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1. Breeders wishing to enter the competition should first purchase a
Breeders Competition Record Book from the Kennel Club or from the show secretary.
2. The Breeder enters for the award in his/her name and is responsible for
arranging which exhibits form their breeder group, or team.
3. The Breeder must complete the Record Book accurately with all necessary
details before presenting it to the show organisers.
4. The Breeder is responsible for obtaining the necessary authority to compete
from the show organisers (or designated official such as the Ring Steward) to
compete for the award.
5. The Breeder` team must comprise four exhibits of the same breed, all of which
must be entered in a class at the show.
6. A Breeder may enter more than one team per show.
7. All dogs must have the same registered breeder.
8. The `beaten dog` rule will NOT apply.
9. Best Breeder in Breed and Best Breeder in AVNSC Classes goes through
to a Best Breeder in Group award.
10. Breeders acquire points in competition over a calendar year as follows -

Breed win 1 point
Win in AVNSC Classes 1 point
Fourth in Group 1 point
Third in Group 2 points
Second in Group 3 points
First in Group 4 points

The thirty Breeders who have amassed the highest number of points over
a calendar year will qualify for the DFS Crufts Final in the following year.
At the end of the competition year in question, Breeders should forward
their record books to the Canine Activities Department at the Kennel Club
which will advise whether they have qualified for the DFS Crufts Final.

**PLEASE ENTER BEFORE 1.30PM ON THE DAY.**

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