2021 National Owner Handled Series Judge James Brown

2021 National Owner Handled Series Judge James Brown

1. What does it mean to judge this singular event at the only all-breed show organized directly by the American Kennel Club?
   James Brown: This was a very special event. I enjoyed the quality dogs that were some of the top dogs in the country.
2. What were you thinking or feeling moments before you stepped into the center of the NOHS Sporting Group ring?
   James Brown: I felt the immense responsibility of my decisions. The owner-handlers had a lot riding on my ability to find and point to the best of the best.
3. Was there a heightened energy coming from the dog and owner-handled teams? Did you feel the energy of the spectators?
   James Brown: The owner-handlers are very serious about what they do. The spectators who support them are equally as serious. You could feel the high expectations in the air.
4. How challenging was this assignment? Can you share your selection process?
   James Brown: My job was to find the best dog and bitch in each breed. BOB and Best Opposite were then decided upon from those two. Every dog that I judged that day was quality and made judging a very good experience.
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