UNDERSTANDING THE SCOTTISH DEERHOUND STANDARD
Judgethe dog, not the handler nor the “package”; Lessons learned A judge should always: •
Understand the difference between the functional points described in the Standard and why they are important and differentiate from those that are aesthetic – cosmetic; Reward dogs by placing a priority on functionality; Avoid extremes in all points: extreme size, extreme bend of stifle, extreme roach over the loin, extreme depth of brisket, extreme coat… rewardmoderation as the best option forthe long term health and conformation of the breed; Alwaysremember that the Scottish Deerhound is NOTa giant Greyhound NOR a small Irish Wolfhound; theDeerhound is a rough-coated greyhound of largersize and bone.
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Lessons learned A judge should always: •
Judgethe dog,not the handlernorthe “package”; Understand the difference between the functional points described in the Standard and why they are important and differentiate from those that are aesthetic – cosmetic; Rewarddogs by placinga priorityon functionality; Avoid extremes in all points: extreme size, extreme bend of stifle, extreme roach over the loin, extreme depth of brisket, extreme coat… reward moderation as the best option for the long term health and conformation of the breed; Always remember that the Scottish Deerhound is NOT a giant Greyhound NOR a small Irish Wolfhound; the Deerhound is a rough-coated greyhound of larger size and bone. Aboveall the Deerhoundis a gallopinghound…itlives to run!!
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