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Judging

As part of our commitment to the breed Steve has done his best to learn all he can about the correct conformation of dogs and Newfoundlands in particular. This has included attending numerous Kennel Club and Breed Club seminars.

Steve is on the "A1 List" of Newfoundland Specialist judges having awarded Challenge Certificates for the first time at the Welsh Kennel Club in August 2014.

Steve judging in the USA

Up to now, Steve has had the pleasure of judging at 31 KC licensed shows, including a very enjoyable judging appointment at the Cape Cod Speciality Show in the US. 24 of those shows had classes for Newfoundlands and in total Steve has judged 273 Newfoundlands.

Steve is thrilled to have been invited to judge eight sweeps classes at the 2015 NCA (Newfoundland Club of America) Speciality Show.

Judging CV

Date Show Society Breed Classes Entries Judged
20/07/2003 Worthing & District Newfoundland 3 9 1
25/03/2004 Horsham & District Newfoundland 3 9 6
02/06/2004 Boston & District Newfoundland 3 7 1
01/08/2004 East of England Ladies' Newfoundland 3 3 1
08/08/2004 Kirkaldly & District Newfoundland 3 9 5
04/10/2004 Chelmsford & District Newfoundland 3 17 8
19/03/2005 West Torrington Newfoundland 3 8 2
17/04/2005 Bury St. Edmunds Newfoundland 3 20 9
21/05/2006 Coventry & District Newfoundland 3 19 14
16/09/2006 Cape Cod Kennel Club Newfoundland 10 18 15
03/03/2007 Romford & District Leonberger 3 23 13
05/05/2007 South West Working & Pastoral Association St. Bernard 2 2 1
05/05/2007 South West Working & Pastoral Association Great Dane 3 7 5
05/05/2007 South West Working & Pastoral Association Newfoundland 3 8 6
05/05/2007 South West Working & Pastoral Association Polish Lowland 2 4 3
05/05/2007 South West Working & Pastoral Association Finnish Lapphunds 3 4 2
17/02/2008 Horley & District Great Dane 2 6 5
17/02/2008 Horley & District St. Bernard 2 6 3
17/02/2008 Horley & District Newfoundland 4 14 11
07/02/2009 Newark & District Newfoundland 3 13 9
07/02/2009 Newark & District St. Bernard 3 16 9
30/01/2010 Cardiff Canine Society Newfoundland 5 23 11
06/02/2010 Worthing & District Canine Society Newfoundland 4 2 2
18/12/2010 The Southern Newfoundland Club Newfoundland 10 61 23
27/02/2011 Kent County Canine Association Newfoundland 3 13 12
08/04/2011 Bakewell Show Newfoundland 6 15 7
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Boxer 3 10 8
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Siberian Husky 2 10 6
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Doberman 2 9 9
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Rottweiler 1 7 3
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Bullmastiff 1 4 3
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Great Dane 2 10 7
28/01/2012 Kirkintilloch Lenzie District Canine Society Newfoundland 2 11 4
04/02/2012 Leigh Canine Society Newfoundland 3 12 8
04/02/2012 Leigh Canine Society Leonberger 3 3 3
04/02/2012 Leigh Canine Society Alaskan Malamute 3 4 3
04/02/2012 Leigh Canine Society Great Dane 3 6 4
03/03/2012 Romford & District Canine Society Newfoundland 3 1 1
29/07/2012 The Emerald Isle Newfoundland Club Newfoundland 14 27 16
05/01/2013 South West Essex Canine Association Rottweiler 3 5 5
05/01/2013 South West Essex Canine Association Doberman 3 5 5
05/01/2013 South West Essex Canine Association Dogue De Bordeaux 2 4 4
16/08/2014 The Welsh Kennel Club Newfoundland 16 64 44
06/06/2015 Newfoundland Club Of America National Specialty Newfoundland 7 68 57
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society Alaskan Malamute 2 2 2
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society Bernese Mountain Dog 3 4 2
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society Rottweiler 3 3 4
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society Siberian Husky 2 10 6
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society A.V Not Separately Classified Working 3 3 1
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society Working Group 1 9 9
17/05/2015 Christchurch & New Forest Canine Society Working Group Puppy 1 9 9
03/10/2015 Barking Canine Club A.V Not Separately Classified Working 4 9 6
10/03/2015 Barking Canine Club A.V Working 5 11 9
10/03/2015 Barking Canine Club A.V Veteran Working 1 1 1
03/10/2015 Barking Canine Club Cocker Spaniel 3 5 5
10/03/2015 Barking Canine Club Working Group 1 1 1
10/03/2015 Barking Canine Club Working Group Puppy 1 1 1
10/10/2015 Exposition Regionale D'Elevage Du Chien Terre-Neuve A.V Not Separately Classified Working 12 35 28
18/06/2016 Border Union Agricultural Society Championship Show A.V Not Separately Classified Working 16 69 1

Future Judging

In addition to the Judging and Stewarding appointments shown in our Latest News column, Steve is keen to further expand his experience and would be delighted to hear from Show Managers or Club Secretaries who may be interested in extending an invitation.
Latest Judging News
Steve Is delighted to announce that he has attended the breed specific seminar and has passed the breed standard test paper and written critique assessment for the Lagotto Romagnolo Association, and would now welcome judging appointments for Lagotto Romagnolo.
Steve Is delighted to announce that he has attended the London Cocker Spaniel Society breed specific seminar and has passed the hands on assessment, and would now welcome judging appointments for Cocker Spaniels.
              Seminars
  The Newfoundland Club Breed Judging seminar.
        Kennel Club Conformation & Movement.
        Kennel Club Requirements of a Dog show judge & exam passed.
  Southern Newfoundland Club Hands-on Judging and Assessment Pass with Credit.
        Kennel Club
Conformation & movement seminar Hands on assessment
Passed

Steve has now passed the A3 judging assessment for Newfoundlands (with a credit). The assessors were Mr. Roger Vincent, Mrs. Del Richards and Mr. Tegwyn Jones.

Steve is pleased to have been accepted for inclusion on the following breed clubs "C" judging lists;
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain.
Alaskan Malamute Club of Great Britain.

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