Did You Know? – There Is A Way To Get Some Great Breed Experts Into The Judges Directory!

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122 – April, 2026

By Michael Canalizo

I read this (bold text below) and wondered: “What if…???”

PARENT CLUB’S RECOMMENDATION FOR AKC APPROVAL ON A MEMBER OF THEIR CLUB TO JUDGE THEIR BREED

• Parent Clubs are invited to submit recommendations, not to exceed three members each year.

• Submit certified copy of meeting minutes at which action was taken by the Parent Club Board. Requirements from Applicant/Judge:

• All recommendations by Parent Clubs must include 20 years in the breed by applicant with breeding/exhibiting success.

• Must include 10 years of membership in Parent Club.

• Must be occupationally eligible.

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Procedural and anatomy test required, and if applicable, scale and wicket test required.

• If for the first breed, pass procedural interview with AKC Executive Field Representative.

• Must pass breed standard test.

• A $35 per breed fee is required.

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122 – April, 2026

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