Dog of the Year (DOTY):

Points system for Members

To be able to enter you must be a fully paid up member for the duration of the competition (2021 and 2022). You cannot submit points and join retrospectively.

• Points collected from 1^st August 2021 through to 31^st July 2022
• The dog and bitch with the highest number of points will be asked to be our representatives.  Should they be unable to attend, the invitation will be passed to the next dog/bitch with the next highest number of points
• Puppy points do not count
• Proof of wins may be requested

Entries close Sunday 04th September 2022

Double points can be claimed when gained at any open show held in the South West Area (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucester).

GENERAL OPEN SHOW
Position	Points
First In Class	1
Best In Breed	2
Group One	4
Group Two	3
Group Three	2
Group Four	1
Best In Show	5
Res Best In Show	3

BREED CLUB OPEN SHOW
Position	Points
First in Class	1
Reserve Best In Show	3
Best In Show	4

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Position	Points
First in Class	3
Second in Class	2
Third in Class	1
Challenge Certificate	10
Reserve Challenge Certificate	5

For example, your dog wins Best In Show at a General Open Show:

First In Class	1 point
Best In Breed	2 points
Group One	4 points
Best In Show	5 points
Total number of points claimed	12 points