This judges approach to Rumor is in accordance with a specific request
that the GSDCA made to the AKC judges Dept. That is, please do some
type of temperament test on GSDs. This was requested after the parent
club started requiring national and futurity judges do a temperament
test on all entries. Not all all breed judges do as requested but if
you watched the breed judging, Monday, he checked the temperament on
all entries. The type of testing is up to each individual judge. D.D.
-----------------------------------------From: "Helen Franklin"
To:
Cc:
Sent: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:04:07 -0800
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Judging Westminster
The esteemed judge selected has judged all over the world and is
highly thought of. He is also a well known medical doctor. Over the
last 6 years, he has chosen to judge 4 all breed shows a year in
Canada it appears. I would be ever so grateful to know if he has
EVER awarded Group 1st or Best in Show to a German Shepherd. His
apparent lack of confidence on the approach made me wonder about this.
I also find it highly amusing that some people in the breed lay in
wait to bash the sender of any post that has controversy. They so
enjoy attempting to discredit the opinion of others but only seek in
reinforcing their only small status again. German Shepherds are my
true love in life. As a passionate person, I react passionately. Now
on to another day. Helen Franklin
