8th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE Notice is hereby given that the 2020 NZ Dog Judges Assn Inc AGM and Conference is to be held as follows: Date: Saturday, 29th August 2020Venue: Dogs NZ ProPlan Auckland … [Read more...] about AGM Notice
Judges Breed Guidelines
The Judges Breed Guidelines document along with a submission form has now been circulated to all judges and breed clubs. A copy of the document can also be found here. Submissions are now open and the submission form can be found here. For further … [Read more...] about Judges Breed Guidelines
Judges Breed Guidelines
For the attention of all Dogs NZ Judges NZDJA has introduced a significant document that is being sent to all judges and breed clubs within the next 7-10 days. Click here to view the document The NZDJA Judges Breed Guidelines … [Read more...] about Judges Breed Guidelines
December Dog World Page
A Question of Ethics By Lavina Diamanti The subject of ethical behaviour is bantered around a lot in the world of dog showing, and judges are not excluded from that discussion. Our position in the Dog World means our behaviour is more likely … [Read more...] about December Dog World Page
Glossary of Canine Terms
At the recommendation of the NZDJA Board, Dogs NZ has published a new, more comprehensive Glossary of Canine Terms. This document includes the Topographical illustrations that were in the previous Glossary of Terms plus we have added a metric to … [Read more...] about Glossary of Canine Terms
*** Important **** Updated Application Forms
At the Board Meeting on 30th November 2019 it was identified that a sentence had been omitted from the declaration at the bottom of the application forms. These have today been updated and the correct application form is now on the website. If you … [Read more...] about *** Important **** Updated Application Forms
November Dog World Page
Preparing for Theory Exams by Lavina Diamanti With the busy Christmas period just around the corner it is really easy to get sidetracked and delay the preparation for exams. Therefore, I thought it was timely to do a page detailing the process … [Read more...] about November Dog World Page
September Dog World
Blaming the Judge – Why do we do it? By Lavina Diamanti If one were to believe a lot of the comments on social media and the like, one could be forgiven for thinking that all dog judges are crooked, unethical, and are always putting up their … [Read more...] about September Dog World
2020 Examination Dates
The Board has set the dates for the 2020 examinations. These are as follows Tuesday 17th March - Theory exam 27 & 28 June - Auckland Practicals 4 & 5 July - Christchurch Practicals 11 & 12 July - Wellington Practicals (if … [Read more...] about 2020 Examination Dates
Breed Standards for Examination
Judges who are studying for exams in 2020 are reminded that the relevant date for breed standards is 31st August. i.e. if a standard is changed AFTER 31/8 the questions and examination will be on the standard as it was PRIOR to 31/8. Please ensure … [Read more...] about Breed Standards for Examination
