QUESTION FOR ALL SHOWSIGHT READERS What’s the main thing judges overlook while judging your breed? Thank you to everyone who offered opinions on this month’s topic. The following is a selection of the responses. Want to voice your opinion to the fancy? Follow ShowSight’s Facebook page for the monthly question prompt!
Ibizan Hound—correct movement and moderation in angulation. —Michelle Paulin
that is 9 to 10! If it’s not rectangular, it’s not correct type. —Lynn Zagarella
Dalmatians—I feel most judges overlook the 75% of the Dalmatian standard because it states that the spotting is 25%. So some look no further than the spotting pattern. The Dal- matian is a coaching breed and movement should be judged as important as open even spotting. —Anonymous In my second breed, Toy Fox Terriers, they are not spotted Min-Pins and should move with normal reach and drive, not high stepping. —Anonymous
Beagle—there are judges that are putting up square look- ing Beagles, meaning no shoulder or straight rears. This type structure cannot last long running rabbit. It may look cute in a show ring but it’s incorrect! —Anonymous Anatolian Shepherd Dog—judges should not expect ani- mation and show-dog-razzle-dazzle from Anatolian Shepherd Dogs. Also, the only inspection necessary is to see either scis- sors or level bite! No tooth counting! Keep your hands out of my dog’s mouth! —Anonymous
Doberman—medium size, square and heavy boned. —Linda Whitney
Alaskan Malamutes—straight fronts which result in restricted sidegait. —Anonymous
Bernese Mountain Dog—judges overlook type and sub- stance. They should move at a slow trot, be sturdy, not ele- gant, not overgroomed and balanced, just slightly off square. They should not be choosing handlers to the detriment of the breed. This is a farm dog, not an agility dog. Should be somewhat reserved with low prey drive. Straight fronts and over angu- lated rears does not make for a balanced dog. —Anonymous Beardies—the number one thing they overlook is that a lot of Beardies have short legs. It makes them look longer but is very incorrect. Soon we will have Longhaired Dachshunds. —Anonymous Bearded Collie—judges regularly reward exhibitors who trim their Beardies; one of only three Standard faults. —Anonymous The number one thing overlooked when judging Beardies is correct proportion in profile. The Bearded Collie has a rect- angular silhouette in an approximate proportion of 4 high to 5 long. This breed is to be longer in body than the GSD
Bearded Collies—short legs! —Anonymous
Dachshunds—front Assembly. Dachshunds are a hunting breed and as such the proper assembly of their shoulders is essential for stamina and ability to go to ground (dig). Judges should read the breed standard with the Dachs- hund’s function in mind. I’ve seen too many narrow chest- ed Dachshunds who prance like a Toy dog or do not have the reach and drive when viewed from the side. Simple rule of thumb, at a moderate gait, if they don’t have a level topline and are bouncing, something is not in conformance. —Anonymous
Pharaoh Hounds—size is the number one thing judges overlook in this breed. —Anonymous
The number one thing that judges miss when judging the Toy Manchester Terrier is the top line! So many are flat backed and that is incorrect. The top line should have a slight slope but not roached backed. They should also not carry their tail curled up over their backs. The correct tail carriage
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