25 points in total can be claimed from placings at General Open Shows or Group Open Shows. 5 Points must be won in Group Competition.

The scale of points are as follows:

 

5 Points for Best In Show

4 Points for Single Group Best In Show

3 Points for Reserve Best In Show at a General Open Show, or Group Open Show not judged on the Group system (effective from 1st Feb 2006).

Group Placings (Please note: Puppy Group placings do not count) – 1st = 4 points, 2nd = 3 points, 3rd = 2 points and 4th = 1 point.

1 Point for Best AVNSC (i.e. AVNSC Hound, AVNSC Gundog, winner of overall Best AVNSC)

1 Point for Best Of Breed.

The title "Sh CM" may be used after the name of the dog on Show entries in catalogues.