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Do judges make mistakes?

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Do Judges Make Mistakes?

Do judges make mistakes? A more appropriate question, “Do Judges have regrets or second thoughts?” The answer has to be yes, of course.

Showsight Staff·November 5, 2022·14 min read

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Terence Farley, JEC - The Havanese Club of America

All About Judging

Whose Fault Is It: Breeder, Handler or Judge?

“Dog People” come in three main categories; breeders, exhibitors, & judges. All three seem to have opinions about the ailments of the breed.

October 29, 20226 min read

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel head photo

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Judging the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Judging the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel well is a bit like catching a genie in a bottle. Just when you think you’ve “got it right,” up

October 29, 20227 min read

Redbone Coonhound head photo

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Redbone Coonhounds From a Judge’s Perspective

When judging Redbone Coonhounds, I look for the overall dog. I start at the head and work down over the body to the feet, legs, and tail.

October 25, 20225 min read

Japanese Chin standing on grass

Carla Jo Ryan - Judges Education - Japanese Chin Club of America

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Exploring the Japanese Chin Breed Standard

There are certain things in a Japanese Chin breed standard that you must think about and read between the lines to understand.

October 20, 20227 min read

Dog show culture

Michael J. Nelinson

All About Judging

In Pursuit of a Better Process – Should the AKC Allow Judges to Sit Ringside to Observe Group Judging?

Dog show culture, like any culture, embraces policies or processes that do not necessarily support the best interests of its constituents.

October 16, 20226 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

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Balance in the Canine

What is meant by “balance” in the dog? The AKC defines it as “When all the parts of the dog, moving or standing, produce a harmonious image.”

October 15, 202212 min read

Flat-Coated-Retriever

Marla J. Doheny

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Understanding the Flat-Coat Head and Silhouette

In-depth explanation of what the head and silhouette of the Flat-Coated Retriever (referred to as the Flat-Coat) should ultimately look like.

October 10, 20227 min read

Montgomery County

Jacquelyn Fogel

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Montgomery County – Unique and Oh So Important!

Montgomery County is unique. It is all about the breeds and the breeders. It draws people from across this country, and from around the world.

October 6, 20228 min read

Official Bullmastiff Standard |

Geraldine Shastid

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Official AKC Bullmastiff Breed Standard

Geraldine Shastid, a noted Bullmastiff AKC Judge, explains and expands on the points made in the AKC Bullmastiff Breed Standard.

October 1, 202212 min read

Bullmastiff

Helene Nietsch - Banstock Bullmastiffs

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The Bullmastiff – Something to Think About

Bullmastiff breeders have worked hard to improve excellent features and eliminate faults as outlined in the breed standard.

September 29, 20226 min read

Finish Spitz head photo

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The Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz, Finland’s National Dog, is one of the world’s few basal breeds. This red-gold, square spitz was bred to hunt birds and game.

September 29, 202210 min read

Judging the Chihuahua

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Judging the Chihuahua

Learn what to look for when judging the Chihuahua in this piece by Richard Miller. He has bred, shown judged the breed for 28 years.

September 27, 20226 min read

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