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ATTACHMENT B
Rules Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges
published by The American Kennel Club
Judging at AKC shows should be enjoyable for the judge and beneficial to the sport of
purebred dogs. In this publication you will find Rules, Policies and suggested Guidelines.
The Policies and Rules will be clearly designated as
such.
The suggestions have been developed over the years based on the experience of many
seasoned judges and the AKC staff. You will find them most helpful in learning the judging
process.
Policies are adopted by the Board of Directors and Rules are approved by the Delegate
body. Compliance with these is
mandatory.
As an AKC approved judge you are expected to be familiar with all of the material in this
Publication as well as all other AKC Rules
Sections referencing Rules are identified by an “R.” Sections referencing Policies are
identified by a “P.”
Copyright 2007 The American Kennel Club, Inc.
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced without the written permission of The American Kennel Club.
P. CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP
PREFACE:
The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC’s birth.
Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are
practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe
that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for years.
With the belief that it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is
presented.
THE CODE
• Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.
• Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous
competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.
• Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred
dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.
• The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.
• The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
• The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably
appear that the judge’s placements could be based on something other than the merits of the dogs.
• The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.
• The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred
dogs.
• Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate
the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.
• Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.
• Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
• Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of
their breeding stock.
• Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon
them.
• Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
• Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part
in the sport.
The Code of Sportsmanship is an affirmation of how registrants and participants should behave, and
violations will be handled pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws and the Dealing with Misconduct at AKC
Events booklet. Complaints will be handled by sending a copy to the subject of the complaint and giving
him/her an opportunity to respond. If the number or seriousness of the complaints against a person rises
to the level requiring formal discipline (i.e. conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, AKC events or the
AKC), AKC will consider preferring charges. Infractions of a lesser degree will be dealt with by an
educational letter sent to the parties involved, affirming the Code of Sportsmanship and/or judging
misconduct policy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Please note – Page numbers are subject to change)
AN AKC APPROVED JUDGE .............................1
RESPONSIBILITIES AS A JUDGE .....................1
Breed Knowledge.....................................1
Impartiality ............................................. 1
ETHICS: HONESTY PLUS COMMON SENSE ..2
CONFLICT OF INTEREST....................................2
GRAY AREAS........................................................3
Attending Shows .....................................3
Breeding and Exhibiting ......................... 3
Handling ..................................................3
Social Functions ......................................4
Occupational and Household
Requirements .......................................... 4
RULE OF THUMB ................................................4
ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENTS ............................ 4
Soliciting Assignments ........................... 4
Written Invitations Only ......................... 5
Avoid Conflicts ....................................... 5
Travel Between Assignments ..................5
Expenses.................................................. 6
Observing ................................................6
FITNESS TO JUDGE/ILLNESS........................... 7
Fitness to Judge .......................................7
Illness ...................................................... 7
BEFORE ENTERING THE RING ........................7
Be on Time ..............................................7
Observations ........................................... 7
Avoid Contacts ....................................... 7
Proper Dress ........................................... 8
Smoking .................................................. 8
JUDGING THE DOGS ..........................................8
You Are in Charge .................................. 8
Checking the Ring ...................................8
Assembling the Class ..............................8
Disabled Handlers....................................9
Change of Exhibitors .............................. 9
Late Arrivals .......................................... 10
Rules and Breed Standards .................... 10
Speed of Judging.....................................10
Double Handling ....................................10
Large Entries, Small Rings .................... 10
First Impressions ....................................11
Individual Examination of Dogs .......... 11
Evaluating a Dog’s Mouth ................... 12
Tables ................................................... 12
Ramps..................................................... 12
Gaiting ....................................................13
Sparring ..................................................13
Placing the Dogs .................................... 13
Designating Class Placements .............. 14
Double Entries ....................................... 14
Specialty Shows .....................................14
Winners and Reserve Winners Classes 14
BIS Judging ........................................... 14
Withholding or Excusing ....................... 14
Impact of Withholding or Excusing .......14
Non-Regular Competitive Classes .........15
Junior Showmanship ..............................15
Stud Dog and Brood Bitch......................15
Brace and Team Competition..................15
BREED JUDGE’S BOOK......................................16
Sample Page from Judge’s Book ........ 16
The Judge’s Book ....................................17
Marking the Judge’s Book ...................... 17
Double-Checking the Book .....................17
Excusals and Disqualifications ............... 18
Shy and Vicious Dogs .............................18
Disqualifying Faults ................................19
Weighing ................................................. 19
Measurements.......................................... 19
Measuring Procedure............................... 20
Dogs That Resist Measurement .............. 20
Protests.....................................................20
Misconduct ..............................................21
Photographs ............................................ 21
Videotaping/Televising Dog Events …... 21
JUDGE’S CHECKLIST......................................... 22
AN AKC APPROVED JUDGE
As a dog show judge, you are an essential part of the fancy and carry enormous responsibilities.
