This list contains the names of judges of the Breed who satisfy the criteria as determined by The Cocker Spaniel Breed Council, who have the confidence of Member Clubs and are considered suitably qualified to judge the Breed at Championship Show level.
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 Breed at the time of approval & have the support of The Cocker Spaniel Breed Council. (K.C. Policy).
(b). Judged TWO Breed Club Open Shows. One of which may be Breed Classes at a Championship Show where CC’s were not on offer, judging a minimum of 12 classes
** For BREEDERS RESIDENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND** this may be two Breed Club Shows under Kennel Club Regulations & One Green Star 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 180 Cocker Spaniels.
(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 a Breed Judging Competence Assessment, be awarded a Breed Certificate in Judging Competence. (Held in accordance with the KC Code of Best Practice)
(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 Open Shows, one of which may be breed classes at a Championship Show where CCs were not on offer, judging a minimum of 12 classes.
(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 180 Cocker Spaniels.
(e). To have awarded CC’s. in at least ONE other Breed. (K.C. Policy).
(f). To have attended a Breed Judging Competence Assessment, be awarded a Breed Certificate in Judging Competence. (Held in accordance with the KC Code of Best Practice)
NAMES FOR CONSIDERATION MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED BY A MEMBER CLUB FOR WHOM THE APPLICANT HAS JUDGED.
The number of dogs ACTUALLY JUDGED (showing absentees) shall be declared.
Applicants are required to submit either original or good copies of all Pass Certificates relating to seminars and examinations etc. duly undertaken and signed by the appropriate Accredited Trainer.