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American Kennel Club5580 Centerview Drive

Raleigh, NC 27606-3390AKC Judges Institutes

The AKC is offering three different educational experiences in 2001. TheAKC Judges Institute will be August 12-17, at the Denver Airport Holiday Inn,in Denver, Colorado. The curriculum fully immerses one in all facets of judging.Hands on experiences with classes of dogs supplement the morningand early afternoon classroom sessions each afternoon. Topicsinclude History by Dorothy Macdonald, Form and Functionby Pat Trotter, Personal Perspectives of Judging by AnneClark, Prioritization by Frank Sabella, ManagementGuidelines for Judges by Melbourne Downing,Preparation by Helen Lee James and several pre-sentations by AKC staff members.

The Advanced Sight Hound Institute will beSunday September 16 until Wednesday September19 at the Ramada Conference Center in Atlanta,Georgia. The program will begin with a presentation by George Bell on the Formand Function of the Sight Hound. On Monday, the group will go to a local fieldfor demonstration work with all of the Sight Hounds. Each Parent Club will beproviding the breed presentation followed by classes of dogs for examination.

The Advanced Working Dog Institute will be Sunday November 11 con-cluding Thursday November 15. The location is the Rolling Green Inn andConference Center in Andover, Massachusetts. The program will begin on Sundayafternoon with an excursion to a facility in New Hampshire where demonstrationsof sled dogs and draft dogs will be conducted. The Parent Clubs will be providingthe presentations on the breeds followed by examination of classes of dogs.

If interested in attending any of these educational events please contact theJudges Education Department, 919-816-3595 or kar@akc.org.

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EditorMari-Beth O'Neill

ContributorsMary Ann Alston

Janet FordDarrell HayesLinda More

Barbara Schwartz

Production EditorDebra Bonnefond

DesignerWhistle Stop Press, Inc.

Published by the American Kennel Club

for approved judges©2001 the American Kennel Club

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An outcome of the FieldRepresentatives annual meeting wasthe development of a Judges

Evaluation Form. This form will replace theexisting AKC Breed Evaluation Form.

The Field Staff felt that the old form wasnot providing sufficient information reflectingthe conversation that occurred with the judge.The new form will allow the field staff andjudges to participate in a meaningful exchangeproviding feedback to the judge at the time ofthe assignment.

JUDGES EVALUATION FORM

The Spring 2001 issue of the Judges Newsletterreported that at its January 2001 meeting, theConformation Field Staff visited the question of

In-Ring Observations.From the extraordinary amount of forms we receive at

the office, it appears that many judges misunderstand theintent of in-ring observations. The Field Staff felt thatjudges should give consideration to the judge under whomthey are observing and to the quality and quantity of theentry. Judges should also be prepared to travel to shows fora meaningful observation. We do understand that in manybreeds it is difficult to observe large entries and, of course,this will be taken into account when reviewing an applica-tion. However, to observe a small entry in a popular breeddoes not provide the type of educational experience werequire as one of the four enriching components. Conversely,one observation under an experienced, respected judge witha sizeable, quality entry would be considered worthwhile.

As a result of this meeting, the Field Staff recommendedthat judges limit observations to no more than three in eachbreed requested, and at least two of the observations have amajor entry. We are in the process of printing new forms

but, in the meantime, will accept the forms currently in use. Observing is a valuable learning experience. However, it

is necessary for you to do your homework and make certainthat the person whom you desire to observe under meets thecriteria. Equally, if someone asks to observe under you,make certain that you meet the eligibility for the breed. Areminder that there are very few people who meet the crite-ria for the recently recognized breeds, Havanese, Lowchen,Border Collie, Anatolian Shepherds, Jack Russell Terriersand Spinone Italiano. Some of these breeds have had breed-er judges approved under the adjunct system, but until theyhave been granted regular status they cannot have observersin the ring. Please do not put the Field Staff in the positionof having to ask you to leave the ring for not selecting some-one who meets the criteria.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to callDarrell Hayes or Janet Ford at the North Carolina office orspeak to any Field Representative in attendance at a show.Please contact the Judging Operations Department torequest a supply of Observing Forms, (919) 816-3570 orjudgingops@akc.org. Please forward the appropriate copy ofthe observing form to the office with your application.

