By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Consider the following scenario. It could be any place, any time, with a little imagination. A series of large-entry dog shows is being held on four or five consecutive days. On the first, a number of Specialties are taking place, some independently at different locations in the same general vicinity, [...]
by Gretchen Bernardi The subject of last month’s article, A History Lesson—Part I, was a change in mood that was sweeping the AKC in 1986 and 1987, beginning with the Delegate Advisory Committee that recommended changes to the rules governing championships. Those recommendations were initially met with reserved approval, but that approval, upon closer [...]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith · So, you write that a judge, “doesn’t know his ass from his elbow!” Previously, you show to the judge and the judge doesn’t put your dog up but puts up a dog that you consider inferior to yours. You feel you have the right to your opinion. You [...]
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Durham KC · Raleigh, NC Show Date: 03/23/2012 Total Entry: 1587 Best In Show Judge’s Name: Michael Faulkner Pug GCH Riversong’s Doc Holiday Sporting Group: Judge’s Name: Dana Cline 1st: English Springer Spaniel Ch. Wynmoor Champagne Supernova 2nd: [...]
New Brunswick Kennel Club · Edison, NJ Show Date: 3/23/2012 Total Entry: 1682 Best In Show Judge Christine Calcinari Affenpinscher Ch Banana Joe V Tani Kazari Sporting Group: Judge’s Name: Manuel Queijeiro 1st: Golden Ret Ch Summits Emery Its In The Bag 2nd: Weimaraner Ch Northwoods Send Money Honey 3rd: [...]
By Gay Dunlap Jerry Garcia’s famous quote comes to mind at times like these… “Somebody has to do something, and it’s just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.” To paraphrase, “Somebody has to do something and it better be us!” There’s another quote that works well under the current circumstances as well, and [...]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith Thank goodness the Judging Approval process is soon to be implemented (March 1). It reduces the number of Permits (Provisional) assignments from 5 to 3. This reduction in required assignments will certainly be beneficial to many of us who are applying for more breeds. However, if assignments do not come [...]
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By William J. Given There are four areas we evaluate when we judge Junior Showmanship. Those areas are proper breed presentation, skill in the individual dog’s presentation, knowledge of ring procedure, and appearance and conduct. The dog must be groomed and exhibited in the manner appropriate with its presentation in the Breed ring. Probably the [...]
