Hi, Jo Ann,
I have no clue as to what goes on in the mind of some judges. However,
I report the comment as I have heard it. It may well be that they see
the same handlers with what they assume are related dogs over time and
the dogs are consistantly cowhocked? Perhaps it was meant to suggest
that cowhocks are rarely "fixed" or improved in toy breeds due to the
nature of a companian dog vs a sporting dog?
Suze
Jo wrote:
>
> LOL
> I thought it was a term for a structural problem.
> Many Cavaliers have cow hocks..at least here in the US..however...I believe
> some judges don't know Cavalier behavior and aren't aware that they do that
> crouching thing while standing but move ok.
>
> What does "they rarely see fixed mean"? The dog does not improve, the get
> are bad as well????
> Jo Ann
> back from returning the kids..over the river and through the mountains..and
> snow and sleet...where is spring???
>
> > Hi, Jo Ann,
> > I give up this morning, my grammar is NOT going to make it today.
> <G>
> > Of course I'm talking about physical exam on the table.
> >
> > At a recent show I happened to be in the position to see the open class
> > and looking dead at the rears there wasn't a dog in it that wasn't
> > markedly cowhocked. I'm not talking about a slight bit or a tad
> > easty/westy, but rather marked cowhocks. Judges have said to me that it
> > is a problem in Cavaliers that they rarely see fixed?
> >
> > This is just my observation from up here in New England.........perhaps
> > the problems with rears and fronts aren't so bad in other places.
> >
> > Suze
> >
> > Jo wrote:
> > >
> > > What is "went over"? :)
> > > I've judged a bit...if the dog moves well and looks good..that is like a
> > > Cavalier..but I can *feel* a structural fault..chances are it will win
> over
> > > the dog that "feels" right but moves incorrectly..all things being
> equal.
> > > And I do believe many move adequately.
> > > I don't believe the standard needs fixing, nor do I consider it a
> blueprint.
> > > I consider it a guide.
> > > Jo Ann
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Susan A. Schlenger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 8:54 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] AKC titles
> > >
> > > > Hi, Jo Ann,
> > > > Yes, I have "seen" that. But I'm not a judge and I always
> assumed
> > > it
> > > > was why the better judges didn't use dogs that they went over and felt
> a
> > > > structural flaw that I couldn't see. If, indeed, our breed standard
> > > > which specifies how a Cavalier should be built can't help us build a
> > > > Cavalier who can move at least adequately.........then we need to find
> a
> > > > way to fix that.
> > > > Because I can't STAND to see a gorgeous Cavalier who is lame.
> > > SIGH
> > > >
> > > > I think it is the horsewoman in me.
> > > >
> > > > Suze
> > > >
> > > > Jo wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > No Suze. I wish it were so simple.
> > > > > Haven't you seen dogs that were incorrect structurally but moved
> > > > > beautifully? Or were well built and moved badly?
> > > > > It happens often.
> > > > > Therefore, first (as Mrs. Clark said) you pick for type.
> > > > > Jo Ann
> > > > >
>
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