The Royal Kennel Club provides a number of educational seminars which are run by clubs and societies in order to educate future judges. Below has the contact details for each seminar being run. If you are looking to run a seminar online or need help with organising an event, please email us.
Please refer to our lists of accredited trainers / judges / presenters
Eye for a Dog
A key component of the Judges Education Programme is the ‘Eye for a Dog’ assessment which is mandatory for judges wishing to progress to award CCs to a fourth or subsequent breed under the JEP route, however the assessment is also available for those judges progressing for a second or third CC breed under the JEP route.
2026
Breed appreciation day
The aim of the Judges' Education Programme (Breed Shows) breed appreciation day is to educate individuals interested in the breed, whether they are exhibitors, aspiring judges or breeders.
2026
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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15/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Spaniel (Welsh Springer) |
Mr John Thirwell |
Online |
Contact Peter Barnaby on 07876142331 or email secretary@WSSC.org.uk |
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16/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Barbet |
Carolyn Adkins-Fry |
Online |
Contact Richard McDougal on 07973249591 or email barbet.secretary@gmail.com |
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18/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Keeshond |
Colin Barton |
Nether Whitacre Village Hall, Coleshill, B46 2EH, 9-4pm |
Melanie Peck, byquyfamily@gmail.com
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18/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Otterhound |
Maria Lerego |
Hound Association Championship Show, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD |
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19/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Welsh Corgi Pembroke |
Tracy Irving and Steve Atkinson |
East Whitburn Community Education Centre, Hens Nest Rd, Bathgate, EH47 8EX 1pm-4pm |
Wendy McColl, wclBEC@proton.me, 07792744669 |
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19/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Newfoundland |
Mrs G M Barker |
Online |
Contact Mr Steve Hietschold on 07809 381042 or email secretary@northernnewfoundlandclub.org.uk |
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24/07/2026 - 6:30pm start Breed Appreciation Day Bulldog |
Stuart Lowthian, Lorraine Watkins |
Online |
Deb Lowthian, 07411508500, lowthian20@sky.com |
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26/07/2026 - 9:30am-4:30pm Breed Appreciation Day Retriever (Golden) |
Penny Gowland |
The Royal Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ |
Lesley Layland, 01530 272479, lesleylayland@yahoo.co.uk |
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31/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day German Pincher |
Auli Haapaniemi Liikanen |
Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ 9:30am |
Kian Pellow, 07455241144 and Karen Wakefield, ke.wakefield@btinternet.com, 07543 663205 |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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04/08/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Boston Terrier |
Gerry McCallum |
Online |
Boston Terrier Club of Scotland contact Gerry McCallum on 07816253658 or email bostonterrierbec@outlook.com |
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08/08/2026 - 10am Breed Appreciation Day Irish Red and White Setter |
Ray Mcdonald |
Meeting Room A, |
Ray McDonald, breededucation@irishredandwhitesetterclub.com, 01462672696 |
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15/08/2026 - 10am-3pm Breed Appreciation Day Icelandic Sheepdog |
Thornsteinn Thornsteinsson |
North Muskham Hall, Newark, NG23 6HL |
Wendy Laker, wendy.laker1@gmail.com |
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17/08/2026 - 7pm Breed Appreciation Day Border Terrier |
Sally Leslie & John Bainbridge |
Online |
Southern and Midland Border Terrier Clubs, Wendy Mooney, wendy@mooneys.co.uk, 07904141441, |
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21/08/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Otterhound |
Maria Lerego |
Awards Office, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells LD2 3SY |
please contact davidjporter@mac.com, or saraporter2@mac.com for an application form, and return the completed form to maria.lerego@sky.com |
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26/08/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Miniature Schnauzer |
Christine Ellingworth |
Online - Zoom 7:30pm |
Miniature Schnauzer Club, miniatureschnauzerclub@gmail.com, 07958518460 |
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30/08/2026 - 11:30am Breed Appreciation Day Collie (Rough) |
Miranda Blake |
Corydon kennels, Pinfold Close, Main Street, Fenton, Newark, Notts, NG23 5DE |
Miranda Blake, mirandacorydon@gmail.com, 07815866939 |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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03/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Old English Sheepdog |
