The Estrela Mountain Dog Association are pleased to announce that they will be holding a Breed Appreciation Day to be held in line with the new Judges Competency Framework(JCF).
The day is open to all.
The day comprises of a breed talk aiming to provide or reinforce the basic knowledge required to establish a candidates Level 1 Judge’s understanding and appreciation of the breed.
Attending the Breed Appreciation Day and passing the Multiple-choice Breed Standard Exam forms part of the criteria that will enable the candidate to reach Level 2.
Multiple-Choice Exam Eligibility – in order to sit this exam, candidates must either already be approved to award CC’s to a breed or will have to have fulfilled all the entry level criteria (if not approved to award CC’s) which includes the following:
-Attend a KC Requirements of a Dog Show Judge seminar and exam pass.
-Pass the KC 50 points of a Dog Assessment.
-Attend a KC Conformation and Movement Seminar.
-Undertaken 6 days stewarding appointments.
-Proven interest of a minimum of 5 years in one or more aspects of the breeding and exhibiting of pedigree dogs.Complete the KC online
-Critique writing seminar and pass the exam
Subjects covered in the morning session will include a brief history of the breed, the function of the breed and its correlation to its confirmation and movement. All elements of the standard will be covered, and there will be live exhibits in attendance.
Location: Bearley Village Hall, Bearley, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0SB
Date: Sunday 8th December 2019
Time : 10am to start
To apply to take part please return the from attached along with fees via email or print and post to:
Lady Karin Hickson at 43, Eastway, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2PN
Bank details available on request
