News of Changes
Driffield 2023
CHANGE OF JUDGE
Due to illness Mrs Sue Hewart-Chambers is unable to judge Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Abtech Yearling Stakes together with Rob Farnsworth Veteran Stakes. Mrs L J Salt has accepted the appointment (subject to R.K.C confirmation)
The name for the Judge of Standard Poodles should read Mrs Lisa Nelaon (Nasailleen).
Shetland Sheepdog will now be judge by Mrs P. M. John due to the ill health of Mrs Daniels.
Borzoi will now be judge by Dr Ron James owing to serious injury to
Ms Mahoney
Name Correction for Dogue de Bordeaux instead of Kirsha Smith it should now read Kirsha Southward
ARTMEIS Veteran of the Year Final 2023.
The Best Veteran and Reserve Best Veteran in Show will be eligible to compete in the Final to be held in conjunction with Bath Championship Show 2024.
ORDER OF JUDGING
Friday 25th August (Hounds & Utility)
Ring 1 Afghan Hounds
Ring 2 Beagle
Ring 3 Basset Griffon (Petite); Basenji; Pharaoh Hound
Ring 4 Deerhound; Basset Griffon (Grand); YKC Handling
Ring 5 Borzoi; Dachs (L/H); Dachs (MW/H); Dachs (S/H); Dachs (W/H)
Ring 6 Saluki; Basset Hound; Irish Wolfhound
Ring 7 Dachs (M L/H); Portuguese Podengo; Norwegian Elkhound
Ring 8 Dach (M S/H)
Ring 9 Rhodesian Ridgeback
Ring 10 Whippet
Ring 11 Dalmatian; Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Ring 12 Bulldog; Japanese Spitz
Ring 13 Boston Terrier; Keeshond; Shar Pei
Ring 14 Min Schnauzer; Kooikerhondjie; Chow Chow
Ring 15 Poodle (Toy); Poodle (Miniature); Poodle Standard
Ring 16 French Bulldog; Japanese Shiba Inu
Ring 17 Lhasa Apso
Ring 18 Shih Tzu
Ring 19 Tibetan Spaniel; Euraiser
Ring 20 Tibetan Terrier
Ring 21 Greyhound; AVNSC & Import Reg (Hnds); AVNSC & Import Reg (Uty)
Ring 22 German Spitz (Klein; German Spitz (Mittel; Akita
Saturday 26th August (Toys & Terriers)
Ring 1 Border Terrier
Ring 2 Airedale Terrier; Cesky Terrier; Norfolk Terrier
Ring 3 Bedlington Terrier; Skye Terrier
Ring 4 Bull Terrier; Miniature Bull Terrier
Ring 5 Dandie Dinmont Terrier; Manchester Terrier
Ring 6 Parson Russell Terrier; Norwich Terrier
Ring 7 Scottish Terrier; West Highland White Terrier
Ring 8 Cairn Terrier; Jack Russell Terrier
Ring 9 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Ring 10 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Ring 11 Pug
Ring 12 Affenpinscher; Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)
Ring 13 Maltese; Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Ring 14 Chihuahua (Long Coat);Havanese
Ring15 Pomeranian; Min Pincher; YKC Handling
Ring 16Italian Greyhound; English ToyTerrier (Black & Tan)
Ring 17 Papillon; Coton De Tulear
Ring 18 Japanese Chin; Bichon Frise
Ring 19 King Charles Spaniel
Ring 20 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Ring 21 AVNSC & Import Reg (Terrier); AVNSC & Import Reg (Toy)
Ring 22 Chinese Crested; Yorkshire Terrier
Sunday 27th August (Working & Pastoral)
Ring 1 Boxer
Ring 2 Alaskan Malamute; Russian Black Terrier
Ring 3 Bullmastiff; Canadian Eskimoo Dog
Ring 4 Dobermann; Giant Schnauzer; Hovawart
Ring 5 Leonburger; Australian Cattle Dog
Ring 6 Great Dane; Bernese M.D.; Neopolitan Mastiff; Tibetan Mastiff
Ring 7 Mastiff; Dogue de Bordeaux
Ring 8 Newfoundland; Portuguease Water Dog
Ring 9 Siberian Husky
Ring 10 Rottweiler
Ring 11Bearded Collie
Ring 12Briard;
Ring 13 Finnish Lapphund; Old English Sheepdog
Ring 14 Lancashire Heeler; Polish Lowland Sheepdog; YKC Handling
Ring 15 Collie (Rough)
Ring 16 Samoyed; Australian Shepherd
Ring 17 German Shepherd Dog; Pyrenean Mountain Dog;
Hungarian Pumi; Hungarian Puli
Ring 18 Border Collie
Ring 19 Belgian Shepherd (Groen); Belgian Shepherd (Terv)
Ring 20 Shetland Sheepdog
Ring 21 AVNSC & Import Reg (Working); AVNSC & Import Reg (Pastoral)
Ring 22 St Bernard; Catalan Sheepdog; Welsh Corgi (Cardigan);
Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
Monday 28th August (Gundog)
Ring 1 Retriever (Labrador)
Ring 2 Retriever (Curly Coated); German L/H Pointer;
