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Winter 2006 • Volume 7, Number 32 American Kennel Club • 5580 Centerview Drive • Raleigh, NC 27606-3390 and Swedish Vallhund The Beauceron and Swedish Vallhund have been accepted experience, take and pass the Procedural and Anatomy into the Herding Group, effective date June 1, 2007. Exams, have judged at AKC or Non-AKC events at least six times and stewarded at least 6 times at AKC® member Approval to judge these breeds is based on the following or licensed events. schedule: (Procedural and Anatomy Exams must be requested through Judging Operations and December 1, 2006 - Begin accepting applications submitted with application). - All Breed and Herding Group judges January 1, 2007 Applicants who meet these requirements may apply by will receive automatic approval to judge these breeds at requesting an application from Judging Operations in shows held after June 1, 2007. (The Breed Standards and North Carolina at 919-816-3588 or [email protected]. Tests will be mailed to the eligible judges. The Judges The application may also be downloaded from the AKC’s Illustrated Guide will be available at the AKC Website) website ( Events/Judges/Applications/Conformation). February 16, 2007 - Deadline for ADJUNCT applications to be received in the office together with $25 application processing fee. (Applicants who miss this deadline date must apply under the current application Judging Juniors process.) March 1, 2007 – Additional breed applicants accepted and Cavalier King for the Balance of the Herding Group prior to this date must take and pass the breed standard tests in order to Charles Spaniels receive Provisional status in these two breeds. By Carol Williams, President March 16, 2007 - Last date for ADJUNCT application American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. interview to be conducted. When judging Junior Showmanship competition, you may not be familiar with the breed standard of April 10, 2007 - ADJUNCT applications will be submitted to the April Staff Committee meeting. If every exhibit in the ring, nor is it required, as you are accepted, breed standard test will be sent to the applicant. not judging the quality of the . You are there to judge the competency with which each Junior shows June 1, 2007 - Provisional status granted once the applicant has taken and passed the breed standard test. their special exhibit and you should absolutely know how each breed should be presented. APPLY UNDER THE ADJUNCT SYSTEM In the AKC publication, CONFORMATION Members of the fancy who can demonstrate significant JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP REGULATIONS, background in the breed may apply to judge under the GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING JUNIORS IN Adjunct System. Examples of “significant background” would be: CONFORMATION, JUNIORS IN PER- FORMANCE EVENTS REGULATIONS the Experience in owning, breeding, exhibiting and handling instructions under BREED PRESENTATION are as the breed. follows; “While the judge must consider all areas Background in judging multiple events with a significant important in evaluating the overall capabilities of number of entries. continued on page 2 First time applicants must have 10-12 years breeding 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 2

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Juniors and Spaniels continued from front page Juniors, it is doubly important both that the Junior Cavaliers are not to be raced around the ring. They present his dog in the proper manner for the breed being are to be shown at a moderate trot. Faster is not better handled and that the judge be cognizant of the proper in the Cavalier ring. Let this be known to your presentation for the breed.” exhibitors before they begin gaiting their dogs. Within the past month, Juniors have told me that Cavaliers should be impeccably turned out for the some judges have asked them to kneel in the ring and ring; clean, brushed and shining. This is a naturally hand stack their Cavaliers. I have also recently heard that presented breed totally free from any trimming, some