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AN INTERVIEW WITH A JUDGE judge to another. you correct the mistakes that you will inevitably
make during your career. A talent that cannot
There should also be a clear explanation of
the standards and a primary assessment,
be done without in this field. I would also quote
rather than using "I love" phrases. Finally,
an older colleague who often told me that the
evaluation of the exterior is closely related
I examine the croup position, the set and
to feeling and aesthetics. I have adopted this
carriage of the tail, the correctness of
over time and seen that it is true so that people
the angulation, and the extremities in
who are close to this thought can also evaluate
movement and stance. Hair type and
quality, coloring, pigmentation,
and, finally, show and presentation
preparation. In addition, I'd like to you. In addition, learn constantly and set your
point out that at specialized shows,
there is one category that is very
significant to me but is often overlooked
and overshadowed by the exhibition's
winner: "a group of descendants“. Here
we see the genetic heritage that is
essential for breeding. The worth of a
dog is determined by what it can do for
future generations.

Who Was The Best Dog You Judged?
Corgis Or Some Other Breeds?
It would be rather incorrect to single out
anyone publicly, especially because some
of those dogs are still actively competing,
but in my personal collection, of course,
I have my favorites. I can only say that I
have dogs from breeds other than corgis
among my favorites, and I am proud of
the fact that I had the opportunity to
judge them, to encourage them with
my description to rush to great results
and success, and that I recognized great
potential in some of them even as young
dogs, which they later confirmed. own methods that are most acceptable to you
because you cannot copy someone else's. Be
What Would Be The Most Important active also when you are an observer because a
Individual Advice You Would Give To A Young lot can be learned outside the ring.
Ambitious Judge?
I would like to advise younger colleagues not to Anything Else To Add?
enter the ring with a desire for self-promotion Do not underestimate young, unknown, and
and not to enter the ring if they are not confident unconfirmed exhibitors and dogs. You do not
enough in their knowledge and willingness to be know how much knowledge someone has
determined and consistent. I think that a judge brought and have no idea if this is the first time
must possess several qualities and the number for an exhibitor and a dog about whom you will
one is the eye. I think it is the most important hear many nice things in the future. Maybe you
thing that gives you the ability to quickly see all will be the one to inspire him to do all these
the flaws and virtues. Self-criticism will help good things.

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