Dr Ann Hodgson |
Meeting Room Hall 1 National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh CV8 2RG |
Richard Morris, mobile 07944 929743 email rjmorris12@btinternet.com
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06/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bulldog |
Kevin Davis, Sally James & Sonia Saxon |
Kegworth village hall, Nottingham Rd, Kegworth, DE742FH |
Emma Lee, 07551740614, bulldogclub@hotmail.co.uk |
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09/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Retriver (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) |
Rachel Bradley & Yvonne Burchell |
Online |
Alexandra Adshead 07950448259 nsdtr_bec@hotmail.com |
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12/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Spaniel (Cocker) |
Mrs Angela Hackett (Lindridge) |
Trefnant Village Hall, Trefnant LL16 5UG |
Ann Hughes and Megan Roberts, contact 07805 407066 or email at skyefan1619@gmail.com |
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13/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Weimaraner |
Sally Morgan & James Kelly |
Chieveley Village Hall, High Street Chievely, Newbury RG20 8TE |
James Kelly, Jameskelly40@aol.com, 07763233792 |
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13/09/2026 - 9:30am Breed Appreciation Day Tibetan Spaniel |
Sheila Thomson (Tamrae) |
Dumyat Community Centre, Main Street East , Menstrie, FK11 7BL |
Mrs Jane Gregory, 07508427915, tibspanscot@gmail.com |
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15/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Collie (Rough) |
Angela Harvey |
Online, 7:30pm |
Diana Collino, Diana.collino@btinternet.com, 07483232222 |
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19/09/2026 - 9am Breed Appreciation Day Collie (Rough) |
Gwen Beaden |
West Hall, The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ |
Lene Newman, lenenewman@hotmail.com, 07890200661 |
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20/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Pekingese |
Mrs Elizabeth Stannard |
Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AP |
Adele Summers, 07771575665, adelesummers1@gmail.com |
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26/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bearded Collie |
Mrs Angela Pedder & Miss Lesley Tomlinson |
Edingale Village Hall, Moorecroft, Edingale Tamworth B79 9LJ |
Miss Pavla Brooks, 01600 740694 or email fraglestone@btinternet.com Bearded Collie Club supported by Midshires and also the North of England Bearded Collie Club |
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26/09/2026 - TBC Breed Appreciation Day Great Dane |
Sheena Both and Elaine Hyde |
Chelford Village Hall, Knutsford Rd, Chelford, Macclesfield SK11 9AS |
Nia Pendleton-Watkins, nia.pendleton@gmail.com, 07719763829 |
October
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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01/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Italian Spinoni |
Carolyn Fry |
Online |
Northern Italian Spinoni Association contact Susanne Whittingham on 07814825156 or email riccini1@yahoo.co.uk |
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03/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Griffon Bruxellois |
Mrs Margaret Wildman (Wildax) |
Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3QX |
Northern Griffon Bruxellois Club contact Denise Hopewell Tel 07403 572116 or email denpower@hotmail.co.uk |
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03/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Golden Retriever |
Hilary Male |
Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Bearley, Stratford upon Avon CV37 0SR |
Golden Retriever Club Louise Waldron-Smith Email lovissa@hotmail.co.uk or call 07779263297 |
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03/10/2026 - 10am Breed Appreciation Day Leonberger |
Richard Kinsey |
Nether Whiteacre Village Hall, Nether Whiteacre, Coleshill, B46 2EH |
Sally-Anne Sandalls, saljayjo@hotmail.com, 077530397419 |
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04/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Pharaoh Hound |
TBC |
Baginton Village Hall, Baginton, Warwickshire, CV8 3AA |
Antony Bongiovanni, ankorsph@icloud.com, 07810 193336 |
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04/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Lagotto Romagnolo |
Mrs Louise Ferguson |
Stoneleigh Village Hall, Hall Close, Stoneleigh Coventry CV8 3DG |
Lagotto Romagnolo Club of GB Contact Jude Bullen on 07836779923 or email lrcgbsecretary@gmail.com |
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04/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Australian Terrier |
Mr Paul Eardley Miss Lynn Bell |
Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, OX13 6RR |
Christine Foskett wilfnbell@yahoo.co.uk 07778105722 |
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04/10/2026 - 10am Breed Appreciation Day Japanese Chin |
Sue Hann & Lorraine Gillhespy |
Coronation Hall, Thorpe Willoughby, YO8 9PA |
Lorraine Gillhespy, 07974155775, lmg.lorphil@gmail.com |
