Dog show judge

At larger shows, there might be several judges, with each responsible for only certain breeds or classes.

Usually a license as a dog judge is granted by either a breed association or a kennel club.

In some cases the qualification and membership of a National-based organisation is the criteria as to how a judge might operate.

Some judges who are regulars at the larger English or American dog shows become well known among dog show participants and breeders and gain respect from large audiences for their ability to recognise good examples of the breeds that they judge.

The reputations of the founder of Our Dogs, Theo Marples, and his son J.W.