and we all know that there are great judges, good judges, mediocre judges
and poor judges!
One man's decision on one day does not necessarily make a great, good,
mediocre or poor decision.
We with have the option to accept or not in all things....we follow our own
drummer and sense of right.
We are given the ability to speak out in opposition if we choose without
fear of condemnation or retribution.
I am taking my right to "speak out" in the belief that my breed dog did not
receive the award that she
deserved. Let us always have this right to voice what is in our hearts
without sticks and stones!
And let it be known that if I thought it was just a matter of "choice," I
would not have been so verbal.
Helen Franklin
On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 2:16 PM, Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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 "ELG440" for DMARC <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*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