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Wednesday
4th August
Judge
Mrs Lynn Luckock
Class 1 Special Elementary
1st Uved’s Autumn Plum
Pride Mrs G Karlstrom
2nd Roughyeds Neptune
Mrs K Riva
3rd Valtoocurl Gunstone
Mr D Cooke
Res Gladrags Margarita Mrs S
Buchanan
VHC Am Ch Ir Sh Ch Landaracurl Royal
Warrant Mrs M Traurig
Class 2 Special Pre-Beginners
1st Se U (U) Ch Uved’s
Black Beaut Plum Mrs I Lindberg
2nd Cwmgilli Boris at
Curlyman Mrs K Coleman
3rd Valtoocurl Gunstone
Mr D Cooke
Res Grenowood Jasmin Niteshade at
Wingoren Mr E Marsden
VHC Am Ch Ir Sh Ch Landaracurl Royal
Warrant Mrs M Traurig
Class 3 Special Beginners
1st Fanto-Heiman’s
Darwin Ms H Warendorf
2nd Firecurl Bobbie
Wickham Mrs J Clayton
Class 4 Special Novice
1st Fanto-Heiman’s
Darwin Ms H Warendorf
2nd Curlabull Speak The
Truth Sh CM Mrs M Jacques
3rd Sh Ch Peppereiver Nutmeg
at Kireton Sh CM Miss J Stubbs
Res Sh Ch Ir Sh Ch Springcurl
Rigoletto JW Sh CM Mrs L Hunter
VHC Gladrags Wondering Star Mrs Y
Magnusson
Class 5 Special Class A
1st Curlabull Speak The
Truth Sh CM Mrs M Jacques
2nd Kelsmere Kumera FS
St Ex HTM P-beg Ex Miss T James
Obedience Classes
Obedience has been a traditional part of the curly show for
many years and is enjoyed by a range of dogs and handlers from the
experienced to the absolute beginner. The range of classes available means
that dog and handler can compete at a level with dogs of similar ability.
The dog must be entered into the lowest class it is eligible for, and may
be entered into one other class. So the dog can only enter 2 classes.
Special Elementary is for dogs, handlers
and owners who have not been placed at any class at any obedience show. All
the exercises are done on lead and all the exercises are quite simple.
·
Heelwork
10 points
·
Recall to
front
10 points
·
1 minute sit
stay
10 points
·
1 minute down stay
10 points
Special Pre-Beginners is for dogs or handlers who have not won a first
prize in Special Pre-Beginners, Special Beginners, Special Novice or
Special Test A. These exercises are done on and off lead and are a
little more complex.
·
Heel on
lead
10 points
·
Heel
free
10 points
·
Recall to front with
finish
10 points
·
1 minute sit stay (off lead, handler may face
dog) 10 points
·
1 minute down stay (off lead, handler may face
dog) 10 points
Special Beginners is for dogs or
handlers that have not won two first prizes in Special Beginners, or
one first prize in Special Novice or Special Test A. As with the Special
Pre-Beginners these exercises are done on and off lead and the demand on
the dog is greater.
·
Heel on
lead
15 points
·
Heel
free
20 points
·
Recall to front with
finish
10 points
·
Retrieve owner’s article and
finish
25 points
·
1 minute sit stay (off lead, handler must not face
dog) 10 points
·
2 minute down stay (off lead, handler must not face
dog) 20 points
Special Novice is for dogs who have not
won three first prizes in Special Novice or Special Test A. Complex
exercises are the norm for this class, both working on or off lead.
·
Temperament
test
10 points
·
Heel on
lead
15 points
·
Heel
free
20 points
·
Recall to
heel
10 points
·
Retrieve dumbbell or dummy with finish
15 points
·
1 minute sit stay (off lead, handler back to
dog)
10 points
·
2 minutes down stay (off lead, handler out of
sight) 20 points
Special Test A is for dogs who are
ineligible for other classes except Novice. At this level of competition
simultaneous commands and non verbal signals can be given, but extra
commands or signals will be penalised.
