Show Name: Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association Location: Ocala, FL Show Date: Sunday, January 31, 2021 Total Entry: 1803 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Andrea Bradford Show Photographer(s): Bettina Bienefeld • Phone: (509) 548 – 4499 Dog Reg: GCH Integra Maja Beach Please [Bitch] Breed: Italian Greyhound Handler: Mark Lucas Owner: M Lucas & T [...]
Welcome to this exciting series on Canine Chronicle TV called Next Gen with Michael Hill. In this episode Michael talks to Amber Lambie Nash! The Next Gen series – Michael interviews young people who are leading the way for the next generation of exhibitors, breeders and judges in the sport of purebred dogs. They talk about how they were introduced to the sport, their favorite breed, their success stories and more.
Show Name: Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers Association Location: Ocala, FL Show Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021 Total Entry: 1806 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Cathy Daugherty Show Photographer(s): Bettina Bienefeld • Phone: (509) 548 – 4499 Dog Reg: GCH Limelites Cha Cha Cha [Bitch] Breed: Australian Shepherd Handler: AJ Tavares Owner: A Tavares, S [...]
Michael Hill sits down with professional handler Tara Schultz and talks about her prolific successes in the sport of dogs!
Show Name: Lake Eustis Kennel Club Location: Ocala, FL Show Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 Total Entry: 1787 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Terry Berrios Bettina Bienefeld • Phone: (509) 548 – 4499 Dog Reg: GCHG Carmel Sky High Wish Upon A Star [Bitch] Breed: Miniature Schnauzer Handler: Jorge Olivera Owner: M Jacobs, M [...]
When we asked our readers to share their funniest or must embarrassing win or candid photo from a dog show all in good fun, we received an enormous response! Thank you to Melissa and Clay for sharing their best outtake. This looks like fun! Do you have a photo where you are having a bad [...]
A bill introduced in Iowa would seek to make it the 20th state to officially ban breed-specific laws and regulations. The bill would prohibit cities and counties from enacting any regulation that is specific to a breed or perceived breed. Cities and counties may still enact laws that apply to all dogs. The AKC supports Senate File [...]
Don’t bitch when a good one beats you. Try harder next time, or get a better dog. Do not show under judges you feel are incompetent.
All dog judging poses risks. Especially judging field events, as I learned on numerous occasions during the 15 or so years that I judged all three types of hunt tests although even in such sedate and highly controlled worlds as the show ring or at performance events there are perils. Judges are always at the mercy of the elements at field events or outdoor shows and it is almost always too hot, too cold, too rainy, too windy or too snowy for comfort. It is frequently necessary to deal with irate handlers or owners in the field or at performance events who are incensed because you failed to give their dog a qualifying score even though the dog’s performance was light years away from the minimally accepted standards for that event or in the show ring, because their dog wasn’t the winner. It is always necessary, particularly at field events, to make the test run smoothly and fairly for all dogs which means being something of a diplomat because of the need to try to keep everyone, including your staff, happy and as comfortable as possible. If your staff is unhappy, they can sabotage the most beautifully designed test or test site and the success or failure of a test design is always ultimately the judge’s responsibility.
Last month we demonstrated the power of three little words judges use to describe themselves, how exhibitors perceive them, and the impact they have on their judging. Now the tables get turned. We asked two newer breeder-judges and a judges’ education chair to share their specific descriptions of good judges and the judging community in general. These questions were asked and answered prior to the April edition of The Canine Chronicle being published.
Did those responses coincide or collide? This look into the minds of members of the judges’ community and those who breed, teach, judge and exhibit, presents a unique and remarkable insight to our dog show world in 2021.
