The Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America
CCRCA approved seminars for judges wishing to become approved by the AKC to judge the Curly Coated Retriever are scheduled at each yearly National Specialty. All prospective judges of the breed are encouraged to attend our National Specialty and the accompanied field events. This is the only time judges have the opportunity to view large numbers of Curly Coated Retrievers in both the show ring and demonstrating their working ability in field events.
AKC Guideline Ringside Mentors
The Judges Education Committee and the following individuals listed below are approved to provide Ringside Mentoring under the CCRCA and AKC Guidelines for Ringside Mentoring:
Kelly Clark-Ryan
Harrisburg, PA
Phone: 717-232-7705
Dr. Milan Hess, DVM
Centennial, CO
Phone: 303-794-1188
Mary Holkenbrink
Concord, CA
Phone: 925-352-3131
Ellen Manes
Euclid, OH
Phone: 216-261-1568
Mary Meek
Holland, MI
Phone: 616-738-2709
Mary Kay Morel
Maineville, OH
Phone: 513-683-5344
Pat Stearns
Norfolk, VA
Phone: 757-581-2212
Kathryn Cowsert, Chairman
Concord, CA
Phone: 925-202-9000
Carol Kail
Ontario, CA
Phone: 909-460-5969
Janean Marti
Cadott, WI
Phone: 715-289-3306
Ann Shinkle
Grand Island, FL
Phone: 352-357-0870