Judges List Criteria – Sep 2017

The Kennel Club is responsible for the approval of Championship Show Judges, of which there are in excess of 10,000 approved in the UK.

The Judges Sub-Committee (JSC) processes some 300 appointments for judges every six weeks to award Challenge Certificates (CCs) at championship Shows.  Each first time CC appointment is subject to an evaluation, the results of which are also considered by the JSC, as are applications for inclusion on a breed club’s A2 judges list.

The Kennel Club liaises with overseas Kennel Clubs with regard to the eligibility of UK judges to judge abroad and in considering overseas judges’ nominations to judge to CC level in Britain.  It also compiles the Directory of Championship Show Judges, which is available to purchase from their Online Shop.  The Guide for Judges (All Activities) which includes a guide for Ring Stewards is also available to purchase from their Online Shop.

1. A1 LIST
For people who have previously been approved by the Kennel Club to award CC’s in the breed, have completed their first appointment and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council. (KC Policy)

2. A2 LIST
For people who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 List who have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements and accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 List and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council. (KC Policy)

3. A3 LIST (Breed Specialists)
Requirements include:-
(1) Minimum of seven years judging experience in the breed and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council. (KC Policy)
(2) To have judged for a minimum of 3 Breed Clubs at Open Show/Limited Show level (excluding Stakes/Special Awards Classes), one of which must have been an Open Show.
(3) To have judged a minimum of 60 classes in this breed.
(4) To have judged a minimum of 160 dogs. (KC Policy – number optional)
(5) To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging Procedures. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001)
(6) To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001)
(7) To have of the Dog attended a Points of a Dog Assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment (KC Policy as of 1.7.2005)
(8) To have attended at least one Breed Specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001)
(9) To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs when they obtained their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances) (KC Policy)
(10) To have stewarded at 12 shows. (KC Policy)

3(a) A3 List (Non – Breed Specialists)
Requirements include:
(1) Minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed (to include 5 years in this breed) and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council. (KC Policy)
(2) To have judged for a minimum of 3 Breed Clubs at Open Show/Limited Show level (excluding Stakes/Special Award Classes).
(3) To have judged a minimum of 60 classes in this breed
(4) To have judged a minimum of 160 dogs in this breed. (KC Policy – Number optional by Club)
(5) To have awarded CC’s in at least one other breed. (KC Policy)
(6) Have attended at least one Breed Specific judging seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club code of Best Practice and passed an examination and all other requirements of The Kennel Club.
(7) To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs of any breed when they obtained their 1st entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances)

4. B List (Breed Specialists)
(1) To have 7 years experience owning and exhibiting in this breed and to have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council
(2) To have judged a minimum of 20 classes in this breed at Open Shows or Championship Shows without CC’s.
(3) To have judged a minimum of 32 dogs of this breed.
(4) To have attended at least one appropriate Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

4. (a) B List (Non–Breed Specialists)
(1) Minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council.
(2) To have judged a minimum of 20 classes of this breed at Open Shows or Championship Shows without CC’s (save in exceptional circumstances)
(3) To have judged a minimum of 32 dogs of this breed.
(4) To have attended at least one appropriate Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and /or assessment where applicable.

5. C List (Breed Specialists)
For aspiring judges who have been active in the breed for a minimum of 5 years and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council.

5(a) C List (Non – Breed Specialists)
For aspiring judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of The Great Dane Breed Council and have a minimum of 5 years experience in another Breed.

NOTE
Inclusion on the Breed Councils Judges Lists is subject to the following:-
a) Provision of proof of attendance and passing examinations/assessments of the required Seminars. This applies to the A2, A3 and B Lists for both Breed Specialists and Non -Specialists
b) Approval of the Breed Council Committee

Follow this link to download an application form to be considered for inclusion in the Great Dane Breed Council Judges List:  Judging-List-Application

Updated September 2017