Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society Judging Criteria.

A1 List

For people who have previously been approved by the Kennel Club to award

CCs in the breed, have completed their first appointment and have the support

of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society. (KC Policy)

A2 List

For people who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list, who 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 Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society. .(KC Policy)

A3 List (Breed Specialists)

Requirements include:

a) To have had 10 active years in the Afghan Hound Breed.

b). A minimum of seven years judging experience in the breed and have the

support of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society. (KC Policy)

c) To have fulfilled all the requirements of the B list.

d)To have judged the breed at a minimum of 10 Open Shows or Championship Shows without CCs with an adequate geographical spread, of which one includes a 10 class or better Breed Club Open Show.

e) To have judged a minimum of 50 classes.

f) To have judged a minimum of 110 dogs.

g)To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and

passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging

Procedures.

h)To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on

Conformation and Movement.

i) To have attended a Points of the Dog Assessment conducted by a Kennel

Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.

j)To have attended a Breed Specific Seminar with hands-on training run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice or a Breed Appreciation Day and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

k)To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs when they obtained

their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional

circumstances).

l) To have 12 days of stewarding at Championship or Open Shows.

A3 List (Non-Breed Specialists)

Requirements include:

a. Minimum of seven years judging experience in any one breed (to include five

years in this breed) and have the support of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society.

(KC Policy)

b. To have fulfilled all the requirements of the B list.

c. To have judged a minimum of 50 classes in this breed.

d. To have judged 110 dogs in this breed.

e. To have awarded CCs in at least one other breed.

f. To have attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar with hands-on training run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice or Breed Appreciation Day and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

g)To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs when they obtained

their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional

circumstances).

h) To have 12 days of stewarding at Championship or Open Shows.

B List (Breed Specialists)

a. To have six years experience owning and exhibiting in this breed and have

the support of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society.

b. To have judged 20 classes of this breed at a minimum of six Open Shows or Championship Shows without CCs over a minimum period of three years.

c. To have judged 35 dogs of this breed.

d.To have attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar with hands-on training run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice or Breed Appreciation Day and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

e. To have 6 days stewarding at Championship or Open Shows.

B List (Non-Breed Specialists)

a. Minimum of six years judging experience in any one breed and have the

support of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society.

b. To have judged 20 classes of this breed at a minimum of six Open Shows or Championship Shows without CCs over a minimum period of three years.

c. To have judged 35 dogs of this breed.

d. To have attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar with hands-on training run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

e. To have 6 days stewarding at Championship or Open Shows.

C List (Breed Specialists)

For aspiring judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the

support of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society.

a. To have owned and shown an Afghan Hound for at least three years.

b) To have attended at least one Afghan Hound Breed Club Hands On Seminar.

c. To have 6 days stewarding at Championship or Open Shows.

C List (Non-Breed Specialists)

For aspiring judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the

support of the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society.

a. Minimum of three years judging experience in any one breed.

b) To have attended at least one Afghan Hound Breed Club Hands On Seminar.

c. To have 6 days stewarding at Championship or Open Shows.