The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 87 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all FCI members.
The Boxer is the most popular working breed based on AKC’s registrations. And they are often one of the larger entries at dog shows. And the quality often has one or more individual dogs competing successfully at high levels.
Lately, there’s lots of talk about the AKC’s judges’ approval process. What else is new? They’re constantly revamping and debugging the system. Even people going through it admit they can’t keep up with the endless barrage of policy changes. But we can agree that for awhile now mentoring has been a major aspect of it.
The Papillon is named for its ears which resemble a butterfly – “Papillon” is the French word for “butterfly.” Its origin is considered to be the Continental Toy Spaniel seen in paintings beginning around 1500. There are two types which are based on ear carriage.
Fourteenth-century engravers, 18th-century painters and yesterday’s photographers all show us dogs as seen through their eyes. Their work is an enlightening way to follow the development of breeds and how they were seen in the eyes of the artist.
My pick pups will be pups that can do what they were bred to do and then I will go on from there.
Dog Show Judges, “Obviously some ethical rules are clear”
The Peach Blossom Cluster committee is not a whining group of people. Within hours of the Governor’s announcement that the Georgia National Fairgrounds, host venue for the Peach Blossom Cluster, would be closed through the end of June
During this time of quarantine, Zoom can place you anywhere in the world. But, let’s face it, where do most of us want to be right now?
Having bred over 500 champions, I decided I would try to become a judge; to see dogs from the other side of the fence so to speak. Last year I requested my first four breeds: Giant and Standard Schnauzers, as well as Doberman Pinschers and Greyhounds. My first year as a judge, as a provisional, is almost over and it’s been a very interesting experience.