·
Heel
Free
30 points
·
Recall to heel
10 points
·
Retrieve the judges article and finish
20 points
·
Scent discrimination
40 points
·
2 minute sit stay (off lead, handler out of
sight)
20 points
·
5 minutes down stay (off lead, handler out of
sight) 30 points
The Exercises
Heelwork
The judge may demonstrate the route with a non competing
dog. During the course of the exercise the steward will ask the handler to
halt their dog, to make right or left turns or about turns. The dog may
also be asked to down or to be left in position while the handler moves.
The steward will use specific terms to give the handler instructions
Handler ready? = question asked of handler before the round
starts, once the handler replies “yes” or “handler ready” the first command
will be given and the judging will start.
Forward = start moving in the direction you are facing with
the dog at heel on the left side
Halt = the dog should stop in the sit position on the left
hand side of the handler
Right / left turn = the dog and handler should turn through
90 degrees and keep walking
Right / left turn and halt = the dog and handler should turn
through 90 degrees and then stop and the dog should sit
Right / left about turn = the dog and handler should turn
through 180 degrees and keep walking
Right / left about turn and halt = the dog and handler
should turn through 180 degrees and then stop and the dog should sit
Down your dog = dog should down at the left side of the
handler
Leave your dog = the handler walks away from the dog,
usually the dog is in the sit position
Collect your dog = the handler walks past the dog and
the dog resumes the heel position and they go forward together
The dog and handler start off with full points and points
are deducted for the following:-
On lead, a tight lead will be penalised as will tugging on
the lead by either the dog or handler.
Dog failing to sit or turn on command
Dog not staying close to the left side of the handler, the
dog does not need to be against the handlers’ leg but should keep a
constant close position and not be behind or in front of the handler.
If the handler moves a dog into a position, such as a sit,
using their hands or lead.
Points will also be lost if the dog sits at an angle to the
handler. The dog is expected to sit at the left hand side of the handler in
line with the handler.
Points could also be lost if the dog moves away from the
handler while completing any turn.
The dog will be eliminated if it urinates or defecates in
the ring or leaves the ring during the exercise.
No treats or toys are allowed in the ring with the handler.
In all but the highest class the handler is encouraged to
use positive language and signals to communicate closely with the dog all
the time.
Recall
This exercise is used to test the dogs ability to return to the
handler in a controlled way.
The Judge will decide on the distance away that the dog
should be left. The handler will leave the dog in either a sit or a down
position and under the instruction of the judge walk away from the dog. The
judge will tell the handler to stop walking with a verbal instruction. The
judge will tell the handler to turn and face the dog and finally the judge
will instruct the handler to call the dog. The dog should come directly to
the handler and sit in front of the handler. The dog should sit straight in
front of the handler and be close to the handler. In the higher classes the
handler will be asked to instruct the dog to “finish”. This means that the
dog should move round the handler to sit at the heel position in a straight
sit. The dog may go around the back of the handler to go to heel or it may
move in an arc around the left side of the handler to come to heel.
The dog and handler start off with full points and points
are deducted for the following:-
Dog failing to wait or return on command
If the handler moves a dog into a position, such as a sit,
using their hands or lead.
Points will also be lost if the dog sits at an angle to the
handler on return. The dog is also expected to sit at the left hand side of
the handler in line with the handler when returning to heel.
Points could also be lost if the dog does not return in a
straight line or moves into the heel position moving away from the handler.
The dog will be eliminated if it urinates or defecates in
the ring or leaves the ring during the exercise.
No treats or toys are allowed in the ring with the handler.
In all but the highest class the handler is encouraged to
use positive language and signals to communicate closely with the dog.
Recall to Heel
This is a similar exercise to recall but the dog will return
to the handler at the left side of the handler in the heel position.
The dog will be left in the sit or down position. The judge
will instruct the handler to walk away and then instruct the handler to
call the dog while walking. The dog will join the handler at the heel
position and they will move forward together until the judge orders them to
halt.
The dog and handler start off with full points and points
are deducted as they would be for heelwork and recall errors.
Stay
The object of this exercise is to show that the dog is
steady and under control. This exercise is done with all dogs at the same
time.
The judge will decide the distance that the handlers must be
from their dogs, in higher classes the handler may not face the dog and in
the highest class the handler will leave the ring.
