Conformation Showing & Championship Shows
Sub-links for this page
- 75th Anniversary Championship Show 2026
- Otorohanga Championship Show 2025
- Ch Show April 2016
- Ch Show September 2016
- Ch Show September 2015
- Ch Show April 2015
- Ch Show April 2015 Picture Gallery
- Ch Show September 2014
Huntly & District Kennel Association holds Ribbon Parades, Open Shows and Championship Conformation Shows.
January features our annual Ribbon Parade and Open Show and in September we hold our Championship Shows. We may hold Ribbon Parades Open Shows throughout the year.
All Championship and Open Shows need to be pre-entered using the Dogs NZ online members portal. Ribbon Parades are entered on the day.
The 7 pedigree dog groups recognised by Dogs New Zealand (formerly the New Zealand Kennel Club) for show competition are:
1) Toys: Diminutive breeds, often bred for companionship (e.g., Bichon Frise, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier).
2) Terriers: Distinctive, high-energy breeds originally bred to hunt vermin (e.g., Staffy, Fox Terrier).
3) Gundogs: Breeds designed to assist hunters, including retrievers, setters, and spaniels (e.g., Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel).
4) Hounds: Breeds known for hunting by scent or sight (e.g., Beagle, Greyhound).
5) Working Group: Dogs bred for tasks like guarding, pulling, or rescue (e.g., Rottweiler, German Shepherd).
6) Utility Group: A diverse group of intelligent, often powerful dogs bred for specific, specialized tasks (e.g., Boxer, Schnauzer).
7) Non-Sporting Group: A wide variety of breeds that do not fit into the other categories, often originally bred for companionship or specialized non-hunting work (e.g., Poodles, Bulldogs).
Note: Some international registries use "Herding" or "Pastoral" rather than separating them into Working/Utility/Non-Sporting, but in New Zealand's competition structure, these 7 are used for Best in Show lineups.