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Judges Education

The ABdFC Judges Education program is proud to offer Bouvier educational seminars, hand-on workshops and study materials for people who are working towards their judging license of the Bouvier des Flandres, or anyone interested in learning about the breed. Watch the American Kennel Club (AKC) Breed Presentation in 2020 or download Judge Education Seminar Materials and Videos.

Watch the 2020 AKC Breed Presentation

  •  In mid-2020, the American Kennel Club (AKC) held online webinar series for each breed. You can now watch the AKC - Judge Education for the Bouvier des Flandres July 2020. Permission and courtesy of AKC.
  • Presented by Judge Education Chairperson: Lee Calhoun
  • Disclaimer: Watching this AKC Webinar Series video does not satisfy AKC's Education requirement for judge licensing.
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Download Seminar Study Materials

Digital files can be downloaded to your desktop computer, tablet or smartphone. I hope you find our material easy to understand and helpful in learning about the Bouvier des Flandres.

We've placed all of the education files in a public folder on DropBox.com. You don’t need to create an account.

Download the files one at a time:
  1. Click the link from the PDF files in the Handout section below. A new browser window will open.
  2. To download the file, select the "Download" button in the top-left corner.
  3. Save the file to your computer or mobile device.

Handouts

ABdFC-JudgeEd-Seminar-Handout.pdf (1.9Mb) - updated December 2022
  • The same color handout used to present the education seminars.
  • Includes color photos, illustrations, list of breed mentors and related articles.
  • 42-page, color, designed to read on a tablet. If you want a larger file to print, contact the Committee Chair.
ABdFC-JudgesEd-QuickTips-Trifold.pdf (172KB) - updated August 2023
  • A Quick Guide to Breed Type in the Bouvier
  • 2-page, black and white, designed to be printed on 8.5X11 inch (letter) paper and folded into a trifold format.

Herding Video #1

Bouvier-Herding-1.mp4 (108MB)
  • #1 - Bouvier shows courage and tenacity when faced with challenging situation.
  • Duration = 1min 12 sec

Herding Video #2

Bouvier-Herding-2.mp4 (132MB)
  • #2 – Bouvier brings cattle home from the field.
  • Duration = 52 sec

Herding Video #3

Bouvier-Herding-3.m4v (87MB)
  • #3 – Bouvier demonstrates the agility while herding cattle.
  • Duration = 3min 50 sec

News

Letter to AKC Judges - Undocked Tail

In March 2024, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Judging Operations sent, on behalf of the club, a letter to all licensed AKC judges. Read a copy of the Letter to AKC Judges - The Undocked Tail in Bouviers (PDF).

Judges Education Seminars

Updated: Nov 2024

September 2025

Bouvier National Specialty
  • Thurs during the specialty week - Date TBD
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Seminar (8:00am), Ringside Mentoring (10:00am) and Hands-On Workshop (after lunch)
  • Presenters: Lee Calhoun
  • Contact Mo Dimercurio at [email protected]
    to register

Future

  • July 2025 - Dog Judges Association of America,
    Orlando, FL

Related Links

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  • Search all AKC Seminars by Breed.

Committee

Mentoring, Questions or Feedback?
Please reach out to us, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Mo Dimercurio (Chair) [email protected]
  • Lee Calhoun
  • Nancy Eilks
  • Kathy Lake Maxon
  • Doug Johnson
  • Yvonne Savard
Parent Club Breed Mentors
If you're interested on working on this committee, we welcome you and encourage you to reach out.
Questions or feedback? Contact a Committee or the Officers & Board of Directors directly.
All photos, illustrations, charts, articles or content may not be reproduced without the express permission of the ABdFC and the photographer.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Committees
    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Contact Us
    • Membership Info
    • Officers & Board of Directors
    • Partner Organizations
    • President's Message
  • Bouvier Info
    • AKC Breed Standard
    • Articles of Interest >
      • A Farmer's Dog
      • Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
      • Getting the Edge – The Owner/Handler
      • Makin' It Look Easy - The All-Breed Handler
      • Taking it to the Next Level - The Making of a Special's Dog
      • Losing is Only Fun if You're Dieting
      • Why I Love Herding
    • Beginners Guide to the Bouvier >
      • Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier
      • How to Read a Pedigree
      • How to Select a Breeder
      • Selecting Your Bouvier Puppy
      • What About a Rescue Dog?
    • Breeder Judges & Mentors
    • Find a Bouvier
    • Get to Know the Bouvier
    • Health Related >
      • Heart - Canine Hemangiosarcoma Cells
      • Heart - Diet Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
      • Eyes - Don’t lose sight of Glaucoma
      • Eyes - Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
    • Judges Education
  • Events & News
    • Events & News
    • Upcoming National Specialty
  • History
    • Club Officer History
    • Futurity Winners
    • Multi-Level Performance Winners
    • Specialty Marked Catalogs
    • Specialty Winners
    • Sweepstakes Winners
    • Top 20: Conformation Winners
  • Programs
    • Futurity
    • Multi-Level Performance
    • Outstanding Sportsmanship
    • Owner/Handler and Owner/ Breeder/ Handler
    • Register of Merit (ROM) Program
    • Top 20 Bouviers >
      • Top 20: Annual Celebration & Catalogs
      • Top 20: Breeder Honor Roll
      • Top 20: Conformation Program
      • Top 20: Performance Program
    • Versatile Bouvier >
      • Versatile Bouvier Program Information
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2015-2024
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2005-2014
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 1995-2004
    • Volunteer of the Year
  • Statistics
    • Current Statistics
    • Top 10: NOHS
    • Top 20: Conformation Statistics
    • Top 20: Performance Statistics
  • Work & Play
    • Carting
    • Nosework, Scent Work and Tracking
  • Member Area
    • Member Portal
    • Member Payments & Donations
    • Meetings Minutes
    • Official Club Documents