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This information was published in 1966 in An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock. It has not been corrected and will not be updated.

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KENNEL CLUBS

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National Championships

Although dog shows had been staged in each of the main centres before 1886, the first under the auspices of the Kennel Club was held early in 1887 at the Garrison Drill Shed, Christchurch. No national show was held until 1955, since when it has become an annual event. In the interim shows were staged in the various districts. The principal trophies awarded at the national shows are: the Wade Memorial Cup (best dog or bitch in the show); Anne Clarke Memorial Cup (best dog or bitch under 18 months); Galway Cup (best dog or bitch under 12 months). In addition to these, since 1964 a Dog of the Year title has been awarded to the dog which wins the most championship prizes at provincial or district shows during the year. Although no trophy is awarded, the following dogs have qualified since 1955:


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