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Approved by the German Kennel Club (VDH – Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen e.V.)

Dear club members, exhibitors, breeders, and visitors,

Once again this year, we would like to celebrate our wonderful breed together with you. Our Club Show Weekend is therefore a colorful bouquet of many shows and competitions, a cheerful supporting program, and well-loved traditional events:

• Friday, August 21, 2026: Junior Dog Day and Midsummer Night Show
• Saturday, August 22, 2026: Club Show, Costume Parade, and competitions, together with various activities for children and accompanying guests (e.g. a painting competition, junior handling training, face painting, and a darts competition), followed in the evening by a buffet and Quiz Night
• Sunday, August 23, 2026: Stud Dog Show and Specialty Breed Show

The following pages provide detailed information about the daily schedule and timings, entry fees, first and second closing dates for entries, and many additional details.
As in previous years, our anniversary Club Show Weekend will take place in Marl at the grounds of DVG MV Marl-Sickingmühle e.V..

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Location:
DVG MV Marl-Sickingmühle e.V.
Lenkerbecker Weg 80
45772 Marl

Organizer: Club E.L.S.A. e.V.

Important: Only dogs with a valid rabies vaccination are permitted to enter the grounds. Vaccination certificates for guest dogs must be carried and presented upon request.

For the Club Show and the Specialty Breed Show, we have once again invited distinguished judges from Germany, Great Britain, and Ireland.

• Friday, August 21, 2026 (Midsummer Night Show): Christiane Lohmann (D). 
• Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026: Elizabet Caminade-Lavault  (GB) and Karen Gray (IE) 

At all three shows, the following titles can be awarded to your dogs:

• Junior CAC VDH / Club E.L.S.A., 
•  CAC VDH / Club E.L.S.A., 
• Veteran CAC VDH / Club E.L.S.A.
• Best Fun Class, Best Baby, Best Puppy, Best Junior, Best Veteran, Best Male, Best Female, BOB & BOS

In addition, the following titles will be awarded at the Club Show:

• Club Junior Winner Male, 
• Club Junior Winner Female, 
• Club Winner Male, 
• Club Winner Female, 
• Club Veteran Winner Male, 
• Club Veteran Winner Female, 
• Best Head Male, 
• Best Head Female, 
• Best Movement Male, 
• Best Movement Female, 
• Best Ridge    
• … and, depending on the number of entries, a Breeder Group Winner will also be awarded.

In addition, there will once again be small gifts for everyone, of course a welcome drink (sparkling wine, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, or a non-alcoholic cocktail), a special raffle for one week in a holiday home at the Baltic Sea among all winners on the day of the Club Show (the exact details will be announced on the day of the Club Show), and much more – stay tuned and be surprised!

From 10:00 a.m.: Admission incl. vaccination certificate check for all dogs

From 11:00 a.m.: Welcome of participants and introduction of all contributors (specialty judge, judge for hunting dogs, ring trainer, etc.)

From 11:15 a.m.: Start of the various program activities

From 4:00 p.m.: Break – Food and drinks will, as always, be available on site

From 5:00 p.m.: Admission incl. vaccination certificate check for all dogs

From 6:00 p.m.: Welcome and introduction of the judge

From 6:05 p.m.: Start of the Midsummer Night Show (entry limited to 40 dogs)

End: Approximately 9:30 p.m., followed by thanks and farewell to the judge.

From 8:00 a.m.: Admission of dogs, registration, and vaccination certificate check

From 9:00 a.m.: Welcome to the judges and exhibitors, organizational information

From 9:40 a.m.: Start of the Club Show

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch break and Costume Parade

From 1:00 p.m.: Continuation of the Club Show

From approx. 4:00 p.m.: Start of the Breeder Groups and other competitions
(Best Ridge, Best Head, Best Movement)

End: Approx. 6:00 p.m.

From 7:00 p.m.: Social evening together with buffet and Quiz Night

Judging order (from top to bottom):

• Fun Class
• Baby Class
• Veteran Class
• Puppy Class 
• Junior Class
• Intermediate Class
• Champion Class
• Open Class

From 8:00 a.m.: Admission of dogs, registration and vaccination certificate check

From 8:50 a.m.: Brief introduction to the procedure of the Stud Dog Presentation

From 9:00 a.m. until approx. 10:30 a.m.: Individual presentation of the stud dogs (limited entry to a maximum of 20 stud dogs)

Order of stud dog presentations: The order of presentation will follow the order of registration

From 10:30 a.m.: Welcome to judges and exhibitors, organisational information

From 10:40 a.m.: Start of the Specialty Show

Judging order (from top to bottom):

• Fun Class
• Baby Class
• Veteran Class
• Puppy Class 
• Junior Class
• Intermediate Class
• Champion Class
• Open Class

Important: Due to current regulations concerning the breeding restrictions list, dogs with DS (Dermoid Sinus) – including dogs that have undergone corrective surgery – are not eligible to participate in any event, including the Fun Class.

