ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS:

Ms Dany Canino
(Rottweiler, German Shepherd Dog)

Mrs. Suzanne Dillin
(English Cocker, German Shorthair Pointer, Pug)

Mrs. Carol Esterkin
(Afghan Hound)

Mr Robert Matchett
(Great Dane)

Mrs. Martha M. Olmos-Ollivier (Pekingese)

Mr. John Ramirez
(St. Bernard, Skye Terrier, English Toy Spaniels)

Mr. Bruce Schwartz
(Welsh Terrier)

Mr. Burton Yamada
(Standard Schnauzer)

WHO ARE WE?

Years ago there existed a talented organization whose purpose was education towards those who judge, show and breed under the various competitive aspects of the American Kennel Club. It was named LA Dog Judges Association. LADJA disbanded, but a few judges dedicated to the same princples formed CIEDJA (California Inland Empire Dog Judges Association). Over the years, CIEDJA has continued the educational aspects.

In 2006, the decision was made to form a not for profit organization from the strong root of CIEDJA which would be dedicated to the same principles but open to a wider audience.

WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?

• To further the education of approved judges and future judge applicants in the fields of conformation and performance
• Increase knowledge and understanding of specific dog breeds, dog show rules, regulations and judging techniques, according to the most current publications
• Act as mentors to new and existing dog judges
• Encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred canines through education on the individual breeds' natural qualities to ideal perfection, form, temperament and function
• Urge members, and therein influence breeders, to accept the standard of the breed as approved.
• To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of all breeds by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at:
  • Dog shows
• Obedience trials
• Tracking tests
• Field trials
• Hunting tests
• All other conformation or performance events
• Educate about and promote the purebred dog
• Disseminate knowledge regarding training in all aspects of the fancy
• Encourage the education and further training of all judges.

HOW DO I JOIN?

Three levels of membership are offered at a reasonable fee of $35.00 per year. Your application, along with the fee, is to be sent to the WDJAA Treasurer.

By-Law Defined Levels of Membership:

A. Voting Members

• Will consist of those individuals who have been approved to adjudicate on either a provisional or an approved status in conformation or performance.

B. Associate Members (non-voting)

• Will consist of those individuals who are preparing to apply or have recently applied to adjudicate in conformation or performance.

C. Foreign Members (non-voting)

• Will consist of those approved judges from recognized registries.

APPLICATION

Download Application Forms

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Members are offered a discount for seminars and institutes put on by WDJAA.
• Members receive a newsletter filled with information on a quarterly basis.
• Members who wish to have their information available will be noted on our website reflecting their breed expertise for mentoring purposes at all levels of the wonderful world of dogs.