* Minimum of five years proven interest in pedigree dogs
* Attend a Conformation and Movement seminar hosted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer
* Complete a minimum of two full-day stewarding appointments
* Attend a Requirements of a Dog Show Judge seminar and pass associated exam (either in person or online via Kennel Club Academy, exam effective from 1 January 2024)
* Pass the Points of a Dog assessment conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer (effective from 1 January 2024)

* Attend a breed appreciation day (BAD) and pass a multiple-choice examination (MCE) for the respective breed
* View ring stewarding seminar and take online quiz
* Complete critique writing seminar and take online quiz

* Attend a breed appreciation day (BAD) and pass a multiple-choice examination (MCE) for each breed. Note: Not mandatory for group judge for breeds in the group that they are not approved at level 4, but attendance strongly recommended

Unlimited number of classes for the respective breed at limited, open or championship shows (no CCs)
Any variety classes, groups and best in show at limited shows

* Undergo minimum of three mentoring sessions with a minimum of 12 months between first and third session
* Be observed judging a breed club show, breed supported entry show or championship show without CCs once mentoring sessions have been undertaken
* Complete remaining 10 full-day stewarding appointments (onetime qualification)
* Have owned/bred a minimum of three dogs when they obtained their first entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book – save for exceptional circumstances (one-time qualification for first breed in which a judge awards CCs)
* Attended the appropriate sub-group field trial/open gundog working test for first gundog breed or ring procedure at licensed shows (German Shepherd Dog education programme) online exam (one-time qualification)
* Have achieved the relevant hands-on experience in line with the stated requirements for the relevant breed: Tier 5 - 90 dogs (Boxers)

The following types of event may be used to claim hands-on experience numbers:
Breed classes at Championship shows without CCs
Breed classes at Open shows
Breed classes at Limited shows
Mock/training classes at breed club shows (practical judging days) – only one occasion can be claimed and a maximum of five dogs
Dogs judged at Kennel Club approved assessments, maximum of five dogs – only one occasion and a maximum of five dogs - cannot be used in addition to mock classes
Dogs judged at inter or intra-club single-breed matches
Special Award Classes at Breed Club shows
Special Event Classes at Breed Club shows (ensure noted under 'other judging experience’)
Supported entry shows
Dogs judged at single Breed Dog of the Year Competitions
Overseas appointments

Dogs judged at the following types of event may NOT be included in a judge’s hands-on experience:
AVNSC and variety classes
At fun days
Conjointly with other judges at events where the candidate judge is not required to give independent judgment on the dogs
Any JEP mentoring sessions

Unlimited number of classes for the respective breed at limited, open or championship shows (no CCs)
Any variety classes groups and best in show at limited shows

* Attend and passed a breed-specific assessment for the specific breed run by The Kennel Club

Award Challenge Certificates in the respective breed
Any variety classes, groups and best in show at open and limited shows