The Kennel Club recently reviewed the Regulations concerning the judging of dogs handled by a judge’s spouse or close relative at Agility and Obedience shows, Heelwork to Music competitions and Working Trials. 

Whilst the Committee accepts absolutely that in the majority, if not all cases, judges and competitors behave in a fair and honest manner and is not doubting the integrity of judges; it is concerned with the perception of unfairness and bias which may arise when judges have to judge a dog entered under them handled by their spouse or by a close relative.

Therefore, with effect from 1^st January 2012, the following new regulation will be added to G.36.a, H.27.a, I.13.a and L.23.a. to allow for any awards given by a judge to a dog handled by their spouse or immediate family or if the dog is resident at the judge’s address to be disqualified.

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A dog may be disqualified by the General Committee from any award whether an objection has been lodged or not, if proved amongst other things to have been;

“Handled by the scheduled judge’s spouse, immediate family or is resident at the same address as the scheduled judge.  This shall not apply to a judge appointed in an emergency.”

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