The show is organized according to the reglements of FCI and SKJ and the regulations issued by the organizer. Only individuals registered in the studbooks recognized by the FCI can take part in the show. A readable copy of the dog’s original pedigree must be attached to each application. Each entered dog registered must have a pedigree, proof of registration (puppy card) is not enough. Applications for dogs for which the pedigree certificate issued by the FCI-recognized studbook will not be uploaded to the online system will be automatically deleted (this also applies to minor puppy and puppy classes). The organizer has the right not to accept the application without stating the reason. It is not possible to enter a dog on the day of the show. It is not possible to transfer a dog to another class on the day of the show. If the show is not held for reasons beyond the control of the organizer, the entry fees will be used to cover the incurred costs.

A judge is obliged to disqualify aggressive dogs. Provoking dogs against each other is not allowed. The use of sprays, powders and other cosmetic products is prohibited. Double handling of dogs from outside of the ring is prohibited. Double handling of dogs from outside of the ring is prohibited. It is strictly forbidden to leave dogs tied up on trimming tables except the time they are being prepared for the show (trimmed, brushed or combed). Violation of these prohibitions may result in the exclusion of the dog from the show. In breeds where the standard does not allow docking/cropping, it is upon the decision of the judge not to judge this dog, as there is an indication of an operation being done with a purpose of correcting the natural state of the body feature (e.g. docked tail, cropped ear). There as on why a CANNOT BE JUDGED mark was given must be clearly stated in the critique-judgement.

Judges judge according to valid standards issued by the International Cynological Organization (FCI). The judge may refuse to judge a dog that enters the ring late. The judge may refuse to judge a dog that enters the ring late.

Selling puppies at the exhibition grounds is strictly forbidden!

The organizer is not responsible for damages caused by the dog or to the dog. The owner is responsible for all damage caused by his dog. Free running of dogs around the showground is prohibited. Free running of dogs around the showground is prohibited.

The exhibitor is responsible for the well-being of his dog at the show. He must not expose him to situations that could endanger his health or even his life, e.g. leave it in the car in extreme winter or heat or treat it cruelly. Anyone who violates these principles will be excluded from this and subsequent shows. The exhibitor by entering the dog for the show as a person concerned in accordance with § 13 of Act no. 18/2018 Coll. on the protection of personal data, gives its consent to the organizer for the processing of his personal data (name, surname) and agrees to their publication (name, surname), photo documentation and results of the show on the organizer’s website. The organizer has the right not to allow the exhibitor to participate in the show (whether in the breed ring or in the final ring), if the exhibitor does not use and properly wear the correct and visible catalog number of the individual he is exhibiting! In the case that the exhibitor enters the final ring with a wrong catalog number, the achieved results will not be listed in the results or included in the final year-round competition Slovakia Dog Cup.

For the judge, up to 80 dogs are scheduled for judging on one day. Judges who will have a higher number of registered dogs to judge do not have to write judgments.

Do you want to get to know our judges better? Click on a chosen judges in the gallery to read their bio.

• minor puppy correctly inoculated puppies up to 6 months
• puppy 6 – 9 months
• junior 9 – 18 months
• intermediate 15 – 24 months
• open 15 months and over
• working 15 months and over (FCI working certificate compulsory)
• champion 15 months and over (Championship certificate compulsory)
• veteran 8 years and over
• honours from dogs with titles Interchampion, Champion, National and Club winner (Title certificate compulsory). This class is out of competition and winners are not awarded by CAC nor compete for CACIB/BOB. Winners of honour class with “Excellent 1” compete in the finals in own competition.

Dogs and bitches can be judged in one class only. In each class the first four with the grading excellent or very good are placed. In Minor puppy and Puppy class the first four with the gradisng very promising are placed.

You can change the class on your own till the end of the last entry deadline free of charge.

• CAJC SR
  Certificate for the Junior Champion title of Slovakia may be awarded to dogs and bitches graded as Excellent 1st in junior class.
• CAC SR
  Certificate for the Champion of Slovakia may be awarded to dogs and bitches graded Excellent 1st in intermediate, open, working or champion class.
• Reserve CAC
  May be awarded to dogs and bitches graded as Excellent 2nd in intermediate, open, working or champion class.
• FCI CACIB
  The qualifying certificate for the International Championship. Dogs and bitches of the FCI recognized breeds that was awarded with Excellent 1 in intermediate, open, working and champion class compete for the FCI CACIB. The FCI CACIB is not automatically and compulsorily linked to the Excellent 1.
• FCI Reserve CACIB
  can be awarded to the second best dog/bitch from those with the Excellent 1 or Excellent 2 from the class where the winner has also received the FCI CACIB. It is not compulsory to award the FCI Reserve CACIB.
• FCI CACIB JUNIOR
  The qualifying certificate for the International Junior Championship. Dogs and bitches of the FCI recognized breeds that received a CAJC in junior class compete for the FCI CACIB JUNIOR.
• FCI CACIB VETERAN
  The qualifying certificate for the International Veteran Championship. Dogs and bitches of the FCI recognized breeds that received a Excellent 1 in veteran class compete for the FCI CACIB VETERAN.
• BOJ – Best of Junior in breed
  Awarded to best male of female, that was honoured with CAJC title.
• BOV – Best of Veteran in breed
  Awarded to dog or the bitch from veteran class.
• BOB – Best of breed
  Awarded to the best male or female from each breed. Dogs and bitches with FCI-CACIB JUNIOR, FCI-CACIB a FCI-CACIB VETERAN compete for this title.
• BOS
  Best of Opposite sex.