trainers are advising Junior sculpting or cosmetic alteration of handlers of Cavaliers to kneel and any kind. This means NO hand stack their dogs as they will ...it is doubly important trimming of whiskers or feet, NO have a better chance of winning if thinning out the neck or cleaning they do. THIS IS WRONG!! both that the Junior present out the throat area, NO sculpting Cavaliers are always to be shown his dog in the proper manner of shoulders and hindquarters. with the handler standing. To This is part of breed type and the quote from a letter sent a few for the breed being handled American Cavalier King Charles years ago to all judges of and that the judge be Spaniel Club implores all judges to Cavaliers by the Judges respect and enforce this part of the Education Committee of the cognizant of the proper standard. American Cavalier King Charles As a rule, Cavalier exhibitors Spaniel Club (ACKCSC), presentation for the breed. know all of these things and will “Standing in the ring, still on a respect a judge who has taken the loose lead, a Cavalier should be alert, animated and time to learn and enforce these correct procedures in the ring.” appear handled by remote control. There is absolutely Cavalier breeders, exhibitors and the American no excuse for the exhibitor to be down on his knees…” Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club are proud of our The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Guide Junior Handlers. We encourage them and support them. published by the ACKCSC, clearly describes RING We hope that each judge who takes a Junior PRESENTATION: “In the ring, the Cavalier is to be Showmanship assignment does so because they enjoy handled naturally and with a minimum of fuss. They are judging the boys and girls and are interested enough and normally shown on loose or semi-loose leads and are care enough to learn how the breeds being handled in allowed to self-stack while free baiting with their handler this arena are to be presented. The people in this ring standing. As the breed has become more popular and are the future of our sport. more people are new to the breed, we see handlers on their knees hand stacking their dogs. This is totally unacceptable and judges should instruct exhibitors who make this mistake to stand while showing their Cavaliers. Measuring Distance Nothing equals the picture of a Cavalier standing on it's By Ines Maldonado, own, slowly wagging it's tail. Manager of Judging Operations Don't expect Cavaliers to stand like statues in the To verify mileage and check for ring. It is not in their nature to do so. They are alert, potential conflicts curious and interested in what is going on around them you may use this website to calculate and should not be penalized for fidgeting. distances between cities: Tail holding is never practiced in the Cavalier ring, www.indo.com/distance/ not even for pictures. The outline is quickly spoiled if Or you may call the AKC Events Plans Department at the tail is held out setter-style as it gives a rather alien 919-816-3579. look to the breed. 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 3

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By Edd Bivin during that discussion in Berne at that show recognized So often I hear judges bemoan the lack of quality that it was through their efforts in recognizing quality and present in today’s dog show ring. Yet, I seldom hear devoting themselves to that quality that they had been able judges bemoan that the lack of quality was produced by the to produce these excellent dogs who had achieved so much dogs that we have all awarded championship points to and at such a prominent show. inadvertently created champions to which people have bred It was also while they were there that they vowed to and produced another generation of non spectacular dogs. reward only the good and excellent dogs that were Quite by chance, during a recent trip to Finland I was presented for their consideration in their home country part of a conversation in which three very prominent and and by doing so would send an educational message of much respected judges from that country