In a message dated 7/15/01 12:18:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< > Her comment was most telling - they need the
> elegant silhoutte to compete effectively in group.
>
But this is where the dogs are specifically judged to their breed
standard not each other, so surely if the the standard calls for an
untrimmed dog, a sculpted specimen shouldn't stand a chance! >>
Don't kid yourself. Trimmed and primped and strung up (and often on pro
handlers) is what is winning more often then not at least in the AKC.
Sometimes I think the judges haven't even read the standard and other times
its clear they just like a sculpted dog. Some will say so citing both the
standard and their own preference. I doubt this trend will reverse itself
especially with so many Cavaliers being shown by pro handlers these days.
But we can always hope.
Dave
CastleMyst Cavaliers
http://members.aol.com/CmystCavs
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