Show Details
Name of the Show |
2025 HONGCHEON FCI INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW |
Date |
2025-09-20 (Saturday) |
Location |
20, Yeolsangol-gil, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea |
Organizer |
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Sponsor |
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Judges |
Mr. Massimo Inzoli
Ms. Linda Clark
Ms. Ladawan chothithasa
Ms. Soo Kyung Kim
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Remark
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¡Ú Requirements for entering KKF dog shows ¡Ú
- Dogs registered with the Korea Kennel Federation (KKF) or with an FCI-affiliated organization (Must be at least 3 months and 1 day old).
- Only dogs that have received a rabies vaccination within the past year are eligible to participate.
- From the Junior Class and above, the dog's microchip number must be recorded on the pedigree certificate to be eligible.
- Dogs with aggressive behavior, dogs in heat, long-haired breeds that have been clipped in a way not conforming to the breed standard, or dogs with contagious diseases or skin problems are restricted from participating.
Dog show class classification
BABY |
2025-03-20 ~
2025-06-19 ( 3 months
1 day
~ 6 months )
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PUPPY |
2024-12-20 ~
2025-03-19 ( 6 months
1 day
~ 9 months )
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JUNIOR |
2024-06-20 ~
2024-12-19 ( 9 months
1 day
~ 15 months )
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INTER |
2023-09-20 ~
2024-06-19 ( 15 months
1 day
~ 24 months )
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OPEN |
2023-09-19 ~ ( 24 months
1 day
or older
)
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CHAMPION |
Dogs with Champion Title
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VETERAN |
2017-09-20 ~ (8
years or older
)
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Dog show deadline and entry fee information
* Important Dates for Dog Show Entry* * |
Pedigree Application |
Last day of the discount period |
Last day for entry |
Refund information |
09/01(Monday) |
09/02(Tuesday) |
09/09(Tuesday) |
09/16(Tuesday) Refund after deducting 20% of the entry fee |
09/17(Wednesday) No refunds |
¡Ø After the pedigree application deadline (Including pedigree and microchip registration), applications will not be accepted.
¡Ø If you make an entry application after the final deadline, a penalty of 10,000 won per dog will be charged.
¡Ø If you are a paid member of the Korea Kennel Federation(KKF), you are eligible to apply for a discount on entry fee.
¡Ø Discounts are applied to applications and payments submitted before the last day of the discount period
* 30% discount when entering 4 dog shows per a dog *
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Division |
Baby |
Puppy |
Regular |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
30%
discount 09/02(Tuesday)
When applying for 4 show |
KRW 35,000 |
KRW 35,000 |
KRW 35,000 |
KRW 42,000 |
KRW 42,000 |
KRW 49,000 |
* 10% discount when entering 3 dog shows per a dog *
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Division |
Baby |
Puppy |
Regular |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
10%
discount 09/02(Tuesday)
When applying for 3 show |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 54,000 |
KRW 54,000 |
KRW 63,000 |
* 10% discount when entering 2 dog shows per a dog *
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Division |
Baby |
Puppy |
Regular |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
10%
discount 09/02(Tuesday)
When applying for 2 show |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 54,000 |
KRW 54,000 |
KRW 63,000 |
* 10% discount when entering 1 dog shows per a dog *
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Division |
Baby |
Puppy |
Regular |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
10%
discount 09/02(Tuesday)
When applying for 1 show |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 45,000 |
KRW 54,000 |
KRW 54,000 |
KRW 63,000 |
* Dog show entry fee information *
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Division |
Baby |
Puppy |
Regular |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
KKF |
FCI and others |
Entry Fee
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KRW 50,000 |
KRW 50,000 |
KRW 50,000 |
KRW 60,000 |
KRW 60,000 |
KRW 70,000 |
Payment Bank account and refund information
Shinhan Bank 140-005-427759 Account Holder: Korea Kennel Federation ¡Ø If deposited to a different account, confirmation may be delayed.
Refund Policy
- Entry cancellations are only accepted via email. (Phone cancellations are not accepted)
- Full refund if requested before the final deadline. (No carry-over allowed)
- If requested after the final deadline: 20% will be deducted from the total amount before refund. (No carry-over allowed)
(Refund requests can only be made up to 3 days before the event. After that, no refund will be provided.)
Judges
Mr. Massimo Inzoli
(Italy)
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ENCI/FCI All Breed Judge
Mr. Massimo Inzoli (Italy) is breeder of Dogo Argentino with the affix ¡° de Angel o Demonio¡± since 1992. During this time, his family has bred few litters of Neapolitan Mastiffs and he has been raised in the legs of few of them. Later, they owned other breeds, such as Great Danes, Rottweilers, Yorkshire terriers, Staffordshire Bull terriers and Dachshunds. He has bred several Champions in Italy and abroad. He is a specialist on Molossers and a FCI all breed judge. He has judged throughout Italy, as well as in more than 40 countries worldwide. Among the many important dog shows he has judged around the world, he would like to mention the World Dog Show in Austria in 2012, the WDS in Italy in 2015, the WDS in Holland in 2018. In 2022, he judged at the WDS in Spain and Brazil and in 2024, he judged at the WDS in Croatia. He judged at the WDS in Finland in 2025, and will have the great honour to judge the WDS in his country, Italy in 2026. He organized and was one of the speakers at the first judges¡¯ refresher course about the Dogo Argentino organized by ENCI in 2005. Furthermore, he has given lectures about the Dogo Argentino in Argentina, Finland, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Russia and the USA and as well as about the Cane Corso in Italy, Brasil, Bulgaria, Holland, Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the USA. Since January 2012, he is the judge for CAE-1 certification (test for obedience responsiveness and stable temperament of Good Citizen dogs and owners). He is the vice president of the ENCI Delegation of Caltanissetta, and he is the founder of the Dogo Argentino Club Italia (DACI), and past vice president of that organization. Since September 2021 he has been a member of the Judges Committee of the Italian Kennel Club (ENCI).
