[ SHOWGSD-L ] AB vs. Specialty Judges
- From: "Helen Franklin" <helen@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:39:38 -0800
Years ago I was asked to judge an all breed match on Vancouver Island. I was
to judge 1/2 of all of the dogs entered (thus 1/2 of all of the breeds). With
AKC book in hand, I made a list of disqualifying faults for each breed, feeling
that if I was not able to select the best at least I wouldn't select a dog that
shouldn't be there. I found it amazing the various small nuisances in each
standard, I.e. "the white patch on the chest can be no larger than..." etc.
What was amusing was when I had to judge a dog with a long coat down to the
table and found myself running my hand under and down the stomach to see if I
came upon an obstruction and therefore needed to check for testicles. One
improvises as needed.
I also had the dubious honor of selecting the Best in Show. Now you may think
that it's only a match...but this was a match attended by over 100 dogs! (Much
to my horror) I learned a lot that day. I learned that it was more important
for me to be a student and dedicated to one breed rather than to be learning
about others. I learned that a good dog of any breed does present itself. I
learned humility and respect for the really knowledgeable all breed
Helen Franklin
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