Judge's Education
The mission of The American Manchester Terrier Club’s Judges’ Education Committee is to provide our knowledge and experience to all active and aspiring judges, mentors, breeders, handlers and the general public. Our dedicated and very knowledgeable AMTC members look forward to providing a very educational enviroment with accurate materials for seminars, workshops and here on our web site.
It is our objective to welcome and provide a place for AKC judges education to the Manchester Terrier. The Judges Education Committee of the AMTC is pleased to make available to all approved, new and prospective AKC Judges whatever information they may be searching for with regard to judging the Manchester Terrier Dog. We welcome the opportunity to provide seminars and Judge’s Breed Study groups upon request. If you do not find what you are looking for or have further question, please do not hesitate to contact or work with any of our Committee Members.
The Judges Education Committee is dedicated to formulating effective, reliable and objective breed presentations to aspiring, provisional, and approved Manchester Terrier Dog Judges. The goal of the AMTC is to hold and support presentations in various areas of the United States in order to facilitate the needs of judges, with the end result of better educated judges able to assess our breed.
Breeders and judges should both emphasize the positive. Breeders have the responsibility to try to breed Manchester Terrier’s as described by the standard. Judges must find and place those dogs that best represent the qualities called for in the standard. Breeders and Judges both must consider the whole dog, not overemphasizing any one part. Reward the virtues and penalize faults to the extent of the deviation from the ideal.
Introduction to the Manchester Terrier
Explore the refined qualities of the Manchester Terrier in this informative AKC video. It outlines the breed standard for both standard and toy varieties, emphasizing their distinctive traits and temperament. This resource is invaluable for breeders and enthusiasts alike, highlighting makes the Manchester Terrier a valued companion.
Judges Ringside Mentors
Ringside mentoring provides student judges with the opportunity to observe a variety of dogs in the ring, enhancing their understanding of the acceptable range of type and style within the breed standard. Those interested should use the mentor list linked below to connect with an official Breed Mentor.
Mentor Responsibilities:
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Offer constructive feedback on dogs in the ring
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Help interpret and apply the Manchester Terrier Standard
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Use standard-specific language to support observations
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Maintain a positive and objective tone, avoiding any impression of favoritism
All mentors are appointed by the AMTC in collaboration with the Officers and Board of Directors.
See the Events page for pre-planned Breed Seminars currently scheduled.
