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New Show System in Ireland
from January 2007

New Green Star System

The old point system no longer exists. In order to become an Irish champion a dog must:
- win 7 Green Stars under 7 different judges
- at least 1 Green Star must be won after the age of 15 months

There is also the introduction of FCI grading at all championship shows and only dogs graded Excellent
(or in case of puppies Very Promising) are allowed to compete for the Green Star. Champions are eligible
to compete for the Green Stars. There is no longer any enhancement for Group wins.

Points won under the old system will be converted as follows:
1-5 points count as 1 GS
6-11 points count as 2 GSs
12-18 points count as 3 GSs
19-24 points count as 4 GSs
25-31 points count as 5 GSs
32 points and more count as 6 GSs

New  Group System

IKC is joining FCI Group System (10 Groups).

Kerry Blue Terriers are listed in the Group III (Terriers)

New Class Definitions

Puppy Class: for dogs over 6 and under 12 calendar months of age
Junior Class:  for dogs between 9 and 18 calendar months
(Dogs entered in this class are not eligible to compete for the CACIB but may compete for the Green Star)
Intermediate Class: for dogs between 15 and 24 months of age
Open Class: for dogs over 15 months of age
Champion Class: for dogs who have gained the Title of Champion under IKC rules or under a recognised Kennel Authority
confirmed by the date of closing entries.
Veteran Class: for dogs over 8 years of age (dogs entered in this class are not eligible to compete for CACIB)
Field Trial Class: confined to dogs that have won at least a reserve in a Novice, Puppy, Derby or Open Stake

* Note: A Veteran Dog who is a Champion may enter in either Veteran or Champion Class but not both
N.B. A Dog or Bitcxh may be entered in one breed class only (no double entries)

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