Holding a Fun dog show?

[Dizzy socks]

Hi, I am thinking of holding a Fun Dog show, I was hoping to donate all proceedings to the Dogs Trust..

The Classes i was thinking of having were:
1.Registered breeds.

2.Dog most like its owner.

3. Agility.

4. Crossbreeds.

5. Best veteran. (Over 7 years.)

6.Best in show.

I am looking to hold the whole thing in a big feild.Can anyone give me an insight into appoximatly how much this would cost, taking everything into account? Or any useful suggestions?

 

[s4sugar]

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/1822

Insurance is essential.

 

[EAST KENT]

I think you will need a Companion Dog Show Licence even for this.

 

[Dizzy socks]

Oh, right, o.k.The website i was on said if you called it a Fun dog show you didn't need a liscence.Thanks for telling me

 

[s4sugar]

Without a companion show license you limit your entry as anyone who shows under KC rules agrees not to enter unrecognised events and the £20 a license + insurance cost is probably less than independent insurance.

 

[Dizzy socks]

Is it illegal to hold a dog show without kennel club license or insurance?I would provide other insurance.And if i don't call it a companion dog show? Just because the kennel club is very particular, and this was only going to be a very small event.

 

[s4sugar]

It isn't illegal but could be problematic.

 

[ladyearl]

Just a thought but could you tag it onto a yard show? I did this for a few years. the yard has a couple of very small shows every year and (after consulting the insurance company) was assured a fun dog show would be covered too.

I ran it during the lunch break and had the same sort of classes as you.