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JUDGES EDUCATION

Breed Specific Judging Seminars

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The Club endeavours to run Breed Specific Judging Seminars every year which are open to all and are highly recommended to anyone wishing to judge Shar Pei. They are normally held in the Midlands, so very convenient to get to.

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If you are interested in attending one, please submit your details to the Secretary who will register your details and send you all the relevant information.

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Alternatively, once all details have been announced, you can download the information letter and Booking Form and send them to the Secretary.

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Judging List and criteria

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Below is our judging list criteria.  You can download a copy of this and the judging list application form using the buttons below.

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The Judging lists will be reviewed and amended at each committee meeting and can be submitted at any time.

 

The list will comprise of five sub lists: Al, A2, A3, B & C, defined as follows:

 

Al LIST Lists those persons who have previously been approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in the breed and have completed their first appointment and who have the support of the Club.

 

A2 LIST Lists those persons who fulfil the requirements for the A3 List and who have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements and accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on the A2 List and have the support of the Club.

 

A3 LIST Lists those persons who have achieved those qualifications set out hereunder, and accepted as suitable by the committee for recommendation to the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in the breed.

 

B LIST Lists those persons who have met the minimum qualifications as set out hereunder and accepted by the committee to judge Shar-Pei at Open Show level and at Championship Shows without CC’s.

 

C LIST Lists aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of the committee to judge Shar-Pei at Open and Limited Shows.

 

COMPILATION OF THE LIST

1. The published conditions/criteria for inclusion will be strictly adhered to; however where a case is borderline, an applicant’s future appointments may be taken into consideration. The decision as to whether these are adequate to balance any deficiencies will be determined by a committee vote with a two thirds majority of those present and voting being in favour.

2. Members and individuals may nominate names for inclusion on the list at any time. The application should be in writing, using the appropriate form obtainable from the Hon. Secretary, and returned to the Hon. Secretary. The relevant qualifications should be stated on the form. The onus for providing additional evidence for advancement on the list shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

3. The committee reserve the right to amend the judging list should they determine a judge is on the incorrect list to reflect their current judging status.

4. Number of dogs judged. Absentees will be taken into account when calculating the number of classes actually judged and must be recorded by the applicant. Failure to do so will result in the application being returned.

5. The committee shall have the right to include on the list judges who, in their opinion, have exceptional qualifications, i.e. a foreign breed specialist; a non specialist with greater than average knowledge of the breed. In all these instances the nominee must gain a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting, and with their agreement.

6. The committee shall reserve the right to remove, or relegate, a name from the list if it is considered that:

  • Their judging experience has not progressed sufficiently since being admitted to the list.

  • They have not undertaken any training offered since being admitted to the list.

 

NB: THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE IS FINAL.

 

DEFINITION & QUALIFICATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NOMINATION TO EACH LIST

 

A3 LIST

Persons the Club supports to award Challenge Certificates in the breed. Those applying for inclusion on the A3 List must have:

Breed Specialists

  1. Minimum of 7 years judging experience in the breed and have the support of the Club. (KC Policy)

  2. Judged a minimum of 30 Shar-Pei. (KC Policy)

  3. Judged a minimum of 40 Shar-Pei. (Club Policy)

  4. To have been exhibiting/breeding Shar-Pei for a minimum of 7 years. (Club Policy)

  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 attended a Conformation & Movement “hands-on-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 by the Shar-Pei Club of Great Britain in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed the Shar-Pei Judging Assessment and examination. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001)

  9. 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). (KC Policy)

  10. To have stewarded at 12 Shows. (KC Policy)

 

Non Specialists

  1. Minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed (to include 5 years judging Shar-Pei) and have the support of the Club. (KC Policy)

  2. Judged a minimum of 30 Shar-Pei. (KC Policy)

  3. Judged a minimum of 40 Shar-Pei. (Club Policy)

  4. Awarded CCs in at least one other breed. (KC Policy)

  5. To have attended at least one breed specific seminar run by the Shar-Pei Club of Great Britain in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed the Shar-Pei Judging Assessment and examination. (Club Policy)

  6. 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). (Club Policy)

 

B LIST

Persons the Club supports to judge Shar-Pei at Open Show level and Championship Shows without CC’s. Persons applying for inclusion on the B List must have:

 

Breed Specialists

  1. To have at least 5 years experience exhibiting/breeding Shar-Pei and have the support of the Club. (Club Policy)

  2. To have a minimum of 2 years judging experience in the breed. (Club Policy)

  3. Judged a minimum of’ 20 Shar-Pei. (Club Policy)

  4. To have attended at least one S.P.C.G.B. Breed Seminar and passed the Clubs Assessment and examination. (Club Policy)

  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. (Club Policy)

  6. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement. (Club Policy)

  7. To have attended a Conformation & Movement “hands-on-Assessment” conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited trainer and passed the assessment. (Club Policy) 

 

Non Specialists

  1. Judged a minimum of 25 Shar-Pei. (Club Policy)

  2. To have a minimum of 2 years judging experience in the breed. (Club Policy)

  3. To have attended at least one S.P.C.G.B. Breed Seminar and passed the Clubs Assessment and examination. (Club Policy)

  4. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging Procedures. (Club Policy)

  5. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement. (Club Policy)

  6. To have attended a Conformation & Movement “Hands-On” Assessment” conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited trainer and passed the assessment. (Club Policy

 

** Non Specialists who are already passed by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates and who have passed a Shar Pei Club of Great Britain judging assessment and examination, will be eligible to be placed on the Club “B” list (Non Specialist) without having to comply with clauses 1 and 2. ** (Club Policy)

 

C LIST

For aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of the Club to judge, up to three classes of Shar-Pei at Open Show level. Also to judge at Limit Show level.

 

NOTE: If all the above criteria are met, THIS DOES NOT MEAN automatic inclusion on the judging list.

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Information letter
Booking form
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