UKC Cur/Feist Bench Show Rules

1. A UKC Licensed Bench Show is a distinctive gathering of UKC registered dogs of the 5 recognized Cur/Feist breeds, and their owners for the purpose of determining the winners and making an official record of such winnings. Only UKC registered dogs compete in a UKC Licensed Bench Show. Non-registered dogs cannot be entered in a UKC Licensed Bench Show.

2. The local club management has the right to refuse entry to any dog or handler. However, no handler shall be barred on basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age or sex.

3. No Bench Show entries are to be taken after the advertised deadline for any reason. The show shall start as soon as possible after the advertised deadline.

4. A verified pending entry, Registration Certificate (purple or yellow) or UKC Easy Entry™Card must be presented to the entry takers to enter a dog in a UKC Licensed Bench Show. This rule is to be strictly enforced. Clubs found to be accepting Bench Show entries without the above will be placed on probation. If repeated violations occur, the club will lose the right to hold UKC licensed events.

5. Dogs which fulfill the requirements for a UKC Show Champion or Grand Show Champion may be entered in the next level of competition even though they have not been officially notified of their new title by United Kennel Club. See page 18 for details.

6. No copies of a Registration Certificate, Pedigree, Championship Degree or UKC Easy Entry™ Card will be accepted.

7. Only one UKC Licensed Bench Show Judge shall judge a UKC Licensed Bench Show. A panel of Judges cannot be used. The Judge will follow the rules and regulations covering the show, and sign the official UKC report for show winners and award Championship points. Judges shall be familiar with UKC Bench Show procedures (listed elsewhere). Judge must sign report immediately following show so that the officers of the club may sign.

8. The Judge’s decision is final. The Judge shall give reasons after each class. Any exhibitor entering dogs in any show is, in effect, asking the Judge for their personal opinion and decision. Any exhibitor may question the Judge concerning their decision after the completion of the class in which the exhibitor’s dog is entered. Such questions shall be presented in a sportsmanlike manner.

9. Qualifications for UKC recognized Show Champion: Dog must have earned a minimum of 100 UKC recorded Championship points and one win for “Best Male of Show” or “Best Female of Show.” Dog must have competition at the Class, Breed or Show level on the day Best of Show is won. Dog having no competition will receive Championship points but no win toward the Show Champion Degree. Points must be earned under at least two different Judges.

10. Qualifications for UKC recognized Grand Show Champion: Dog must win five (5) Champion of Show Champions classes at five different UKC Licensed Bench Shows. These must be earned under at least three different Judges. Grand Champions shall compete in the Grand Champions class only. This class is held for the honorary title, and no UKC points are awarded.

11. A UKC recognized Bench Show Champion or Grand Champion may not compete in open competition once they have received their Championship or Grand Championship Degree. Champions may compete in the Champion of Champions class only. Grand Champions may compete in the Grand Champions class only.

12. Receipts shall be issued for winners of Class, Breed, Best Male and Best Female of both the Registered and the Champion of Champions portions of the show. These receipts are for your personal records and do not replace the official report.

13. The Judge shall have the right to disqualify any owner or handler for misconduct, or any dog for growling, snapping or fighting. If a dog is disqualified for growling, snapping or fighting, it must be reported and sent along with the Bench Show Report to UKC. Read the detailed policy “Scratched for Fighting” elsewhere in the rules issue.

14. Any person intimidating, threatening or injuring a Bench Show participant, Judge, club officer or UKC representative will be barred for one (1) year up to life from any UKC licensed event. Details on this particular rule can be found elsewhere in this rules issue.

15. Any person caught administering unprescribed drugs to any dog will be barred indefinitely from registering dogs and participating in UKC events. Club or association may require blood testing of any dog by a licensed veterinarian.

16. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, firearms or unprescribed drugs will be allowed on the grounds or while participating in the show or in the buildings the day of a UKC licensed event.

17. Spectators and/or handlers must remain away from the show ring at all times and dogs must be kept away from the show ring until that dog is called for showing.

18. Owners, handlers and spectators may not interfere with the Judge in any way during the judging of a show.

19. A Judge has the right to request that a handler or spectator be removed from the show site for unsportsmanlike behavior.

20. Handlers are responsible for their conduct and personal appearance.

21. It is the responsibility of the owner or handler to listen to the secretary or ring steward of the show so that they will know what classes are being called and be ready to enter their dog in the correct class. If a dog misses its class due to neglect of the owner or handler there is no way to show that particular dog in that show.

22. If a dog is shown in the wrong class, no Championship points will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the owner to see that their dog has been entered and shown in the correct class.

23. Dogs must be benched. The bench on which the dogs shall be shown must be two (2) feet high and eighteen (18) inches wide with the top covered with indoor/outdoor carpeting or some similar non-slip surface. (Dogs stand well on rough material while they tend to “cow down” on a slippery or smooth surface). Individual benches of a minimum length of 44 inches are recommended. If the benches do not meet these standards, the Judge shall still allow the show to be held, but should instruct the club to correct the problem and notify UKC that the benches do not meet the standards.

24. A Bench Show Report shall be filled out and signed by the two club officers and the Bench Show Judge. A total of three different signatures are required. One copy shall be retained by the club for one year, one copy by the Judge and one copy sent to UKC The host club and Judge are responsible for the report being accurate, neat and properly filled out, showing the complete names of the dogs, correct UKC registration numbers, names of owners and handlers and their addresses. The United Kennel Club, Inc., accepts the report of each show as an accurate and true report of the Bench Show.

25. The club sponsoring the show will forward with the report the fee of $1.50 per dog entered in the Bench Show. Reports must be submitted to UKC within ten (10) days of the event or a penalty charge of $20 will be made. An additional charge of $20 per month will be made for reports that are 30 days past due.

26. Dogs shall not be judged on handler’s showmanship.

27. The following is NOT allowed:

a. Dyeing to cover faulty hair color.
b. Altering of nose, eye or lip pigment color, or of coat color.
c. Surgery to cover a genetic or structural fault, such as ears, eyes, muscular or skeletal.
d. Grooming, grooming tools, spray bottles or wiping cloths are not allowed in the ring.