Summer 2001 • Volume 3, Number 17 American Kennel Club • 5580 Centerview Drive • Raleigh, NC 27606-3390

In Ring Observations: Quality vs. Quantity

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TerminologyThe study of breed standards requires anunderstanding of the breed’s history aswell as those who authored the standard,as we see in the English Foxhound. Thisstandard was written by those who wereactively involved with the breed in pur-suit of the fox but were also horsemenlooking for the same traits of strengthand beauty that were found in theirhorses. It is a breed of hound distinctlyassociated with a specific sport, noted forcourage, speed, and endurance resultingin a standard that emphasizes function.The English Foxhound standard usessome interesting terminology anddescriptions requiring additional thought and reference to theglossary. Under head, the description of bite includes, “theteeth must meet squarely, either a pig-mouth (overshot) or under-shot is a disqualification.

Under the section of Back and loin, Mustboth be very muscular, running into eachother without any contraction betweenthem. The couples must be wide, even toraggedness, and the topline of the backshould be absolutely level, the Stern well seton and carried gaily but not in any casecurved over the back like a squirrel’s tail.The end should taper to a point and thereshould be a fringe of hair below.This term stern refers to the tail.Elbows set quite straight, and neitherturned in nor out are a sine qua non.Sine qua non is a Latin phrase meaningan essential element that must be present.

In the section on Legs and Feet it states “The bone cannot betoo large, and the feet in all cases should be round and cat like,with well-developed knuckles and strong horn, which last is ofgreatest importance.” The horn is the toenail.

A Letter from the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of AmericaKaren Conant, President Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America

Several recent disqualifications ofGreater Swiss Mountain Dogs(GSMD) have resulted from

misinterpretations in ourbreed standard withregard to coat color.

The GSMD, hav-ing origins in alpineregions, is a double-coated breed. Theblack outer coat, vary-ing in length from 1 to1 3/4 inches, may also vary in texture. The dense undercoat,which may be visible particularly in the neck and shoulder area,varies in color from the more desirable gray to yellow or brown.The undercoat may be thick and showing, but is required.

In the section of our standard, which defines disqualifications,it lists “any ground color other than black” as a disqualification fault.There has been some confusion as to the definition of “groundcolor” as it relates to our breed. “Ground color”, as used in ourstandard, defines the base color of the GSMD, and is used to delin-eate the black outer coat of the Swissy from the occasional reces-sive blue or red coat colors. Ground colors should not be con-fused with evident undercoat. Please keep in mind that theGreater Swiss Mountain Dog is a double-coated breed and mustnot be faulted for a proper coat. Conversely, a lack of undercoatshould be faulted when judging our breed.

Greyhound Club of AmericaMary TrubekJudges Education CoordinatorGreyhound Club of America

It has come to the attention of theGreyhound Club of America that mis-leading state-

ments were madeat a seminarc o n d u c t e dlast Spring.These con-cerned theregistry oforigin ofGreyhoundsseen in theshow ring. Theofficial position of the GCA is that thereshould be no consideration given to theoriginal registry of an exhibit, be it AKC,NGA or any foreign registry. The speci-men should be judged solely on its ownmerits. Correct conformation for theGreyhound is described in the breed stan-dard and in the GCA publication, “FormFollows Function”, which is distributed atall GCA sponsored seminars.

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Editor’s note: The following is a letter received from anexhibitor. It is understood that this was one situation, how-ever it is a serious reminder of how a judge’s comment mayinfluence the future of an exhibitor in the fancy.

Iwas under the impression that showing dogs wasnot only for professional handlers. However, Iwas at a show recently where the judge made a

comment to another competitor about me- saying lookwhat I have to put up with from amateurs. That was avery unprofessional comment, and really was uncalled forjust because I was showing a puppy that was not perfect-ly behaved.

Sometimes puppies need the little bit of wildness justto enjoy showing – it does take enjoyment of the showfor a puppy to learn to love showing.

