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Cane Corso – Muzzle, Forehead, Eyes, Proportion, Movement & Size

Lack of consistency continues to be a major problem in the Cane Corso. Breed Education department of the CCAA points that may help judges.

Cane Corso Association of America·August 1, 2022·7 min read

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Marianne Klinkowski

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Basenji Colors and Markings – From Standard to Rare Coats

Learn how the colors originated and changed through time, and see what are considered rare and what standard Basenji colors and markings.

August 1, 20227 min read

Rodney (Rod) Herner

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Judging the Manchester Terrier Dog Breed – Complete Guide

I would like to give you an insight into what a judge should look for when judging Manchester Terriers, both Toy and Standard.

July 27, 202210 min read

Old English Sheepdog Dog Breed Judging

Mary Anne Brocious

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How to Judge the Old English Sheepdog Dog Breed

Many judges often wait to add the Old English Sheepdog dog breed to their credentials after they have had more judging experience. The coat

July 22, 20227 min read

Chow chow photograph -How to Judge the Chow Chow Dog Breed

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How to Judge the Chow Chow Dog Breed

Chow Chow breed standard is one of the lengthiest and most detailed of standards but still leaves opportunity for the judge’s interpretation.

July 22, 20226 min read

Bernese Mountain Dog Breed - Bernese Mountain Dogs lying on grass

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How to Judge the Bernese Mountain Dog Breed

How to Judge the Bernese Mountain Dog Breed – Submitted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America. Written by the late Fran Brown.

July 15, 20225 min read

Susan Thibodeaux

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Removing the Mystery of Judges Breed Education Seminars

Have you attended breed-specific judges education seminar? If you have, you know how valuable they are to getting insight into your breed and

July 14, 20228 min read

How to Judge the Pointer Dog Breed

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How to Judge the Pointer Dog Breed

How to Judge the Pointer Dog Breed – As breeders, we get to gaze for hours trying to weigh pluses and minuses of each of our Pointer dogs.

June 17, 20225 min read

How to Judge the English Mastiff Dog Breed

Diane Collings & Toni Hyland

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How to Judge the English Mastiff Dog Breed

How to Judge the English Mastiff Dog Breed – The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog with a well-knit frame.

June 17, 20225 min read

Breed Judging

Walter J. Sommerfelt

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Breed Judging – Wrestle Mania, Ramps & Other Things

Breed Judging – Several years ago, there was an outcry from exhibitors about judges checking the bites and possibly

June 4, 20228 min read

Lee Whittier -Dog Show Owner Handlers

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The Responsibility of Classic Breed Presentation

When you show a dog in its classic breed presentation, you are honoring its lineage—both the breed history and the future of your breed.

May 13, 20228 min read

Judging Irish Wolfhounds

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Judging Irish Wolfhounds

Judging Irish Wolfhounds – A Guide by Joel Samaha. Illustrations by Beverly Stobart and Robert Bernardi. The Irish Wolfhound Standard defines

May 12, 202218 min read

Judging the Parson Russell Terrier

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Judging the Parson Russell Terrier

Judging the Parson Russell Terrier – This article is unlike what you may be used to reading, since it is written neither by the parent club

April 16, 202211 min read

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