SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / ADMISSION OF DOGS
The dogs’ welfare and health must be of UTMOST PRIORITY at all dog shows.
The exhibitors are responsible for the welfare of the dogs at a FCI international dog show.
It is forbidden to expose a dog to a situation that can be dangerous for its health and welfare,
such as for example leaving it in the car in excessively hot or cold weather and/or treating
it in a cruel manner. Violation of this ruling will result in exclusion from the ongoing and
future dog shows.
Only breeds that will be shown are those for which breed standards have been definitively
or provisionally accepted by the FCI and which are registered with the studbook or with the
appendix to the studbook (waiting list) of an FCI member country.
Breeds that are not yet recognized (neither definitively nor provisionally) by the FCI, must
be recognized at a national level and have pedigrees issued by a national kennel club that is
a member or a contract partner of the FCI. These breeds cannot be incorporated in any group
(they have to appear in a special section of the catalogue called “breeds not recognized by
the FCI” and they are not eligible for the CACIB and for the various FCI titles. In addition,
they cannot compete in the Best in Group finals.
At all shows in which the CACIB or CAC are awarded, the division into groups must be in
accordance with the current FCI Breed Nomenclature.
These groups are as follows:
Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle- Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Group 2 Pinschers and Schnauzers – Molossoid Breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Group 3 Terriers
Group 4 Dachshunds
Group 5 Spitz and Primitive Types
Group 6 Scenthounds and related breeds
Group 7 Pointing dogs
Group 8 Retrievers – flushing dogs – water dogs
Group 9 Companion and toy dogs
Group 10 Sighthounds
Dogs and bitches must be entered separately. Numbering must start at no.1 and shall not be
interrupted through the catalogue. Within the same breed, the numbering cannot be
interrupted.
Sick (temporarily ill or suffering from a contagious illness) dogs and bitches which are
lactating or which are accompanied by their puppies must be excluded from any dog show.
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Bitches on heat are allowed to participate under condition to be kept in a cage far away from
the gathering of dogs and to be brought exactly on the time for ring then evacuating the ring
after judging and to move far away from gathering.
Blind or deaf dogs are not allowed to take part in EKF shows. However, should this ruling
not be observed and a judge discovers that a dog is deaf or blind, he has to send the dog out
of the ring.
Dogs which are not in the catalogue cannot be judged unless mistakes occur for which the
dog show committee is responsible (problem in the printing process of the catalogue, etc.).
The entry forms must have been completely filled in and returned to the EKF before the
entry deadline and the entry fees must be duly recorded and paid.
Dogs with docked tails or cropped ears are allowed to join the EKF dog shows. The judging
of docked and undocked or cropped and uncropped dogs is done without any discrimination
and solely in accordance with the valid breed standard.
It is forbidden to prepare a dog with any substance that will alter the structure, color or form
of the coat, skin or nose. Only trimming, clipping, combing and brushing are allowed.
It is also forbidden to leave the dog tied up on the trimming table, longer than necessary for
the preparation.
Micro-chips (ISO-standard) and tattoos are accepted equally as identification.
The EKF dog show committee reserves the right not to accept the participation of an
exhibitor at the show.
CLASSES
Double entries as well as late entries (after the closing date) are not permitted. The decisive
date for age is the day the dog is shown.
Only the following classes are recognized at CACIB shows sanctioned by the FCI:
a. Classes in which the CACIB can be awarded:
- Intermediate class (from 15 to 24 months) compulsory
- Open Class (15 months and over) compulsory
- Working Class (15 months and over) compulsory
- Champion Class (15 months and over) compulsory
Working Class
To enter a dog in working class, the entry form must be accompanied by a copy of the FCI
compulsory certificate, WCC (Working Class Certificate), containing the confirmation by
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the member country in which the holder and/or owner has his legal residence, that the dog
has passed an appropriate test as well as details about this test.
