Dog of the Year

Every year in December the club holds the Dog of the Year competition, at which winners from across the 11 match nights throughout the year are judged by an independent judge to decide the Dog of the Year. There are also awards for Pup of the Year and Veteran of the Year. Invitations for the Dog of the Year competition are sent out after the November match night.

Members who have not qualified for the Dog of the Year competition are still welcome to come to the show as we hold a special stakes class for them and after the showing has finished we have a big Christmas Party, during which there will be presents, games, food and drink.

Annual Show Points Competition

Annually in December members are invited to provide details of their dogs show results from the previous 12 months.  Points are then counted and trophies are awarded to highest points scorers in Championship, Open and Companion shows.

Rules of the Competition:
  1. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the dog gaining the highest number of points under the competition rules.
  2. The competition is open to all dogs of any age owned by paid-up members of Welwyn & Hatfield Ringcraft Club, without entry fee.
  3. No dog, which has gained a Reserve Challenge Certificate or Challenge Certificate prior to 1st December, is eligible to compete in the Open or Companion Show Competition. Such awards won during the year of the competition do not eliminate the dog from entry.
  4. Points will be awarded for all breed class or AVNSC class wins at Championship and Open Shows and for breed classes only at Companion Shows.
  5. Points will be counted for shows from 1st December to 30th November the following year and entries should be with the Secretary by the Wednesday following that date.

Entry Forms

Rules
Points Form (Excel)
Points Form (PDF)