Not only was the comment uncalled for, but I have

just returned to showing after graduating law school andit was not a very welcoming return. Previous to thattime I traveled frequently with a professional handler.

I would like to know if the AKC is promoting show-ing only if you are a professional handler or breeder? Ihave always known that it is difficult if you are not a pro-fessional handler/breeder but I did not realize it wasappropriate for a judge to voice their opinions to othercompetitors in the ring that these amateurs should juststay home.

I believe if you are going to give a title of “judge” toa person, they should act as a professional. If they wantto voice their opinions in private to other people that isone thing, but to voice it to other competitors in thering is totally inappropriate. Especially when the com-petitor is not a professional handler and was an “ama-teur” just like many of us are.

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The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of Americaneeds your support. Ten years after admittanceto the Hound Group, we are seeing changes

detrimental to our breed. Once rustic and rugged, thePBGV is now barely recognizable in some parts of the coun-try. The first and second paragraphs of our standarddescribe the ideal: an outline rough and unrefined; a com-pact, casual rather tousled appearance, with no exaggerationand parts in balance. To alter the rough outline and casualappearance is to destroy the quintessence of breed type.

The AKC and the PBGVCA, in concerted effort, haveprovided a Photo Essay for our breed. Please take anotherlook. We have been seeing animals sprayed, fluffed, dain-tied, smooth trimmed—we are seeing Bichon; Bedlington;and Beardie-like PBGV’s. The new looks are created, inmany cases, by the professional handlers. Unfortunately, weare also seeing many amateurs doing no grooming at all,some even showing dirty dogs. You should expect cleandogs with perhaps less harsh coats due to bathing, but donot tolerate evidence of scissoring for shaping or the pres-ence of foreign substances designed to fluff or texturize.Our standard is clear and precise on scissoring: severelypenalize.

Let’s face it. All exhibitors want to win. Your evalua-tions do count and will affect our future. Won’t you pleasetake a few moments to comment to those you feel couldbenefit from your knowledge. You probably cannot denythe best dog the win for his handler’s mistakes but you canpolitely admonish and instruct. It is your responsibility.The breed’s outward appearance, however created, shouldbe that of a dog trimmed naturally by the thorn and thick-

et of terrain, not shaped and sculpted by instrument. Theend result should be rustic and rugged.

Size, too still plagues us. We see a few Petits with largefeatures. Having dwelt on over-size, our original prob-lem for so long; however, now breeders and judges needto be aware of the toy-like, too low on leg and long inbody: the too small PBGV. Long and low detract frombreed type. Our hounds should measure 13 – 15 inches atthe shoulder: Proportion and balance are most important.

The sketch below is provided to illustrate the properproportion of somewhat longer than tall: sternum to rumpapproximately 50%longer that fromground towithers. Thelength in thePBGV is in theribcage and not inthe loin.

Thank you forhelping us preservethe PBGV’s rusticquality. For questions,literature, list of mentors or Specialtiescontact:

Kitty Steidel, JEC PBGVCA2861 Ridge RoadSanta Ynez, CA 93460805-693-8916e-mail: ksteidel@aol.com

A Comment from the Fancy . . . A Wrong Impression

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - An Appeal to JudgesBoard of Directors PBGVCA

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2001 JUDGES’ BREED STUDY GROUPS AND SEMINARS

✸ Sanctioned by the Parent Club

✸BrittanyNovember 24 & 25 — Fort Smith,ARContact Dr. Jodi Engle, (541) 928-1087.

✸Pointer, German Wirehaired October 14 — Ionia, MIContact Lori Sargent, (517) 543-3628

✸Retriever, Chesapeake BayAugust 9— Tacoma, WAContact Lisa Van Loon, (607) 869-5017.

✸Retriever, Golden September 27 - 30 — Albuquerque,NMContact Dianne Barnes, (406) 244-5455.

✸Retriever, LabradorOctober 16 & 17 — Valparaiso, INContact Marianne Foote, (925) 447-8513.

✸Setter, GordonSeptember 16 & 17 — Allentown,PAContact Loree Ragano, (815) 344-1447,

✸Setter, IrishJune 22 - 23 — Lancaster, PAContact Lorraine Bisso, (504) 833-1780; e-mail: regel@bellsouth.net.

