A1 LIST

For persons who have previously been approved by The Kennel Club to award CC’s in the breed and have completed their first appointment. To have the support of The South of England Airedale Terrier Club

A2 LIST

For persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list and who have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements and accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 list and have the support of The South of England Airedale Terrier Club.

A3 LIST

In respect of a specialist in the breed:

Must have completed the following:

a. Judged at least two Airedale Terrier Breed Club Shows (confined to the breed).

b. Completed at least seven years judging experience within the breed.

c. Judged at least 30 classes restricted to the breed.

d. Judged at least 40 Airedale Terriers (absentees not to be included in the total).

e. To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs when they obtained their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book. (Save in exceptional circumstances).

f. Demonstrated a consistent and active interest in the showing and welfare of the breed for a period of at least ten years (including the seven years judging experience required under (b) above.

g. To have stewarded at twelve shows (the names and dates of shows to be listed on the questionnaire form).

h. Must state that they are prepared to write show critiques as customarily required by the Dog Press.

i. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging Procedures.

j. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement.

k. To have attended a Points of The Dog Hands-on Assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.

l. To have attended at least one breed specific judging seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

In respect of a non-specialist in the breed:

Must have completed the following:

a. Judged at least one Airedale Terrier Breed Club Shows (confined to the breed).

b. Awarded Challenge Certificates in at least one other breed.

c. Judged at least 30 classes restricted to the breed.

d. Judged at least 40 Airedale Terriers (absentees not to be included in the total).

e. Must state that they are prepared to write show critiques as customarily required by the Dog Press.

f. To have a minimum of seven years judging experience in any one breed (to include five years in Airedale Terriers) and have the support of The South of England Airedale Terrier Club

g. To have attended at least one breed specific judging seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

h. To have bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs when they obtained their first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book. (Save in exceptional circumstances).

In respect of foreign judges:

Any prospective judge from outside the jurisdiction of the Kennel Club must already have judged at a level comparable to Kennel Club Championship Shows within the jurisdiction of their own governing body.

B LIST

Supported by the South of England Airedale Terrier Club to judge Airedale Terriers at shows where Challenge Certificates are not on offer.

Breed specialists:

a. To have five years experience owning and exhibiting in the breed.

b. To have judged six classes and a minimum of twelve dogs of the breed at Limited, Open or Championship Shows without CC’s.

c. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club  Regulations and Judging Procedures.

d. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement.

e. To have attended a Points of The Dog Hands-on Assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.

Non specialists:

a. Minimum of five years judging experience in any one breed.

b. To have judged six classes and a minimum of twelve Airedale Terriers at Limited, Open or Championship Shows without CC’s (save in exceptional circumstances).

c. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging Procedures.

d. To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement.

e. To have attended a Points of The Dog Hands-on Assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.

C LIST

For aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of the South of England Airedale Terrier Club.

At a meeting of the Airedale Terrier Breed council held on the 30th of January 2000 The following Consolidated Judges criteria For the breed Was approved.