Without your dedication and expertise, dog shows simply cannot function properly. The American
Kennel Club has a significant vested interest in its judges and has adopted the following
Conflict of
Interest Policy
with respect to eligibility to judge:
P. No AKC judge may have a significant interest in a dog registry or dog event-giving
organization deemed by the AKC Board to be in competition with the American Kennel
Club. Significant interest would include, but not be limited to ownership of, employment by,
a directorship in, and holding office
in.
You should be thoroughly familiar with this guide, as well as all of AKC’s
Rules
and
Policies
if
you:
• are an approved or provisional judge,
• have accepted match, sweepstakes or futurity judging assignments,
• are a visiting judge accepting assignments at AKC events,
• plan to apply for provisional judging approval.
Rules (R) and Policies (P) are identified throughout this publication.
This booklet cannot cover all situations, nor can it substitute for common sense.
Whenever you have a question about judging procedure or conduct, consult the AKC Executive
Field Representative present at the show. There is an AKC Executive Field Representative at most
all-breed shows. The Field Representative is the first person to whom you should turn to discuss
questions having to do with your judging. Also, please feel free to contact the Judging Operations
Department at AKC.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A JUDGE
Breed Knowledge
Through experience and ongoing study, you must demonstrate sound
knowledge of the breeds you judge. As breed standards are revised, it is your responsibility to
know and to judge by the current standard. Good judges continue to study even the breeds they are
already approved for.
..............
ATTACHMENT B
Rules Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges
published by The American Kennel Club
Judging at AKC shows should be enjoyable for the judge and beneficial to the sport of
purebred dogs. In this publication you will find Rules, Policies and suggested Guidelines.
The Policies and Rules will be clearly designated as
such.
The suggestions have been developed over the years based on the experience of many
seasoned judges and the AKC staff. You will find them most helpful in learning the judging
process.
Policies are adopted by the Board of Directors and Rules are approved by the Delegate
body. Compliance with these is
mandatory.
As an AKC approved judge you are expected to be familiar with all of the material in this
Publication as well as all other AKC Rules
Sections referencing Rules are identified by an “R.” Sections referencing Policies are
identified by a “P.”
Copyright 2007 The American Kennel Club, Inc.
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced without the written permission of The American Kennel Club.
P. CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP
PREFACE:
The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC’s birth.
Shared values of those involved in the sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are
practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe
that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for years.
With the belief that it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is
presented.
THE CODE
• Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.
• Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous
competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.
• Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred
dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behavior.
• The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.
• The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.
• The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably
appear that the judge’s placements could be based on something other than the merits of the dogs.
• The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.
• The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred
dogs.
• Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate
the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.
• Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.
• Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.
• Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of
their breeding stock.
• Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon
them.
• Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.
• Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part
in the sport.
