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NEW HEALTH ENTRY CRITERIATH ENTRY CRITERIA
NEW HEAL
FOR BULLDOGS, FRENCH BULLDOGS AND PUGSULLDOGS, FRENCH BULLDOGS AND PUGS
FOR B
All Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs exceeding 14 calendar months on the first
day of the show must have a valid Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) Scheme
assessment to attend. This requirement is mandatory for entry into the show, not just
individual classes.
1. VALID RFG SCHEME ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry, all eligible Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs must present a
valid RFG Scheme certificate dated within the last 24 months of the first day of
the show. Dogs assessed as Grade 2 or 3 will be excluded and not allowed
to enter or attend the show.

2. CERTIFICATE UPLOAD AND VALIDATION
Exhibitors must upload their dog’s RFG Scheme certificate to their Fosse Data
account, including the expiry date and grade. The Royal Kennel Club will validate
and approve the certificate; only after approval can exhibitors complete the entry
process via the Fosse Data website. These details will be stored on the exhibitor's
Fosse Data account for future reference. Certificates that have already been
approved and are still in date do not need to be re-uploaded. Exhibitors must
complete this process before entry and early submission is recommended to
avoid delays.
3. EXEMPTIONS AND AGE REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs not exceeding 14 calendar months
on the first day of the show are exempt from needing an RFG Scheme
assessment, and a certificate is not required.
3.2. Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs aged 7 years or older on the first
day of the show do not need a valid RFG Scheme assessment; however,
they must have undergone at least one RFG Scheme assessment in their
lifetime. The corresponding certificate must be uploaded prior to entry, but it
does not need to be dated within the last 24 months.

4. OVERSEAS ASSESSMENTS
International RFG Scheme assessments issued by licensed organisations, and
carried out by approved assessors, will be accepted. Overseas exhibitors must
upload a valid certificate prior to entry, and ensure certificates meet the same
standards as domestic entries. For information on where the scheme is available,
visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/rfgscheme or email: health@thekennelclub.
org.uk

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