[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Pretty vs Correct
- From: "BlackHawk Farms LLC" <blackhawkfarmsllc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <RChesnut70502@xxxxxxx>, <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <CagGra@xxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:02:09 -0700
Randy,
I will admit this. I do feel emphasis is based more on movement and type at the
specialties than color. I will readily admit that color is not the "thing" at
specialty shows. Some of the dogs I have seen at specialties I shudder to think
what would happen at the all breeds. Nothing wrong, but a nice rich black and
red/gold with red/gold through the saddle doesnt offend me, but I know a few
who would "raise an eyebrow" to it.
Mike Lynch
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Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Pretty vs Correct
In a message dated 10/8/2008 12:26:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I agree with the below. It is all about leveling the playing field. Some
judges use "pigment" or "coloration" as a deciding factor for their
winners. If you have ever had a judge say "I like your dog's structure as
well as the other dog's, so my deciding factor was color.." and you know
the winner has been enhanced, it is a hard pill to swallow. So the average
exhibitor then feels that he will not ever be put in that position again,
so he "levels" the playing field, so as not to have "color" ever be a
deciding factor between a win and a loss.It is right? No..is it
understandable? YES! For awhile, Steve showed keeshonds. This breed is
supposed to be shown"naturally, " However, all have trimmed,hocks,
pasterns, feet, and then sculpted to create the "ideal" silhouette. Legs
are also chalked and then tons of hair spray applied to hold that "ideal"
silhouette in place!Muzzles are also darkened with mascara, along with
enhancing the dark "spectacles" which are one of the characteristics of the
breed. No one exhibits their keeshonds "naturally" and I have never seen a
judge penalize a keeshond for being trimmed..however I have seen many put
at the end of the class for looking "too natural" Since judges are or were
former exhibitors or handlers, they know the tricks of the trade and what
they have done themselves when they were showing, no matter what breed.
Perhaps that why many judges turn their heads to enhancements. Keep in mind
that when we ask handlers to show our dogs, we ask them to show them in
away to "hide" or "mask" their faults.We show dogs on tight leads to make
the dogs drop in the rear, handlers string them up to give them top line,
hide weak backs and make dogs appear to have forehands when they do not. We
ask handlers to slip a finger in the slot of a missing tooth, in hopes that
the judge does not see, or train " spooks" through a temperament tests, not
just to attain championships, but to go select as well!!! Deception comes
in many colors, not just "red". These things might not violate AKC rules,
but they are deceptions, and in some cases possibly worse than dye! Signed
especially for Tom E "JMHO"..Christine
hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Steve and Christine Grainger
While I totally agree with the above it is not saying very much for Judges of
our breed. There are very few times when I judge that it is ever that close to
call color into judgement. Shepherds come in a variety of colors that are
acceptable. While beautiful black and red pigment is very desirable, it should
not be as important as proper physical structure and movement. Only rarely
will I see a faded out color with light eyes. But such would be minor
distractions compared to improper structure and inadequate movement. Me thinks
that some judges are putting their priorities in the wrong place.
Randy C.
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