Retriever (Chesapeake Bay); Spanish Water Dog
Ring 3 Brittany; Hungarian Vizsla; Hungarian W/H Vizsla
Ring 4 German Shorthaired Pointer;
Ring 5 German Wirehaired Pointer; Irish Red & White Setter
Ring 6 Pointer
Ring 7 Spaniel (Welsh Springer)
Ring 8 Italian Spinone; Spaniel (English Springer)
Ring 9 Spaniel (American Cocker); English Setter
Ring 10 Retriever (Flat Coated)
Ring 11 Retriever (Golden)
Ring 12 Spaniel (Field); Spaniel (Irish Water)
Ring 13 Irish Setter
Ring 14 Gordon Setter; YKC Handling
Ring 15 Large Munsterlander; AVNSC & Import Reg (Gundog)
Ring 16 Spaniel (Cocker)
Ring 17 Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling); Lagotto Romagnolo
Ring 18 Weimaraner
Ring 19 Bracco Italiano
Ring 20 Spaniel (Sussex); Spaniel (Clumber)
DRIFFIELD 2023 WILL CONTINUE TO BE A BENCHED SHOW in the best interests of the exhibitors and their dogs.
WARNING TRAVEL PROBLEMS
Due to The Leeds Music Festival taking place during the same period as Driffield Championship Dog Show, there is a high likelihood of traffic problems on the A1(M) from Wednesday 23rd August until Monday 28th August, between Junctions 44 and Junction 45. Problems will be broadcast on local & national radio stations or check with travel websites for more information.
SCHEDULES FOR DRIFFIELD 2023
The Driffield Schedule is now on line at Higham press, any person unable to get on line may obtain a hard copy of the schedule from the Hon Secretary. Mr Keith Derry, either by telephone 01977 644347, for those who do not wish to submit entries on line they can also contact the Hon Secretary by Email at Vistca22@outlook.com to obtain an Entry form.
STEWARDS
If you are able to steward at this show please contact the Chief Steward Mr Ian Halbert, 01246 280883 or email ianbarbara.marimay2@btinternet.com
COVID STATEMENT (Should there be an outbreak)
"Driffield Championship Dog Show Society takes the welfare of it's exhibitors and staff very seriously, and our show will be held under the guidance of all applicable governmental, local authority & Kennel Club policies. We will have in place a full risk assessment for the show which we will publish in conjunction with the opening of entries, and all required control measures in place throughout the 4 days of the event. The risk assessment will cover any partner shows bringing exhibitors onto the showground for coordinated events."
NEW BREEDS FOR 2022 (In process of updating)
The following Breeds will be scheduled for 2023
Basenji
Pharoah Hound
Hungarian Puli
Catalan Sheepdog
English Toy Terrier
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Hovawart
Portuguese Water Dog
Chow Chow
Eurasier
Kooikerhindji
Your support for these new to Driffield, Breeds will be most welcomed.
Partnership Shows for 2023:- (This Section is under amendment)
Friday August 25th
Northern Borzoi Association (Open) Secretary Mrs Y.A. O'Dell
email y.odell@btinternet.com
Sunday August 27th
Canadian Eskimo Dog Club. (Open Show) Secretary Ms S Downey
email cedcgb@outlook.com
Leonburger Association (Open Show.) Secretary Mrs Pat White
email Patricia.White@capita.com
Russian Black Terrier Club (Open Show.) Ms J Bunting
email hollyn@btopenworld.com
Northern Samoyed Society (Open Show) Secretary Mr G.J.Smith
Tyne Wear & Tees Boxer Club (Open Shoe)Secretary Mrs P Lowery
email pj55.lowery76@yahoo.com
Monday August 28th
German Wire Haired Pointer Club (open Show) Secretary Ms A. Turnbull
email alice.e.turnbull@hotmail.com
Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club (Open Show) Secretary Deborah Robbins
email deborah.robbins@travelcounsellors.com
Driffield Championship Dog Show Society would like to offer any Breed Club / Society the opportunity to hold an event during the same days and at the same venue as our Championship Show.
During 2022 we hosted 8 Breed Club Championship and Open Shows and we look forward to being able to host more in 2023. Detail and information can be obtained by contacting the Show Manager via Email Showmanager@driffieldchshow.com