were discussing what was good in the ring and therefore good in the the fact that at the World Show in Berne, Switzerland a few breeding program. They vowed to instruct and teach that years back several sight hound and other breeds had been high quality to their next generation of judges and breeders won by seven or so dogs bred in Finland. Now, in case you and to insist upon its being maintained. don’t recall, Finland is a small country but one in which To be certain, such a vow on our part would serve us there is great devotion to detail and quality. These judges well. Are Manners Important? By Anne Katona both dog and exhibitor at ease. Some dogs get really Due to the costs involved in having a show, clubs excited if talked to, so do not carry on a conversation with are finding it more and more financially difficult. the dog, only a quick hello will suffice. If it is a breed with Hiring judges is only a small part of that cost. An limited vision; i.e., Chows, Skye, Kerry Blue, Soft Coated invitation to adjudicate is a privilege that is offered Wheaten Terriers or any of the bearded breeds, saying from a show giving club. Often a particular judge is hello makes the animal aware someone is approaching invited to give support and aid in making their show a and will probably touch them. After the individual success. What should the judge offer the club in return? examination, again, be specific with verbal directions. Just Hopefully, they receive a judge that has passion for the waving a hand toward the end of the ring does not tell an sport; a judge that will smile at the exhibitors, have a exhibitor to do a down and back. Actually use a voice and gentle hand on all dogs including puppies, and actually say “Down and back, please!” One hopes one will not ACT like they are enjoying themselves in the ring. The mumble the directions either. exhibitor is not asking too much to expect that a judge While each dog moves, please actually watch the be courteous to them and nice to their dogs. entire time. Everyone understands some exhibits When a class comes into the ring, look the class should not be in the ring, however, each exhibitor is over immediately by walking down the line and looking owed respect for thinking enough of a particular judge (not glancing) at each exhibit. Then give the first that they entered a dog to show to them. When the person in line clear verbal directions. Example: “Circle individual has moved as requested, say “thank you” and around 1 and 1/2 times, passing this position once, ask the exhibitor to go around to the end of the line, or then on the table for examination“. Give each “please go to the end of the line.” Good manners used exhibitor enough time to “stack” before approaching by a judge are appreciated by the exhibitor as are those the dog especially that first person in the line! same good manners that a judge expects to receive from One does not have to say hello to every exhibitor, an exhibitor. Most judges expect an exhibitor to say but do say hello to every dog when approaching it for thank you for a class placement (even if it is not the one examination. Dogs enjoy people talking to them and the exhibitor expected to receive), why would an will usually wag once or twice to say hello back. By exhibitor not expect good manners from a judge too? doing this small little “task,” already the judge has put continued on page 6 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 4

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PA King of Prussia— January 5, 2007 FL Ocala — April 27-28, 2007 MS Jackson— December 15, 2006 * “The Cocker Spaniel” by Robert Ennis * “Judges Education Seminar” Sponsored by “The Siberian ” by Jean Fournier Sponsored by the American Spaniel Club the Irish Setter Club of America in Sponsored by the Mississippi State Kennel Flushing Spaniel Show Contact Julie conjunction with the National Specialty. Club and Brandon Kennel Club of Virosteck; (760) 248-2664; Contact Lorraine W. Bisso; 405 Rosa Ave., Mississippi Contact Debbie Cox; PO Box Julie@ DoggoneCockers. com; Matairie, LA 70005: (504) 833-1780: 998, Jackson, MS 39043; (601) 