IMO none of that should matter about what happens 'as the world turns'
afterwards. Just because a
dog wins big at a dog show. It is after all.....a DOG SHOW!
I'm sure every dog there must deserve to be a top winner in their Breed, and
yet every single dog does
have a flaw. The judge has to weigh that into their decisions as to exactly
WHICH flaw, or minor fault is
more important than the overall high quality of the dog according to their
Breed Standard. Most Breeds
are bred for a specific purpose and should be judged according to that purpose
fulfilled in their specific
Breed Standard.
If the "flaw" ( or not desirable ) does not interfere with the major purpose
of their Standard, and the dog
is superior in every way according to what is most important in their Breed
Standard, it will, or should win.
Some dogs are literally bred to dig holes, some for hunting, retrieving or
tracking dogs....ours to herd.
IF the dog deserves to win according to the THAT Breed's Standard.....a good
judge gives them the win!
IF the judge is cycling all that 'as the world turns' information through their
thoughts while in the ring
evaluating the dogs, they are not considering the Standards and they are not
judging the dog before them.
That would be just plain WRONG. IMO.... The "gift" is in the win. <G>
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
On Behalf Of Mary-Anne Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:32 PM To:
showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: German shorthair wins BIS
I prefer to look at it this way. First of all, these were all outstanding
dogs. Secondly, Rumor was perfect. Thirdly, if Rumor had won, all the BYB
would have had a field day selling ‘Rumor type’ GSD’s when we all know that
they aren’t even close so we’ve averted that horror story. Fourthly, Dr. Meen
is a Borzoi breeder and perhaps that Borzoi fit her standard to perfection. He
is also a Skye Terrier breeder and must have found some fault with that dog.
Fifthly, the GSP is not a dog for everyone and there will be repercussions to
this dog winning in a lot of nasty tempered GSP’s heading for homes that cannot
handle them. The GSP was also an outstanding example.
Those who watched know that Rumor should have won...she loses nothing in my
estimation by not getting that ribbon. I consider it a gift to our breed that
those who noticed her will appreciate a good GSD and those who didn’t notice
her, don’t deserve a GSD.
JMHO
Mary-Anne
From: Redacted sender <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> "ELG440" for DMARC
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:29 PM
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] German shorthair wins BIS
I tuned in just as BIS came on. Kent looked great and Rumor could not have
been more perfect.
I have said for years that a BIS or often even a group judge does not know the
standard of each dog. They judge them against each other, and don't follow the
standards. Rumor is about as close to our standard as a German shepherd can get.
But, that is why dog shows are always interesting. She was magnificent, and in
keeping with what I said above, I don't know the standards of the other dogs,
all l know is that Rumor is as good as it gets.
Did that judge know the standard of the GSD, I doubt it.
Evan
