IN
LINE with its stated policy of fast-tracking or facilitating
the appointment of ‘new’ group judges at general
championship shows the Kennel Club has announced the introduction
of a new policy.
The policy, thought to have been approved of it principle
some time ago, has been amending accordingly:- ‘It
is felt that Group judges should award CCs in at least 20%
of the Challenge Certificate breeds within the Group. It
was amended as follows: -
‘Gundog, Hound & Terrier Groups – 5 breeds
(4 breeds unconnected)
‘Utility, Toy & Pastoral Groups – 4 breeds
(all unconnected)
‘Working Group – 3 breeds (all unconnected).
‘BIS – 1 Group and breeds from 2 other Groups.
Must have a minimum of 7 CC breeds in total and at least
1 breed from 2 Groups other than that for which the judge
is approved.’
The Kennel Club press release was issued on Thursday December
11th.
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