Lesley is a Golden Retriever breed specialist championship show judge having been approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in 2017.

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My first judging appointment was in October 2001 and since then i have judged the breed extensively throughout the UK.   I have also judged in The Netherlands, Germany and South Africa. 

As well as judging at Championship shows level i am also approved to judge the Gundog group and Best In Show at Open Show level. 

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Along with judging Golden Retrievers, i also have a keen interest in other breeds within the gundog group. To date i have judged the following breeds at Open show level; Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel,

Irish Setter, Curly Coated Retriever, Labrador, Weimaraner and Pointer. I have also attended the Breed Appreciation Day and passed the Multiple Choice Exam on the English Springer Spaniel and Welsh Springer Spaniel.

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I am also the Honorary Secretary for Midland Golden Retriever Club, enabling me to give something back to the breed which i dearly love. 

 

I have passed the following Kennel Club mandatory exams.

Kennel Club Requirements of a dog show judge - Christina Chapman 

Golden Retriever Breed Specific seminar organised by The Golden Retriever Club

Kennel Club Hands-on Assessment - Christina Chapman 

Kennel Club Confirmation and Movement Seminar - Christina Chapman & Frank Kane 

 

Above anything else i pride myself in being 100% fair and honest.

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