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04/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Border Terrier |
Mrs J Gillan |
Victoria Village Hall, Kirkpatrick Fleming, DG11 3AU |
Mrs L Barrett, howthwaitebt@gmail.com, 07810817017 |
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04/10/2026 - 10am Breed Appreciation Day Spaniel (Cocker) |
Michael Masters |
Mathern Village Hall, Mathern, Nr Chepstow, Gwent NP16 6JH |
Ian Hillier, ian_hillier@ayrin.co.uk, 01633893230 |
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04/10/2026 - 1:30pm Breed Appreciation Day West Highland White Terrier |
Mr D Berry |
Crawfordjohn Public Hall., Crawfordjohn, ML12. 6SR. |
George Tullis, george.whwt@outlook.com, 01314496600 |
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06/10/2026 - 7pm Breed Appreciation Day Spanish Water Dog |
Anthony Allen and Pat Booth |
Online |
Jan Wood, secretary@swds.org.uk, 07941422005 |
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14/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Shetland Sheepdog |
TBC |
Online, Time TBC |
Reg Craig, flyingvicar05@gmail.com, 07801414733 |
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17/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Italian Greyhound |
Mrs Becky Henley |
Yelvertoft Village Hall, Stanford Road, Yelvertoft Northamptonshire NN6 6LJ |
Italian Greyhound Club David Wilcox mobile 07860527543 email info@judgeitaliangreyhounds.uk |
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17/10/2026 - 9:30am - 3pm Breed Appreciation Day Norfolk Terrier |
Patsy Hollings & Martin Phillips |
North Muskham Village Hall, Newark, Notts, NG23 6HL |
Ruth Gee, ruth.gee@hotmail.co.uk, 07985569770 |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Briard |
Mr Darren Clarke |
Bagington Village Hall, Frances Road, Bagington Warks CV8 3AB |
Contact Carole Canty on either 01636 892310 or email secretary@thebritishbriardclub.org.uk |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bullmastiff |
Barry Blunden and Bill Warren |
Bromsberrow Village Hall, Albright Lane, Bromsberrow, Ledbury HR8 1RU |
Welsh & West of England Bullmastiff society and Bull Mastiff Association Contact Amanda Warren on 07706 374187 or email allwatcha@btinternet.com |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Dandie Dinmont |
Mrs Frances Chapman-King |
Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road, Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0LT |
Dandie Dinmomt Club and Southern Dandie Dinmont Club Contact Meriel Taylor on 01524 419253 or email mt.ballarat@gmail.com |
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18/10/2026 - 10am - 4pm Breed Appreciation Day Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) |
TBC |
Eggborough village hall |
Kris Malinowski, Krismal@hotmail.co.uk, 07837853248 |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Siberian Husky |
Krystyan Greenland & Judy Wakker |
Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Rd, Bearley. Stratford-Upon Avon. CV37 0SR |
Krystyan Greenland, krys.greenland@googlemail.com, 07786805595 |
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31/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Affenpinscher |
Andrew Stewart and Toni Teasdale |
Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Bearley, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 0SR |
Toni Teasdale, 01884 841463, tonsarne@outlook.com |
November
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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01/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Kooikerhondje |
Claire Johnson |
Chieveley Village Hall, High Street, Chieveley, Berks RG20 8TE |
Claire Stewart, Claire@Twybrook.co.uk, 07827971280 |
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01/11/2026: 10am - 4pm Breed Appreciation Day English Setter |
TBC |
Tatenhill Village Hall, Main St, Burton upon Trent, DE13 9SD |
Steve Collier, steve.roszarke@btopenworld.com, 07890277050 |
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05/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Pug |
Amanda Ellis |
Online |
Alan Carter Secretary@thepugdogclub.com mobile 07917 522668 Contact the Bec Hayley Reynolds on pugsbec@outlook.com |
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07/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Old English Sheepdog |
Trevor Mills |
Meeting Room A, Royal Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry |
Helen Wood, uoescsecretary@hotmail.com mobile 07811153061 |
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08/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
Lesley McFayden, Diane Taylor and Gem Rowe |
Worsall Village Hall, Church Lane, Yarm TS15 9QB |
Rebecca Bennett, mobile 07450 501573 or email beccabennett298@gmail.com |
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12/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Chow Chow |
Andrea Douse |
Online |
Andrea Douse Shasadeechows@gmail.com 07305034495 |
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14/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Newfoundland |
Mrs Susan Benyon and Mrs Lucinda Burgess |
Stoneleigh Village Hall, Stoneleigh, Coventry, CV8 3DG |