✸Spaniel, CockerJuly 21 & 23 — Marlborough, MAContact Wilma Parker, (513) 759-0329, (calls willbe returned col-lect), e-mail: wilmap@cinci.rr.com.

✸Spaniel English SpringerJuly 5 & 6— Oconomowoc, WIContact Ron Young, (707) 839-2974.

✸VizslaOctober 18 — Mount Vernon, ILContact Dr. Sylvia Kerr, (303) 759-2472; e-mail: slyvia.ker@uchsc.edu

✸Wirehaired Pointing GriffonSeptember 7 — Eugene, ORContact Barbara Young-Smith,(541) 342-3459; e-mail:grifhh@pond.net.

SPORTING

✸AffenpinscherJune 28 — Long Beach, CAContact Connie Clapp, (810) 639-3828; e-mail: clappc@centurytel.net.

✸ChihuahuaOctober 5 — Lincolnwood, ILContact Max Hurd, (712) 328-1382.

✸HavaneseJune 28 — Kissimmee, FLContact Bill Klumb, (540) 463-4184.

✸PugSeptember 24 -29 — Denver, COContact Charlotte Patterson, (850)837-2657; e-mail:ivanworld@gnt.net.

✸Shih TzuJune 27 — Kissimmee, FLContact Bonnie Guggenheim, (813)684-3473; e-mail: guggie@aol.com.

✸Yorkshire TerrierJune 27 — Irvine, CAContact Audrey Raymond, (818)889-7877; e-mail:Daleyork@aol.com.

TOY

HOUND

✸Afghan HoundNovember 15 — Houston, TX Contact Harry Bennett, (904) 720-0691.

✸BeagleOctober 28 -30 — Pigeon Forge,TNContact Kathy Forbes, (515) 278-5008.

✸DachshundJune 28 — Portland, ORContact Muriel Newhauser, (310)326- 2203.

✸Foxhound, EnglishJuly 27 — Greenville, SCContact Emily Latimer, (864) 473-1045; e-mail: coachhouse@alltel.net.

✸GreyhoundOctober 4 & 5 — Kennett Square,PAContact Mary Trubel, (908) 454-5549

TERRIER

✸Airedale TerrierJune 21 — Long Beach, CAContact Mary Sanderson, (707) 584-3955.

✸Fox Terrier

June 23 & 24 — Long Beach, CAContact Mike Buckley, (603) 547-73816; e-mail:mike@buckleigh.com.

✸Manchester TerrierJuly 4 — Ventura, CAContact Rodney Herner, (610) 367-7908; e-mail: renreh@aol.com.

✸Jack Russell TerrierOctober 7 — Ambler, PAContact Cynthia Bliven, (850) 434-3213.

✸West Highland White TerrierJuly 5 — Springfield, MAContact Dorinda Dew, (978) 462-7494.

Reminder:2001

National Specialty Listings is on

the Web site

WORKING

✸AkitaOctober 19 — Eureka, MOContact Sylvia Thomas, (909) 684-8230; e-mail: justsylvia@cs.com.

✸Alaskan MalamuteNovember 2 — Minnetonka, MNContact Wendy Willhauck, (508)339-9242; e-mail: frostfield@aol.com.

✸Doberman PinscherOctober 2 — Ft. Mitchell, KY Contact Lynda Kenney, (978) 392-0711.

✸SamoyedOctober 12 & 13— Greenwood Village, COContact Larry Mackai, (612) 881-5080.

✸Standard SchnauzerSeptember 23— Gray Summit, MOContact Madaline Fish, (860) 388-2308; e-mail:r.w.fish@worldnet.att.net.Contact Gloria Wallin; (817) 481-7732.

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MULTI-BREED NON-SPORTING

✸BulldogSeptember 5 — Indianapolis, INContact Brenda Newcomb, (760)325-3192; e-mail: newcombull-dogs@aol.com.

✸DalmatianJuly 5 — Venura, CAContact Eva Berg, (925) 376-0136;e-mail: keberg@sirius.com.

