Fosse Data Systems
UK dog show management software used by show secretaries for Kennel Club licensed shows — online entries, schedules, and official catalogs.
Fosse Data Systems provides the software infrastructure behind a large number of Kennel Club licensed dog shows in the United Kingdom. Rather than being a single entry portal like the US superintendent model, Fosse Data supplies the tools to show secretaries and clubs — who then use it to accept entries, build schedules, allocate judges, and produce official catalogs.
Platform Capabilities
What show secretaries and exhibitors can do
| Online Entry | Show secretaries can enable web-based entry submission for their events. Exhibitors select their breed, class, and dog, then pay and submit without posting a paper form. |
| Schedule & Catalog Production | Fosse Data generates the official show schedule (premium list equivalent) and the ring-day catalog with running orders, class breakdowns, and judge assignments. |
| Judge Allocation | The system helps show secretaries assign judges to breeds and classes while tracking conflicts of interest and Kennel Club judging list requirements. |
| Results Processing | Results can be entered and processed on show day, producing the official record that gets submitted to the Kennel Club. |
Understanding the UK Show Structure
How the Kennel Club system differs from other countries
| Show Types | The UK Kennel Club licenses several show formats: Championship Shows (where CCs — Challenge Certificates — are on offer), Open Shows, Limited Shows, and Sanction Shows. Fosse Data is used across these formats. |
| The Secretary Model | Unlike the US superintendent system, UK shows typically have an honorary or paid show secretary who manages the entire administration. Fosse Data is the software tool they rely on. |
| No Centralised Portal | There is no single national entry website for all UK shows. Each show secretary manages their own entries — often via Fosse Data or a similar platform. Check the individual show's schedule for the entry method. |
Visit Fosse Data Systems
Access the official website for show secretaries and to find shows using the Fosse Data platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses Fosse Data Systems? +
Fosse Data is used primarily by show secretaries and kennel clubs in the United Kingdom to manage the administration of Kennel Club licensed dog shows — from accepting entries to producing ring-day catalogs.
Can exhibitors enter shows online through Fosse Data? +
Yes. Fosse Data includes an online entry facility that the show secretary activates for their event. When available, exhibitors can submit entries via the web rather than by post.
Is Fosse Data connected to the Kennel Club? +
Fosse Data systems are used for Kennel Club licensed shows and help produce the official documentation and records required for KC-sanctioned events, but Fosse Data Systems is an independent software provider, not a KC department.
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