A few things have changed the last year when it comes to showing your dogs in the Netherlands. And then especially when it comes to championship titles.

But first things first. Let’s start with the definition of classes. At many shows the baby-class has been introduced. This class is a class where dogs are allowed to compete from the age of 3 months till 6 months. So now the classes are as follow:

1) Baby Class:                       
3 to 6 months, dogs entered in this class do not compete for the CAC or BOB

2) Puppy Class :                       
6 to 9 months, dogs entered in this class do not compete for the CAC or BOB

3) Junior Class:         
9 to 18 months, dogs entered in this class compete for the CAC and so BOB.

But at international shows they do not compete for the CACIB. When the dog wins it class graded excellent it also gains the Junior-CAC.

4) Intermediate Class :          
15 to 24 months, dogs enter in this class compete for the CAC, CACIB and also BOB.

5) Open Class :          
Open from 15 months, dogs entered in this class compete for the CAC, CACIB and also the BOB.

6) Working Class:          
Open from 15 months, dogs entered in this class compete for the CAC, CACIB and also the BOB. To be able to enter this class you need to send a copy of an official acknowledged FCI working test.

7) Champion Class :          
Open from 15 months, dogs entered in this class compete for the CAC, CACIB and also the BOB. To be able to enter this class you need to send a copy of an official acknowledged FCI championship title (won after the age of 15 months).

8) Veteran Class:          
Open from 8 years, dogs entered in this class compete for the CAC and so BOB. But at international shows they do not compete for the CACIB. When the dog wins it class graded excellent it gains a point towards it’s Veteran Championship title.

How to become Dutch Show Champion!!!

In order to qualify for the title Dutch Champion your dog has to obtain 4 CAC ( = Championship

title) points in total. This title can only be awarded to those dogs registered in FCI acknowledged studbooks, which registration should represent at least one generation.

The CAC points can be obtained as follows:

One point:           
a CAC obtained at a national show;  a reserve CAC obtained at a breed club’s
championship show, a reserve CAC obtained at a show behind an already Dutch Champion.

Two points:           
a CAC obtained at the Winner in Amsterdam, a CAC obtained at a breed club’s championship show.

A reserve CAC obtained at either a national show or the Winner is valued at a quarter of a point. Only one out of the four obligatory points can be shattered in four quarters.

Please note: if your dogs has obtained both the CAC at the breed club’s championship show and the Winner in Amsterdam, only one of these CAC’s will count for two points. The other will be valued as one.

On the day of obtaining the last (reserve) CAC your dog must be at least 27 months of age. If your dog will qualify for the title before this age, obtaining a reserve CAC after reaching the aforementioned age will be sufficient. The (reserve) CAC’s must be awarded by at least two different judges.

As soon as your dog has obtained the four obligatory points you can apply for the Dutch Championship title. This title will not be issued automatically!

Please be informed that your application should be accompanied by:

1. a photocopy of the dog’s pedigree
2. photocopies of the (reserve) CAC’s obtained
3. photocopies of the applicable brown coloured exhibitor’s card (= “Inschrijvingsbewijs”)

How to become a Dutch Youth Champion!!!!

In order to qualify for the title “Dutch Youth Champion” your dog has to obtain three Junior-CAC’s in total. This title can also only be awarded to those dogs registered in FCI acknowledged studbooks, which represent at least one generation. You can obtain a Junior-CAC as follows:

1. You need to win the Junior (Youth) Class graded excellent. Then it is up to the judge to deside if he awards this Junior-CAC.
2. The three Junior-CAC’s must be awarded by at least two different judges.

As soon as your dog has obtained the three obligatory Junior-CAC’s you can apply for the Dutch Youth Championship title. This title will not be issued automatically!

Please be informed that your application should be accompanied by:

1. a photocopy of the dog’s pedigree
2. photocopies of the Junior-CAC’s obtained
3. a covering letter asking for this title with the name and address details off the owner as is pointed out on the pedigree.
4. Payment of  € 30,60 to the dutch kennelclub

When you receive your certificate you will also automatically receive a full CAC point.

How to become a Dutch Veteran Champion!!!!!

In order to qualify for the title “Dutch Veteran Champion” your dog has to obtain three Veteran Championship points in total. This title can also only be awarded to those dogs registered in FCI acknowledged studbooks, which represent at least one generation. You can obtain a veteran championship point as follows:

1. You need to win the Veteran Class graded excellent.
2. The three veteran championship points must be awarded by at least two different judges.

As soon as your dog has obtained the three obligatory Veteran championship point you can apply for the Dutch Veteran Championship title. This title will not be issued automatically!

Please be informed that your application should be accompanied by:

1. a photocopy of the dog’s pedigree
2. photocopies of the show reports with the championship points obtained
3. a covering letter asking for this title with the name and address details off the owner as is pointed out on the pedigree.
4. Payment of  € 30,60 to the dutch kennelclub

All these photocopies need to be send to:

Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied
Postbus 75901, 1070 AX  Amsterdam, The Netherlands

If you may require more information please contact the Raad van Beheer op kynologisch gebied in Nederland, phone number 0031 (0)20 – 6644471 ext. 125

You can also find more information on the website of the Dutch kennel club. Including the dates of shows. But to help you exhibitors a hand I give to you all the dates and information you need to know for the shows within the Netherlands. Maybe we will meet each other one day.

You can also always contact me for any further questions about showing on the Continent. Please contact me via email: iwiltshire@hetnet.nl

See you at the shows!!!!!!