✸Finnish SpitzOctober 10 — Memphis, TNContact Richard Yates, (912) 471-7857.

✸Shiba InuNovember 1 — Claremont, CAContact Jan Gill, (714) 525-9880; e-mail: jtgill@cnmnetwork.net.

HERDING

✸Bearded CollieOctober 6 — Hunt Valley, MDContact Chris Walkowicz, (309) 754-8723; e-mail:walkoway@revealed.net.

✸Border ColllieOctober 12 — Gray Summit, MOContact Joyce Herie, (818) 609-0713.

✸Bouvier des FlandresNovember 2 — Mesa, AZContact Debbie Gschwender, (248)628-1698.

✸BriardSeptember 21 — Cleveland, OHContact David Behrens, (630) 257-5535; e-mail: briard325@aol.com.

✸German Shepherd DogNovember 9 & 10 — Perry, GAContact Ginny Altman, (651) 481-0704; e-mail: ginialtman@aol.com.

✸Old English SheepdogAugust 3 — Jackson, WIContact Nancy Shaffer Smith, (406)446-4116.

✸Welsh Corgi, PembrokeSeptember 15 — St. Louis, MOContact Jan Edwards, (360) 427-2522; e-mail: Jeesheltn@aol.com.

Multi-HoundJune 28 — Long Beach, CA Contact Michelle Paulin, (909) 549-1008; e-mail:ahramkennels@aol.com.

Multi-BreedJune 30 & July 1 — Brighton, COContact Monica Canestrini, (303)423-0698.

Multi-BreedJuly 6 — Hamlin, NYContact David Kitteridge, (315) 453-3962; e-mail: orangie@prodigy.net.

Multi-Working BreedsJuly 8 — Springfield, MAContact Judy Harrington, e-mail:jahycess@aol.com.

Multi-Sporting BreedsJuly 8 — West Springfield, MAContact Cheryl Lent, (334) 887-6755; e-mail:libertyweim@hotmail.com.

Multi-Breed July 19 - 22 — Houston, TXContact Nancy & Eric Liebes, (281)239-0905; e-mail: ragmop@ix.net-com.com.

Multi- Breed July 21 — Tampa, FLContact Peggy Hauck, (407) 366-5978; e-mail: Peguyventu@aol.com;or William Cunningham, (407) 365-1520; e-mail: dacunbirds@aol.com.

American Canine EducationalFoundation(formallySCJAEDF)annual week long basiccourse in conformation judgingAugust 4 - 9 — Las Vegas, NVContact Lt. Col. Wally Pede, ACEF(703) 451-5656; e-mail:scja@erols.com

Multi- Breed October 12 - 14 — Los Angeles, CAContact Carol Esterkin, (818) 996-0681; e-mail:jrequities@earthlink.net.

Multi- Breed October 13 & 14 — Memphis, TNContact Carol Sommerfelt, 1745Lakeview Dr., Colierville, TN 38017;(901) 853-1751; e-mail:Loracvizsl@aol.com or csommer-felt@utmem.edu.

Multi- Breed November 2 — Knoxville, TNContact Doris Werdermann, (865)521-7302; e-mail:dorelaine@aol.com.

Multi- Breed November 9 - 11 — Fife, WAContact Stan Zielinski, e-mail:sazj@foxinternet.com., or Ric Byrd,e-mail: nancyb@westsound.com.

Breed Seminar Presentations

Education is the cornerstone of theapplication process and has been sincethe implementation of the JudgingApproval System in 1991. As a result, inthis past decade we have seen a growthin the number of Judges WorkshopGroups and a monumental increase inthe offering of breed seminars in con-junction with shows. Historically, theDog Judges Association of America wasat the forefront offering breed seminarsin conjunction with the Westminsterweekend, followed by the Los AngelesDog Judges Association which has verysuccessfully been conducting a weekendof seminars for many years. The localJudges Groups, meeting on a monthly orBi-monthly basis have grown from theseearly examples.

Today there are over 50 regionalgroups and three national organizationsstriving to coordinate educational activi-ties for individuals in the fancy. Thememberships in these organizations varyfrom those limited to approved judgesonly to ones that welcome anyone whowould like to participate in furtheringtheir knowledge. These serve as a greatresource for everyone in the fancy, fromexperienced breeder, to judges to thosewho are new in the fancy sharing expe-riences and knowledge.

