[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: re; Judging and showing...........
- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: barbmarkh@xxxxxxx, "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:30:45 -0800
*I think I would much rather show under a judge that knows what is
happening in the breed, and I'll tell you why. I had a friend many
years ago, who had a judging license, but you never saw him at shows.
He was once an active breeder-handler, and quite good at both, but no
longer did either.
He was invited to judge a large Specialty show, and I was shocked with
the dogs he selected as his winners. They were in the style of the dogs
he once bred and showed. He totally lost a lovely bitch who went on to
become a Grand Victrix.
IMO, it is important to keep your eye, and be aware of changes in the
look of the breed. This is a true story that corroborates Barb Hefner's
post. Doris E
*
>This subject has been discussed many times - but - in light of at least one
>recent show we might want to ask ourselves some questions - Would you rather
>show under some one that is out breeding and showing actively -looking at and
>evaluating dogs regularly or some one that maybe breed 10 to 15 years ago and
>only judges once in awhile - maybe once in a great while. Are the dogs from
>10 or 15 years ago what you want to see win today? Do you believe that
>judging is like "riding a bike" - once you know how you never forget? Or is
>it important to keep going to shows and watching to keep your eye sharp - and
>keep reviewing your procedure. As a new judge - I believe that you are a
>better judge if you are still active - going to shows / breeding or exhibiting.
>
>JMO
>
>Barb Hefner
>Marquin GSD
>
>
>
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