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DQ3: The All-Ireland Irish Native Breed Championship

Canine ➤ NATIONAL QUALIFIER Wed 20th Aug 2025
Canine - Opening Notes

 Entries will be taken between 11.30am and 1.30pm on day of show at the dog ring. Judging will commence at 2pm sharp..

IMPORTANT NOTE: Exhibitors are requested to have dogs under strict control and as listed by Government Order, all dogs must be muzzled and on a strong chain.
Not all first prize winners are eligible for other Classes, but all first prize winners are elgible for Champion Dog of the Show

In  Classes D1 - D14: 1st place receives a Trophy and Merhandise; 2nd place - Trophy; 3rd place - Trophy.

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THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION and BALLINASLOE SHOW present

The All-Ireland Irish Native Breed Championship

Sponsored by Ballinasloe Dog Owner

Prize Fund €400

Rules and Conditions:

  1. The competition is confined to Irish Native Breed any variety and; dog/bitch which are as follows: (A)Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier; (B)Irish Red Setter;(C) Irish Red and White Setter (D)Irish Soft coated Wheaten Terrier; (E)Irish Terrier; (F) Irish Water Spaniel;(G) Irish Wolfhound; (H) Kerry Beagle; (I) Kerry Blue
  2. Two dogs qualify from each show to Final.
  3. Dogs in Final not eligible to compete in other Classes at Ballinasloe Dog Show.

These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show - €3 to Final - €6

Prizes: 1st -€150 and Perpetual Trophy, 2nd - €100, 3rd - €75, 4th - €50, 5th - €25

FINAL: BALLINASLOE SHOW - Sunday 22nd September 2024

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Date:  
Wed, 20th Aug, 2025
Class is currently closed for entry