ISCGB Judges List Criteria ........
Al LISTJudges who have previously been approved by The Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in the breed and have completed their first appointment. To have the support of The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain. (K.C. Policy)
A2 LISTJudges who are recommended by The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain and who, if invited to judge by a Society, would in principle be approved by The Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in the breed for that occasion; provided that they fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list and have been assessed in accordance with K.C. requirements and accepted by The Kennel Club for inclusion on the A2 List of The ISCGB. (K.C. Policy)
A3 LIST (BREED SPECIALIST) Judges who are recommended by The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain as being suitable to award Challenge Certificates in the breed, but are not yet approved by The Kennel Club for inclusion on the A2 List.

GUIDELINES - Applicants should have:

A minimum of 7 years judging experience in the breed and have the support of The ISCGB. (K.C. Policy)
Judged the breed at a breed club show or a championship show without C.C.'s.
Judged a minimum of 50 breed classes with a minimum of 150 dogs (hands on) with an adequate geographical spread.
To have attended at least one ISCGB approved breed specific Judging Seminar run in accordance with the K.C. Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable. (K.C. Policy as of 1.7.2001)
To have attended a seminar given by a K.C. Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging procedures. (K.C. Policy as of 1.7.2001)
To have attended a seminar given by a K.C. Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement. (K.C. Policy as of 1.7.2001)
To have attended a Conformation & Movement "Hands On Assessment" conducted by a KC Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.
Bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 Spinoni when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book and have the support of The ISCGB. Save in exceptional circumstances. (K.C. Policy)
To have stewarded at 12 shows. (K.C. Policy)

A3 LIST (NON SPECIALIST)Judges who are recommended by The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain as being suitable to award Challenge Certificates in the breed, but are not yet approved by The Kennel Club for inclusion on the A2 List.
GUIDELINES - Applicants should have:

A minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed (to include 5 years in Spinoni) and have the support of The ISCGB. (K.C. Policy)
Judged the breed at a breed club show or a championship show without C.C.'s.
Judged a minimum of 50 breed classes with a minimum of 150 dogs (hands on) with an adequate geographical spread.
To have awarded C.C.'s in at least one other breed. (K.C. Policy)
To have attended at least one ISCGB approved breed specific Judging Seminar run in accordance with the K.C. Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.


B LIST (BREED SPECIALISTS)Judges who have been approved by The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain to judge at Championship Shows without C.C.'s or Open Shows

GUIDELINES - Applicants should have:

A minimum of 5 years experience owning and exhibiting Spinoni and have the support of The ISCGB.
Judged a minimum of 15 classes at 5 shows with a minimum of 50 dogs (hands on).
To have attended at least one ISCGB approved breed specific Judging Seminar run in accordance with the K.C. Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

B LIST (ITALIAN BREED SPECIALISTS)Judges from Italy who have been approved by The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain to judge at Championship Shows without CC's or Open Shows.

Owned Spinoni for at least 10 years.
Owned or bred an Italian Champion.

B LIST (NON SPECIALISTS)Judges who have been approved by The Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain to judge at Championship Shows without C.C.'s or Open Shows.
A minimum of 5 years judging experience in any Gundog breed and have the support of The ISCGB.
Judged a minimum of 15 classes at 5 shows with a minimum of 50 dogs (hands on).
To have attended at least one ISCGB approved breed specific Judging Seminar run in accordance with the K.C. Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.


C LIST (BREED SPECIALISTS) For Aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of The ISCGB.
C LIST (NON SPECIALISTS) For Aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of The ISCGB

Meeting the criteria outlined in the GUIDELINES FOR A2 - A3 - B and C LISTS does not mean automatic approval.

THE FINAL DECISION FOR APPROVAL RESTS WITH THE COMMITTEE OF
THE ITALIAN SPINONE CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN