A number of changes that will take effect from 01-01-2025:
Minimum number:
The following breeds must register in advance for participation:
* American Bulldog
* English Bulldog
*New English Bulldog
These breeds will only be given a class when there are at least 3 registrations per breed.
Example:
* When 5 adult American Bulldogs register, we have a class.
* When registering 5 American Bulldog puppies, we have a class. (If there are 5 puppies registered and 2 adults, the puppies will have their class and the adults will not be able to participate in the show.)
Pedigree:
If the dog is 6 months or older, it MUST have a pedigree to participate in the show. If the dog only has his/her application, you must request a DBKC pedigree (this can be done at the show).
Cropped:
Dogs under 12 months old are NOT allowed to participate in the shows docked, unless you have a valid medical certificate. You must of course submit this when registering, together with the dog! If DBKC subsequently discovers that the papers shown are forged or that you participate with a docked dog younger than 12 months without a medical certificate, any points you may have earned will be lost and you will receive an official warning.
boothplace:
A stand (boothplace) can now be booked via the website. In the event of cancellation of a stand, DBKC will not refund money or provide any form of compensation.
Show:
From 01-01-2025, only double shows will be organized by DBKC in the Netherlands. This means 2 shows in 1 day. The participating dog will be assessed this day by 2 different judges
Points:
Belgium has its own DBKC points and therefore you can become Dutch and Belgian champions.
We chose this on purpose for the following reason:
The moment you start combining the points, it will become a lot quieter at the shows because people will/can skip shows and still get the points in the other country. The result of a quieter show is that the show runners are more likely to be in quieter rings with little or even no opposition!!
The moment your dog becomes Dbkc champion, this would mean that you have finished showing, this also means a faster decline in the number of participants. However, you now have the opportunity to continue showing and make your dog Dbkc champion in 2 countries!!!