KCP Open Show Format

KCP Open Shows are educational and training events conducted under the supervision of the Kennel Club of Pakistan. Their primary purpose is to encourage participation, provide ring experience to exhibitors and dogs, and offer practical training opportunities for aspiring judges, stewards, and exhibitors.

Open Shows are informal events and are not championship shows. No championship points or official titles are awarded, and results from Open Shows do not contribute towards any KCP or FCI championship title.

Objectives of Open Shows

The objectives of KCP Open Shows are to:

• Encourage new exhibitors to participate in dog shows.
• Provide valuable ring experience for young dogs.
• Train and educate aspiring judges.
• Train Ring Stewards and Show Secretaries.
• Promote responsible dog ownership and sportsmanship.
• Increase participation in KCP activities.

Appointment of Judges

Open Shows are intended to serve as an educational platform for the development of future judges.

The Show Committee may appoint Candidate Judges or Provisional Judges to officiate at Open Shows under the supervision of an approved KCP Judge or an experienced KCP-appointed mentor.

The supervising judge may observe the judging process, provide guidance where necessary, and assist in the development of judging skills.

This arrangement shall be used solely for educational purposes and shall not affect the authority of the appointed judge within the ring.

Classes

Judging shall be conducted separately for males and females of each breed.

Male Classes

• Minor Puppy (3–6 months)
• Puppy (6–9 months)
• Junior (9–18 months)
• Intermediate (15–24 months)
• Open (15 months and above)
• Champion
• Veteran (8 years and above)

Female Classes

The same class structure shall apply to females — Minor Puppy, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, Open, Champion, and Veteran.

Placings

The Judge shall place the first four exhibits in each class: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

Only exhibits considered of sufficient merit shall be placed. The Judge is not obliged to place four dogs if the quality of exhibits does not justify it.

Critiques

The Judge may provide verbal or written critiques for educational purposes. Where the Digital Ring Steward System is being used, critiques shall normally be recorded for the first four placed dogs in each class.

Breed Competitions

Following completion of all classes, the following breed competitions shall be conducted:

• Best Minor Puppy of Breed
• Best Puppy of Breed
• Best Junior of Breed
• Best Veteran of Breed
• Best of Breed (BOB)
• Best of Opposite Sex (BOS)

Group Competitions

Where the event includes multiple FCI Groups, the following competitions may be conducted:

• Best Minor Puppy in Group
• Best Puppy in Group
• Best Junior in Group
• Best Veteran in Group
• Best in Group (BIG)

The inclusion of Group competitions shall be at the discretion of the Show Committee.

Show Finals

Where applicable, the following competitions may be conducted:

• Best Minor Puppy in Show
• Best Puppy in Show
• Best Junior in Show
• Best Veteran in Show
• Best in Show (BIS)

The inclusion of these competitions shall be determined by the Show Committee.

Awards

Open Shows are educational events only. Accordingly:

• No CAC or Reserve CAC awards shall be offered.
• No CACIB or Reserve CACIB awards shall be offered.
• No Junior CAC or Junior CACIB awards shall be offered.
• No Veteran CAC or Veteran CACIB awards shall be offered.
• No championship points shall be awarded.
• No KCP or FCI titles shall be earned.

Only class placings and competition wins shall be recorded.

Results

Results from Open Shows are unofficial. They shall not:

• Count towards Pakistan Champion.
• Count towards Pakistan Junior Champion.
• Count towards Pakistan Veteran Champion.
• Count towards Grand Champion.
• Count towards International Champion.
• Be included in the dog's official championship record.

The results may be published on the KCP website for reference and educational purposes only.

Judge's Discretion

The Judge shall evaluate every exhibit according to the applicable breed standard and shall award placements solely on merit. The Judge is not obliged to place any exhibit or award any competition if, in the Judge's opinion, the required quality has not been achieved. The Judge's decision shall be final.

Purpose

Open Shows are intended to provide a relaxed learning environment where exhibitors, breeders, judges, and stewards can develop their knowledge and practical experience without the pressure of championship competition. These events play an important role in encouraging participation, developing future judges and ring officials, improving ring procedures, and strengthening the overall standard of canine activities in Pakistan.