I wonder, has anyone ever won and asked a judge their feelings about the dog? My favorite part of getting pictures is the unsolicited judge's comments. Always positive of course!
I have heard recommended that if you desire to talk to the judge about your breed, ask only in generalities. Ask the judge what they see as strengths and weaknesses in the breed etc. Everyone who breeds and exhibits knows that we all have our pet peeves-I can't stand a gay tail and a poor topline, maybe for someone else it is a face with freckles. The judges are the same. I do believe it is up to the exhibitor to know their dog, and then learn from what a judge uses what his preferences are. We all have judges we do not support, whether it is because of picking handlers or not knowing the breed. Don't show to them. The rest of the judges probably have a pretty good grasp on most breeds and are doing their best with what is presented on the day. If judges were held accountable with a posted written critique-maybe a few things would change-but not much. A judge could still put up an inferior dog, beautifully presented by a pro handler and that is reason enough. Jan Rinker ========================================================"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.
