | Ag Ch Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow) |
| 3 | Jo Gleed | Spiderwick Nimble Ninja (Edge) |
| 4 | Liz Carpenter | Ag Ch Moseleywood Winnie AW(G) (Winnie) |
| 5 | Nicola Garrett | Obay Thatz Unlikely (Geeza) |
| 6 | Sammy Pegg | Leebeardream Plug In Baby (Bliss) |
| 7 | Shannon Springford | Ag Ch Shansdream A Gift Of Love (Gift) |
| 8 | Stephanie Best | Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle) |
| 9 | Steven Richardson | Devongem Pocket Rocket (Lira) |
| 10 | Toni Dawkins | Ag Ch Bachero Cross My Heart (Tiger) |
The Kennel Club Agility Stake rules 2024
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The Kennel Club agility stakes rules 2024
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The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals
The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals will be held at Vale View Equestrian Centre on Saturday 14 September
Judge: Ryan Hennessy
Assistant Judge: Andrew Dicker
Small Height Dogs
The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Small Semi-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.
| Handler | Dog/ Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Final Winner | ||
| Karen Boardman | Devongem Tiz Unbeatable (Working Cocker Spaniel) |
Prestbury Park |
| Lee Harfield | Devongem Rewrite The Stars (Cocker Spaniel) |
Prestbury Park |
| Julie Bearder | Paucelin Jester AW(S) (Manchester Terrier) |
Prestbury Park |
Medium Height Dogs
| Handler | Dog/ Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Final Winner | ||
| Sammy Pegg | Leebeardream Plug In Baby (Border Collie) |
North Derbyshire |
| Shannon Springford | Ag Ch Shansdream A Gift Of Love (Border Collie) |
North Derbyshire |
| Jamie Wright | Dream On Dexter AW(S) (Crossbreed) |
North Derbyshire |
Intermediate Height Dogs
The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Intermediate Quarter-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.
| Handler | Dog/ Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Final Winner | ||
| Stephanie Best | Shadow Of Aire Believe In The Dream (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Greg Derrett | Nedlo Vice Girl Sproglett (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Amanda Ellerton | Cherryhog Discovery (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Toni Smith | Cherryhog Bright Future (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Michelle Waugh | Manicjax Summer Dreams (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Rachael Frost | Every Kingdom Side Effect (Border Collie) |
Coltishall |
| Naomi Read | Classic Firefly (Border Collie) |
Coltishall |
| Kate Howlett | Bonbellami Rey Of Hope (Border Collie) |
Coltishall |
| Alice Newport | Herbert Goes Bananas (Crossbreed) |
Coltishall |
| Nicola Vince | Stormbeck Apple Pips (Border Collie) |
Coltishall |
Large Height Dogs
The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Large Quarter-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.
| Handler | Dog/ Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Final Winner | ||
| Shannon Springford | Castomya Love Is Gifted At Shansdream (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Dave Munnings | Ag Ch Comebyanaway Wot A Legacy (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Martin Reid | Ag Ch Lilhaze Spring Into Shape (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Tracy Moerel | Zhanisgo Acclaim To Fame (Border Collie) |
Gillingham |
| Ellen Sleight | Teddy Bear Grylls (WSD) |
Gillingham |
| Tori Brand | Kiozac Reach For The Sky AW(S) (Border Collie) |
Prestbury Park |
| Siobhan Speedie | Ride The Breeze (Crossbreed) |
Prestbury Park |
| Max Glover | Neuadd Lwyd Beat At Soldaze (Border Collie) |
Prestbury Park |
| Tina Twyman | Dreamorox Repeat The Dream (Border Collie) |
Prestbury Park |
| Jackie Young | Rubiheath Finn (Border Collie) |
Prestbury Park |
Large ABC Height Dogs
The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Large ABC Semi-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.
| Handler | Dog/ Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Final Winner | ||
| Clair Ashford | Mini Moo Macy AW(S) (Labrador) | Coltishall |
| Helen Postle | Izzi Clever Fox (Malinois) | Coltishall |
| Jane Anderson | Koolrunin Feel The Rhythm (Australian Kelpie) | Coltishall |