I do not see it as being harmful to ask a judge after the end of judging if they would mind giving their opinion of your dog, especially if not placed high enough to get a written critique. Where it gets risky is if you do not agree with the judges opinion and it turns into an argument or slanging match. If asking for their opinion it should not be on the basis of questioning their judgement. It should be on the basis of increasing knowledge of what judges are looking for and the importance they place on particular features.
As a novice I sought others opinions continuously and weighed up the differing opinions placing greater importance on the ones that were consistent. At that time I was looking for reassurance that I was not making a fool of myself by showing something that was really unsuitable. I still seek the opinions of others although I feel sufficiently aware of my own dogs shortcomings to use it as confirmation of my own opinions. Marian Mynott Honeybet Cavaliers Cambridge UK In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Glenn Fulton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >Is it proper to ask a judge to explain why he placed your dog the way he >did or to ask the judge his opinion of your dog? > >Glenn Fulton >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >cincinnati/Mason, Ohio > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. > -- Marian Mynott Honeybet Cavaliers http://www.honeybet.co.uk ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
