Dogs 2026
OPEN SHOW
193 Classes Unbenched
To be held under Kennel Club Ltd Rules and Show Regulations
Judged on the Group System
Wet weather accomodation
Free Parking
*The Dog Show has been relocated next to the Public Car Parks*
On call and on site vets Donaldson & Partners
Showground opens 7.30am Show opens 9am
Click on the Group in the table below for the Breeds and Judges at this year’s Show
All classes are for Dog or Bitch unless otherwise stated.
Classes judged in all Groups will be
Breeds J, PG, & O
AVNSC P, J, PG, & O
AVIBR O
AV V
Secretary/Show Manager
Mr Tim Jackson
Tel 01484 644246 Enquiries only
Assistant Show Manager
Ms Sam Watt
Assistant Secretary and Chief Steward
Mrs Janet Jackson
Safeguarding Officers
Mr Tim Jackson, Mrs Grace Dronsfield
Rules:
A Dog docked on or after 6th April 2007 may not be entered for exhibition at this show.
The decision of the Secretary is final.
Parking
Due to the relocation of the Dog Show, there is ample free parking within close proximity. There will be signs directing exhibitors to the Dog Section car park. Please display Car Park passes prominently
Passes
1 pass One Dog
2 Passes Two Dogs
Max 4 passes Three or more Dogs
Online entries will receive their passes via the online account.
Postal entries will receive passes by post.
Enquiries: Fosse Data Systems Ltd. Tel: 01788 860960. Email: info@fossedata.co.uk
Accommodation
There is wet weather accommodation. Competitors may bring their own tents and gazebos. The showground is quite exposed and can be prone to wind. All tents and gazebos must be robust and firmly secured. Any which are deemed to be a risk in strong wind will be required to be taken down at the request of Honley Show site managers. This policy will be strictly adhered to.
Entry Fees: £7 unlimited entries per dog (excluding Handling)
Handling: £2 per handler
Not for competition: Free. (Not for competition dogs MUST be over 3 months of age)
In the event of cancellation, entry fees will not be refunded.
Catalogues: £3.50pre-paid with entries ONLY(none available on the day)
Rosette Donations: £5 per breed. Other £1
Payments on the day by cheque or cash only. Cheques payable to Honley Show Society Ltd.
All entries are managed by Fosse Data System Ltd 4, Mitchell Court, Castle Mound Way, Rugby, CV23 0UY.
Tel: 01788 860960. Email: info@fossedata.co.uk
Entries and full fees to be sent to Fosse Data at the above address.
Postal Entries close on Saturday 6th June 2026. Postmark
On-line entries can be made up until midnight on Sunday 14th June 2026 at www.fossedata.co.uk
Prizes
Prize money: £50 B.I.S., £25 R.B.I.S., £25 B.P.I.S., £10 B.V.I.S
£5 for Best Junior Handler, £5 for Reserve Best Junior Handler kindly offered by Tim and Janet Jackson
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd for each class
Prize cards: 1st – 4th in each class
Proposed Order of Judging. Commencing 10am
Ring 1
Hound Breed classes , AVNSC Hound, AV Imported Breed Register Hound, , Hound Group, AV Veteran Hound.
Not before 11.30.am
Terrier Breeds, AVNSC Terrier, Terrier Group, AV Veteran Terrier
Ring 2
Utility Breed Classes, AVNSC Utility, Utility Group, AV Veteran Utility.
Not before 11.30am
Toy Breed Classes, AVNSC Toy, AV Imported Breed Register Toy, Toy Group, AV Veteran Toy.
Ring 3.
Gundog Breed Classes, AVNSC Gundog, AV Imported Breed Register Gundog, Gundog Group, AV Veteran Gundog.
Ring 4.
Working Breed Classes. AVNSC Working, AV Imported Breed Register Working, Working Group, AV Veteran Working.
Not before 11.30am
Pastoral Breed Classes, AVNSC Pastoral, AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral, Pastoral Group. AV Veteran Pastoral
Combined Rings.
Junior Handling, Adult Handling. Varieties followed by Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show, Best Veteran in Show
NB. Veteran group winners only to challenge for Best Veteran in Show
The secretary reserves the right to alter the order of judging if necessary to ensure the smooth running of the Show
Junior Handling – Qualifier
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gungalt)
182: 6 to 11 yrs 183: 12 to 16 yrs
Prize money: £5 for Best Junior Handler and £5 for Best Junior Handler kindly offered by Tim & Janet Jackson
Handler’s name and age must be stated on the Entry Form. No entries taken on the day.