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Ms. Linda Clark
(United States)
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AKC Group Judge, Best In Show Judge(BIS)
Ms. Linda Clark is a respected professional handler, breeder, judge, and lifelong advocate for animal care and training with over four decades of experience in the world of dogs. Linda began her journey at just 16 years old as a groomer's assistant and later became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Oklahoma. In 1979, she entered her first dog show with Shetland Sheepdogs, Since then, she has bred and handled numerous top-winning dogs of multiple breeds, including German Shepherd Dogs, Beagles, and Vizslas. Throughout her career, Linda has earned national and international recognition. She has guided dogs to championship titles, #1 rankings, and Best in Show honors, with accomplishments across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. One of her proudest moments came in 2002 when she handled a Rhodesian Ridgeback to a 1st Place win in the Hound Group at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show. She also handled the top-winning Vizsla of all time, whose record remains undefeated. Linda is a proud member of the AKC Registered Handlers Program and the Professional Handlers Association. She is passionate about mentoring young handlers and has long supported the Junior Handler program. In 1989, Linda co-founded Woodland West Pet Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma, now one of the largest and most trusted pet care facilities in the Midwest. She is also deeply involved in the judging community, serving as a longtime board member with the Dog Judges Association of America (DJAA) and playing a key role in founding the Greater Tulsa Non-Sporting Club. Linda remains active in the Mid-Continental Kennel Club, the Tulsa German Shepherd Club, and other national breed organizations. She has judged in many different countries, including Europe, Central America, South America, Japan, Korea, and South Africa. Her judging career includes some of the most prestigious shows in the world, such as the Westminster Kennel Club and the Royal Canin Dog Show. Known for her integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership, Linda continues to make a lasting impact on the dog community through her work, mentorship, and dedication to animal welfare. |

Ms. Ladawan chothithasa
(Thailand)
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KATH/FCI All Breed Judge
Ms. Ladawan Chothithada is truly one of the premier people in Thailand's canine world. She started the world of dog breeding as a Yorkshire Terriers breeder in 1989 while she was working with the Bangkok Bank. After deciding to take her involvement in dog shows more seriously, she resigned from her work and went to Oregon, the United States to study professional grooming course. Due to her success with Yorkshire Terriers, she received the Thailand Top Yorkshire Terrier of the Year award in 1999 and 2000, Additionally, the achievements with her own breed made her the first Thai Yorkshire Terrier breeder to export her home-bred dogs for showing in the U.S and Canada. Her famous Yorkshire Terriers are named Name Int. Am. Can. Th. Asianch. Chotlada Foreign Affairs won the Best of Breed Class - Award of Merit from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2004. Lifetime Achievement Award from The Kennel Club Of Thailand is a reflection of her status as an outstanding purebred dog breeder. She is a significant and dedicated breeder who improves the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. She was also apart-time lecturer at Chulalongkorn University. Currently, she is a licensed FCI all breeds judge. She has judged in Australia, Republic of the philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Russia, New Zealand, India, Hungary, South Africa Hong Kong and Vietnam.
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Ms. Soo Kyung Kim
(Korea, Republic of)
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KKF/FCI All Breed Judge
Ms. Soo-Kyung Kim started her career in dog grooming in 1992 and eventually achieved the KKF Master Groomer certification. She has previously served as the Vice Chairman of the Groomer Committee and as a dog grooming judge. In 1998, she began breeding Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles, later expanding to include Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, and Pekingeses. Currently, she breeds Bichon Frises under the kennel name, 'AUDREY'S PRIDE,' and has bred numerous champions. Ms. Soo-Kyung Kim is the current president of the Audrey Bichon Frise Club and remains highly active in the field. |

Judge assignment
FCI Dog Show BIS Judge:
KKF Dog Show BIS Judge:
Breed Standard Group |
KKF Dog Show Judge |
FCI Dog Show Judge |
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
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Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid Breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
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Group 3: Terriers |
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Group 4: Dachshunds |
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Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types |
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Group 6: Scenthounds and Related Breeds |
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Group 7: Pointing Dogs |
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Group 8: Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs |
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Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
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Group 10: Sighthounds |
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Dog Show Booth Application Information
Category |
Online Application |
Phone Application |
Application Start Date |
From 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 26 |
From 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 26 |
How to Apply |
Send an email to thekkf@thekkf.or.kr |
Call 02-2278-0661 Only phone applications accepted |
¡Ø Each person may apply for up to two booths (based on 3m x 3m per booth).
¡Ø Applications may close early if fully booked.
¡Ø Booth cancellations must be requested via email only. (Phone cancellations not accepted)
¡Ø If canceled after the final deadline for the dog show, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged.
If the cancellation fee is not paid, you will not be eligible to apply for booths at future dog shows.
(Cancellations and refunds are only available up to 3 days before the event.)
Other precautions
- The event will proceed as scheduled even in case of rain. - Items to bring: tissue, garbage bag, power strip - The above schedule may change depending on the organizer.
Venue Location
Addr : 20, Yeolsangol-gil, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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