825-0408; www. ASC- CockerSpaniel. Org. [email protected]. [email protected]; PA King of Prussia— January 5, 2007 PA Mars — May 24, 2007 [email protected]; www. msstatekc.com. * “The Field Spaniel” by Nancy *“The Weimaraner” Sponsored by the CA San Bernardino— January 26, 2007 Clendenen Sponsored by the American Weimaraner Club of America, in “Neapolitan Mastiff” by Peggy Wolfe, Spaniel Club Flushing Spaniel Show conjunction with the National Specialty. “The Tibetan Mastiff”, by Martha Contact Julie Virosteck; (760) 248-2664; Contact: Cheryl Lent; (860) 280-5539; Feltenstein Sponsored by the Tri - Valley [email protected]; [email protected] Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills; Contact www. ASC-CockerSpaniel.org. MD Frederick— June 26, 2007 Terry Denney-Combs; 14755 Yucca Street, PA King of Prussia— January 5, 2007 “The English Cocker Spaniel” by Mary Hesperia, CA 92345-3319; (760) 949-0318; * “The Welsh Springer Spaniel” by Ann Alston Sponsored by the Mason-Dixon [email protected]. Adrienne Bancker Sponsored by the Dog Judges Association; Contact Al MN St. Paul— January 5, 2007 American Spaniel Club Flushing Spaniel Ferruggiaro; (301) 421-1930; “The ” Sponsored by the Show Contact Julie Virosteck; alf198@ yahoo.com. North Star Working Group Association and (760) 248-2664; Land O Lakes Kennel Club. Contact Kathy [email protected]; HOUND Francis; 44499 443rd Lane, Mankato, MN www.ASC- CockerSpaniel.org. 56003; (507) 947-3155; [email protected]. MD La Plata — March 2, 2007 PA King of Prussia — January 5, 2007 IN Indianapolis— February 7, 2007 “The Brittany”, “The Cocker Spaniel”, *“The Otterhound” Sponsored by the “The Doberman Pinscher” Sponsored by “The Welsh Springer Spaniel” Sponsored Otterhound Club of America. Contact the Doberman Pinscher Club of Indiana and by the Maryland Sporting Dog Association. Arlyne Smith; (708) 756-7405; the Central Indiana Judges Association. Contact Laurie Doumaux; 7447 Clifton [email protected] Contact Evie Sullivan; (317) 862-6997; Rd., Clifton, VA 20124; 703-250-4835; NJ West Trenton — February 17-18, 2007 EES-1@ WebTV. Net. oahunorth@ aol.com. “Conformation Handling Seminar” by Bill CO Ft. Collins — April 21-22, 2007 TX Dallas — March 24, 2007 Sahloff and Mike Szabo Sponsored by the “Dr. Hutchinson’s K-9 Reproduction “American Cocker Spaniel”, by Barbara Greater Valley Forge Rhodesian Ridgeback Seminar”, by Dr. Hutchinson Sponsored by Shaw, “Clumber Spaniel”, by Jane Club. Contact Stacey Fineburg; the Rocky Mountain Mastiff Fanciers. Bonnacorsco, “Field Spaniel”, by Nancy (609) 577-7080; slfi[email protected]. Contact Shannon Van Duren; 11008 Clendenon, “English Springer Spaniel”, by TX Dallas — March 25, 2007 Blackwolf Dr., Parker, CO 80138; Nancy Johnson, “Irish Water Spaniel”, by “Whippet”, by Denise Tatro, “Greyhound”, (303) 805-1642; shakel70@ comcast.net. Elizabeth Weaver Sponsored by the Dallas by Shelley Hemphill, “Italian Greyhound”, WY Cheyenne — September 21-23, 2007 Fort Worth Judges Association in by Teri Dickinson, “Dachshunds”, by Ann * Judges Education Seminar and Ringside conjunction with Fort Worth Kennel Club Gordon Sponsored by the Dallas Fort Worth Mentoring “The St. Bernard” Sponsored by and Texas Kennel Club. Contact Michael Judges Association in conjunction with Fort the St. Bernard Club of America in Heflin; [email protected]. Worth Kennel Club and Texas Kennel Club. conjunction with the National Specialty. KY Ft. Mitchell — April 21, 2007 Contact Michael Heflin; [email protected]. Contact Joan Zielinski, 29625 144th Ave. *“The German Shorthaired Pointer” NC Fontana Dam — April 27-28, 2007 SE, Kent, WA 98042; (253) 631-1352; Sponsored by the German Shorthaired * “Ringside Mentoring” Sponsored by the [email protected]. Pointer Club of America. Contact: Betsy Scottish Deerhound Club of America in Yates; (614)855-3517, [email protected] conjunction with the National Specialty. NJ Somerset — April 21-22, 2007 Contact Rusty Kingery; [email protected]; “Breeding Better Dogs That Win Two 425-557-9656. Day Seminar”, by Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia KY Lexington— June 8, 2007 Sponsored by the Mid-Jersey Labrador * Judges Education Seminar “The Saluki” Retriever Club. Contact Andrea Robertson; Sponsored by the Saluki Club of America in (908) 996-4611; [email protected]. conjunction with the National Specialty; Contact Joseph Pendry; (831) 728-5722; [email protected]. 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 5