Handlers who are placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in these classes will qualify to compete at the JHA semi-finals to be held at the six national championship shows. Dogs must be entered in a previous class at this Show. For more details visit www.juniorhandling.co.uk.
Adult Handling
Judge: Miss Lauren Perfitt (Samjoe)
184: 17 – 25yrs 185: 26-44 186: 45+yrs
Handler’s name and age must be stated on the Entry Form. No entries taken on the day.
Varieties
Judge: Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
187: Vintage 188: Minor Puppy 189: Puppy 190: Junior 191: PG 192: O 193: Brace
Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show & Best Veteran Judging
BVIS will be selected from the winners of the seven Group AV Veteran Classes
Gundog
Group Judge – Mrs Jo Cunliffe (Fallenleaf)
Bracco Italiano, Pointer, Irish Setter, Retriever (flat coated),Retriever (Golden), Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Spanish Water Dog Judge: Mrs Jo Cunliffe(Fallenleaf)
Gordon Setter, Retriever (Labrador), Spaniel(English Springer) Judge: Mr Simon Pitts (Wandsfell/ Larrenie
Spaniel (Welsh Springer) Judge: Bex Jane Casey ( Willowmeana)
Supported by the North of England Welsh Springer Spaniel Club who offer £10 for B.O.B & £5 for B.P.I.B
A.V.N.S.C., AVIBR, Judge: Mrs Jo Cunliffe(Fallenleaf)
The Gundog Group/Puppy Group will be judged by Judge: Mrs Jo Cunliffe(Fallenleaf)
AV Gundog Veteran Judge: Mrs Jo Cunliffe(Fallenleaf)
Hound
Group Judge – Mrs Rusty Grayson(Embeau)
Basenji, Beagle, Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Dungalt)
Basset Griffen Vendeen (Petit), Bassett, Norwegian Elkhound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Whippet
Judge: Mrs Rusty Grayson(Embeau)
AVNSC, AVIBR, Judge: Mrs Rusty Grayson(Embeau)
The Hound Group/Puppy Group will be judged by Mrs Rusty Grayson(Embeau)
AV Hound – Veteran Judge: Mrs Rusty Grayson(Embeau)
Pastoral
Group Judge: Mrs Sue Forman (Suzdans)
Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Briard, Collie(Rough), Lancashire Heeler.
A.V.N.S.C., AVIBR, Judge: Mrs Sue Forman (Suzdans)
The Pastoral Group/Best puppy will now be judged by Mrs Sue Forman (Suzdans)
A.V. Pastoral – Veteran Judge: Mrs Sue Forman (Suzdans)
Terrier
Group Judge: Mr Andy Forman (Suzdans)
Border Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, A.V.N.S.C. Judge: Mr Andy Forman (Suzdans)
The Terrier Group/Best puppy will now be judged by Mr Andy Forman (Suzdans)
A.V. – Veteran. Judge: Mr Andy Forman (Suzdans)
Toy
Group Judge: Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
Cavalier King Carles Spaniel, L/C Chihuahua, S/C Chihuahua, Miniature Pinscher, Papillion, Pug.
A.V.N.S.C., AVIBR, Judge: Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
The Toy Group/Best puppy will now be judged by Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
AV -Veteran Judge:Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
Utility
Group Judge: Mr Alan Smirthwaite
Boston Terrier, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier. Judge: Mr Alan Smirthwaite)
Japanese Akita INU, Japanese Shiba Inu. Judge: Mr Martin Law (Tapena)
A.V.N.S.C., AVIBR. Judge: Mr Alan Smirthwaite
The Utility Group/Best puppy will now be judged by Mr Alan Smirthwaite
AV -Veteran. Judge: Mr Alan Smirthwaite
Working
Group Judge: Miss Lauren Perfitt (Samjoe)
Alaskan Malamute Judge: Mrs Irene Rushfirth (Hikays)
Bull Mastiff, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, Siberan Husky, Judge: Miss Lauren Perfitt (Samjoe)
AVNSC, AVIB, Judge: Miss Lauren Perfitt (Samjoe)
The Utility Group/Best puppy will now be judged by Miss Lauren Perfitt
AV – Veteran Judge: Miss Lauren Perfitt (Samjoe)