Victorian Gundog Club Inc.
76th Championship Show
Bulla Exhibition Centre, Uniting Lane, Bulla
Saturday November 4th 2023
Running the same weekend as many Gundog Breed Specialties and the Largest One-Day Dog show in Aust. – Sunbury Canine Club
Schedule of Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 18 (dogs and bitches)
Entries to the Show Secretary Mrs Caitlin Ryan, 9 Howland Place, Keysborough, Vic 3173, Phone 0450576228, email: c.j.ryan@optusnet.com.au . Cheques made payable to the Victorian Gundog Club Inc. Online entries via Show Manager.
Judges
Mr Gordon Hayburn (Canada)
Breeds Judging in order: English Setter, Irish Red and White Setter, Irish Setter, Pointer, Labrador Retriever, Murray River Retriever, GSP, Weimaraner, Wei (LH), Wirehaired Slovakian, Clumber Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel, Sussex Spaniel & Welsh Springer Spaniel
Ms Maria-Luise Doppelrieter (Austria)
Breeds Judging in order: Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Curly Coated Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever, Golden Retriever, Lagotto Romagnolo, NSDTR, Spanish Water Dog, Large Munsterlander, Bracco Italiano, Brittany, GWP, Hungarian Vizsla, HWV, Italian Spinone, Gordon Setter, Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel (American), English Springer Spaniel & General Specials
Ms Esther Joseph (Vic)
Special Classes: Veterans 7-10 years, 10+ years and QC class
Catalogue Online electronic catalogue available on the morning of the show. Printed catalogues available pre-purchased for $5
Entry Fees Non members $18, baby puppies $15, special classes $9.
VGC members $14, baby puppies $10, special classes $6.
Membership Fees $20 for a single, $25 for a dual membership, membership form available via website: https://victoriangundogclub.wildapricot.org/join-us
Judging Time 8:30am for both rings. In the order of breeds above. Special classes and Junior handlers will be held concurrently during the lunch break at 12:30pm.
Breed entry for General Specials will be in sub-group order: Retrievers, Utility (HPR breeds), Setters & Pointer, and Spaniels – a full list will be in the catalogue.
Disclaimer If judges draw excessive numbers VGC reserves the right to reallocate breeds. Pre-judging of Best of Breed winners will commence as soon as Maria-Louise is available.
Special Classes 12a – Veterans 7-10 years, 12b – veterans 10 and over years, QC class for exhibits with performance titles
English Setter Club of Victoria breed supported show
Exhibit Numbers Numbers to be printed by exhibitors with some available to be on the day
Catering Available
Special Prizes Trophy and sash for all in show awards
This event is subject to the Covid-19 restrictions current at the time. Dogs Victoria Extreme weather regulations will apply (Re. 7.6.8)
