I sort of understood the DQs when the standard first changed but the clarification that was sent to judges clearly explains why puppies should never be DQed. It shows pure ignorance on the judges part. If they will not put forth the effort to learn about the breed they are judging then they do not belong in the ring. Really, how much time does it take to open an envelope and read.
The few times I showed a puppy this fall, I had the clarification in my pocket.
If a judge offered to disqualify my dog, I was going to hand it to them. |