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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.

Lee Whittier·May 13, 2022·8 min read

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Joel Samaha

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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

Judging the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

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Judging the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

The Board of Directors and Judges Ed of the Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America, are asking that you remember a few important points when

April 15, 20223 min read

Judging the Akita

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Judging the Akita – First Impressions

This is my routine when judging the Akita. If there are multiple entries in a class, I bring them in and line them up, looking for balance

April 15, 20229 min read

Judging the Bichon Frise

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Judging the Bichon Frise

Judging the Bichon Frise – As you stand in the ring with your judges book and pen in hand, and check off each armband, you find it is a bit

April 9, 20229 min read

How to judge Parson Russell Terrier

The Parson Russell Terrier Association of America

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How to judge the Parson Russell Terrier?

The Judges Education Committee for the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America would like to take this opportunity to both review and

April 8, 20224 min read

Stephanie Hedgepath

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Measuring Proportions and Finding Landmarks | Part 3

Part three of the series “Measuring Proportions and Finding Landmarks” covers the examination of the topline, underline, and rear assembly.

April 7, 20228 min read

How is the Toy Fox Terrier Judged

Susan B. Thibodeaux

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How is the Toy Fox Terrier Judged?

The Toy Fox Terrier is a playful and pretty dog to have in your ring, and exhibitors hope that the judges like the breed as much as they do.

April 6, 20226 min read

Breed Judging Toy Fox Terrier

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Breed Judging | Toy Fox Terrier Dog

Breed Judging – Toy Fox Terrier – Most of my adult life, other than dogs, has been spent as a teacher. In that time I have learned that you

April 1, 20226 min read

Purebred Coton de Tulear

Eileen Boyer Narieka

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Purebred Coton de Tulear | Variations of Breed Size

Purebred Coton de Tulear – Do not hesitate to call for the wicket! Correct height is the base of all purebred Coton de Tulear ratios.

March 19, 20225 min read

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Stephanie Hedgepath

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Measuring Proportions and Finding Landmarks: Part 2

Part two of the series “Measuring Proportions and Finding Landmarks” covers the examination of the head, chest, and forequarters of a dog.

March 13, 202211 min read

Judging Purebred Dogs

George Milutinovich

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Judging Purebred Dogs | The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Judging Purebred Dogs – As we enter the first months of 2022, let’s take a minute or two to reflect on the world of purebred dogs and the

March 3, 20224 min read

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