The Code of Sportsmanship is an affirmation of how registrants and participants should behave, and
violations will be handled pursuant to the Charter and Bylaws and the Dealing with Misconduct at AKC
Events booklet. Complaints will be handled by sending a copy to the subject of the complaint and giving
him/her an opportunity to respond. If the number or seriousness of the complaints against a person rises
to the level requiring formal discipline (i.e. conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, AKC events or the
AKC), AKC will consider preferring charges. Infractions of a lesser degree will be dealt with by an
educational letter sent to the parties involved, affirming the Code of Sportsmanship and/or judging
misconduct policy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Please note – Page numbers are subject to change)
AN AKC APPROVED JUDGE .............................1
RESPONSIBILITIES AS A JUDGE .....................1
Breed Knowledge.....................................1
Impartiality ............................................. 1
ETHICS: HONESTY PLUS COMMON SENSE ..2
CONFLICT OF INTEREST....................................2
GRAY AREAS........................................................3
Attending Shows .....................................3
Breeding and Exhibiting ......................... 3
Handling ..................................................3
Social Functions ......................................4
Occupational and Household
Requirements .......................................... 4
RULE OF THUMB ................................................4
ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENTS ............................ 4
Soliciting Assignments ........................... 4
Written Invitations Only ......................... 5
Avoid Conflicts ....................................... 5
Travel Between Assignments ..................5
Expenses.................................................. 6
Observing ................................................6
FITNESS TO JUDGE/ILLNESS........................... 7
Fitness to Judge .......................................7
Illness ...................................................... 7
BEFORE ENTERING THE RING ........................7
Be on Time ..............................................7
Observations ........................................... 7
Avoid Contacts ....................................... 7
Proper Dress ........................................... 8
Smoking .................................................. 8
JUDGING THE DOGS ..........................................8
You Are in Charge .................................. 8
Checking the Ring ...................................8
Assembling the Class ..............................8
Disabled Handlers....................................9
Change of Exhibitors .............................. 9
Late Arrivals .......................................... 10
Rules and Breed Standards .................... 10
Speed of Judging.....................................10
Double Handling ....................................10
Large Entries, Small Rings .................... 10
First Impressions ....................................11
Individual Examination of Dogs .......... 11
Evaluating a Dog’s Mouth ................... 12
Tables ................................................... 12
Ramps..................................................... 12
Gaiting ....................................................13
Sparring ..................................................13
Placing the Dogs .................................... 13
Designating Class Placements .............. 14
Double Entries ....................................... 14
Specialty Shows .....................................14
Winners and Reserve Winners Classes 14
BIS Judging ........................................... 14
Withholding or Excusing ....................... 14
Impact of Withholding or Excusing .......14
Non-Regular Competitive Classes .........15
Junior Showmanship ..............................15
Stud Dog and Brood Bitch......................15
Brace and Team Competition..................15
BREED JUDGE’S BOOK......................................16
Sample Page from Judge’s Book ........ 16
The Judge’s Book ....................................17
Marking the Judge’s Book ...................... 17
Double-Checking the Book .....................17
Excusals and Disqualifications ............... 18
Shy and Vicious Dogs .............................18
Disqualifying Faults ................................19
Weighing ................................................. 19
Measurements.......................................... 19
Measuring Procedure............................... 20
Dogs That Resist Measurement .............. 20
Protests.....................................................20
Misconduct ..............................................21
Photographs ............................................ 21
Videotaping/Televising Dog Events …... 21
JUDGE’S CHECKLIST......................................... 22
AN AKC APPROVED JUDGE
As a dog show judge, you are an essential part of the fancy and carry enormous responsibilities.
Without your dedication and expertise, dog shows simply cannot function properly. The American
Kennel Club has a significant vested interest in its judges and has adopted the following
Conflict of
Interest Policy
with respect to eligibility to judge:
P. No AKC judge may have a significant interest in a dog registry or dog event-giving
organization deemed by the AKC Board to be in competition with the American Kennel
Club. Significant interest would include, but not be limited to ownership of, employment by,
a directorship in, and holding office
in.
You should be thoroughly familiar with this guide, as well as all of AKC’s
Rules
and
Policies
if
you:
• are an approved or provisional judge,
• have accepted match, sweepstakes or futurity judging assignments,
• are a visiting judge accepting assignments at AKC events,
• plan to apply for provisional judging approval.
Rules (R) and Policies (P) are identified throughout this publication.
This booklet cannot cover all situations, nor can it substitute for common sense.
Whenever you have a question about judging procedure or conduct, consult the AKC Executive
Field Representative present at the show. There is an AKC Executive Field Representative at most
all-breed shows. The Field Representative is the first person to whom you should turn to discuss
questions having to do with your judging. Also, please feel free to contact the Judging Operations
Department at AKC.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A JUDGE
Breed Knowledge
Through experience and ongoing study, you must demonstrate sound
knowledge of the breeds you judge. As breed standards are revised, it is your responsibility to
know and to judge by the current standard. Good judges continue to study even the breeds they are
already approved for.
..............