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Classes

Defenition of Classes:
(The word Dogs applies to both sexes)
A dog entered in more than one class is forbidden. All dogs must be entered in the relevant classes, i.e.:

Champion Class
Open to any dog with the title of Champion from any country recognised by the Gibraltar Kennel Club and the F.C.I. A copy of the recognised Champion title shall be enclosed with the entry form. Dogs in this class cannot obtain the GCC. If the certificate is missing, the dog will be automatically entered in the Open Class.

Open Class
For dogs of 15 calendar months or more on the day of the show. Dogs entered in this class may not be entered in Champion Class. The winner of this class will compete with the winner of the Champion Class for the CACIB. Champion dogs from other countries wishing to become a Gibraltar Champion must be entered in this class.

Working Class
For dogs of 15 calendar months or more on the day of the show. A copy of the recognised Working certificate shall be enclosed with the entry form. If the certificate is missing, the dog will be automatically entered in the Open Class. The winner of this class will compete with the winners of the Open and Intermediate Classes for the GCC.

Intermediate Class
For dogs of 15 and not exceeding 24 calendar months on the day of the show. Dogs entered in this class will compete with the winners of the Working and Open Classes for the GCC.

The winner of the GCC (either Open, Working or Intermediate Class) will compete with the winner of the Champion Class for the CACIB.

Junior Class
For dogs of 9 and not exceeding 18 calendar months on the day of the show. Dogs entered in this class cannot obtain the GCC &/or CACIB. The Excellent 1st in this class will compete with the CACIB winner for the Best of Breed (BOB).

Puppy Class
For dogs of 5 and not exceeding 9 calendar months on the day of the show. Dogs entered in this class cannot obtain an Excellent, GCC &/or CACIB. A very good and Best of Breed (BOB) is the maximum granted.

Brace
For a Dog & Bitch of the same breed belonging to the same owner and handled by one person. Each dog having entered in one of the above classes.

Progeny
For three or more dogs of the same breed and characteristics or variety and bred by the same breeder. It is not necessary that they belong to the same person on the day of the show. In order to compete in this class all dogs must be entered in one of the above classes.

Veteran
For dogs of 7 years and over on the day of the show. Dogs entered in this class will compete with the Working, Intermediate, Open and Champion class winners for the Best of Breed. Dogs entered in this class will NOT qualify for the GCC and CACIB.