ABERYSTWYTH & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY
Premier Open Show
United Counties Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen SA33 5DR
Monday 4th May 2026
Show Opens 9.30am
Judging: 10.15am Handling & 10.30am Breed
Please note: Strictly no entry to building before 9.30am
Please allow us undisturbed time in the morning to set up your show
Caterers & Earthdog Photography in attendance
Trade stands:
Best friends k9 supplies Ltd, Ted N Bears & Dragon Lab.
Postal Entries Close: 13th April 2026 (Postmark)
Enter online at: onlineshowentry.com
Online Entries Close:- Midnight Monday 20th April 2026
Please note: closing dates will not be extended
Please bring cash for raffles, stalls and caterers
No chairs provided please bring your own
Paper schedules will be available at many Welsh shows or message for one to be posted to you
R.K.C. GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME
BRONZE TESTING
Testing will be conducted by a KC A1 level examiner
Your dog will need to be wearing a collar and lead and have a legally compliant identification tag, be microchipped and you must have poo bags (more than 1) or other means of clearing up after your dog.
To achieve the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze Award the handler will demonstrate that their dog will walk and behave in a controlled, happy, natural manner on the lead, will stay in one position on command, will allow its owner to clean, groom and inspect it. The dog must also be able to be positioned by its handler for inspection i.e. stand, sit or lie down on either side or on its back, all on the lead. The dog must come to hand when called.
Check out the full requirements and description of the required exercises at royalkennelclub.com/media/3512/gcdsbronze.pdf
Dogs passing the award will receive the RKC GCDS Bronze certificate and rosette & be eligible for GCDS class at Crufts
Book with entry to secure. £5 per dog.
Limited places available on the day
Timings and handouts will be available at the show admin table
Classification:
HOUND GROUP minimum of three classes each scheduled breed
Judge: Gareth Brown - Wystry.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Judge: Steve Jones – Carlita.
Norwegian Elkhound, Whippet 5 classes
Judge: Mr Stephen R. Goodwin – Lanola
Irish Wolfhound
Judge: Cathy Gill - Jocagil/Amfreville
Afghan, Basset, B.G.V. (P), Beagle 4 classes, Borzoi,
Dachshund Longhaired, Dachshund Smoothhaired,
Dachshund Wirehaired, Deerhound, Greyhound, Saluki
Judge: Mrs Kay Wills – Bettyhill
Dachshund Miniature Longhaired
Dachshund Miniature Smoothhaired
Dachshund Miniature Wirehaired
Judge: Cathy Gill - Jocagil / Amfreville
Hound NSC, Import Register, Vulnerable Native Breed
Hound AV Puppy, Veteran, Brace
VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED Bloodhound, Deerhound, Irish Wolfhound, Otterhound,
The Hound group will be judged by Cathy Gill
TERRIER GROUP minimum three classes each scheduled breed
Judge: Kim Davies – Bettyhill.
Cesky Terrier, Dandi Dinmont Terrier, Skye Terrier
Judge: Annette Kettle – Foxindean.
Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Fox Terrier (Wire), Jack Russell Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier
Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier 4 classes, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White
Judge: Gareth Brown - Wystry.
Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier Miniature
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier 4 classes
Not Separately Classified, Import Register,Vulnerable Native Breed
Any Variety Puppy, Veteran, Brace
VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED Bedlington Terrier, Bull Terrier Miniature, Dandie Dinmont, Fox Terrier Smooth, Glen of Imaal, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Manchester Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Welsh Terrier
The Terrier Group will be judged by Gareth Brown
TOY GROUP minimum of three classes for each scheduled breed
Judge: Cathy Gill - Jocagil / Amfreville
Russian Toy
Judge: Bev Dummett – Almondsbury.
Chinese Crested 5 classes
Judge: Steve Jones – Carlita.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 4 classes
Chihuahua Longcoat 5 classes, Chihuahua Smoothcoat,
English Toy, Japanese Chin, Pug 5 classes, Yorkshire Terrier
Judge: Alison Walker – Kayceekay.
Affenpinscher, Bichon Frise, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Lowchen, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Pekingese
Pomeranian 4 classes
Not Separately Classified, Import Register
Vulnerable Native Breed, Any Variety Puppy Veteran Brace
VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED English Toy, King Charles Spaniel,
The Toy group will be judged by Alison Walker in Ring 3
UTILITY GROUP minimum of 3 classes each scheduled breed
Judge: Natalie De La Cour – Coursani.
Boston Terrier, Japanese Akita Inu, Japanese Shiba Inu
Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier
Judge: Magdalena Skawska – Mapimakastar.
German Spitz Klein, German Spitz Mittel 4 classes, Japanese Spitz
Judge: Charlotte Bradley – Melectabee.
