Welcome to The South of India Kennel Club

The Honorary Secretary
The South of India Kennel Club,
Guild of Service School Building, 50-C, Old Garden Road,
(Near Sacred Heart Church), Ootacamund - 643 001.
Ph : 0423-2441381 / Cell : 070107-14863

Note : As per new KCI Rules and Regulations entries through Email / SMS/ FAX will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

ELIGIBILITY:

Cryptorchid, Monorchid Dogs and Dogs under R.A.F. will not be permitted to compete and bitches in season will not be allowed to compete for Obedience.

ENFORCEMENT & AMENDMENTS OF RULES

The decision of the particular Judge is Final, subject only to appeal to K.C.I., should objections arise which are not provided for in the rules, the committees decision will be final. Any breach of the rules of K.C.I. regulations will render the exhibitos liable to disciplinary action by the committee. Exhibitors are also liable for any damage done by them, their handlers or their dogs. The committee reserves the right to refuse or accept any entry without assigning any reason.

PENALTY:

Any willful misrepresentation regarding ownership, age, name, pedigree, etc.
Any dog entered and prepared for exhibition, in contravention to K.C.I. regulations, will be liable to disciplinary action by the committee.
Double handling.

Plastics are banned in the Nilgiris, please avoid use of carry bags, plastic cups, etc., Violations are liable for hefty fines from the local authorities, both for you and the Organizers.

Animal Rights Activists are very earnest in Ooty. Exhibitors please ensure that any dog that has not been entered that particular Show day, not passed by the VET or is not registered with the K.C.I. should not be brought to the Show Grounds or anywhere near. Any other animals or birds are strictly banned from entering the Show Grounds. By violation of the above norm, your dogs that are entered in the show could be disqualified.

K.C.I. RULES:

To impose a ban / suspension on any exhibitor / handler found consuming or having consumed liquor while exhibiting a dog in the Show Ring. The ban / suspension shall be for a minimum period of 3 years and shall also include a fine of Rs. 1000/-. Such persons shall not be permitted to own, register or exhibit any dog at a K.C.I. recognized show during the above said period of suspension.
To impose a ban / suspension on any exhibitor / handler who is found to argue with the Judge, fight or use abusive language against co-exhibitors or any official of the Show. The ban / suspension shall be for a minimum period of 3 years and shall also include a fine of Rs. 1000/-. Such persons shall not be permitted to own, register or exhibit any dog at a K.C.I. recognized show during the above said period of suspension.
The K.C.I. has decided to license all professional handlers and issue identity cards which they shall have in their possession while handling exhibits for monetary consideration.

ABSENT:

Dogs that are not present in the ring when their classes are judged, will be deemed to have been absent.

OBJECTIONS:

Objections will be decided by the Committee in accordance with K.C.I. regulations. The objection fee is Rs. 1000/-, refundable if the objection is held valid by the show committee, if turned down, it will be forfeited.

VET EXAMINATION:

All dogs must be passed by the Veterinary Surgeon present at the show gate and certified ‘Fit’ by him, before admission.

NOTE:

Any bad behavior inside the Show Ground or Ring, with or without the influence or alcohol, will be very seriously dealt. Under such a circumstance the Secretary of the Show Committee will disqualify, not only the particular exhibit, but also the handler in question.

This handler will not be allowed to handle any other dog in that Show. The person under question will not be allowed to show their dogs in the forth coming shows as per committee’s decision.

Exhibitors are prohibited from wearing T-shirts or shirts bearing the name or logo of their kennel. Those contravening this rule will not be permitted to enter the ring.

SCHEDULE OF OBEDIENCE CLASS

C- 1 Pre Beginners	C- 2 Beginners
C- 3 Novice	C- 4 Class Test A- Intermediate
C- 5 Class Test ‘B’ Graduate	C- 6 Class Test ‘C’ Open
C- 7 Companion dog class

SCHEDULE OF BREED CLASSES

DOGS	BITCHES
A. Minor Puppy- 4 to 6 months B. Puppy – 7 to 12 months C. Junior – 13 to 18 months D. Intermediate – 19 to 36 months E. Bred In India (Irrespective of age) F. Open Class (Irrespective of age)	G. Minor Puppy -4 to 6 months H. Puppy – 7 to 12 months I. Junior -13 to 18 months J. Intermediate – 19 to 36 months K. Bred In India (Irrespective of age) L. Open Class (Irrespective of age)
M. Champion class (Irrespective of sex)

FCI - BREED CLASSIFICATION

GROUP – 1

Section 1 :Sheepdogs
Section 2: Cattle Dogs (expect Swiss Cattle Dogs)

GROUP – 2

Section 1: Pinscher and Schnauzer type
Section 2: Molossoid breeds
Section 3: Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Section4: Other Breeds

GROUP-3

Section1: Large and Medium sized Terriers
Section2: Small sized Terriers
Section3: Bull type Terriers
Section4: Toy Terriers

GROUP-4

Section1: Dachshunds

GROUP-5

Section 1: Nordic Sledge Dogs
Section2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
Section3: Nordic Watch Dogs and Herders
Section4: European Spitz
Section5: Asian Spitz and related breeds
Section6: Primitive Type
Section7: Primitive Type-Hunting Dogs
Section8: Primitive Hunting Dogs with a ridge on the back

GROUP-6

Section1: Scent hounds
Section2: Leash (scent) Hounds
Section3: Related breeds

GROUP-7

Section1: Continental Pointing Dogs
Section2: British and Irish Pointers and Setters

GROUP-8

Section1: Retrievers
Section2: Flushing Dogs
Section3: Water Dogs

GROUP-9

Section1: Bichons and related breeds
Section2: Poodle
Section3: Small Belgian Dogs
Section4: Hairless Dogs
Section5: Tibetan breeds
Section6: Chihuahua
Section7: English Toy Spaniels
Section8: Japan Chin and Pekingese
Section9: Continental Toy Spaniel
Section10: Kromfohrlander
Section11: Small Molossian type Dogs

GROUP-10

Section1: Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds
Section2: Rough-haired Sight hounds
Section3: Short-haired Sighthounds

Past Events

Upcoming Events

134th, 135th Championship Dog ShowsAnd Ms. Sheila Naharwar Memorial Dog Show

102nd Obedience Tests

On 10th, 11th & 12th May 2024

at Government Arts College Grounds, Ooty.

JUDGES

HOW TO ENTER A DOG IN OUR SHOW