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Originally Posted by gemy  Yes you are at the pinnacle of the judges career when you are invited to judge Westminster or Crufts or the World Dog show in breed - then in group and finally as a Best in Show judge. That is why so many of the judges look and are old it takes 40 yrs or more to get there!
Well I for one once I saw the go around wanted the Skye Terrier to win :-) The Samoyed who showed so well in Working Group did not show well in BIS ring. In terms of GSD's I am sorry but my personal opinion is that the American breeders have not yet corrected what they did to that breed! Rumor moved well for a GSD of her time, but being so down on the hocks I can't stand the sight of. I also really liked the Sheepdog. The toy Shih Tzu did not show so well in BIS ring |
First off, Dara is beautiful !
Your information is so interesting. 40 years! Are these judges breeders, or trainers, how do they get there? I look at my little Jazz, and don't want to point our her short comings, be she's a good snuggler : )
Are you also a judge? I am so uneducated on all these breeds, I don't even know what to look for. Your assessment and knowledge of the various breeds is applauded. It's people like you that help the breeds improve and be the best they can be.
Thank you!