on 3/17/02 4:26 AM, Elaine Whitney at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > As a judge ,I have no objection to a person asking me my reasons for the > placement or non placement of their dog. > I ask the person to come and talk with the dog at the end of my assignment.
Glen - the above statement is excellent advice from a judge. As an exhibitor, be mindful of the judge's schedule, but by all means ask! some words of caution from someone who has been "showing AKC for 33 years: #1. judges' opinions: Don't ask every judge you show under. If you don't "get it" after asking 2 or 3 judges, maybe it's your dog.... #2. Don't expect a detailed or "breeder's answer", you generally won't get either. Do not argue with the judge's reasons. You can respectfully disagree, however as you asked for that judge's opinion by paying your entry fee for that show. #3. Make the effort to learn your dog's good points and weak points, and if the weak points are major...poor conformation...don't waste your time and money further showing conformation judges this kind of specimen. #4. Don't show a dog that looks immature. Your dog will lose because it "lacks maturity" whatever the conformation venue. And finally, take a realistic look at the dogs that beat your entry. They may have been presented better or they may actually have been better specimens. Look at them fairly in terms of the breed standard, and look at your dog under the same terms. If you draw the conclusion that "handlers" is what the judge gives first consideration, don't support that judge. Judy Gates ========================================================= "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.