Rachel Hutchinson, 07718740756, secretary@thenewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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15/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bolognese |
Mrs Elizabeth Stannard |
Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP |
Contact Adele Summers, mobile 07771575665 or email adelesummers1@gmail.com |
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16/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Beagle |
Samantha Goldberg MRCVS |
Online 7pm |
Jane Whitton, j_whitton98@yahoo.com, 07984977552 |
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22/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Manchester Terrier |
Judy Thurlow & Paul Eardley |
Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road, Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0LT |
Christy Straughan mobile 07881244318 or email secretary@manchester-terrier-club.co.uk |
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22/11/2026 - 9:30am Breed Appreciation Day Tibetan Spaniel |
Bridget Croucher |
Baginton Village Hall, Baginton, CV8 3AB |
David Allman, davidallman15@gmail.com |
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28/11/2026 - 9:30am-3:30pm Breed Appreciation Day Poodle |
Philip Langdon |
Meeting Room A The Royal Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ |
Sharon Pine-Haynes, 07748302054, thepoodleclubevents@gmail.com |
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29/11/2026 - 9:30am - 4pm Breed Appreciation Day Chihuahua |
Julie Sparrow (Casarow) |
Cabus Village Hall, Lancaster New Road, Cabus, Preston, PR3 1WL |
Clark Fahey, northerncountieschihuahuaclub@gmail.com, 01772 384724 |
2027
April
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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10/04/2027: 9am - 1pm Breed Appreciation Day Bedlington Terrier |
Mrs S A MORRICE |
Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, Coventry, CV7 8AZ |
Christine Worrall, cmworrall@hotmail.com, 07941371161 |
Requirements of a Dog Show Judge
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the requirements of a dog show judge. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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16-Jul-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Spanish Water Dog Society of Great Britain - Jodie Trebert - treasurer@swds.org.uk |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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21-Aug-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY |
Jeff Horswell - jeff.horswell2691@gmail.com |
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29-Aug-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
03-Sep-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Nr, Coventry, CV8 2LG |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
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15-Sep-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Coalville and District Canine Society - Simon Whincup - 07739 358077 - CoalvilleCanine@gmail.com |
October
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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12-Oct-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Scottish Rottweiler Club - Jackie Johnstone - 07949 563399 - srcrottsseminar@gmail.com |
November
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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7th November 2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8NP |
Lesley McCourt - Lancs & Cheshire English Springer Spaniel Club - 07929 379285 - woodspa30@gmail.com |
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19-Nov-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Coalville and District Canine Society - Simon Whincup - 07739 358077 - CoalvilleCanine@gmail.com |
Conformation and Movement
Our conformation and movement seminar provides all judges with a good understanding of canine conformation and movement. You can find pre-course learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12-Jul-26 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Chieveley Village Hall, High Street, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TE |
South of England Bassett Hound Club - Caz Turner - 07790865594 - devonhound@googlemail.com |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
23/08/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY |
Jeff Horswell - jeff.horswell2691@gmail.com |
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31/08/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
04/09/2026 + 06/09/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Nr, Coventry, CV8 2LG |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
November
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
7th November 2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8NP |
Kay Woodward - Midland English Springer Spaniel Society - 07808 770777 - kaywoodward30@yahoo.com |
Points of a Dog
The aim of the points of the dog assessment is to demonstrate that judges are familiar with the points of the dog (anatomy), structure of the dog (structural balance) and conventional measurements of the dog. You can find pre-learning for the points of the dog assessment on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12-Jul-26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Chieveley Village Hall, High Street, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TE |
