MEMBERS

The main aims of our club are:

  • To promote the interests of the Japanese Shiba Inu and it’s enthusiasts to promote knowledge and understanding of the breed, throughout the United Kingdom.

  • To encourage participation in and organise activities amongst Japanese Shiba Inu owners and enthusiasts, including breed specific shows, educational seminars and social events as well as encouraging the involvement of young people in the breed.

  • To promote the health and welfare of the Japanese Shiba Inu through ethical breeding and ownership practices.

We welcome likeminded new members to join our club. Membership runs from 1st January each year.

Reasons to be a member of Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain:

  • Reduced fees at Club Championship and Open Shows

  • Added to the club mailing list

  • *NEW* Entry into the exclusive ‘members only’ classes at Shiba Fest

  • Early sign up for club hosted events

  • Invites to exclusive ‘member only’ events

  • *NEW* Eligibility to compete in Club awards for:

    • Top Junior Handler

    • Top Special Beginner

    • Top Veteran Dog

    • Top Open Show Dog

  • *NEW* Champion rosette for members who earn their UK Champion Title**

** Titles earned from 01-01-2024 onwards

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES:

Single: One named individual, full voting rights after twelve months of membership acceptance

Joint: Two named individuals at same address, full voting rights (per individual) after twelve months of membership acceptance

Overseas: One named individual, full voting rights after twelve months of membership acceptance. Individual to live out with the United Kingdom

Junior: One named individual under 16 years, no voting rights. Junior members require a fully paid up adult member. Upon reaching 16 years old, the junior member may be tranferred to Single membership with payment of appropriate fee.

To become a member, fill in the form:

Members Top Dog Awards 2024

    • Child to be junior member of Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain, with fully paid up adult member living at same household.

    • Child must be under 16 years old on 01/01/2024

    • Points collected from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024

    • Points are collected from breed or AV classes at Open Shows: 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd 1 point

    • Points collected from breed classes at Championship Shows: 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 4 points, 3rd = 3 points, 4th = 2 points, 5th = 1 point

    • Points collected per entry are for one ‘team’. A team is defined as one child with one dog.

    • Alternative ‘team’ may be submitted as a separate entry.

    • Handler and Owner of dog must be a fully paid up member of Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain

    • Points collected from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024

    • Special Beginner is defined as owner, handler or dog not having won a CC or RCC or equivalent award that contributes towards the title of Champion in any breed.

    • Points are collected at Championship shows from Special Beginners breed classes.

    • Points awarded: Best Special Beginner in Breed = 5 points, 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1 point

    • Owner of dog to be a fully paid up member of Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain

    • Points collected from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024

    • Points are collected from Championship Shows and Open Shows

    • Points collected at Championship Shows (Veteran Breed Class): Best Veteran in Breed = 5 points, 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1 point

    • Points collected at Open Shows (Veteran Group or Class): 1st = 4 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 2 points, 4th = 1 point

    • Points awarded at Club Shows: BVIS = 10 points, RBVIS = 7 points

    • Owner of dog to be a fully paid up member of Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain

    • Points collected from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024

    • Points are collected at Open Shows in breed classes or AVNSC classes.

    • Double points for wins at Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain Supported Entry Open shows.

    • Points awarded: 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1 point, BOB = 3 points, RBOB = 2 points, BP = 1 point

    • Supported Entry Points awarded: 1st = 6 points, 2nd = 4 points, 3rd = 2 points, BOB = 6 points, RBOB = 4 points, BP = 2 points

Members Top Dog Awards 2024 - Entry Form Downloads

PDF version can be used for printing. Excel format available with auto-population for those who prefer electronic.

All forms must be submitted to japaneseshibainuclubgb@gmail.com by 10th January 2025. Winner(s) will be announced at the Championship show held in February.

Membership Documents