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Originally Posted by Peabody  I'm glad to learn this. I really appreciate getting some good info. I think there is some confusion among people who don't show (like myself) about the AKC rules. And, since I would like to someday show, I'd like to learn the truth.
It raises new questions though:
1. What does it mean "will not put it up"? Do you mean won't let it win a position? Would the judge examine the dog and let her walk around for judging, or not even let her enter the ring?
2. What would be a disqualifying color?
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1. What does it mean "will not put it up"? Do you mean won't let it win a position? Would the judge examine the dog and let her walk around for judging, or not even let her enter the ring?
When showing in an AKC show, within each breed there are several classes. Within these classes there are 4 placings (1, 2, 3,4) Within these classes the first place winners go on to compete for points that eventually contribute to a dog Championing.
A judge may find it difficult, because of his knowledge of the breed and standard to place a dog within the first place ribbons to go on and compete for those points.
Docking the tail to medium length, in my opinion does contribute to the overall balance of the dog.
Would the judge examine the dog and let her walk around for judging, or not even let her enter the ring?
Yes, it is a requirement within the US for a dog to gait around the ring. The judge is judging how well the dog meets the standard, not against the other dogs. They are judging the overall conformation of the dog; how well it is put together structurally, the coat, the attitude, how well it shows.
2. What would be a disqualifying color?
Colors
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Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.
Color on Body
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The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.
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Head fall
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A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.
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Chest and Legs
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A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.
Disqualification
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Any solid color or combination of colors other than blue and tan as described above. Any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed 1 inch at its longest dimension.