The coordinating of breed presenta-tions, whether it be for a weekend inconjunction with shows or a localgroup’s evening meeting, is like anyother volunteer position, one that is fullof its own complexities. It is recom-mended that the Parent Club JudgesEducation Coordinator be contacted firstwhen seeking a presentation on a breed.If the Parent Club does not respond, thenthe organization is left to their owndevices in finding a presenter for a spe-cific breed, often relying on the localbreeders and exhibitors. More and moreParent Clubs have developed a packagedpresentation and a list of individualsthroughout the country who have beentrained and are willing to provide thiseducational experience. If the ParentClub does not have someone availablethey may offer another alternative.

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Effective February l, 2001 most of the departments in the Raleighoffice were assigned new telephone numbers . . . with a single exchange816. Both numbers will work through DECEMBER 31, 2001.

While introducing our new numbers we thought we would takethis opportunity to also introduce ourselves and let you know whom tocall when you have a particular problem.

(919 area code)Old # New #

Assistant Vice-President for Show EventsLinda C. More............................................ 854-0103 816-3503

Rita Gardner,.................................... 854-0104 816-3504Executive Administrative Assistant

Judging OperationsThe Judging Operations Department is responsible for reviewing and rec-ommending applicants to the Board of Directors and serving as the gov-erning body for dog show judges. The Field Representatives’ attendanceat shows keeps the office staff advised of any potential problems. Theirknowledge of the sport is a valuable contribution to the success of theJudging Operations Department as well as the sport. The office and fieldstaff work together as a team that serves the judging community and fancy.We are here to serve and aid judges with any problem that may arise, andto offer advice and suggestions. E-mail: judgingops@akc.org

(919 area code)Old # New #

Darrell L. Hayes .........................................854-0192 816-3592Director of Judging Operationsand Conformation Field RepresentativesRita Fulmer, Project Coordinator..........854-0190 816-3590Prepares monthly schedule for the Field Staff and handles other administrative matters, assists with daily correspondence and monitors Department budget

Janet Ford, Associate Director........................ 854-0191 816-3591Judging OperationsAssists Director in preparing judging policies for Board approval, advises new and approved judges on current approval process, responds to judges’ correspondence, e-mail and telephone queries

Ines Maldonado, Manager............................854-0170 816-3570Judging OperationsOversees the daily operations of the Department, maintains judges’ eligibility records on Competition Management System (CMS) and Website which generates annual Judges Directory, creates judging application formsSue Dwyer, Administrator......................854 0185 816 3587Prepares Secretary’s’ Page, Board Recommendations and requests for Visiting Judges Valerie Franklin,................................ 854-0188 816-3588 Judges AssistantProcesses Alternative Method, Junior Showmanship and Best in Show Applications, arranges interviews and prepares Board letters, compiles recommendations for Provisional StatusBarbara Metivier,................................. 854-0193 816-3593Judges AssistantProcesses New Breed Applications, arranges interviews and prepares Board letters, processes requests for Regular Judging Status, requests from Foreign Registries and Fulfillment requestsMelissa Hoover,.................................854-0189 816-3589 Judges AssistantProcesses Additional Breed Applications, arranges interviews; prepares Board letters; updates judges’ records on CMS and Website

Judges Education DepartmentThe Judges Education Department provides support and educa-

tional experiences for conformation judges and prospective judges.Included in the responsibilities of the department is the maintenance ofthe Judges Education Coordinator list, as well as supplying supportmaterial and information. Educational programs such as the AKCJudges Institute, Advanced Institute, Procedural Seminars and How toJudge Juniors are developed, coordinated and conducted by this depart-ment. The Judges Newsletters are produced quarterly; these can also befound on the WEB. The Judges Education Department works withParent Clubs on Breed Standard Revisions. This department coordinatesseminar Listings for the Gazette and the Web. The department serves asthe liaison to the National Junior Organization.

