The Royal Kennel Club provides a number of educational seminars which are run by clubs and societies in order to educate future judges. Below has the contact details for each seminar being run. If you are looking to run a seminar online or need help with organising an event, please email us.
Please refer to our lists of accredited trainers / judges / presenters
Eye for a Dog
A key component of the Judges Education Programme is the ‘Eye for a Dog’ assessment which is mandatory for judges wishing to progress to award CCs to a fourth or subsequent breed under the JEP route, however the assessment is also available for those judges progressing for a second or third CC breed under the JEP route.
2026
Breed appreciation day
The aim of the Judges' Education Programme (Breed Shows) breed appreciation day is to educate individuals interested in the breed, whether they are exhibitors, aspiring judges or breeders.
2026
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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03/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Beagle |
Mr D Fellows |
Willington Village Hall |
Joan Lennard Joan.lennard@btinternet.com 01283732377
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03/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Airedale Terrier |
David Brand |
Weedon Bec Village Hall, West Street, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4QU |
Julie Brown julie.nata@outlook.com 01243604046
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03/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Havanese |
Andrea Akkad, Gaynor Morris and Diane Mottram |
Nether Whitacre Village Hall, Coleshill, B46 2EH |
Sueclementsroxholm@gmail.com - 0742 4064931 or 01775 840183 |
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03/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) |
Richard Forsythe |
Mappleborough Village Hall, Mappleborough Green, Studley, Redditch B80 7BT |
Mappleborough Village Hall, Mappleborough Green, Studley, Redditch B80 7BT |
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09/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Azawakh & Sloughi |
Richard Gunn Azawakh and Clare Boggia Sloughi |
Bagington Village Hall, Frances Road Bagington CV8 3AB |
Kath Clarke Sloughi on 07857 064411 email Kath.clark@outlook.com and Richard Gunn Azawakh on 07877 862911 email katanga@blueyonder.co.uk |
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16/05/2025 Breed Appreciation Day Doberman |
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East Whitburn Community Centre Wrens Nest Road East Whithburn Bathgate EH47 8EX |
Tracy McCall, 07738912083 email sebalinski@gmail.com |
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16/05/2025 Breed Appreciation Day Great Swiss Mountain Dog |
Sue Parkin-Russell |
Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, OX13 6RR |
Sue Parkin Russell - 07876207343 or email spaclere@btinternet.com |
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17/05/2025 Breed Appreciation Day Bracco Italiano |
Megan Dodd |
Muskham Rural Community Centre, North Muskham NG23 6HL |
Megan Dodd - mobile 07788 547106 or email megan.gsp.hayes@gmail.com |
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18/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Rottweiler |
Marie Tomlinson and Richard Kinsey |
Online |
Kirstie Forster 07763 971150 or email srcrottsseminar@gmail.com |
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23/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Shetland Sheepdog |
Mrs Jayne Clegram-Chapman |
Milton of Balgonie Village Hall, Dickson Lane, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 6QG |
Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club, Contact Sharon Main greatsheept04@aol.com |
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24/05/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bull Terrier and Mini Bull Terrier |
Maureen Hughes & Andrea Gates |
Warmley Community Centre, 20 Deanery Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 9JB |
West of England Bull Terrier Club and Southern Miniature Bull Terrer Club Contact Maureen Hughes, mobile 07588 959333 or email maureengraymorhughes@gmail.com |
June
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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07/06/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Irish Terrier |
Miss Ann Bradley |
Weedon Village Hall, West street, Weedon, Northants NN7 4QU |
Irish Terrier Association and Southern Irish Terrier Society Contact Mr Ian Bamsey 07885302020 email holbam1@gmail.com
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13/06/2026 - 11am Breed Appreciation Day Retriever (Curly Coat) |
Mr Nigel Spragins |
Doulting Village Hall, Chelynch Park, Doulting, BA4 4PL |
Leslie Bain, 07584075585, bec.ccrc@gmail.com |
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17/06/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Portuguese Water Dog |
Rachael Reddin |
Online |
Contact Jayne Hopkins on 07855625269 or pwdbec@gmail.com |
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27/06/2026 Breed appreciation day Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
Gary Hinsley, Alison Hinsley and Gem Rowe |
Normanton on Soar Village Hall, 83 Main Street, Normanton on Sour, Loughborough Leics LE12 5HB |
East Midlands SBTC & East Anglian SBTC Jay Rogers easbtclub@gmail.com or Lesley McFayden eastbclub@gmail.com |
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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15/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Spaniel (Welsh Springer) |
Mr John Thirwell |
Online |
Contact Peter Barnaby on 07876142331 or email secretary@WSSC.org.uk |
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16/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Barbet |
Carolyn Adkins-Fry |
Online |
Contact Richard McDougal on 07973249591 or email barbet.secretary@gmail.com |
