Judges and applicants must comply with the By-laws, rules and policies established by the Board of Directors of the CKC and all rules and policies of the event(s) they judge.

Judges and applicants must be known for their honesty, integrity, impartiality, and knowledge of the sport and of the breeds they judge or apply to judge.

Judges are highly regarded within the fancy. When accepting assignments, whether domestic or foreign, judges act as ambassadors of the CKC, its judges, and the fancy. Their comportment must reflect their respected position and their actions must be beyond reproach.

Judges must recognize that education is an integral part of judging and must undertake a self-directed program of continued education.

Judges must remain current of all pertinent rules, policies and standards relative to the event(s) and breeds they judge.

Judges must impartially evaluate each dog they judge and award each animal the appropriate placing relative to the event’s standard and the competition in the class, regardless of the dog’s record, advertisement, friendship, or any other considerations.

Judges must treat all exhibitors with courtesy, respect, dignity, and impartiality.

Judges should be aware that, even when not actually engaged in judging, their comportment must reflect their position within the sport of dogs.

NOTE: Although this was copied from the official CKC Code of Ethics for Judges it is in no way intended to be an official document. If you are looking for the official version of this document check with the CKC. This document is effective 01 April 1999.