Friday, August 21, 2026 – Midsummer Night Show
Males and Females:  Christiane Lohmann (GER)

Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Club Show
Males: Elizabet Caminade-Lavault (UK)
Females: Karen Gray (IE)

Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Specialty Show
Males: Karen Gray (IE)
Females: Elizabet Caminade-Lavault (UK)

The Show Management reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
Changes to judging assignments and additional judge appointments may also be made if necessary.

1st entry deadline: July 24th, 2026 / 2nd entry deadline: August 12th, 2026

Payment by bank transfer only to:

Club E.L.S.A.
Volksbank Alzey-Worms eG NL VR-Bank Mainz
IBAN: DE15 5509 1200 0030 9028 07
BIC: GENODE61AZY
Reference: Dog's name / Show(s) 2026 / Competition(s)

Important:
For entries in the Champion Class, proof of eligibility must be submitted. Otherwise, the dog will automatically be transferred to the Open Class.
Please send copies of the relevant certificates to: onlinemeldung(at)rr-club-elsa(dot)de

Please note: No entries will be accepted after August 12, 2026 (2nd Closing Date for Entries).
 

To ensure that the event does not run too late for our dogs, a maximum of 40 entries will be accepted for the Midsummer Night Show!

Entries for Breeder's Group, Progeny Group & Brace Competitions and Costume Parade can also be made on-site (only on the day of the Club Show)

Only dogs that are listed in the catalogue on the day of the Club Show are eligible to participate in the competitions. Exception: the Costume Parade. Since the judging is based on the costume and the overall presentation, the dog chosen for this event does not necessarily have to be entered in the Club Show.

By submitting an entry, the exhibitor agrees to comply with the show regulations of the VDH (German Kennel Club).
Every participating dog must have a valid rabies vaccination (please bring the vaccination certificate/passport).

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To avoid disappointment, please contact us immediately at onlinemeldung(at)rr-club-elsa(dot)de if you do not receive an automatic confirmation email immediately after submitting your entry and/or an official entry confirmation from us within a maximum of 5 days.

If this happens, your entry has not been received properly and has therefore not been processed by us.

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On the evening of the Club Show, starting at 7:00 p.m., a delicious buffet will be waiting for us at Hotel & Restaurant Loemühle in Marl.

To help the hotel team plan accordingly, please register using the separate registration form and indicate the number of people attending.

The buffet will also include plenty of tasty options for vegetarians. If you would like a vegetarian meal, please let us know when registering so that the kitchen can plan accordingly.

Price per person: €38.00
Drinks are not included and will be charged separately.

Registration deadline: August 12, 2026
Please transfer the corresponding amount by August 17, 2026  to the following account:

Club E.L.S.A.
Volksbank Alzey-Worms eG NL VR-Bank Mainz
IBAN: DE15 5509 1200 0030 9028 07
BIC: GENODE61AZY
Payment reference: Club Celebration Buffet 2026

As in previous years, we will once again host a quiz night with some fantastic prizes. Please let yourselves be surprised! 

We look forward to seeing you there and to spending a wonderful, fun-filled evening together!

Several hotels are available in the surrounding area:

Hotel & Gastropark Loemühle
Loemühlenweg 221
45770 Marl
(Please ask for the special Club E.L.S.A. e.V. show rates – also available for dogs!)

Montana Parkhotel Marl
Eduard-Weitsch-Weg 2
45768 Marl, Brassert

Hotel Mirena 
Hochstraße 33
45768 Marl

Hotel Lipper-Hof
Lipper Weg 86
45770 Marl

For those travelling by motorhome, a limited number of parking spaces will be available on the grounds surrounding the DVG MV Marl-Sickingmühle e.V. at a cost of €10.00 per motorhome.

Please note that these pitches do not offer electricity or water connections and are therefore only suitable for self-sufficient motorhomes.

Motorhome parking must be booked directly via the entry form.

Payment will be collected on site.

This year, we would like to host a nostalgic Costume Parade in which participants can win awards and placements, just like at a regular dog show.

