I have had dogs 1979, and have been asked a few times in recent years why I have not wanted to judge, at that time I said I would judge once I had bred my own champion, since 1986 I have had Tibetan Mastiff's which never in all these year been given CC's.

I have done 4-5 seminars, could be more over the years and attended many talks, and 2 judging assesments, I have been asked to judge twice lately but do not really know the first food on the ladder, I have been bullied by other people in the breed, but I would like to find out the procedure.

I think I will still be chicken but there again there are people that I would have to learn to keep my mouth shut .

hay hoa at least I asked

Lynn

Hi Lynn,

apply to your breed club(s) requesting that your name be added to their list(s) which should be updated and sent annually to all societies scheduling your breed ;)  In the meantime, if you lack confidence being centre stage in the ring, why not ask to second steward at a few open shows and maybe your breed club show?  It may help prevent self-consciousness (if that's an issue).

Since you will almost certainly have developed a good eye for your breed over the years through successfully exhibiting and breeding, have studied the breed standard and have made the effort to attend several seminars, you MUST know a fair bit by now and therefore others within your breed would be happy to pay for your formal opinion ;) 

All that aside, even although judging appointments can cause the odd butterfly in the tummy the night before, you'll find all nerves/apprehension etc forgotten when you step into the ring and focus on the job in hand :)

Good luck, Teri  

Thanks Teri, It is mostly the people at shows that say to me why do's you not judge. and look at me strange thinging there must be some tale behind It.

I always said I would as soon as I bred a champion ,my Thea had 48 BOB and BOS and Res. but no CC's, We waited and waited and no near to getting CC, now I think I will be to old when they do get CC's, so may give it a chance

Lynn

Thing is Lynn, if you wait a few years longer in the hope of getting CC status then you will be starting at the bottom rung while others with possibly less experience will be meeting the criteria towards judging at CC level and there could be a shortage of anyone suitably qualified who specialises in your breed which means any CCs on offer only being awarded by all rounders - not ideal I should think when a breed begins to attract more entries (as is often the case as soon as CCs are available) :(

JMHO but I think those longest established and responsible breeders/exhibitors are usually the most needed in a breed which has yet to gain tickets because when a few sets are "up for grabs" it's important that they go to dogs which represent the standard as much as possible and are not influenced by fashions which can sometimes creep in if numbers and opportunities rise too steeply.  Teri :) 

Peggy Grayson has written a book called 'Good Judgement' which is really useful.  I'm just starting getting into judging myself and have found it helpful to steward first so you get an idea of all the 'paperwork' and procedures involved.  I'm judging a match night in a couple of weeks so I can start off slowly.  You've been exhibiting a lot longer than I have (I started 5 or 6 years ago) so you probably know more than me anyway!

Emma

I did a few companion shows(well exemption then)first which opens your eyes to how bad some dogs are made & move & the results don't count for anything in the serious show ring & you can relax & enjoy things. I had been judging obedience first tho'

Stewarding also gives you a chance to see the dogs close up & see(well maybe;))why the dogs are being placed the way they are. I would consider stewarding any breed as it is always useful(makes you popular too with show secretaries)