SPECIAL TITLES

• NOVOHRADDOG PUPPY WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x VP1 in minor puppy or puppy class at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG JUNIOR WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x CAJC at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG JUNIOR SUPER WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x CACIB-JUNIOR at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x CAC at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG SUPER WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x CACIB at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG HONORARY WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x Excellent 1 in Honour class at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG VETERAN WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x Excellent 1 in Veteran class at any NOVOHRADDOG show.
• NOVOHRADDOG VETERAN SUPER WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that receives 2x CACIB-VETERAN at any NOVOHRADDOG show.

The first show where certficates are counted is NOVOHRADDOG 11.05.2024.

• DOGSHOW SK PUPPY WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x VP in the minor puppy or puppy class.
• DOGSHOW SK JUNIOR WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x CAJC.
• DOGSHOW SK JUNIOR SUPER WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x CACIB-JUNIOR.
• DOGSHOW SK WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x CAC.
• DOGSHOW SK SUPER WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x CACIB.
• DOGSHOW SK VETERAN WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x Exc1 in veteran class.
• DOGSHOW SK VETERAN SUPER WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x CACIB-VETERAN.
• DOGSHOW SK HONORARY WINNER
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x Exc1 in honour class.

The first show where certficates are counted is NITRADOG 07.12.2023

• SLOVAKIA TRIPLE CROWN WINNER 2024
  The title is awarded to dogs and bitches that on each of the shows NITRADOG, NOVOHRADDOG a DOGFESTIVAL receives at least 1x BOB.

The first show where certficates are counted is NITRADOG 16.02.2024

JUNIOR HANDLING
competition for junior handlers and their dogs. I. category for juniors from 9 to 13 years, II. category for juniors from 14 to 17 years. The first three best cooperated couples are placed. More info: www.juniorhandling.sk , entry registration: www.clubdogshow.sk

GRAND PRIX NATIONAL BREEDS
Final competition for dogs of Slovak national breeds: Slovenský čuvač, Slovenský kopov, Slovenský hrubosrstý stavač, Československý vlčiak and Tatranský durič who won BOB.

BEST COUPLE
An owner (100% same owners on both dogs) can enter his dog and bitch of the same breed and variety, that have been judged at this show.

BEST BREEDER´S GROUP
A breeder can enter his breeder´s group of at least 3 dogs or bitches of the same breed, color and size, which have been judged at this show. The dogs don´t have to be owned by the breeder, but they must come from the same kennel from at least two different litters, at least two different sires and dams. A dog / bitch can only be entered to one breeder´s group. Exhibitors are obliged to let their dogs compete in this competition when asked by the breeder.

JUNIOR WINNER OF IDS (BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW)
This title will be awarded to the best dog of the 10 FCI group winners. 3 places are awarded.

BEST IN SHOW (BIS)
This title will be awarded to the best dog of the 10 group winners. 3 places are awarded.

JUNIOR BEST IN GROUP (JUNIOR BIG)
Dogs awarded with BOJ title are entering this competition by their respective FCI group. Only the first place is chosen.

BEST IN GROUP (BIG)
A dog or bitch that was awarded the BOB title enters this competition by its respective FCI group. 3 places are awarded.

BEST MINOR PUPPY
Dogs and bitches awarded with „very promising 1“ in the minor puppy class enter this competition.

BEST PUPPY
Competition for male and female puppies, all those awarded with „very promising 1“ in the puppy class.

BEST VETERAN
Dogs and bitches awarded with „excellent 1“ in veteran class enter this competition.

HONOUR CLASS BEST IN SHOW
Dogs and bitches awarded with „excellent 1“ in honour class enter this competition.

FCI non-recognised breeds competitions
All Best of Breed (BOB) of FCI non recognized breeds compete.

Each dog must be clinically healthy and accompanied by a valid health certificate (or passport) with a valid vaccination against Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, inf. Canine Hepatitis, inf. Laryngotracheitis, Parainfluenza, and Leptospirosis. Dogs from abroad must have a PET PASSPORT with valid vaccinations. We would like to ask and recommend that dogs have a vaccination against kennel cough.

• Dogs must be permanently marked with a microchip, and all identification data must be registered into the central register of animals following the law.
• Follow the instructions of the organizers and veterinarians.
• Before going to the show, ensure that you have a pet passport and that valid vaccinations and deworming are marked on it. We recommend checking the functionality of the dog’s chip. You will avoid unnecessary inconveniences.
• Before arriving at the checkpoint, prepare your pet pass so you don’t waste time looking for it.

Dogs of not yet FCI recognized breeds but with a valid entry in any FCI member stud book registry can be entered to the show. In the final competitions there is a special competition designed for these breeds (in breed ring at the end of judging), the Best of FCI non-recognized breeds, in which all the BOB title holders of these breeds should take part. The FCI non-recognized breeds are not allowed to take part in any competition in the main ring. FCI non-recognized breeds are not able to be awarded with a FCI – CACIB.

Sales conditions:

area rent fee: 15 € day/m²
registration fee: 40 €

(the registration fee includes the entry with a car into the showgrounds, any additional car 40 €)

We accept bookings until: 25.04.2024

If you are interested in an electric plug, you must state this fact in the booking. The price for the electric plug is stated in the order form. It is only possible to order space for a sales vendor for both 2 days. It is possible to order a minimum stand size of 2 × 2 m. In the case of setting up a larger stand than was ordered and paid for, a penalty of 100% will be imposed.

The number of commercial stands will be solved individually after sending the order published on the show website, an invoice will be sent to the accepted interested parties.

Order:

Download and fill up the form *.xls file ORDER FORM and send it to the e-mail: tradestand@dogshow.sk