Arrive at least one-half hour prior to your judging assignment.

 If you are a new breed judge be prepared to take extra time to complete your assignment.

 Mark all absentees in each class in the book, including dogs entered for Best of Breed.

 Take the exhibits as a class, or individually, around the ring.

 Examine each dog in approximately the same systematic manner. Know and utilize only the ASCA Breed Standard. 

 You must always make an individual examination of each dog for lameness.

 Be systematic in your ring procedure, but do not be afraid to make adjustments when conditions warrant it.

 Make all your instructions to exhibitors absolutely clear.

 Line up the dogs first, second, third, and fourth in front of the markers before marking the judge's book or handing out the ribbons.

 As a judge, only you may mark your judge's book and hand out ribbons.