A1 Breed Specialist

Judges who have previously been approved by The Kennel Club to award CCs in Irish Water Spaniels & have completed their first appointment.

 

A1 Non-Breed Specialist

Judges who have previously been approved by The Kennel Club to award CCs in Irish Water Spaniels & have completed their first IWS appointment.

 

A3 Breed Specialist

Judges must have judged 50 IWS in a minimum of 20 classes spread over a wide geographical area & have owned the breed for a minimum of 7 years.

 

A3 Non-Breed Specialist

Judges must have a minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed (to include 5 years in Irish Water Spaniels).  To have judged a minimum of 50 IWS & to have awarded CCs in at least one other breed.

 

B Breed Specialist

Must have judged IWS for a minimum of 5 years and 10 dogs over a wide geographical area and have passed an Irish Water Spaniel Association Breed Specific Seminar.

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B Non-Breed Specialist

Must have judged the IWS for a minimum of 5 years and 10 dogs over a wide geographical area, passed an IWSA Club Breed Specific Seminar.

 

C Specialist

For aspirant judges who have owned/shown IWS for a minimum of 4 years or are able to demonstrate to the committee that they have had an active interest in the breed for 5 years.  To have attended an IWSA Breed Specific.

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C Non-Breed Specialist

For aspirant judges who can demonstrate to the committee that they have had an active interest in IWS for 5 years & have attended an IWSA Breed Specific Seminar.

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