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18/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Keeshond |
Colin Barton |
Nether Whitacre Village Hall, Coleshill, B46 2EH |
Karen Bugg on karen@komargo.co.uk contact 07505 108305
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19/07/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Newfoundland |
Mrs G M Barker |
Online |
Contact Mr Steve Hietschold on 07809 381042 or email secretary@northernnewfoundlandclub.org.uk |
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24/07/2026 - 6:30pm start Breed Appreciation Day Bulldog |
Stuart Lowthian, Lorraine Watkins |
Online |
Deb Lowthian, 07411508500, lowthian20@sky.com |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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04/08/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Boston Terrier |
Gerry McCallum |
Online |
Boston Terrier Club of Scotland contact Gerry McCallum on 07816253658 or email bostonterrierbec@outlook.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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03/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Old English Sheepdog |
Dr Ann Hodgson |
Meeting Room Hall 1 National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh CV8 2RG |
Richard Morris, mobile 07944 929743 email rjmorris12@btinternet.com
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06/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bulldog |
Kevin Davis, Sally James & Sonia Saxon |
Kegworth village hall, Nottingham Rd, Kegworth, DE742FH |
Emma Lee, 07551740614, bulldogclub@hotmail.co.uk |
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12/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Spaniel (Cocker) |
Mrs Angela Hackett (Lindridge) |
Trefnant Village Hall, Trefnant LL16 5UG |
Ann Hughes and Megan Roberts, contact 07805 407066 or email at skyefan1619@gmail.com |
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13/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Weimaraner |
Sally Morgan & James Kelly |
Chieveley Village Hall, High Street Chievely, Newbury RG20 8TE |
James Kelly, Jameskelly40@aol.com, 07763233792 |
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13/09/2026 - 9:30am Breed Appreciation Day Tibetan Spaniel |
Sheila Thomson (Tamrae) |
Dumyat Community Centre, Main Street East , Menstrie, FK11 7BL |
Mrs Jane Gregory, 07508427915, tibspanscot@gmail.com |
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20/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Pekingese |
Mrs Elizabeth Stannard |
Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5AP |
Adele Summers, 07771575665, adelesummers1@gmail.com |
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26/09/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bearded Collie |
Mrs Angela Pedder & Miss Lesley Tomlinson |
Edingale Village Hall, Moorecroft, Edingale Tamworth B79 9LJ |
Miss Pavla Brooks, 01600 740694 or email fraglestone@btinternet.com Bearded Collie Club supported by Midshires and also the North of England Bearded Collie Club |
October
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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01/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Italian Spinoni |
Carolyn Fry |
Online |
Northern Italian Spinoni Association contact Susanne Whittingham on 07814825156 or email riccini1@yahoo.co.uk |
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03/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Griffon Bruxellois |
Mrs Margaret Wildman (Wildax) |
Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3QX |
Northern Griffon Bruxellois Club contact Denise Hopewell Tel 07403 572116 or email denpower@hotmail.co.uk |
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03/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Golden Retriever |
Hilary Male |
Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Bearley, Stratford upon Avon CV37 0SR |
Golden Retriever Club Louise Waldron-Smith Email lovissa@hotmail.co.uk or call 07779263297 |
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04/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Lagotto Romagnolo |
Mrs Louise Ferguson |
Stoneleigh Village Hall, Hall Close, Stoneleigh Coventry CV8 3DG |
Lagotto Romagnolo Club of GB Contact Jude Bullen on 07836779923 or email lrcgbsecretary@gmail.com |
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04/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Australian Terrier |
Mr Paul Eardley Miss Lynn Bell |
Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, OX13 6RR |
Christine Foskett wilfnbell@yahoo.co.uk 07778105722 |
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04/10/2026 - 10am Breed Appreciation Day Japanese Chin |
Sue Hann & Lorraine Gillhespy |
Coronation Hall, Thorpe Willoughby, YO8 9PA |
Lorraine Gillhespy, 07974155775, lmg.lorphil@gmail.com |
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17/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Italian Greyhound |
Mrs Becky Henley |
Yelvertoft Village Hall, Stanford Road, Yelvertoft Northamptonshire NN6 6LJ |
Italian Greyhound Club David Wilcox mobile 07860527543 email info@judgeitaliangreyhounds.uk |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Briard |
Mr Darren Clarke |
Bagington Village Hall, Frances Road, Bagington Warks CV8 3AB |
Contact Carole Canty on either 01636 892310 or email secretary@thebritishbriardclub.org.uk |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bullmastiff |
Barry Blunden and Bill Warren |
Bromsberrow Village Hall, Albright Lane, Bromsberrow, Ledbury HR8 1RU |
Welsh & West of England Bullmastiff society and Bull Mastiff Association Contact Amanda Warren on 07706 374187 or email allwatcha@btinternet.com |
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18/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Dandie Dinmont |
Mrs Frances Chapman-King |
Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road, Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0LT |
