[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: CRITIQUES
- From: Susan Madlung <stormygsd@xxxxxxx>
- To: Janandmort@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:46:21 -0800
Agreed, dogs SHOULD be judged against the Standard.. but that is not a
system in place in North America.. dogs are judged against each other and
winners selected whom the judge determines are the closest to the standard
from the dogs being exhibited that day, regardless if the winner meets the
standard or not.. there is a difference..
We have all been to shows when a class does not hold an exhibit that is
resemblant of the standard.. how many judges actually withhold a placing?
not enough, in my estimation. We have all seen dogs win that are no closer
to the standard than that goat Jim Moses could win with <grin> yet they win
just the same.. based on the judges' comparison of one dog to another - I
swear, sometimes I am sure the standard is the furthest thing from the
judges' mind..
My understanding of shows in Great Britain is that the dogs are judged
against the standard and there is more than one "winner". Their system
dictates a certain number of certificates required to become a Ch and there
can be more than 1 certificate awarded at any given show i.e certificates
are not awarded based on who is the best that day but which dogs are closest
to the standard..
a subtle difference, but a difference none the less..
JMHO
Sue Madlung - Shadowacre Reg'd German Shepherds
http://www.shadowacre.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <Janandmort@xxxxxxx>
To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:30 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] CRITIQUES
> I have read with great interest the various posts regarding critiques and
> find merit in all comments.
> I rarely post but feel I should on this subject.
> I have been giving written critiques on every show, if asked to do so, and
> always dictate my evaluation of every animal.
> We all go to dog shows from many reasons and it is my opinion that a dog
> show should, among many other things, be educational.
>
> I realize that time is a factor-but if the Judge is knowledgeable this
can
> be done very quickly.
> When a Judge gives their critique it is that person's opinion- agree or
> disagree - and it is not personal and should be viewed as constructive
> information not negative.
> I was asked by a Judge after I completed my Judging at the Canadian
> National how was I able to call the placing's as I did. I assume he meant
how was I
> able to do this without comparative gaiting. It is very simple-do the
> individual Judging in standing and in motion and then write that animals
place on
> your list based on your comparison of that individual to the Standard.
These
> were my critiques dictated and written.
> Each animal should be judged against the Standard - not against one
another.
> There are always changes after the placing's when extended motion is
> evaluated, but hopefully not many. The Judge should have to justify the
why of
> their placing's not just that I "like" this dog better than the other and
> therefore my belief that critiques will improve our judging and improve
our Breed.
> Perhaps we would see more younger people and new faces at our shows if
> explanations were given as to the reasons of the Judge"s decisions
> Morton Goldfarb
>
>
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