The only breeds eligible for the working class are those appearing as working breeds in the
FCI Breed Nomenclature, taking into account the exceptions granted to some countries for
some breeds.
Champion Class
To enter a dog in Champion Class, one of the following titles must have been confirmed by
the day of the official closing date of entries; proof of this, by copy, must be enclosed with
the entry form. - International Beauty Champion of the FCI (CIB)
- International Show Champion of the FCI (CIE)
- National Beauty Champion of an FCI member country
- National Show Champion of an FCI country
- National Beauty Champion of a non-FCI country which has signed a letter of
understanding with FCI - National Show Champion of a non-FCI country which has signed a letter of
understanding with FCI Once the entries for a show have closed it is not allowed to
transfer a dog from one class to another after the catalogue is printed except if an
administrative mistake was made by the Show Committee.
b. Classes in which the CACIB cannot be awarded: - Baby Class (from 3 to 6 months)
- Puppy Class (from 6 to 9 months)
- Junior Class (from 9 to 18 months)
- Veteran Class (from 8 years and over)
c. Optional Best of Sex competition
Must include at least the best junior, the CACIB winner and the best veteran. The judge
places the exhibits in order of quality without taking into consideration which classes they
come from.
d. Optional Collective Groups/Competitions
To compete in these groups/competitions, the dogs must be entered individually in one of
the compulsory classes. - Brace/Couple Group/Competition: a dog and a bitch of the same breed and variety and
belonging to the same owner. - Breeders Group/Competition: consisting of minimum three and maximum five exhibits of
the same breed and variety, no matter what gender, bred by the same person (same kennel
name), even if they are not his property.
5 EKF Dog Show Rules & Regulations - Progeny Group/Competition: a sire or dam with minimum three and maximum five of
his/her progeny (first generation, sons/daughters).
These optional groups/competitions should preferably be judged in the breed-judging
rings.
The breed judge picks up the best group and only that group is allowed to compete in
the ring of honor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PLACINGS
The qualifications given by the judges must correspond to the following definitions:
EXCELLENT may only be awarded to a dog which comes very close to the ideal standard
of the breed, which is presented in excellent condition, displays a harmonious, wellbalanced temperament, is of high class and has excellent posture. Its superior characteristics
in respect of its breed permit that minor imperfections can be ignored; it must however have
the typical features of its sex.
VERY GOOD may only be awarded to a dog that possesses the typical features of its breed,
which has well-balanced proportions and is in correct condition. A few minor faults may be
tolerated. This award can only be granted to a dog that shows class.
GOOD is to be awarded to a dog that possesses the main features of its breed. The good
points should outweigh the faults so that the dog can be considered a good representative of
its breed.
SUFFICIENT should be awarded to a dog which corresponds adequately to its breed,
without possessing the generally accepted characteristics or whose physical condition leaves
a lot to be desired.
DISQUALIFIED must be awarded to a dog which does not correspond to the type required
by the breed standard; which shows a behavior clearly not in line with its standard or which
behaves aggressively; which has testicular abnormalities; which has a jaw anomaly; which
shows a color or coat structure that is not according to the breed standard or clearly shows
signs of albinism. This qualification shall also be awarded to dogs that correspond so little
to a single feature of the breed that their health is threatened. It should furthermore be
awarded to dogs that show disqualifying faults in regard to the breed standard. The reason
why the dog was rated DISQUALIFIED has to be stated in the judge’s report.
Dogs that cannot be awarded one of the above qualifications shall be released from the
ring with the rating:
CANNOT BE JUDGED. This rating is to be given to any dog which does not move, which
is lame, which constantly jumps up and down on its handler or tries to get out of the ring,
which makes it impossible to assess the gait and the movement or avoids constantly to be
examined by the judge and makes it impossible to inspect teeth, anatomy and structure, tail
or testicles. This rating is also to be given if traces of operations or treatment can be observed
which seem to indicate that the exhibitor wanted to deceive the judge. The same applies if
the judge has ample reason to suspect operations that were intended to correct the original
condition or feature (e.g.: eyelid, ear or tail). The reason why the dog was rated CANNOT
BE JUDGED has to be stated in the judge’s report.
