Summary of chapters included within the Conformation and Movement series:
1. Introduction: A general overview of what is covered in the film course series including the importance of breed standards. 2. Application of the points of a dog and anatomy: This chapter looks at how we use the points of the dog to assess conformation and movement, and introduce variations in conformation and movement. 3. Conformation: This chapter looks at the overall appearance of a dog, discussing; the three types of balance, the relationship between conformation on movement, and the importance of conformation and movement and breed type. 4. Form and Function and breed purpose: This chapter looks at the original purpose of the breed and provides a more detailed view of the relationship and importance of conformation and movement and breed type. 5. Movement: An in-depth view of what to look for in the front and hind action, and the variations thereof. 6. Judging: This chapter discusses; how to go over a dog and assess conformation and movement in the ring, what you're looking for and handy tips. 7. Reflection: Includes a summary of all the chapters and emphasises all the salient points covered.
All Breed Show Mandatory Judges Education seminars have pre-seminar learning on the Academy cover the Points of the Dog Assessments, the Conformation and Movement Series. Kennel Club Requirements of a Dog Show Judge and the Regulations and Judging Procedure Examination, and Ring Stewarding and further provides access to supporting docu- ments such as the Code of Best Practice for Judges (includ- ing the guide for Judges and Ring Stewards).
The Academy costs just £26 for one year's access to all of the Judges Education resources, including new resources which we will continue to add over the next 12 months. Other resources that you may wish to access include the Ring Pro- cedure at Licenced Shows (German Shepherd Dog Edu- cation Programme), Brachycephalic Breeds Health and Research, and the Breeder Education resource, all of which are free of charge.
If you already have an Academy account and have paid access to the Judges' Education bundle, please click below to access the Conformation and Movement resource.
