Never say you don't think you'll qualify, in cockers at least we have the chance to qualify getting a 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the qualifying classes. Good Luck and hope to see you at a show soon
As Shel says, the next class to qualify from is Post Grad - this is what the rules were for 2012 Crufts for cockers (which fall into Band E), the rules for 2013 are much the same
If it has won any of the following prizes in a breed class (as defined in Kennel Club Regulations for the Definitions of Classes at Championship Shows) at a Championship Show, including Crufts, where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed between 7 January 2011 and 9 January 2012.
i. First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class
ii. First, Second or Third in Puppy Class
iii. First, Second or Third in Junior Class
iv. First, Second or Third in Yearling Class
v. First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class
vi. First, Second or Third in Limit Class
vii. First, Second or Third in Open Class
viii. First, Second or Third in Veteran Class
If it has won a first prize in any breed class at Crufts 2011. (NB This is in addition to those dogs which have qualified in classes listed under 2 a (4) above)
Premier Open Show
For dogs that have been declared Best of Breed provided there were more than three breed classes (more than five classes for Stud Book Band E breeds) scheduled for the breed between 7 January 2011 and 9 January 2012.
If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show between 7 January 2011 and 9 January 2012.
