The Newfoundland Club
Encouraging the development and progression of show judges
Updated September 2022
Show Judges List Criteria
NOTE: From January 2021, no one can judge Limited or Open Shows unless they meet JEP Level 1 requirements (existing CC judges excluded) - JEP Level 1 criteria;
Eligible to judge - up to three classes (four if one is a puppy class) for any breed at Limited or Open Shows- Minimum 5 years of proven interest in pedigree dogs.
- Attend Requirements of a Dog Show Judge seminar (but not mandatory to take and pass examination).
- Attend a Conformation and Movement seminar.
- Complete a minimum of 2 full day stewarding appointments.
Recent changes to JEP (Breed Shows)
The Royal Kennel Club have recently published some important updates covering Mentoring, Observations, Criteria for Level 5 and 6 judges, JEP Poicy Judges, Grandfathering, End of transition to JEP and Breed Education Coordinators. The Changes to Judges Education Programme (Breed Shows) document can be downloaded or viewed from the link.
A1 LIST
For persons who have previously been approved by the KC to award CC's in the breed and have completed their first appointment and have the support of The Club.A2 LIST
For persons who fulfil the requirements for the A3 list and who have been assessed in accordance with the KC requirements and accepted by the KC for inclusion on an A2 list and have the support of The Club.A3 LIST (Breed Specialist)
- Minimum of SEVEN years judging experience in the breed and have the support of the Club.
- To have judged the breed at FIFTEEN Open Shows or Championship Shows without CC's with an adequate geographical spread.
- To have judged a minimum of THIRTY FIVE classes.
- To have judged a minimum of SEVENTY dogs (KC Judging Tier 3 from 01 January 2022).
- To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on "Requirements of a Dog Show Judge" and passed the examination.
- To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on "Conformation and Movement".
- To have passed a "Points of a Dog" assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer.
- To 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/or assessment where applicable.
- To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 Newfoundland dogs when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances).
- To have stewarded at TWELVE shows.
A3 LIST (Non-breed Specialists)
- Minimum of SEVEN years judging experience in any one breed (to include FIVE years in this breed) and have the support of The Club.
- To have judged the breed at FIFTEEN Open Shows or Championship Shows without CC's with an adequate geographical spread.
- To have judged a minimum of THIRTY FIVE classes in this breed.
- To have judged SEVENTY dogs (KC Judging Tier 3 from 01 January 2022).
- To have awarded CC's in at least one other breed.
- To 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/or assessment where applicable.
- To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances).
- To have stewarded at TWELVE shows.
B LIST (Breed Specialists)
- To have a minimum of FIVE years experience owning and exhibiting in this breed and have the support of The Club.
- To have judged TWELVE classes of this breed at Open or Championship shows without CC's.
- To have judged TWENTY FIVE dogs of this breed.
- To have attended ONE breed judging seminar.
B LIST (Non-breed Specialists)
- To have a minimum of FIVE years judging experience in any one breed and have the support of The Club.
- Must also meet the same criteria as B list breed specialists (except owning and exhibiting).
C LIST (Breed Specialists)
For aspiring judges who have shown an interest in the breed, satisfy the requirements of JEP Level 1 and have the support of The Club.- Must have owned the breed for a minimum of THREE years.
C LIST (Non-breed Specialists)
For aspiring Judges who have shown an interest in the breed, satisfy the requirements of JEP Level 1 and have the support of The Club.If you would like to be considered for inclusion in the Newfoundland Club Judging List, please download and complete the questionnaire which can be found here. The completed questionnaire should be sent to:
Hon. Secretary
Mrs. Rachel Hutchinson
1 Langham Way
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1DZ
For guidance and advice in regard to judging levels, KC and Club requirements and progression in the lists, please contact Maxine Munday, the Breed Education Coordinator:
Mobile: 07765 583881
Email: maxinemunday@btinternet.com
Notes during transition to full JEP
From January 2021 for FIVE years
- If you have passed a breed specific seminar (with certificate as proof) pre Breed Appreciation Days you will not have to do another multiple choice examination.
- If you are currently on the B List you can register at JEP Level 2 BUT you still have to meet ALL criteria for Level 1 before you can accept any further judging appointments.
- Judges must meet all criteria for Level 2 before they can be commence being mentored.