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Northern Borzoi Association Judges Lists 2007 -2008

Introductory Statement

The Northern Borzoi Association welcomes applications from people wanting to join our Judging Lists. We like them to furnish as much detail as possible about their experience, both with dogs in general and Borzois in particular. We also need to know their depth of experience in showing, breeding, handling or working with dogs generally. Those who have not judged before should not be put off from applying because they do not think their experience is wide enough; we realise people have to start somewhere and we would like them to start with us. We intend to form a vigorous and effective C list of starters who will eventually make their way upwards. It is not our policy to demote people who are already on our lists and we shall use common sense and discretion about including judges who cannot always provide the records needed to prove they meet our criteria.

Method of Compilation

The Northern Borzoi Association Judging List is compiled by a Judges Sub Committee comprising of club members, the requisite number of whom award CC's in the breed in line with KC directive.

• By the specified date each year nominations for the list are received by the Secretary, either from members or persons applying independently.
• Nominations are passed to the Judges Sub Committee.
• Approval for inclusion is determined by secret ballot by the sub committee.
• Allocation to a particular list depends on the person meeting the various criteria as agreed by the Sub Committee.
• The list expires on 31 December of the following year.
• Reminders will be sent to members of the lists each year. Those persons who do not submit updated details of their judging experience by the date specified will not be placed on the updated list for the following year.

A1 List (Breed Specialist & Non Specialist)

For persons who have previously been approved the Kennel Club to award CC's in this Breed and have completed their first appointment. To have the support of The Northern Borzoi Association. (KC Policy)

A2 List (Breed Specialist & Non Specialist)

For persons who fulfill all the requirements of the A3 list and have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements and accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 list and have the support of The Northern Borzoi Association. (KC Policy)

A3 List

For Judges who are recommended by the Association as being suitable to award CC's in the breed, but not yet been approved by The Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 list.

A3 List Breed Specialist

To have a minimum of 7 years experience owning and exhibiting this breed and have the support of The Northern Borzoi Association. (KC Policy)

• To have judged at a Breed Club and/or Breed Club Supported Entry Show or Championship Show without CC's and with an adequate geographical spread.
• To have judged a minimum of 100 dogs of this breed. (KC Policy)
• To have attended a seminar given by a KC Accredited Trainer and passed the relevant examination on KC Regulations and Judging Procedures. (KC Policy)
• To have attended a seminar given by a KC Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement and passed the relevant assessment. (KC Policy)
• To have attended at least one breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and / or assessment where applicable on the Borzoi breed (KC Policy)
• To have attended at least 3 hands on judging seminars [Breed Specific]
• 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)
• To have stewarded at 12 shows (KC Policy)
• To have stewarded over a minimum period of 3 years and to have fulfilled the requirements for the B list
• To present to the canine press a written informative critique. A copy of which to be also sent to the Secretary who will publish it in a Newsletter should it not appear in the press. It will be passed on to the Judges Sub Committee who will file it with that judged relevant details.

A3 List (Non Specialist)

To have a minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed (to include 5 years in Borzois) and have the support of the Northern Borzoi Association. (KC Policy)

• To have judged a Breed Club and/or Breed Club Supported Entry Show or Championship Show without CC's and with an adequate geographical spread.
• To have judged a minimum of 100 dogs of this breed. (KC Policy)
• To have awarded CC's in at least one other breed. (KC Policy)
• To have attended 3 hands on judging seminars (Breed Specific) run in accordance with relevant KC Code of Best Practice and passed a Judges Assessment on the Borzoi breed.
• To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs of any breed when they obtained their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances)
• To present to the canine press a written informative critique. A copy of which to be also sent to the Secretary who will publish it in a Newsletter should it not appear in the press. It will be passed on to the Judges Sub Committee who will file it with that judged relevant details.

B List Breed Specialist

To have 5 years experience owning and exhibiting this breed and have the support of the Northern Borzoi Association

• To have judged 25 dogs of this breed at Open or Championship Shows without CC's
• To have stewarded a minimum of 10 classes of this breed
• To have attended three hands on judging seminars (Breed Specific) and to have signed appraisal certificates from Championship show judge team leaders.
• To present to the canine press a written informative critique, A copy of which is to be also sent to the Secretary who will publish it in the Newsletter should it not appear in the press. It will be passed on to the Judges Sub Committee who will file it with that judge's relevant details.

B List Non Specialist

Must have a minimum of 5 years judging experience in any one breed and have the support of the Northern Borzoi Association

• To have judged 25 dogs of this breed at Open or Championship Shows without CC's
• To have stewarded a minimum of 10 classes of this breed
• To have attended 3 hands on judging seminars (Breed Specific) and to have appraisal certificates from the Championship show judge team leaders
• To present to the canine press a written informative critique. A copy of to be sent to the Secretary who will publish it in the Newsletter should it not appear. It will be passed on to the Judges Sub Committee who will file it with that judge's relevant details.

C List

This new criteria is applicable from 30 September 2006 and no decisions will be implemented retrospectively.

Breed Specialist

For aspirant judges who have shown an active interest in the breed for at least 3 years. (KC Policy)

• Preferably to have attended at least one hands on seminar (Breed Specific)
• To have some stewarding experience for the breed
• To be prepared to write informative critiques.

Non Specialist

For aspirant judges who have shown an active interest in the breed for at least 3 years. (KC Policy).

• To have been active in their own breed for at least 5 years
• Preferably to have attended at least one hands seminar (Breed Specific)
• To have some experience in stewarding for this breed
• To be prepared to write informative critiques

For more details or to request a application form please contact Mr N Dawson Hon Secretary Northern Borzoi Association

stubbylee@theborzoi.com

or Phone 01706 878800