Dandie Dinmomt Club and Southern Dandie Dinmont Club Contact Meriel Taylor on 01524 419253 or email mt.ballarat@gmail.com |
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31/10/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Affenpinscher |
Andrew Stewart and Toni Teasdale |
Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Bearley, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 0SR |
Toni Teasdale, 01884 841463, tonsarne@outlook.com |
November
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
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05/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Pug |
Amanda Ellis |
Online |
Alan Carter Secretary@thepugdogclub.com mobile 07917 522668 Contact the Bec Hayley Reynolds on pugsbec@outlook.com |
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08/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
Lesley McFayden, Diane Taylor and Gem Rowe |
Worsall Village Hall, Church Lane, Yarm TS15 9QB |
Rebecca Bennett, mobile 07450 501573 or email beccabennett298@gmail.com |
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12/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Chow Chow |
Andrea Douse |
Online |
Andrea Douse Shasadeechows@gmail.com 07305034495 |
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14/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Newfoundland |
Mrs Susan Benyon and Mrs Lucinda Burgess |
Stoneleigh Village Hall, Stoneleigh, Coventry, CV8 3DG |
Rachel Hutchinson, 07718740756, secretary@thenewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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15/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Bolognese |
Mrs Elizabeth Stannard |
Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP |
Contact Adele Summers, mobile 07771575665 or email adelesummers1@gmail.com |
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22/11/2026 Breed Appreciation Day Manchester Terrier |
Judy Thurlow & Paul Eardley |
Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road, Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0LT |
Christy Straughan mobile 07881244318 or email secretary@manchester-terrier-club.co.uk |
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22/11/2026 - 9:30am Breed Appreciation Day Tibetan Spaniel |
Bridget Croucher |
Baginton Village Hall, Baginton, CV8 3AB |
David Allman, davidallman15@gmail.com |
Requirements of a Dog Show Judge
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the requirements of a dog show judge. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
June
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
11-June-26 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Southern Bichon Frise Breeders Association - Maryanne Stokes - woof@thegroomery.co.uk |
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23-Jun-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Coalville and District Canine Society - Simon Whincup - 07739 358077 - CoalvilleCanine@gmail.com |
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
16-Jul-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Spanish Water Dog Society of Great Britain - Jodie Trebert - treasurer@swds.org.uk |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
21-Aug-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY |
Jeff Horswell - jeff.horswell2691@gmail.com |
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29-Aug-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
03-Sep-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Nr, Coventry, CV8 2LG |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
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15-Sep-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Coalville and District Canine Society - Simon Whincup - 07739 358077 - CoalvilleCanine@gmail.com |
October
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12-Oct-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Scottish Rottweiler Club - Jackie Johnstone - 07949 563399 - srcrottsseminar@gmail.com |
November
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
19-Nov-2026 Requirements of a Dog Show Judge |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Online |
Coalville and District Canine Society - Simon Whincup - 07739 358077 - CoalvilleCanine@gmail.com |
Conformation and Movement
Our conformation and movement seminar provides all judges with a good understanding of canine conformation and movement. You can find pre-course learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/05/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Ranby Village Hall, Blyth Road, Ranby, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8HZ |
The Yakutian Laika Club UK - Alex Evans - ylclubuk@gmail.com - 07904 378307 |
June
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
16/06/26 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Sheila Thomson |
Greenpark community centre, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FK2 0PZ |
Falkirk and District Ringcraft Class - Joanne Goodbrand - 07914359513 - braesnobel@outlook.com |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
23/08/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY |
Jeff Horswell - jeff.horswell2691@gmail.com |
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31/08/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
04/09/2026 + 06/09/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Nr, Coventry, CV8 2LG |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
Points of a Dog
The aim of the points of the dog assessment is to demonstrate that judges are familiar with the points of the dog (anatomy), structure of the dog (structural balance) and conventional measurements of the dog. You can find pre-learning for the points of the dog assessment on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
April
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
19/04/26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Danby Wiske Village Hall, Dancy Wiske, DL7 0LY |