Judging will be based on your overall presentation together with your dog(s), including details such as a lead that matches your costume. Please do not over-decorate your dog; the aim is to create the impression that your dog naturally belongs to the chosen historical period with you. 

Here is some additional information:

• All costumes should have a nostalgic or historical theme – so no clowns, fantasy characters, etc.
• The most important aspect is that you can explain the connection between your costume and our wonderful breed. After registering, you will receive a form on which you can describe the historical background and explain your choice.
• Possible themes include, for example:
  
  • The Settler Era – when our breed was developed
  • The 1920s – when the breed standard was first written
  • The 1950s – when Rosie Brook-Risse won the World Winner Show in Germany for the first time with a Rhodesian Ridgeback
  • The 1970s – when the first Rhodesian Ridgeback club was founded in Germany
  • The 1990s – when our club was established

... and there are certainly many other important milestones in the history of our wonderful breed. Feel free to explore the history of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and choose another significant event or era. As mentioned above, you will have the opportunity to explain your choice, and we will read your explanation aloud during the parade.

• Judging and placements will be carried out by a small panel of judges made up of our volunteers, using a predefined list of judging criteria. 

Most importantly: this event is meant to be fun and enjoyable for everyone!

How the Costume Parade Will Work:

• This event will take place during the lunch break.
• Approximately 10 minutes after the start of the lunch break, you will have time to change into your costume.
• Participants will then be called into the ring one by one. The selected judging panel will evaluate each presentation, make their decisions and ...
•  Placings will be announced just as they would be at a regular dog show.
•  The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed participants will later be entered into the raffle for a one-week Baltic Sea holiday in a dog-friendly holiday home.
• At the end of the event, we would also like to take a group photo of all participants together.
• The official judges of the Club Show will neither participate in nor watch the Costume Parade, ensuring that no exhibitor receives any advantage or disadvantage in the regular show judging.

This year, we are once again organising a Stud Dog Presentation for interested breeders and Rhodesian Ridgeback owners. It is a great opportunity for both stud dog owners and breeders, because:

• Each stud dog will be presented individually will be presented individually in the ring and can demonstrate his movement without having to adjust his pace to other dogs.
• Every stud dog will also have the opportunity to present himself calmly while standing.
• Stud dogs and owners with little or no show experience, or those who are not interested in participating in regular dog shows, will have the opportunity to present their dogs. This allows breeders to discover stud dogs that might otherwise never be shown.
• Different handlers may be used during the presentation. For example, one person may stack the dog while another presents him on the move.
• A video, head shots and stacked photographs will be taken of every stud dog at no additional cost.
  
  • The raw video may be published online shortly after the event. Later, a complete presentation video will be created for each stud dog, including the video footage, photographs, pedigree and other breeding-relevant information. These videos will be published on the Club E.L.S.A. Instagram and Facebook pages, where they can be viewed and shared by anyone interested in the dog.
  • Of course, the completed video can also be sent directly to the stud dog owner. Please contact the show management after the event if you would like to receive it.

• Every stud dog will be featured in the Stud Dog Catalogue with at least a double-page presentation. One page will contain the pedigree, breeding-relevant information and additional details such as litters, titles and achievements. A second page (and, if required, third and fourth pages) will be dedicated to photographs and/or a photo collage of the dog.
• After successful registration, stud dog owners will receive a form on which they can enter all relevant information about their dog, together with supporting documentation such as breeding approval certificates, health test results and other required records.
• The entry fee automatically includes one catalogue.
•  Additional catalogues will be available for interested breeders, although numbers will be limited. If you would like to purchase an additional catalogue, please contact the show management by email no later than two weeks before the Stud Dog Show (additional charges apply).

Schedule

Individual Presentation in Ring 1 (from 9:00 a.m.)
Each stud dog will be presented standing and moving. During the presentation, breeding-relevant information (parents, health screening results, test results) as well as titles and notable achievements will be announced. Video footage will also be recorded at this stage.

Photographs and Meet & Greet in Ring 2
After the individual presentation, each stud dog will move to the second ring, where head and stacked photographs will be taken. Interested visitors and breeders will also have the opportunity to meet the dog and speak with the owner.

Finish: approximately 10:25 a.m.
To keep the event on schedule, entries are limited to a maximum of 20 stud dogs.

Only after the Stud Dog Show has finished will the official judges return to the rings, ensuring that no exhibitor receives any advantage or disadvantage.