This seems to be a simple case of it being their party and they will invite who they choose.

When you run this sort of event you have to draw up rules and regs. it so happens that this ones requirements cut out a group who wished to take part but did not look at the rules in time to do so. Not the fault of the organising club.

I know its not, I just wasnt sure on the KC thing is all.

OK Sutty, just answering the original question as I see it, as was said nothing to do with the KC over and above the requirement of the organising club.

Sutty has the Sled Dogs Ireland asked the SHCGB that if they were to register their dogs with the KC then they could run? Dogs who wish to show in the UK from Ireland have to have a ATC number so surely the SHCGB will allow them to compete if they had a ATC as they are then registered.

Im not really sure, I know they are still going this year as spectators as they had already booked so hopefully can get things sorted for next year

I think the most important factor is that only SHCGB members can compete in SHCGB events.

From the SHCGB rally rules:

..and that dogs must be KC registered or certified welfare dogs

Mick

Yes Mick I get that but I was wondering if Sled Dogs Ireland got their dogs registered with the KC by getting a ATC number AND joined the SHCGB then would they be able to run?

YES!

I dont undertand what you are not getting??

heres a link for the form on the KC website
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/366

Of course they would and I am sure they would be very welcome!

Mick

Nobody actually said that if they applied for an ATC number then they would be allowed to race did they?? Thats why I was asking!!!

We aren't talking about a show we are talking about a racing event and the SHCGB could have their own rules and I was just checking!! Sorry for asking a question and double checking the facts! Now that Mick has nicely answered (thank you very much Mick) we have the answer for Sutty.