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The four best dogs in each class are placed provided that they have been awarded at least
the qualification “VERY GOOD”.
TITLES, AWARDS AND MAIN RING COMPETITIONS
CACIB – Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat International de Beautй de la FCI
The only dogs which can be taken into consideration for the CACIB are those which have
been awarded “EXCELLENT 1” in intermediate, open, working and champion class. A
‘CACIB’ can only be awarded if the dog in question has been assessed as being of superior
quality.
The CACIB is not automatically and compulsorily linked to the “EXCELLENT 1” The
Reserve CACIB is awarded to the second best dog which was given the qualification
“EXCELLENT” from the above mentioned classes. The dog placed second in the class
where the CACIB winner comes from can compete for the Reserve CACIB, if awarded
excellent. It is not compulsory to award the Reserve CACIB.
The judge awards CACIB and Reserve CACIB according to the quality of the dogs without
checking whether they meet the conditions regarding age and/or registration with a studbook
recognized by the FCI.
Only one judge for each sex and breed carries out the granting of all awards, including
CACIB, and this judge shall be appointed in advance.
Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) The Best junior, CACIB winner and
best veteran from both sexes, if awarded excellent, will compete for Best of Breed (BOB).
The judge must also choose the best exhibit from the opposite sex (BOS) next to the BOB
winner.
Optional (in case an optional Best of Sex competition is held): the best male and the best
bitch from Best of Sex competition compete for Best of Breed (BOB) and Best of Opposite
Sex (BOS).
Dogs of FCI breeds which are not yet definitively recognized (have a provisional status),
although not eligible for the CACIB, are allowed to compete for the Best of Breed, Best in
Group and Best in Show competitions. These breeds can also compete for the various FCI
titles.
CAC – Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat
The CAC (Certificat d’Aptitude au Championnat) is a national grading. It is up to the EKF
to decide in which classes and to which dogs this certificate can be awarded.
Classes in which the CAC cannot be awarded: - Baby Class (from 3 to 6 months)
- Puppy Class (from 6 to 9 months)
- Veteran Class (from 8 years and over)
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The CAC counts towards a national champion title.
The title of National Champion earned must be with 3 CAC shown at shows. Unless the
EKF hasn’t addressed any conditional regulations for some championship shows.
The only dogs which can be taken into consideration for the CAC are those which have been
awarded “EXCELLENT 1” in Junior, intermediate, open, working and champion. A ‘CAC’
can only be awarded if the dog in question has been assessed as being of superior quality.
The CAC is not automatically and compulsorily linked to the “EXCELLENT 1”.
The Reserve CAC is awarded to the second best dog which was given the qualification”
EXCELLENT” from the above mentioned classes. The dog placed second in the class where
the CAC winner comes from can compete for the Reserve CAC, if awarded excellent. It is
not compulsory to award the Reserve CAC.
The judge awards CAC and Reserve CAC according to the quality of the dogs without
checking whether they meet the conditions regarding age and/or registration with a
studbook recognized by the FCI.
Main ring competitions
Best in Show, Best in Group, Breeders’ Group, Progeny Group, Couple Class (Brace), Best
Veteran, Best Junior, Best Puppy, Best Minor Puppy and Junior Handling must be judged
by one judge appointed in advance. To make the competitions in the ring of honor more
efficient the judge should prejudge the exhibits or groups in a separate ring in due time
before they are expected in the ring of honor so that the judge after watching the dogs enter
the main ring can quickly choose the semi-finalists or finalists that will need a closer look.
If a dog behaves aggressively in the ring (breed-group-finals) and its behavior is eye
witnessed by the judge in duty, the latter has to write a report for the attention of the EKF
dog show committee and has to disqualify the dog for the rest of the competition. All the
awards and titles of the day are cancelled.
