Judging Lhasa Apsos: Education & JEP#
The Northern of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of judging for our breed. All prospective and established judges are now required to follow the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Judges Education Programme (JEP).
The Judges Education Programme (JEP)#
The JEP is a formalised training structure designed to ensure that judges at all levels have a thorough understanding of the breed standard, health, and history. The programme is divided into sequential levels:
Level 1: Foundation#
Requirements for anyone who wishes to judge. This level covers the basic rules, regulations, and ethics of judging dog shows.
Level 2: Breed Specific Foundation#
The first step towards awarding Challenge Certificates (CCs) for Lhasa Apsos. At this level, judges are eligible to judge the breed at Open Shows and are expected to attend a Breed Appreciation Day (BAD).
Level 3: Breed Specific Intermediate#
Requires the judge to have attended a BAD, passed a Multiple Choice Exam (MCE), and attended a Breed Specific Seminar. Level 3 judges are gaining deeper experience through hands-on assessments and judging appointments.
Level 4: Challenge Certificate Status#
Judges at Level 4 are approved by the RKC to award Challenge Certificates (CCs) in Lhasa Apsos. This is the pinnacle of breed-specific judging, requiring significant experience and recommendation by the breed club.
Education Resources#
Breed Appreciation Days (BAD)#
NOELAC regularly hosts Breed Appreciation Days. These events include:
- Breed Seminar: A detailed presentation on the Lhasa Apso breed standard.
- Hands-on Assessment: An opportunity to handle and assess dogs under the guidance of experienced breed specialists.
- Multiple Choice Exam (MCE): The formal RKC assessment required to progress to Level 2 and 3.
The Breed Standard#
A thorough understanding of the Lhasa Apso Breed Standard is essential for any judge. Our education sessions focus on the specific nuances of the breed’s outline, coat, and movement.
Find a Lhasa Apso Judge#
You can find a list of qualified Lhasa Apso judges at all levels (from Open Show Level 2 to Championship Level 4) via the Royal Kennel Club’s Find a Judge service.
- Visit the RKC Find a Judge Service.
- Select ‘Dog Showing’.
- Choose ‘Lhasa Apso’ from the breed dropdown.
- Specify the required level and click ‘Go’.
Breed Assessment Day Liaison#
While the club coordinates closely with the Breed Education Coordinator (BEC), our internal point of contact for education and assessment events is:
Janice McIntyre Breed Assessment Day Liaison
Janice assists with the coordination of Breed Appreciation Days and Multiple Choice Exams. For information on upcoming education events, please contact the club secretary or Janice directly during our club shows.