Sabrina Smit

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Date:	Place Location Category	Secretariat Postal address	Telephone Email Website
2, 3 en 4 February 2007	Eindhoven Beursgebouw CAC-CACIB	Secr.: P. v/d Meulengraaf Brederostraat 9 5671 VN Nuenen	Tel: 040-2840012 p.vandemeulengraaf@onsnet.nu www.kcdekempen.nl
11 February 2007	FCI Group 9 show Hanzehal-Zutphen CAC	Secr.: T. Wubben Middelweg 11 2811 PK Reeuwijk	Tel.: 0172-211202 e.ttwubben@wxs.nl www.gezelschapshonden.nl
25 February 2007 Entry in not possible for Overseas exhibitors!	Hond van het Jaar Show Flint – Amersfoort	Secr.: Cynophilia Hoofdstraat 248 3972 LK Driebergen	Tel: 0343-473710 cyno@euronet.nl www.cynophilia.nl
3+4 March 2007	Groningen Martiniplaza CAC-CACIB	Secr.: Mw. H.M.M. Klok-’tHart Voorstraat 2 9696 XH Oudeschans	Tel: 0597-655415 martinidogshow@planet.nl www.nkc-groningen.nl
18 March 2007	FCI Group 3 show Olympic-Wijchen CAC	Secr.: Mw. E. Lahaye Clematisstraat 1 5482 MH Schijndel	Tel: 073-5492209 jalahaye@home.nl www.terrierunie.nl
24 en 25 March 2007	Leiden Groenoordhallen CAC-CACIB	Secr: L.Nieuwenburg Morsweg 149 2332 EM Leiden	Tel: 071-5318232 l.c.nieuwenburg@hccnet.nl www.kvrijnland.nl
9 April 2007	Leeuwarden FEC CAC-CACIB	Secr: G.F. Schaufeli Meester Lokstraat 54 8427 RD Ravenswoud	Tel: 0516-430626 warschau@planet.nl www.kcfriesland.nl
21 en 22 April 2007	Goes Zeelandhallen CAC-CACIB	Secr: Dogshow Goes Postbus 2040 4460 MA Goes	Tel: 0118-612622 info@dogshowgoes.nl www.dogshowgoes.nl
26,27 en 28 May 2007	Arnhem Rijnhal CAC-CACIB	Secr: K.C. Arnhem Postbus 30089 6803 AB Arnhem	Tel: 026-3213092 pinkstershow@onzeclub.com www.kcarnhem.nl
16 en 17 June 2007	Almere (Outdoor show) Weteringpark CAC	Secr: H. Steenkuyl Postbus 2071 8203 AB Lelystad	Tel.: 06-30521227 info@flevodogshow.nl www.flevodogshow.nl
30 June en 1 July 2007	Echt (Outdoor show) Sportpark Bandert CAC-CACIB	Secr: Mw. A. Heijnen Havikstraat 6 6135 ED Sittard	Tel: 046-4514037 annita.heijnen@planet.nl www.limburgia-hondenshow.nl
10,11 en 12 Augustus 2007	Berghem Sportcentrum CAC-CACIB	Secr: Mw. E.Lahaye Clematisstraat 1 5482 MH Schijndel	Tel.: 073-5492209 jalahaye@home.nl
25 en 26 Augustus 2007	Rotterdam Ahoy CAC-CACIB	Secr: Mw. A. v. Steenbergen Postbus 190 2600 AD Delft	Tel: 015-2124126 shr@kynologenclub-rotterdam.nl www.kynologenclub-rotterdam.nl
16 September 2007	FCI Group 5 Show Hanzehal-Zutphen CAC	Secr: N. Heeringa Arendsweg 108 7544 RM Enschede	Tel.: 0534-765519 h.g.heeringa@wxs.nl www.keesachtigen-poolhonden.nl
29 en 30 September 2007	Maastricht MECC CAC-CACIB	Secr: Mw. F. Lochs-Romans Grootgenhouterstr. 78 6191 NV Beek	Tel: 046-4376473 r.lochs-romans@planet.nl www.mhsv.nl
6 en 7 October 2007	Zwolle IJsselhallen CAC-CACIB	Secr: Mw. A.M. Lindeijer Dijk 47 8131 VB Wijhe	Tel.: 06-28366483 info@ijsselshow.nl www.ijsselshow.nl
3 en 4 November 2007	Bleiswijk Flora Holland CAC-CACIB	Secr: Mw. T. Minnaard Leuvehaven 52 3011 EA Rotterdam	Tel.: 010-4822440 h.minnaard@hccnet.nl www.kcdordrecht.nl
24 en 25 November 2007	Amsterdam RAI CAC-CACIB	Secr: Winner Hoofdstraat 248 3972 LK Driebergen	Tel: 0343-473710 cyno@euronet.nl www.winnershow.nl
9 December 2007	FCI Group 2 Brabanthallen-Den Bosch CAC	Secr.: TGV Dogachtigen Maasdijk 24 6621 KE Dreumel	Tel.: 0487-572914 ms@dogachtigen.com www.dogachtigen.com
15,16 en 17 December 2007	Wijchen Olympic Sportcentrum CAC- CACIB	Secr: Mw. A. van Bussel Etudestraat 52 6544 RT Nijmegen	Tel: 024-3786722 anitavanbussel@hetnet.nl home.hetnet.nl/~anitavanbussel/