Penalities:
Violating the EKF dog shows rules & regulations can cost the elimination, disqualifying
from titles and dog shows suspension.
EKF Titles Awarding Rules
Champion of Egypt in Beauty
In order to acquire the Egyptian Champion title, the following certificates must be obtained:
Option 1: Three CAC, which have been obtained from three different judges at any of the
Egyptian dog shows.
Option 2: Two CAC, which have been obtained from two different judges at any of the Egyptian
dog shows + Junior Champion of Egypt certificate.
Just during one year, i.e. the period between first and last CAC title not more than 365 days.
For Foreign dogs, which are not registered in EKF
One CAC, which has been obtained at any of the Egyptian dog shows, regardless the show class
(Intermediate, Open, Champion or Working) + Champion of its country of residence certificate
from (FCI member countries, AKC, KC or CKC).
Just during one year, i.e. the period between first and last CAC title not more than 365 days.
Junior Champion of Egypt in Beauty
In order to acquire the Egyptian Junior Champion title, the following certificates must be obtained:
Three J.CAC, which have been obtained from three different judges at any of the Egyptian dog
shows.
Just during one year, i.e. the period between first and last CAC title not more than 365 days.
For Foreign dogs, which are not registered in EKF
One J.CAC, which has been obtained at any of the Egyptian dog shows + Junior Champion of
its country of residence certificate from (FCI member countries, AKC, KC or CKC).
Just during one year, i.e. the period between first and last J.CAC title not more than 365 days.
Grand Champion of Egypt in Beauty
In order to acquire the Egyptian Grand Champion title, the following certificates must be obtained:
Two CAC, which have been obtained from two different judges at any of the Egyptian dog
shows + Egyptian Champion title certificate.
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Junior Grand Champion of Egypt in Beauty
In order to acquire the Egyptian Junior Grand Champion title, the following certificates must be obtained:
Two J.CAC, which have been obtained from two different judges at any of the Egyptian dog
shows + Egyptian Junior Champion title certificate.
Multi Champion of Egypt in Beauty
In order to acquire the Egyptian Multi Champion title, the following certificates must be obtained:
Three CAC, which have been obtained from three different judges at any of the Egyptian dog
shows + Grand Champion title certificate.
Mediterranean Sea Winner
In order to acquire the Mediterranean Sea Winner title, the following certificates must be obtained:
1- The title “Mediterranean Sea Winner” shall be awarded to the dog and to the bitch that
are proposed for the CACIB and to the best dog and the best bitch in case of breeds
provisionally recognized by the FCI, among the classes: champion, working, open and
intermediate.
2- The title “Mediterranean Sea Junior Winner” shall be awarded to the best junior dog
and bitch provided that they have received the qualification of “1st EXCELLENT” at
CACIB show.
3- The title “Mediterranean Sea Veteran Winner” shall be awarded to the best veteran dog
and bitch provided that they have received the qualification of “1st EXCELLENT”
at CACIB show.
Red Sea Winner
In order to acquire the Red Sea Winner title, the following certificates must be obtained:
1- The title “Red Sea Winner” shall be awarded to the dog and to the bitch that are
proposed for the CACIB and to the best dog and the best bitch in case of breeds
provisionally recognized by the FCI, among the classes: champion, working, open and
intermediate.
2- The title “Red Sea Junior Winner” shall be awarded to the best junior dog and bitch
provided that they have received the qualification of “1st EXCELLENT” at CACIB
show.
3- The title “Red Sea Veteran Winner” shall be awarded to the best veteran dog and bitch
provided that they have received the qualification of “1st EXCELLENT” at CACIB
show.
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In order to make it clearer for understanding:
The Dog registered at the EKF: the dog which is born in Egypt or imported from any
country but registered at the EKF and has the EKF registry number (Pedigree No.).
Foreign dog: the dog which is not registered at the EKF, which lives abroad and
registered in the stud book of the country where the dog lives.