Judging for breed type consists of evaluating both movement and breed spe- ci fi c characteristics. Th e Rottweiler is an athletic, powerful and compact breed that needs to possess strong balanced move- ment along with speci fi c breed type. It is important to fi nd dogs that have good balance and strong, sound movement, and then select from those who possess the best breed characteristics that make the Rottweiler unique.
BIO Lew Olson has been showing dogs since 1974, and has owned Rottweilers since 1979. She continues to be active in the sport of dogs, in participation in dog clubs, canine legislation, rescue, exhibiting and as an AKC Judge for the Working Group and Black and Tan Coonhounds.
“iT is impoRTanT To find dogs ThaT have good balance and sTRong, sound movemenT, and then select from those who possess the best breed characteristics that make the Rottweiler unique.”
248 • S HOW S IGHT M AGAZINE , A UGUST 2014
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