A3 LIST

BREED SPECIALISTS (A person whose main breed is Cocker Spaniels & who is actively breeding and/or showing)

(a). A minimum of 7 years Judging experience in the Bred at the time of approval & have the support of The Cocker Spaniel Breed Council. (K.C. Policy).
(b). Judged THREE Breed Club Shows (Open or Limited Shows; one of which may be Breed Classes at a Championship Show where C.C.s were not on offer).
** For BREEDERS RESIDENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND** this may be One Breed Club Show under Kennel Club Regulations & One Green Star of 5 or more Points value under Irish Kennel Club Rules.
(c). Judged a further 60 Classes of Cocker Spaniels at Open or Limited or Championship Shows without C.C.s. with an adequate geographical spread.
(d). Judged a minimum of 350 Cocker Spaniels. (K.C. Policy).
(e). To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer & passed the relevant examination on Requirements of a Dog Show Judge. (Also known as Rules & Regulations). (Exam). (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy - 1/7/01).
(f). To have attended a Seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation & Movement - (Part 1) Assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer & passed the assessment. (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy - 1/7/05).
(g). To have attended a Seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation & Movement "Hands On" (Part 2) Assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer & passed the assessment -also know as 50 Points of the dog. (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy - 1/7/05).
(h). To have attended at least one Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice & passed an examination &/or assessment where applicable. The candidate to have a pass certificate, which didn’t start until 2000. (Exam) (Previous years do not comply). (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy - 1/7/05).
(i). To have bred &/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book. (save in exceptional circumstances). (K.C. Policy).
(j). To have stewarded at 12 Shows held under Kennel Club Regulations. (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy).

NON BREED SPECIALISTS

(a). A minimum of 7 years Judging experience in any one Breed (to include 5 years judging Cocker Spaniels) & have the support of The Cocker Spaniel Breed Council. (K.C. Policy).
(b). To have judged at TWO Breed Club Shows.
(c). To have judged a further 60 Classes of Cocker Spaniels at Open or Limited or Championship Shows without C .C.s. with an adequate geographical spread.
(d). To have judged a minimum of 350 Cocker Spaniels. (K.C. Policy - number Optional by the Breed Council).
(e). To have awarded CC's. in at least ONE other Breed. (K.C. Policy).
(f). To have attended at least one Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Judging Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice & passed an examination &/or assessment where applicable. (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy - 1/7/05).

NAMES MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED BY MEMBER CLUBS, & in the case of Breed Specialists, names may only be submitted by a MEMBER CLUB for which the NOMINEE has JUDGED.

The number of dogs ACTUALLY JUDGED (showing absentees) shall be declared.

The Kennel Club require candidates to be in possession of a pass certificate signed by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer. The certificate is buff in colour with the Kennel Clubs logo in Green ink, stating the selected seminar that was completed, there are three seminars in all, each of which has it's own certificate. The Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Certificate is produced by the organising Cocker Spaniel Club.

"B" LIST

**A copy of the C.V. of the candidate to be forwarded to the The Judging Lists Co-Ordinator of The Breed Council**

BREED SPECIALISTS ( A person whose main breed is Cocker Spaniels & who is actively breeding and/or showing)
(a). To have 5 years experience actively involved in Cocker Spaniels
(b). To have judged 30 classes of Cocker Spaniels at Open or Limited Shows over a minimum period of 4 years
(c). To have judged a minimum of 120 Cocker Spaniels
(d). To have attended at least one Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice & passed an examination &/or assessment where applicable. The candidate to have a pass certificate, which didn’t start until 2000. (Exam) (Previous years do not comply). (Proof to be provided) (K.C. Policy)
(e). To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer & passed the relevant examination on Requirements of a Dog Show Judge. (Exam). (Also known as Rules & Regulations). (Exam). (Proof to be provided). (K.C. Policy).
(f) To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation & Movement. (Video. Proof to be provided) (K.C. Policy).
(g). To have stewarded on 6 occasions.

NON BREED SPECIALISTS
(a). To have a minimum of 7 years judging in any one breed
(b). To have judged 40 Classes of Cocker Spaniels at Open or Limited Shows, over a minimum period of 4 years
(c). To have judged a minimum of 150 Cocker Spaniels
(d). To have attended at least one Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice & passed an examination &/or assessment where applicable. The candidate to have a pass certificate, which didn’t start until 2000. (Exam) (Previous years do not comply). (Proof to be provided) (K.C. Policy)
(e). To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer & passed the relevant examination on Requirements of a Dog Show Judge. (Also known as Rules & Regulations). (Exam). (Proof to be provided) (K.C. Policy)
(f) To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation & Movement. (Video. Proof to be provided) (K.C. Policy).
(g). To have stewarded on 6 occasions.

"C" LIST

BREED SPECIALISTS

(a). To have been active in the breed for a minimum of 4 years
(b). To have judged 10 classes of Cocker Spaniels at Open or Limited Shows.
(c). To have judged a minimum of 30 Cocker Spaniels.
(d). To provide proof of attendance only at a Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Hands-On Seminar
(e). To provide proof of attendance at a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on the Requirements of a Dog Show Judge
(f). To provide proof of attendance at a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement
(g). To provide proof they have stewarded at some shows.

NON-BREED SPECIALISTS

(a). To have a had an interest in the Breed of Cocker Spaniels
(b). To be on the B List of another breed
(c). To have judged 20 Classes of Cocker Spaniels
(d). To have judged a minimum of 60 Cocker Spaniels.
(e). To have attended at least one Cocker Spaniel Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice & passed an examination &/or assessment where applicable (Proof to be provided)
(f). To provide proof of attendance only at a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on The Requirements of a Dog Show Judge.
(g). To provide proof of attendance only at a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement
(g).. To provide proof they have stewarded at some shows.