Since my dog Kierk has won in both rings, I feel I can answer the question.
It is not easy to win in either venue. If you have a good dog, you will
win in both.
Generally, a specialty judge is more knowledgeable of the standard, and
there are some all-breed judges who will go with the familiar handlers, who
they trust to bring them a good dog. There are some good all-breed judges,
(such as me and my wife when we judge an all-breed show, as Tedi and I will
do in Beverly Hills next year), and some specialty judges who do not have
a clue.
I did take my bitch to the Canadian National to go Winner's Bitch, and
then go Select so that the American judge for the American National who would
be there to watch, would give her an American Select.
It worked, but I was younger and dumber then. Some times a plan does work.
However, I doubt I would ever try that again.
She was finished in the United States, but had to come from the classes in
Canada. When I saw the open class, I expected her to go third or fourth.
She won. But, never again would I try that.
Have a good dog, have a good handler, or just show on your own. A great
dog will most of the time win. A good dog will win some of the time. An
average dog will win, but not often.
Evan
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In a message dated 12/20/2016 8:04:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
gsdworkingline@xxxxxxxxx writes:
Hi, all. I just had a quick question about finishing a dog in the
All-Breed ring in the States and Canada. Is one easier to finish the dog in
than
the other? Is the same type of dog rewarded in both countries or do they have
usually possess different attributes? Did I read the rules correctly that
in Canada it’s 10 points to finish with one 2 point win? Has anyone
competed in both all-breed rings and, if so, can you share your experience?
Lastly, is it easier to handle your own dog in Canada or is it pretty much the
same as States?
One more thing..does anyone have any photos of their Champions moving as
7-8 week old puppies? Just trying to get a visual on what movement looks like
in a puppy that went on to be champion. As always, the private messages
are great and I always appreciate the responses that I receive!
Thanks and Happy Holidays,
Sarah
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