IFR European Show 2025

ONLINE ENTRY: www.clubdogshow.sk

DATE: 3rd - 4th October 2025

LOCATION: area of company Z POLYTANU SK, Malý Lapáš near Nitra, Slovakia

JUDGES: Prof. Dr. Peter Friedrich (DE), Kristiina Niemelä (FIN)

JUDGE FOR THE UTILITY DOG TEST: Diana Hausknechtová (SK)

TIME SCHEDULE 3rd October 2025 ( exact times will be announced ):

Veterinary control of dogs attending the Utility dog test

Utility dog test

TIME SCHEDULE 4th October 2025 ( exact times will be announced ):

Entry of dogs

Opening of the show

Judging of dogs

Final competitions

UTILITY DOG TEST

The day before the IFR European Show starts (3rd October 2025), at the last the day before any adult classes (= as of intermediate class) will be judged, a test will be organized based on and aimed at recognizing the characteristics of the utility dog.

The test will be judged by judge who is (FCI) licenced to judge international official IGP-trials. Show judges that will officiate at the European Show cannot judge this test. They will be allowed to be present and to witness the test but their presence is not mandatory nor may they influence the judge's work and decisions.

The test will consist out of protection work, namely two exercises : an attack on the dog from the blind and a courage test. Precise instructions on the routines of the exercises will be given by the judge (s) and will be shown to all participants before the actual test starts. The judge will not conclude the dog's participation by giving scores or qualifications but by simply qualifying the dog's work with : "pass" / "not pass". The decision of the judge is final and is not open for discussion.

The aim of the test is not to establish the degree of training or the ability to successfully participate trials but to establish the presence and minimal intensity of the drives that are needed and typical for the utility dog. Not just the nature and intensity of reactions, grips and of the guard is to be established but also the ability to change drives and to remain (self)controlled at all times. Not letting go of the sleeve after 4 commands, the last one in the proximity of the dog, and/or the dog not being under control or biting the helper elsewhere than in the sleeve must lead to disqualification.

All dogs entered in an adult class of the European Show (starting as of intermediate class but excluding veteran and honour class) can be entered to participate the "utility dog test". However, on the day of this test, only dogs of whom evidence is provided that they have prior successfully passed the FCI Companion Dog Test (= FCI-BH) will be allowed to participate the test. Participation to the Utility Dog Test is however not mandatory and yes or not participating and/or passing the test cannot and may not influence the grading and placing of the dog during the IFR European Show.

The title of IFR European Winner can only be awarded to a male and a female that has participated and passed the "utility dog test".

Should the best male and/or female chosen at the IFR European Show between the winners from intermediate, open, working, and champion class have participated and passed the test, then the title of IFR European Winner will automatically be awarded to this male and/or female (if awarded an excellent grading).

Should the best male and/or female chosen between the winners from intermediate, open, working and champion class not have participated the test or not have passed the test, then an additional competition will be organized between the dogs of that gender that did participate and pass the test and obtained the highest placements in their respective classes with at least an excellent grading. This competition will be judged by the same show judge(s) who were appointed to decide on the best male and/or female between the before mentioned class winners. The winning dog (if awarded an excellent grading) will be awarded the title of IFR European Winner of the gender concerned.

VETERINARY REGULATIONS:

Dogs presented must have been vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus and Hepatitis a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the show (proof shall be furnished). The vaccinations shall be valid for 12 months from the date of vaccination.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

The show is organised according to the FCI, IFR and SKJ show regulations. Only dogs registered in a stud book recognized by the FCI can participate in the show. The exhibitor commits himself to pay the registration costs, even if he does not participate in the show, whatever the reason for his absence. If the show does not take place for reasons which are not due to the organiser, the registration fees will be used to cover the organisation expenses which would already have occurred and will be not refunded. The organiser has the right to refuse a dog in the show without giving any reason for his refusal. The organiser is not responsible for the damages caused by a dog.

TITLES AND CHALLENGE CERTIFICATES:

CAJC - Challenge to become the Slovak Junior Champion can be awarded to dogs and bitches rated as excellent 1 (Vyborny 1) in the junior class

CAC - Challenge to become the Slovak Beauty Champion can be awarded to dogs rated as excellent 1 (Vyborny 1) in the intermediate class, open class, working class and champion class

Reserve CAC (R.CAC) - Challenge to become the Slovak Beauty Champion can be awarded to dogs rated as excellent second (Vyborny 2) in the intermediate class, the open class, working class and the champion class, in case the CAC was awarded in the respective class

Best male of the IFR European Show: the best male chosen between the dogs from intermediate, open, working and champion classes that were awarded the qualification Excellent 1 CAC in their class

Best female of the IFR European Show: the best female chosen between the dogs from intermediate, open, working and champion classes that were awarded the qualification Excellent 1 CAC in their class

IFR European Winner: the best male and the best female, chosen between the dogs from intermediate, open, working and champion classes that were awarded the qualification Excellent in their class and that have successfully passed a character test (hereafter called "utility dog test") on the day before the show.

Should the best male and/or female chosen between the winners from intermediate, open, working and champion class not have participated the test or not have passed the test, then an additional competition will be organized between the dogs of that gender that did participate and pass the test and obtained the highest placements in their respective classes with at least an excellent grading. This competition will be judged by the same show judge(s) who were appointed to decide on the best male and/or female between the before mentioned class winners. The winning dog (if awarded an excellent grading) will be awarded the title of IFR European Winner of the gender concerned.

IFR European Junior Winner: the best youth male and the best youth bitch, chosen from youth class, that were awarded Exc 1, CAJC in their classes

IFR European Veteran Winner: the best veteran male and best veteran female awarded Excellent 1 in their classes

Best of breed (BOB): chosen between IFR European Junior Winner male and female, Best male and female of the IFR European Show and IFR European Veteran Winner male and female

Best of opposite sex (BOS): chosen between dogs of opposite sex as BOB, with awarded titles IFR European Junior Winner male/female, Best male/female of the IFR European Show and IFR European Veteran Winner male/female

COMPETITIONS:

Best of Juniors (BOJ): chosen between male and female awarded with title Excellent 1, CAJC, IFR European Junior Winner

Best of Veterans (BOV): chosen between male and female awarded with title Excellent 1, IFR European Veteran Winner

BIS Baby: chosen between male and female awarded with title Very Promising 1 from the baby class

BIS Puppy: chosen between male and female awarded with title Very Promising 1 from the puppy class

BIS Honour class: chosen between male and female awarded with title Excellent 1 from the honour class

Best Couple: an owner can enter his male and female dogs of the same breed, that have been judged at this show

Best Breeder´s group: a breeder can enter his breeder´s group of at least 3 males or females of the same breed, 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. A dog / bitch can only be entered to one breeder´s group

CONTACT: Ing. Jana Šafářová

E-MAIL: rottweilerklubslovenska@gmail.com