Northallerton Social and Dog Walking Club - Ann Snook - annsnook24@mac.com |
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
03/05/2026 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Ranby Village Hall, Blyth Road, Ranby, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8HZ |
The Yakutian Laika Club UK - Alex Evans - ylclubuk@gmail.com - 07904 378307 |
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07/05/2026, 08/05/2026 & 09/05/2026 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01597 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
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19/05/26 Points of a dog |
Accredited Trainer, Sheila Thomson |
Greenpark community centre, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FK2 0PZ |
Falkirk and District Ringcraft Class - Joanne Goodbrand - 07914359513 - braesnobel@outlook.com |
July
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
23/24/26-Jul-2026 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Harwood House, Harwood Leeds LS17 9LQ |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
August
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
21-23rd Aug 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Jeff Horswell |
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY |
Jeff Horswell - jeff.horswell2691@gmail.com |
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28-31st Aug 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
September
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
3-6th Sept 26 Points of a Dog |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Nr, Coventry, CV8 2LG |
Christina Chapman - 01507 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
Agility (Practical)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the importance of the role of an agility judge, course design and practice and provides up-to-date information on The Royal Kennel Club's regulations and judging procedures. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
April
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 April 2026 Agility (Practical) |
Accredited Trainer, Amy Gandy |
Birdingbury Village Club, Main Street, Birdingbury, Warwickshire, CV23 8EL |
Amy Gandy - 07977 128392 - amypawsome@outlook.com |
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 May 2026 Agility (Practical) |
Accredited Trainer, Nic Jones and Beth Gibson |
Thorpe Meadows Equestrian Centre, Carr Lane Crowle, DN17 4BF |
Nic Jones Agility - 07709 306382 - Nhjones08@gmail.com |
Obedience (Practical)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the importance of the role of an obedience judge, test design and practice and provide up-to-date information on The Royal Kennel Club's regulations and judging procedures. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Rally (rules and regulations)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the Rally rules and regulations. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Rally (practical)
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the importance of the role of an rally judge, test design and practice and provide up-to-date information on The Royal Kennel Club's regulations and judging procedures. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
2026
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Heelwork to Music (HTM)
All judges/organisers should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations, to which these seminars will assist. You can find additional learning material on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Requirements of a Field Trial Judge
All judges should keep up to date with The Royal Kennel Club's regulations to enable them to judge proficiently. This seminar outlines the requirements of a field trial judge. You can find pre-learning on The Royal Kennel Club Academy.
Form more information visit Judging a Field trial.
2026
March
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
28/03/2026 Requirements of a Field Trial Judge - HPR |
Approved Presenter - Stephen Kimberley |
Kirknewton Village Hall, Kirknewton, Northumberland, NE71 6XF |
Donna Morse - 07856 971752 - donna.morse70@yahoo.com |
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
23/05/2026 Requirements of a Field Trial Judge - Spaniels |
Approved Presenter - Gary Smith |
Bodsey Farm, Bodsey Toll Road, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, |
Paul Gripton - racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com - 07850 586096 |
June
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
27/06/2026 Requirements of a Field Trial Judge - Spaniels |
Approved Presenter - Stewart North |
Bowburn Community Centre - Durham Road - Bowburn Co. - Durham - DH6 5AT |
Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retriever Club - Irene Davison - ndlabclub@gmail.com - 01915211185 |
Health Webinars
The Royal Kennel Club’s health team host a variety of free health-related webinars, which are open to owners and breeders who would like to find out more about a variety of canine health issues.
You can watch all webinars that have already taken place via our YouTube channel
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday 20 May 2026 (7:00pm - 8:30pm) Improving Breathing in Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs - Insights from Respiratory Function Grading
|
Dr Joanna Ilska (Royal Kennel Club Geneticist) |
To register your interest here |
Royal Kennel Club |
Health Seminars
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Working Trials (Practical)
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Bloodhound Trials
None currently available
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
Conformation and Movement
May
| DATE AND EVENT | SPEAKER/ACCREDITED TRAINER | VENUE | ORGANISER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
10/05/2026 Conformation and Movement |
Accredited Trainer, Christina Chapman |
Boden Room, Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD |
Christina Chapman - 01597 363736 - christinachapman.bukris@gmail.com |