South of England Bassett Hound Club - Caz Turner - 07790865594 - devonhound@googlemail.com |
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23/24/26-Jul-2026 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Harwood House, Harwood Leeds LS17 9LQ |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
4-Aug-26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Slow Berry Farm, Austfield Lane, Hillam, Monk Fryston, LS25 5HQ |
Otley CS - Christina Chapman - 01507363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
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7/8/9-Aug-2026 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
New Park, Brocjenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH |
Bournemouth Champ Show - Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
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21-23rd Aug 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY |
Jeff Horswell - jeff.horswell2691@gmail.com |
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28-31st Aug 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
3-6th Sept 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Nr, Coventry, CV8 2LG |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
October
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
22nd-25th October 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Kathy Moores |
4 Mitchell Court, Castle Mound Way, Rugby, CV23 0UY |
Lucy Mottram - 07447081115 - lucymottram@icloud.com |
Agility (Practical)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the importance of the role of an agility judge, course design and practice and provides up-to-date information on The Royal Kennel Club's regulations and judging procedures. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Obedience (Practical)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the importance of the role of an obedience judge, test design and practice and provide up-to-date information on The Royal Kennel Club's regulations and judging procedures. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Rally (rules and regulations)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the Rally rules and regulations. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
8th August 2026 Rally (R&R) |
Accredited Trainer Rachel Cooper |
Nuneaton Dog Training Club Old, Hinkley Road, Nuneaton, CV10 0AA |
Rachel Cooper & Adrian Dornford-Smith - 078550474414 - Rahelsphone@adsystemsit.com |
Rally (practical)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the importance of the role of an rally judge, test design and practice and provide up-to-date information on The Royal Kennel Club's regulations and judging procedures. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
8th August 2026 Rally (Practical) |
Accredited Trainer, Rachel Cooper and Adrian Dornford-Smith |
Nuneaton Dog Training Club, Old Hinkley Road, Nuneaton, CV10 0AA |
Adrian Dornford-Smith - 07855 474414 - adrian@59plus.org.uk |
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9th August 2026 Rally (Practical) |
Accredited Trainer, Rachel Cooper and Adrian Dornford-Smith |
Nuneaton Dog Training Club, Old Hinkley Road, Nuneaton, CV10 0AA |
Adrian Dornford-Smith - 07855 474414 - adrian@59plus.org.uk |
Heelwork to Music (HTM)
All judges/organisers should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations, to which these seminars will assist. You can find additional learning material on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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28th August 2026 Heelwork to Music (Practical) |
Accredited Trainer, Nicci Hindson |
Forest Oak Farm, Purlieu, Lydney, Glos, GL15 4LN |
Richard Moss - 07770272911 - Richard.furtography@gmail.com |
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29th August 2026 Heelwork to Music (R&R) |
Accredited Trainers, Michelle Dodson and Heather Smith |
Forest Oak Farm, Purlieu, Lydney, Glos, GL15 4LN |
Richard Moss - 07770272911 - Richard.furtography@gmail.com |
Requirements of a Field Trial Judge
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the requirements of a field trial judge. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
Form more information visit Judging a Field trial.
2026
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
6th September 2026 Spaniels |
Approved Presenter Christine Bridgwater |
West Meon Village Hall, Petersfield |
Organiser: Christine Bridgwater 07818 093244 |
Health Webinars
The Royal Kennel Club’s health team host a variety of free health-related webinars, which are open to owners and breeders who would like to find out more about a variety of canine health issues.
You can watch all webinars that have already taken place via our YouTube channel
None currently available
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Health Seminars
None currently available
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Working Trials (Practical)
None currently available
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Bloodhound Trials
None currently available
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