I love doing the IABC International shows. You don't have to beat another dog to get your title and it only takes 3 shows. What I like about it is the judges critique each dog and write it down., they go over overall impression, coat, head, bite, eyes, ears, chest, V-hand front angulation, H-hand rear angulation, topline, tail, and movement. Its all written down. they still place you and pic a best of breed for the groups but more than one dog can obtain their Ch. I especially love when the judge keys on something that is wrong and actually says so. Then I know the judge is giving his honest opinion. Some just say Nice on everything. Michele Rock Star Goldens Shepherds On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 9:12 AM, <ardejay@xxxxxxx> wrote: > I like critiques...it makes it easier to learn which judge knows what > !!!!! And when you go in the ring with a dog ,you better be able to > estimate where your dog will place in that class........ > and make your first lap as good as the last ! First impression last !! > > Donna Jacot,ArDeJay > > > -----Original Message----- > From: myjoygs <myjoygs@xxxxxxx> > To: ketchy <ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 7:29 am > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Critiques but DON'T shoot the messenger > > > I must be the exception to the rule too, I like to hear critiques > including on > y own dogs. Like Penny says it lets me see with new eyes, learn and maybe > even > isagree. It can be a learning tool in many ways and as always you > consider the > ource its coming from. ; ) > > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the > original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS > of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author > AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. > > Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group > and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions > expressed in any post. > > ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY > MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS > PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY > FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE > PROSECUTED. > > For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION: > http://showgsd.org/mail.html > NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ > > ============================================================================ > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================