Dalmatian 5 classes
Judge: Steve Jones – Carlita.
Bulldog 4 classes, Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle Toy
Poodle Miniature, Poodle Standard 4 classes
Not Separately Classified, Import Register Breed
Any Variety Puppy Veteran Brace
The Utility Group will be judged by Steve Jones in Ring 4
PASTORAL GROUP minimum three classes each scheduled breed
Judge: Gareth Brown – Wystry.
Collie (Rough), Finnish Lapphund, Hungarian Puli
Lancashire Heeler, Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Judge: Steve Jones – Carlita.
Samoyed
Judge: Magdalena Skawska – Mapimakastar
Polish Lowland
Judge: Heather Snelson – Ashtrax.
Hungarian Pumi
Judge: Lilian Mettan-Ure – Savendie.
Shetland Sheepdog 5 classes
Judge: Lynda Nicholas – Nickarlyn.
Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Bearded Collie
BSD (Groenendael), BSD (Tervueren), Swedish Vallhund
Judge: Richard Ravell – Tungri.
Collie (Smooth), German Shepherd Dog
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) 4 classes
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) 4 classes
Not Separately Classified, Import Register Breed
Vulnerable Native Breed
Any Variety Puppy Veteran Brace
VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED Bearded Collie, Collie Smooth, Lancashire Heeler, Old English Sheepdog, Welsh Corgi Cardigan,
The Pastoral group will be judged by Richard Ravell
WORKING GROUP Minimum three classes each scheduled breed
Judge: Natalie De La Cour – Coursani.
Boxer
Judge: Magdalena Skawska – Mapimakastar.
Portuguese Water Dog
Judge: Heather Snelson – Ashtrax.
Alaskan Malamute, Bernese Mountain Dog
Greenland Dog, Siberian Husky
Judge: Mr Stephen R. Goodwin – Lanola.
Bullmastiff, Dobermann, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Leonberger
Mastiff, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, St. Bernard
Not Separately Classified, Import Register
Vulnerable Native Breed
Any Variety Puppy Veteran Brace
VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED Bullmastiff, Mastiff,
The Working group will be judged by Mr Stephen R. Goodwin
GUNDOG GROUP minimum three classes each scheduled breed
Judge: Magdalena Skawska – Mapimakastar.
Spaniel (English Springer)
Judge: Mr Stephen R. Goodwin – Lanola.
Brittany, Gordon Setter, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Retriever (Chesapeake Bay), Retriever (Curly Coated)
Retriever (Flat Coated), Retriever (Labrador) 5 classes
Retriever(NSDT) 4 classes
Spaniel (Clumber), Spaniel (Irish Water)
Judge: Bev Dummett – Almondsbury.
Bracco Italiano, German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer, Retriever (Golden) 5 classes
Weimaraner
Judge: Gareth Brown – Wystry.
English Setter, Hungarian Vizsla, Irish Setter 4 classes
Italian Spinone, Spaniel (Welsh Springer) 4 classes
Judge: Lynda Nicholas – Nickarlyn.
Pointer, Spaniel (American Cocker) , Spaniel (Field) 4 classes
Judge: Jo MacLaine – Greyspirit.
Irish Red & White Setter, Large Munsterlander
Spaniel (Cocker) 5 classes
Not Separately Classified, Import Register Breed
Vulnerable Native Breed , Any Variety Puppy Veteran Brace
VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED English Setter, Gordon Setter, Irish Red & White Setter, Curly Coated, Spaniel Clumber, Spaniel Field, Spaniel Irish Water, Spaniel Sussex, Spaniel Welsh Springer,
The Gundog group will be judged by Jo MacLaine in Ring 8.
ANY VARIETY STAKES
Judge: Bev Dummett – Almondsbury.
Stakes Prize money 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2, 4th £1
Any Variety Puppy Stakes
Any Variety Graduate Stakes
Any Variety Pete Mellish Memorial Open Stakes
Any Variety Susan Jones Memorial Veteran Stakes
Any Variety Vintage Stakes
Any Variety Vulnerable Native Breed Stakes
Any Variety Champion Stakes
Any Variety Brace Stakes
BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Richard Ravell – Tungri.
Best Puppy in Show and Reserve
followed by Best Veteran in Show and Reserve
followed by Best in Show and Reserve
Please note that Best in Show will be filmed by the Judge
Should you not wish to be filmed advise us asap.
R.K.C. GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME
GCDS Pre book for Bronze Award Test using GCDS
HANDLING
Judge: Natalie De La Cour – Coursani.
YKC & AHA
Paper schedules will be available at many Welsh shows
or message to have one posted to you.
Also check out other Workshops in Carmarthen.
