Training

The Kennel Club arranges course for for all those aspiring to judge and those interested in the running of clubs and events. The Society holds Breed specific training courses from time to time, run in accordance with RKC best practise.

The Society maintains a Judging list and the latest criteria for judging is included on the pdf file below. This changed from 2020 with the introduction of the new JEP. From 2026 all judges need to be registered on the Royal Kennel Club's Find A Judge programme.

The Kennel Club introduced a new Judges Training Scheme called the Judges Educational Programme (JEP) . There is a National Breed Education Coordinator (BEC) who represents all 10 UK Cavalier Clubs and is the direct link with the RKC on judges education who can try and answer your questions.

National Cavalier BEC is Marian Mynott- bec@cavaliers.uk

The Society arrange Breed Appreciation Days from time to time, the most recent in October 2024 had to unfortunately be cancelled due to a lack of candidates.

Judging list criteria

Main judges training courses are:-

Conformation and Movement Seminars - This seminar is aimed at all those who wish to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in their understanding of key aspects of Conformation, Structure and Movement. It complements the Points of the Dog assessment and is aimed at all those involved in exhibiting and judging and in particular those who aspire to give Challenge Certificates. A Kennel Club attendance certificate will be presented at the end of the seminar.

Requirements of a Dog Show Judge Seminar (KC Rules and Judging Procedures) - This seminar focuses on providing the essential knowledge and understanding of Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and Ring Procedure. It is for those who wish to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in their understanding of key aspects of Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. It is aimed at all those involved in exhibiting and judging and in particular those who aspire to award Challenge Certificates. An examination paper on Requirements of a Dog Show Judge follows this seminar for those wishing to award CCs. Successful candidates will receive a certificate which is a requirement for the first time CC questionnaire.

Points of the Dog assessments - conducted by specially trained Conformation and Movement Accredited Trainer. The aim of this Assessment is to demonstrate that aspiring judges are totally familiar with the Points of the Dog, Structure of the Dog and Conventional measurements of the Dog.