Quote:
Originally Posted by bellemarie  Yea I get that, and yes- that much over is a fault. My point is its not exactly good if a dog who is too small to behave like a dog with knees it can barely walk on would win in the ring over a dog with pretty darned good over all conformation to the standard but is over sized. How is size more of a factor than health? That's the bit that gets me.  |
I've heard exhibitors here in the US complain that not all champions are worthy of the title, but many are. It's the nature of the competition. Even in more "precise", less subjective sports, we complain that referees favor certain teams and give them an advantage.