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AN INTERVIEW WITH A JUDGE Do i think the breed differs throughout the a more benign element than human impact at
world?
the moment. Actually, when it comes to health
and attractiveness issues, these and other
In general, a corgi is a corgi, yet there are
issues arise as a result of the aforementioned
subtle type distinctions and tendencies.
human effect, because people control breeding.
Because I have never attended American
exhibits or breeding events, I would err
I'd want to add that we, the judges, played a
on the side of caution in interpreting the
role in it and that our culpability is significant
because we were tolerant when uncontrolled
differences between America, Europe,
Russia, and Australia. I monitor other
defects and deficiencies, irregularities in the
people's efforts and outcomes, and I
anatomical structure of dogs, in movement,
communicate with individual breeders on breeding should not be permitted. Physical
various continents, but I don't wish to pass and temperament are the first indicators and
judgment on correctness. should not be tolerated and neglected, but
severely penalized.
America has a very solid club policy and a
clear mentality, as well as a very good system Is There Anything You Would Change About
of judges. Asia is already in full force with this This Breed?
breed. Europe and Russia were founded on a I think that if the answer is Yes, I should
strong foundation of parent British clubs and seriously ask myself what I am looking for in
breeders, but I believe the type was not defined this breed if I am already dissatisfied. Simply, I
due to a lack of a unified attitude and attitude have come to love this breed precisely as it is,
toward the standard, as well as the influence both according to the standard and based on
of imported dogs from various parts of the my experiences with it.
world, which created a different image from
region to region. Nonetheless, we all strive for Is The Standard Confusing? Would Additional
the standard, and I believe there is a need for Education Of Judges Help?
the club to link breeders and develop a uniform In my perspective, the standard provides
position, judicial, and breeding commission. sufficient width but should be more clear in
order to decrease the freedom of interpretation.
It is frequently abused, and breeders and judges
make use of it. In terms of description, the FCI
and the American standard are very close.
There is simply a methodology for writing
the standards. This is followed by zoological
I like to see the whole measurements of a specific population. We
class both in attitude and can't deny that anatomy is a science, but the
breed has obviously evolved. And, in terms
in movement before I of additional education, it is entirely up to the
start evaluating the dogs person. I am always eager to attend seminars
individually. and talks on breeds and canine research in
general. Of course, I draw from it and embrace
what appears rational to me. We've already
stated how crucial it is for a judge to keep an
This Breed Has Problems, What Are The Most eye on evolutionary tendencies in order to stay
Common? focused.
To be honest, I believe careless and
unprofessional breeding and overproduction Do You Notice A Difference Between Today's
cause the most problems. Most breeds suffer Corgis And Those From Ten Years Ago?
from this issue as well. If you mean genetic flaws, Compared to 10 years ago, not such a big
corgis, like all breeds, have them, but I see it as difference. In fact, dogs that are already big

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