Hello, I was just wondering what are the requirements needed to steward and judge in the UK, how someone can train for this and how many years it takes in the UK? someone asked me today and I realized that I dont fully know myself I have yet alot to learn! :D
thanks everyone,
Carol :)

Hi Carol, people apply to go on breed club C lists when they feel competant to commence a judging career, usually after a number of years active involvement with their breed, and some showring success. The application is considered by the breed club comittee and either accepted or rejected. Applications that include the attendance of seminars on general topics and breed specific topics are clearly at an advantage, also some breeding and showing success such as having bred winners of stud book numbers. These things demonstrate a true interest in the breed.

Seminars are also available for would be stewards, and then it's a case of offering your services to canine societies, to become practised and competant. :)

Dawn R.

Hi Dawn, thank you so much, that is a great help! I understand it now!!!! :)
Carol :)

Show secretaries are always looking for stewards - ring one up or talk to them at the show and they will usually put you with experienced stewards to begin with to learn the ropes. Then when you have done 12 open shows you can apply to do champ shows. I've been asked to judge novelty classes a couple of times, but don't know nearly enough to think about breed judging yet!!!