[ SHOWGSD-L ] They are starting to trickle in :-)
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- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:01:06 -0500
Showgsd-l has had judges interviews for years
http://showgsd.org/judges.html
We could use more
The following is an attempt to improve communication between the judges of=
our breed, and the
people who show under them.=A0=A0
1.=A0 Are you an active breeder of German Shepherd Dogs?=A0 Do you have a =
kennel name ?
=A0=A0=A0=A0
2.=A0 How long have you been in the breed?=A0 When and how did you get sta=
rted ? Are you affiliated
with any clubs ?
3.=A0 How long have you been judging the breed?
4.=A0 How many times a year do you judge German Shepherds?
5.=A0 Over the last 2 years has the number of shows:
6. Have you ever judged the National Specialty? If yes, when and what clas=
ses ?
7.=A0 Do you prefer:
=A0 Specialties
=A0 All-Breeds
=A0 No Preference
=A0 No Answer
=A0=A0=A0=A0 a) do you judge at both all-breeds and specialties ?
=A0=A0=A0=A0 b) would you judged at both all breeds and specialties
=A0=A0=A0=A0 c) please elaborate on and explain your answers to 7, 7a and =
7b. d)
=A0=A0=A0=A0 If you indicated a preference for Specialty assignments, woul=
d you consider doing German
Shepherd Dogs at an all-breed if you were given a large ring, the entry wa=
s=A0=A0 supported by a
specialty club and the show was on the same weekend as a nearby specialty =
or specialty
circuit ? Please elaborate.
8.=A0 Do you have a color preference?
=A0 Black and Tan
=A0 Black and Red
=A0 All Black
=A0 Sable
=A0 Bi-color
=A0 Black and tan and black and red
=A0 No preference
a) Would the color of a dog influence your judgment?
b) Do you find it harder to judge solid blacks ?
9.=A0 What importance do you place on condition of plush versus smooth coa=
t?
=A0 Important
=A0 Not important
=A0 Both
=A0 No answer
10.=A0 When judging the dog do you also judge the handler?
=A0 Yes
=A0 No
=A0 No answer
Please elaborate if possible.
11.=A0 What importance do you place on missing teeth?
=A0 Very important
=A0 Important
=A0 Not important
=A0 Important and Not Important
=A0 No Answer
12.=A0 How do you see bites today?
=A0 Very good
=A0 Good
=A0 Poor
=A0 No answer
13.=A0 How do you see strength of ears?
=A0 Very good
=A0 Good
=A0 Poor
=A0 Good and Poor
=A0 No answer
14.=A0 Do you feel the GSD's temperament has improved over the past 5
years?
=A0
15.=A0 Do you consider temperament today to be?
=A0 Excellent
=A0 Very good
=A0 Good
=A0 Fair
=A0 Poor
=A0 No Answer
16.=A0 Do you prefer a dog to be shown on a loose lead?
=A0 Yes
=A0 No
=A0 No answer
17.=A0 How would you rate the following in sequence of importance?=A0 (On =
a scale of 1 to 10, 10
being the highest).
Coming and going
Side Gait
Temperament
Teeth
Coat
Pasterns, hocks, feet
Pigment
Structure
Shoulder and reach
Attitude
18.) Could you briefly describe your ring procedure, and any changes you m=
ay incorporate
between a small Vs large class=A0
19.=A0 Do you think there should be an age limit in placing points on a do=
g
(i.e. dogs and bitches under 12 months of age)?
20.=A0 Do you think on average German Shepherd Dogs are too extreme?
=A0
21.=A0 In your opinion should double handling be allowed?
22. Should all select dogs, in your opinion, be OFA (H&E)?
23.=A0 When making the final selection, the dog with the most front reach =
usually wins the class?
24.=A0 Do you feel more emphasis should be put on the total package, and l=
ess on movement?
25. Do you think the German Shepherd Dog standard should be changed?
26. Do you think there should be any changes in any of the existing rules =
concerning dog
shows? If so, please elaborate:
27.=A0 Is there a dog, whether alive now or not, who to you typifies most =
closely the "ideal"
German Shepherd Dog ? If yes, please explain and give details:
28.=A0 Do you feel that in general the quality of the breed in this countr=
y is getting better or worse
? Please elaborate:
29.=A0 Do you have a pet peeve about anything owners or handlers do concer=
ning the showing of
dogs ?
30.=A0 Do you have any suggestions for owners or handlers regarding anythi=
ng they should
ALWAYS do when showing under you ?
31.=A0=A0 Do you have any suggestions for owners or handlers regarding any=
thing they should
NEVER do when showing under you ?
33.=A0 Do you have any advice for people who are relatively new to showing=
and/or breeding?=A0
34. Is there anything else you would like to say about judging or about th=
e German Shepherd
breed today ? If so, please feel free to say it here:
35. If a dog is not exactly to the standard in size, would you prefer slig=
htly larger or smaller?
36 Have you ever judged one the of the greats? If so, can you give a rundo=
wn of this dog for the
people who have not had the privilege to even see it.=A0
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