(919 area code)Old # New #

Mari-Beth O’Neill....................................... 854-0194 816-3594Director Judges Education, Liaison to National Junior OrganizationDebra Bonnefond.............................. 854-0172 816-3572Manager- Judges EducationPrepares monthly materials for Board of Directors, Coordinates monthly Seminar listing, Manages production of Judges & Juniors Newsletters, Oversees production and distribution of new and revised standards and other judges education materials.Karen Reuter,.................................... 854-0195 816-3595Judges Education CoordinatorHandles all administrative matters regarding institutes and seminars, assists with daily correspondence, maintains all records for juniors in performance events.Amy Reid,.......................................... 852-3814 816-3814Judges Education AssistantOversees the daily correspondence for junior showmanship. Produces labels, flyers, and certificates for judges workshop groups and parent clubs seminars. Coordinates the shipments of all materials for institutes and seminars, maintains national specialty list on the WEB.

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Same Faces . . . Different Telephone Numbers

Judging Operations Staff- Back row (L-R) Rita Fulmer, Melissa Hoover, Sue Dwyer, Darrell Hayes, Ines Maldonado

Front row (L-R) Janet Ford, Barbara Metivier, Valerie Franklin

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We occasionally receive inquiries regarding the number of conformation judging applicants receiving fullapproval compared to partial approval or denial. Using available data, we have prepared a chart showing thetrend over the last four years. You will notice that the overall percentage of approvals has held fairly steadyduring this time period.

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Ajudge must complete five assignments ineach provisional breed and should beobserved at least three times by different

Executive Field Representatives before requesting regu-lar status. More than five assignments may be accept-ed. It is the Judge’s responsibility to arrange to haveobservations on provisional assignments. These observa-tions may be arranged by contacting the Executive FieldRepresentative at the show before each assignment.

Upon completion of the five assignments, the judgemay request regular status in writing to the JudgingOperations Department. The documentation must listthe assignments, the dates, and the number of dogspresent in each breed. Any questions on the abovemay be directed to the Judging Operations Departmentat 919-816-3570 or e-mail: judgingops@akc.org.

Requesting Regular Status

What are the Rules??

By following the rulesquoted below, cluband judges will avoid

conflicts and misunderstandings.The Rules Applying to Dog

Shows regarding judges’ con-tracts are:

Chapter 4, Section 1: “Nojudge’s name shall be submittedto pass upon an assignmentunless the judge has agreed inwriting to accept that assign-ment.” This means that asigned contract from eachjudge including breed or classassignments must be in theclub’s possession before theJudges Panel for the show issubmitted to the AKC EventPlans department.

Chapter 7, Section 6:“Bench show committees or superintendents

shall, in every instance, notify appointed judges of the breeds andgroup classes upon which they are to pass, and such notificationsshall be given before publication of the premium lists.” If thereare any changes in the judge’s assignment before the premiumlist is published, the judge must be notified before changes aremade.

Chapter 7, Section 7: “Bench show committees orsuperintendents shall not add to or subtract from the numberof breeds or variety groups which a selected judge has agreedto pass upon without first notifying said judge of and obtain-ing his consent to the contemplated change in his assignedbreeds or variety groups, and the judge when so notified may

refuse to judge any breeds or variety groups added to his orig-inal assignments.” In addition to the requirements of theprevious two rules, Chapter 7 requires that judges must beconsulted before any changes are made at any time toassignments, either by adding breeds or subtractingbreeds. AKC will support the decision of judges whorefuse to judge breeds or groups assigned to them withouttheir prior agreement.

A written contract is an agreement between a judgeand a club and should be honored by both parties, regard-less of which present or former club officer signed it.

Judging Approval Statistics

RulesApplying to

DOG SHOWS

amended to March 2001

published by

THEAMERICAN

KENNEL CLUB

# OF APPLICANTS FULL APPROVAL PARTIAL APPROVAL DENIED

1997 589 453 (77%) 102 (17%) 34 (6%)

1998 502 395 (79%) 96 (19%) 11 (2%)

1999 541 420 (74%) 102 (19%) 19 (3%)

2000 468 345 (74%) 110 (24%) 13 (2%)

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