OVERVIEW:

The Queensland Classic is a sweepstakes type class for puppies aged 6-12 months that are bred and reside in Queensland. The winner is then eligible to then proceed to a final at the next Ekka Show, in this case, August 2026. Once a first place is received you cannot compete again in that year for the Queensland Classic as you have already qualified. Placed to first and second with first place taking 2/3 of the eligible prize money and second place taking 1/3 of the eligible prize money.

RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE QUEENSLAND CLASSIC

The Queensland Classic is a sweepstakes-format competition conducted at affiliated 
all breeds club conformation exhibitions in Queensland. Qualifying dogs are eligible 
to enter the Queensland Classic Final, which is conducted annually at the Brisbane 
Royal Show (the Ekka).

1. QUALIFYING PERIOD
1.1 The Queensland Classic qualifying period is from 1 July to 30 June.

2. QUALIFYING EXHIBITIONS
2.1 All Dogs Queensland affiliated all breeds clubs shall conduct at least one (1) 
Queensland Classic qualifying event at an all breeds Championship Show 
during the qualifying period.
2.2 The Queensland Classic event is optional for Agricultural Societies.
2.3 Breed and group specialty clubs cannot hold a Queensland Classic event.
2.4 The Queensland Classic Final is conducted at the Brisbane Royal Show.

3. EXHIBITION SCHEDULES
3.1 Details of the Queensland Classic qualifying event must be published in the 
exhibition schedule. 
3.2 The scheduled judging time for the Queensland Classic will be at the 
discretion of the organising committee. However, it is recommended that the 
event be held before the commencement of judging or during the lunch/dinner 
break.
3.3 In Zones 2 and 3 where more than two exhibitions are run on one day, judging 
of the Queensland Classic may be held between the first and second shows.
3.4 Other sweepstake events may be held at an exhibition where a Queensland 
Classic qualifying event is conducted.
3.5 Entries to the Queensland Classic are exempt from Dogs Queensland ground 
levy fees.

4. ELIGIBILITY
4.1 To be eligible to enter a Queensland Classic event, the dog must:
(a) Have been bred in Queensland;
(b) Be eligible for entry in classes 2 (2a) “Minor Puppy” or 3 (3a) Puppy;
(c) Not have been placed first in a previous Queensland Classic event in 
the current qualifying period;
(d) Be entered in either Class 2 (2a) Minor Puppy or 3 (3a) Puppy at the 
conformation exhibition where the Queensland Classic event is 
being held;
(e) Have paid the nominated entry fee.
4.2 Dogs owned, part owned, or handled by a Dogs Queensland Board member 
or a member of the Queensland Royal Show organising committee are not 
eligible to enter a Queensland Classic event.
4.3 Entry into a Queensland Classic Event at a conformation exhibition is optional.
4.4 Details of the first place winner must be submitted to Dogs Queensland
including the club name, date of the event, dog details include registered 
name and registration number
4.5 Dogs Queensland is responsible for maintaining a register of winning exhibits 
eligible to compete in the Queensland Classic Final.

5. ELIGIBILITY FOR QUEENSLAND CLASSIC FINAL
5.1 To be eligible to enter the Queensland Classic Final the dog must:
(a) Have placed first at any Queensland Classic Event conducted at a 
championship show held during the qualifying period;
(b) Be entered in a Breed Class at the Brisbane Royal Show;
(c) Have paid the nominated Queensland Classic Final entry fee.

6. THE QUEENSLAND CLASSIC FINAL
6.1 The Queensland Classic Final will be conducted at the Brisbane Royal Show 
scheduled after the end of the qualifying period.
6.2 At the Queensland Classic Final, all qualifying exhibitors will be judged in their 
respective groups (1-7) and the Judge will select one winning exhibit from 
each group.
6.3 The seven group winners will compete against each other and the Judge will 
select a winning exhibit and runner up.
6.4 All travel and related entry expenses are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

7. ENTRY FEES
7.1 The entry fee for the Queensland Classic is $15.00 per exhibit at all 
conformation exhibitions including the Queensland Classic Final.
7.2 Entry fees received for the Queensland Classic event at a qualifying Show are 
to be expended as follows:
(a) $5 for each entry received is to be retained by the organising club to 
offset any administration costs
(b) $5 for each entry received is to paid to Dogs Queensland. Dogs 
Queensland will retain these fees for distribution to the Brisbane Royal 
Show for inclusion in the Queensland Classic Final prize pool.
(c) $5 for each entry received is to be distributed to the winners as prize 
money. Refer to rule 8.1.
Example: 10 dogs are entered in the Queensland Classic event with a total 
entry fee of $150. $50 is retained by the club to cover administrative costs. 
$50 is sent to Dogs Queensland. $50 is distributed to winning exhibits.
7.3 Entry fees received for the Queensland Classic Final event to be expended as 
follows:
(a) $10 for each entry received is to be retained by the Brisbane Royal 
Show to offset any administration costs.
(b) $5 for each entry received is to be distributed to the winners as prize 
money. Refer to rule 8.2.

8. PRIZES
8.1 Prizes for Queensland Classic qualifying events will be in the form of cash.
(a) Prizes will be awarded to first place and runner up only.
(b) The total cash retained as per rule 7.2 (c) will be distributed as follows:
(i) First place – two-thirds (2/3) of the total prize money
(ii) Runner up – one-third (1/3) of the total prize money
Example: 10 dogs are entered in the class and $50 is reserved for prize 
money (as per rule 7.2 (c)). The first-place winner receives $33 (rounded to 
the nearest dollar) and the runner up receives $17 (rounded to the nearest 
dollar).
8.2 Prizes for the Queensland Classic Final will include a rosettes and cash as 
follows:
(a) $100 and a rosette will be awarded to the first-place winner for each 
group.
(b) A rosette will be awarded to the runner-up for each group. 
(c) The remaining cash prize money (total prize money less $700 for group 
winners) will be distributed as follows:
(i) First-place – two-thirds (2/3) of the remaining prize pool and a 
rosette.
(ii) Runner up – one-third (1/3) of the remaining prize pool and a 
rosette