The English Shetland Sheepdog Club

CELEBRATING OUR 110th YEAR

Judges List Criteria

The Kennel Club Judges' Education Programme (JEP) is taking over from the Club's Training of Judges Scheme
(TOJS) and will be fully in place by 2025. In the meantime, progression to the A3 list (JEP Level 3) can be
achieved either by completing the TOJS requirements or the JEP requirements. The full criteria are shown below.

‘C’ List (JEP Level 1)

Breed Specialists 

Minimum of five years proven interest in pedigree dogs

Attend a 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 two full-day stewarding appointments

‘B’ List (Breed Specialists)

Minimum of 5 years owning and/or exhibiting experience in Shetland Sheepdogs and have the support of the ESSC

To have judged a minimum of 60 Shetland Sheepdogs actually present at Open Shows.

And/Or to have achieved JEP Level 2 requirements (see below)

‘B’ List (JEP Level 2 Non-Breed Specialists)

Take and pass requirements of a dog show judge examination

Pass points of a dog assessment

Attend a breed appreciation day (BAD) and pass a multiple-choice examination (MCE) for Shetland Sheepdogs

View ring stewarding seminar and take online quiz

Complete critique writing seminar and take online quiz

‘A3’ List (TOJS Requirements)

Breed Specialists 

To have at least seven years judging experience in the Breed and have the support of the ESSC.

To have judged at one Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club Open Show or three Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club Supported Shows.

To have judged the Breed with a minimum of 120 dogs present, to include the above

To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs in the Breed when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book. (Save in exceptional circumstances) *

To have attended a seminar given by a KC Accredited Trainer and passed the relevant examination on KC Regulations & Judging Procedures. *

To have attended a “Points of the Dog Assessment” conducted by a KC Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment. *

To have attended a seminar given by a KC Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement. *

To have attended at least one Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club judging seminar run in accordance with the the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or A3 assessment by a Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club.

To have stewarded over a minimum of 12 days for any breed(s) at KC Licenced Shows (excluding Companion Shows). *

* - KC Requirement

Non-Breed Specialists  

To have at least ten years judging experience in any one other breed and including seven years judging experience in Shetland Sheepdogs and have the support of the ESSC.

To have judged at one Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club Open Show or three Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club Supported Shows.

To have judged the Breed with a minimum of 120 dogs present, to include the above.

To have awarded CCs in at least one other breed in the Pastoral or Working Groups.

To have attended at least one Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club judging seminar run in accordance with the the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or A3 assessment by a Shetland Sheepdog Breed Club.

To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs in any breed when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book. (Save in exceptional circumstances) *

* - KC Requirement

OR

‘A3’ List (JEP Level 3)

Undergo a minimum of three mentoring sessions with a minimum of 12 months between first and third sessions

Be observed judging a Shetland Sheepdog breed club show, breed supported entry show or championship show without CCs

Complete remaining 10 full-day stewarding appointments (one-time qualification)

Have owned/bred a minimum of three dogs when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book – save in exceptional circumstances (one-time qualification for first breed in which a judge awards CCs)

Have achieved the relevant hands-on experience in line with the stated requirements for the relevant stud book band, ie Band E – 60 dogs

Attend and passed a breed-specific assessment for Shetland Sheepdogs run by The Kennel Club

‘A2’ List 

For persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list and who have been assessed in accordance with KC requirements and have been accepted by the KC for inclusion on an A2 list and have the support of the ESSC. 

‘A1’ List

For persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list and who are approved by the Kennel Club to award CCs in the breed.

To apply for inclusion on the Club's Judging List, please apply to the Secretary with your full CV and relevant certificates.

 

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