The Kennel Club has made the following changes to the progression rules with effect from 1 January 2013.
1. Progression By Wins
Dogs will now require three wins in Grade 5 (including one win in an agility rather than a jumping class) in order to progress to Grade 6.
2. Progression On Points
Dogs and handlers will now need to earn more points than at present - 100 points rather than 75 points, to progress on points from one grade to the next. The rule changes also removes the ability to progress on points into Grade 5.