Licensing Maintenance Requirements


LICENSING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS for All Breed, Groups and Breed Judges (Section B, 7)

Judges' licenses are renewed annually, providing that the following conditions are met:

1) Each judge must sign a statement of commitment to abide by the CKC Code of Ethics, the Code of Ethics for Judges (upon being approved by the Board of Directors) and the Guidelines for Judges.

2) The judge must be physically capable of properly performing the functoins of a judge, as provided in Chapter 7 - Judges - section A, General.

3) The judge must be a member in good standing with the CKC and have met the requirements as stated in Chapter 7 - Judges - section B, 7.

A licensed judge who has not judged at least one (1) assignment in the past five (5) years for each group or breeds for which the judge has been licensed will have their license reviewed by the CKC. On the recommendation of the Event Officiating Committee, the judge may be allowed to proceed or will be offered enrollment in the Emeritus Program. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED JUDGES - 5 YEAR CYCLE (Passed by CKC Board 09/21 Motion 12.7)

Current Cycle Ending December 2023 (extended due to pandemic - CKC Board motion 76-06-20)

Licensed judges are encouraged and expected to engage in a self – directed program of professional development. Recognizing that a judge has a commitment to on-going education, all judges will maintain an educational portfolio with appropriate documentation and/or certification. This portfolio will be reviewed and approved by The Canadian Kennel Club at the end of each five (5)) year cycle.

Should a judge fail to meet these requirements, the judge's license will be held in abeyance until such time that the requirement is met.  

In each five (5) year cycle, a judge must:

a) Participate for a minimum of one (1) ring stewarding assignment at a CKC Conformation Show for a minimum of four (4) hours; and 

c) meet the requirements as outlined in each of the two (2) categories:

Category A (choose One (1) option)

(i) Attend the Canadian Kennel Club/Canadian Dog Show Judges Advanced Judges Conference.

OR

(ii) Attend a Canadian or International two day judge's conference which must focus on judging related content e.g. specific breeds, comparison of breeds, canine structure and movement, ring procedures etc. Each presentation must be a minimum of ninety (90) minutes. Certificates must be issued by the hosting group for completed attendance at each conference/seminar.

OR

(iii) Attend two one-day Canadian or International judge's seminars each of which will include at least four (4) presentations focusing on judging related content e.g. specific breeds, comparison of breeds, canine structure and movement, ring procedures etc. Each presentation must be a minimum of ninety (90) minutes. Certificates must be issued by the hosting group for completed attendance at each conference/seminar.

Category B (choose Two (2) options)

(iv) Participate as a presenter or attendee at ten (10) Canadian or International seminars dealing with single or multiple breeds or judging related topic seminars organized by judges’ study groups and/or breed clubs. This can include a combination of on line or in person attendance seminars. Certificates must be issued by the hosting group for complete attendance at each seminar. Each seminar presented must be a minimum of ninety (90) minutes in duration to qualify.
(v) Design, complete and present a breed specific or judging related topic to a judges’ study group.
(vi) Participate in two (2) ringside mentoring sessions at a Canadian or International, National/Regional Breed specialty with a licensed judge for that breed, or an individual who has bred the Specialty Show breed for a minimum of (15) years. A breeder-judge who provides mentoring at a National/Regional Specialty may use that as one of the two ringside mentoring requirements.
(viii) Write and publish an article, series of articles or book, relating to judging in general or a specific breed in particular.
(ix) Participate for a full three (3) year term in the Judges Observer Program as either a General Coordinator, Area Coordinator or Observer.
(x) Attend the Canadian Kennel Club/Canadian Dog Show Judges Advanced Judges Conference.
OR
Attend a Canadian or International two day judge's conference which must focus on judging related content e.g. specific breeds, comparison of breeds, canine structure and movement, ring procedures etc. Each presentation must be a minimum of ninety (90) minutes. Certificates must be issued by the hosting group for completed attendance at each conference/seminar.
OR
Attend two one-day Canadian or International judge's seminars each of which will include at least four (4) presentations focusing on judging related content e.g. specific breeds, comparison of breeds, canine structure and movement, ring procedures etc. Each presentation must be a minimum of ninety (90) minutes. Certificates must be issued by the hosting group for completed attendance at each conference/seminar.
(xi) Attend two Kennel Club recognized events demonstrating a breed’s function, such as field trials, herding trials, earth dog, draft dog, lure coursing and retriever trials. Not to include obedience, agility, and rally events. Each event must be a minimum of 4 hours and provide documentation by the club official.

 

Judges that are licensed to judge three (3) breeds or less, are required to choose from the following options within each six (6) year cycle: 


(1) Attend The Canadian Kennel Club Advanced Judges conference. Certificates for attendance at a Canadian Kennel Club Advanced Judges Seminar will only be issued to individuals that register and attend the
seminar in its entirety. Should a participant choose to leave before the entire seminar is complete, no certificate will be issued to that participant.

OR

(2) Write the Current Closed Book Version of the Conformation Judges Exam, Section, Rules & Procedures under Initial Application for Applicant Conformation Judging, Permit Process, 3b). Must earn a minimum of
85% to be successful or all other policies regarding rewriting of the exam are applicable.


(3) Participate as a Presenter or Attendee in a minimum of one (1) breed seminar on one of the breeds they are currently licensed to judge. The seminar to be a minimum of ninety (90) minutes in duration to qualify as
a seminar.


NOTE: Certificates for attendance at a Canadian Kennel Club Advanced Judges Seminar will only be issued to individuals that register and attend the seminar in its entirety. Should a participant choose to leave before the entire seminar is complete, no certificate will be issued to that participant.

Forms

Continuing Education Verification Form

Portfolio 5 year Checklist

Additional forms can be found on the CKC website - PLEASE CLICK HERE