When Dave Rinke gave his reasons for the top final placings of the classes, he spoke quickly and efficiently and it took no more than a few seconds while he handed out ribbons or as he took them for their final pass or gave them their final look. It did not slow anything down as he gave brief clear reasons on his placings and you can see exactly what he is describing. Whether you agree with a Judge or not, I think clear and correct reasons are appreciated by everyone. Every person ring-side is judging dogs AND judges as the show progresses, and hearing the Judge give quick succinct reasons for the placings will always be a good thing. Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxx www.marhaven.com Bill Basu <billgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Fred, I think i speak for all of us "enthusiasts" when we say we encourage you to make this part of your regular "routine". When Rinke did it it took no longer than 5 minutes per class. With the entries falling these days i don't think time should be an issue.Bill From: "Bill Basu"To: <almanya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; > Amy,> > It is interesting. I really feel that most of the ringside is fairly > knowledgeable > and atleast when Dave gave his critique(it was really more his reasoning for > placing > dogs in the places he did), he was short and sweet and did it in a way that > was > communcative(without sugar coating) and respectful. My feeling is that people > were > not upset but rather appreciative of his insights(because after all is that > what we > are asking a judge for anyway).> > Best of luck.> > Bill **************************************************************************** > almanya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Bill this is something i would like to do, time permitting.......it does > serve as > education and an insight into > the judges judging.> I have heard that AKC frowns upon this. > > I am sure it could cause some bad feelings also unless you sugar coat it all > and then why bother. I guess some people just don't want to hear it or face > the music that day..........and probably have complained about > > it.............> > Amy Safdir ************************************************************************* > From: "Bill Basu" > Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Oral Critiique at the Show > >>A couple of months ago we in Nor. Cal. had the pleasure of showing under >>Dave Rinke. Now i have shown Dave many a time but this time he did >>something a little different. Dave added an oral critique of his 4 class >>winners after every class. I thought it was very well received by the >>exhibitors and handlers. It served as open eduction for what he saw and was >>helpful for everyone to understand why he placed dogs as he did. It was >>also a reflection of Dave's confidence in his opinion in that he was >>willing to share it openly with all the ringside. I would like to see more >>and more judges offer that sort of critique at ringside when the dogs and >>exhibitors are all there. Some might have to be given a Megaphone as they >>don't have the advantage of Dave's lungs.>> >> Thoughts from you judges out there?????>>>>>> Bill ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. 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. 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@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================