The judge will ask all handlers if they are ready and then
instruct all handlers to leave the dogs. The timer starts as soon as the
handlers leave the dogs. The handlers will be instructed to return to the
dogs before the time is up and stand next to their dogs until the judge
tells everyone that the exercise is finished.
Points are lost for dogs who break the stay. Breaking the
stay is defined as visible space between the dog and the floor at anytime
during the exercise.
If your dog breaks its stay and comes to you then you should
hold onto your dog quietly until the exercise is finished. If your dog
breaks its stay and is disturbing other dogs then you should quietly go and
stand with your dog without disturbing other dogs, if you can. If your dog
is likely to break the stay exercise then you would be expected to go to
the end of the line and leave a good distance between yourself and the
other dogs.
Retrieve
The dog is expected to show that it can collect an article,
under control, and return it to the handler.
The judge will instruct the handler how far and in which
direction to throw the article. The article will vary depending on the
class. In the lower classes the handler can use their own article but in
the higher classes the judge decides which articles to use.
The judge will instruct the handler to send the dog to
retrieve the article. The dog is expected to go straight to the article and
pick it up without mouthing it and return in a straight line to the
handler. The dog should sit and present the article to the handler. The
judge will instruct the handler to take the item. In the higher classes the
dog will then be expected to sit at heel when the judge tells the handler
to finish the exercise.
The dog and handler start off with full points and points
are deducted for the following:-
Dog failing to wait or retrieve on command
If the dog chews at the article
If the dog drops the article before commanded to do so
If the dog sits away from the handler, so that they have to
step forward to retrieve the article.
If the handler moves a dog into a position, such as a sit,
using their hands or lead.
Points will also be lost if the dog sits at an angle to the
handler on return. The dog is also expected to sit at the left hand side of
the handler in line with the handler when returning to heel.
Points could also be lost if the dog does not return in a
straight line or moves into the heel position moving away from the handler.
The dog will be eliminated if it urinates or defecates in
the ring or leaves the ring during the exercise.
No treats are allowed in the ring with the handler.
In all but the highest class the handler is encouraged to
use positive language and signals to communicate closely with the dog.
Temperament Test
This exercise is to see if the dog is of good temperament.
The judge will ask the handler if the dog is ready and will
approach the dog. The judge will touch the dog and may speak to the dog to
see how the dog reacts.
The dog and handler start off with full points and points
are deducted for the following:-
If the dog backs away from the judge
If the dog will not let the judge touch it or the dog cowers
on touching
If the dog shows any signs of aggression during any part of
the exercise
Scent Discrimination
The exercise tests the dogs ability to scent an article and
able to retrieve the article.
The judge will give the handler a cloth to put their scent
on. The cloth is then placed with other cloths in the ring. There will be a
minimum of 6 cloths and a maximum of 10 cloths. All the other cloths will
not have scent and therefore no decoy cloths will be used. The judge will
decide on the pattern of the cloths.
The judge will instruct the handler to send the dog to find
the cloth. The dog must pick up the correct cloth and return to the handler
and present the cloth. The judge will ask the handler to take the cloth and
may ask the dog to return to the heel position to finish the exercise.
The dog and handler start off with full points and points
are deducted for the following:-
The dog will lose points for mouthing the other cloths or
picking up the wrong cloth.
Points can also be lost for mouthing the correct cloth or
for dropping it on return.
Points will be lost if the dog takes time to find the
correct cloth
Dog failing to wait or retrieve on command will lose points
If the dog drops the cloth before being commanded to do so
If the dog sits away from the handler, so that they have to
step forward to retrieve the cloth.
If the handler moves a dog into a position, such as a sit,
using their hands or lead.
Points will also be lost if the dog sits at an angle to the
handler on return. The dog is also
expected to sit at the left hand side of the handler in line with the
handler when returning to heel.
Points could also be lost if the dog does not return in a
straight line or moves into the heel position moving away from the handler.
The dog will be eliminated if it urinates or defecates in
the ring or leaves the ring during the exercise.
No treats are allowed in the ring with the handler.
In all but the highest class the handler is encouraged to
use positive language and signals to communicate closely with the dog.
At the end of the competition the dog that has lost the
least points will be the winner of the class.
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