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MD Frederick— January 23, 2007 MI Howell — March 28, 2007 NC Concord — March 27, 2007 “The Silky Terrier” by Irma Marshall “The Chihuahua”, by Jim Lehman * “Judges Education Seminar and Ringside Sponsored by the Mason-Dixon Dog Sponsored by the Michigan Dog Judges Mentoring”, by Tom Coen Sponsored by Judges Association ; Contact Al Association. Contact Peggy Beisel- the Club of America in conjunction Ferruggiaro; (301) 421-1930; McIlwaine; (734) 662-0849; with the National Specialty. Contact Tom alf198@ yahoo.com. [email protected]. Coen; 67 Crooked Hill Rd., Alford, MA TX Plano — March 23, 2007 01360; (413) 528-6933; * “Scottish Terrier Breed Seminar with NON-SPORTING [email protected]; Darci Brown; 111 West Ringside Mentoring” by Jerry Roszman Rd., Northfield, MA 01360; (413)498- Sponsored by the Scottish Terrier Club of FL Brookeville— January 17, 2007 5006; [email protected]. America in conjunction with the National “The Boston Terrier” by Carl Gomes OR Albany - April 5, 2007 Specialty. Contact Jerry Roszman, 3560 Sponsored by the Clearwater Kennel Club * “The ”, by Linda First Ave., #12, San Diego, CA 92103; and Mid-Florida Judges Study Group; Churchill and Guy Mauldin Sponsored by (619) 692-3134; [email protected]. Contact Peggy Hauck; (407) 366- 5978; the American Shetland Sheepdogs [email protected]. TX Dallas — May 26-27, 2007 Association. Contact Linda Churchill; 7018 “Gilbert K-9 Structure and Movement CO Brighton — April 14, 2007 Elizabeth Court, Valley Springs, CA 95252- Seminar - Enhancing Your Win “The Boston Terrier”, by Carl E. Gomes 9668; (209) 763-2608; Capability”, by Ed and Pat Gilbert Sponsored by the Terry-All Kennel Club. [email protected]. Sponsored by the Lone Star Airedale Terrier Contact Sonja Ostrom; MD Towson - April 19-20, 2007 Club. Contact Lynn Rickman; [email protected]; Monica “The Pembroke ”, Sponsored 972- 962- 2482; Canestrini; [email protected]. by the Club of the therickmans@ nuwavenet. com; KY Fort Mitchell — May 27, 2007 Potomac. Contact Carrie Chase; www.lsatc.com. * Judges Education Seminar and Ringside (304) 274-5939; [email protected]. IL Grayslake— June 15, 2007 Mentoring, “The Boston Terrier” NJ Piscataway - May 3, 2007 “The Staffordshire Terrier” by Barbara Sponsored by the Boston Terrier Club of “Pat Hastings Puppy Puzzle Presentation Wheat Sponsored by the Great Lakes All America in conjunction with the National and Evaluation Seminar”, by Pat Hastings Terrier Association; Contact Marcia Feld; Specialty. Contact Carl E. Gomes; 4408 Sponsored by the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 10054 Tamarack Lane, Libertyville, IL White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470-1607; Club of the Garden State. Contact Karen 60048-3617; (847) 362-4237; (718) 994-0834. Gunzel; 973-228-4192; [email protected]; mfeld@ prodigy.net; Judy Thill; CO Longmont — May 29, 2007 Phyllis Farrer; 732-297-0473; (563) 588-9380; Dubwyre@ aol.com. * Judges Education Seminar, “The Chow [email protected]. IL Grayslake— June 15, 2007 Chow” Sponsored by the TX Austin - May 19-20, 2007 “The Staffordshire Bull Terrier” by Jean Club, Inc. in conjunction with the National AKC Obedience and Rally Seminar, by Richardson Sponsored by the Great Lakes Specialty. Contact Carmen Blankenship; 106 AKC Field Rep Sponsored by the German All Terrier Association; Contact Marcia S. Royal Oak Drive, Duncanville, TX Shepherd Dog Club of Austin. Contact Feld; 10054 Tamarack Lane, Libertyville, 75116; (972) 259-1678 or (972) 296-9642; Margaret Bleakeny; 1408 Broadmoor, IL 60048-3617; (847) 362-4237; [email protected]. Austin, TX 72723; 512-451-2512; mfeld@ prod igy.net; Judy Thill; [email protected]. (563) 588-9380; [email protected]. HERDING IL Grayslake— June 15, 2007 MISCELLANEOUS “The Bull Terrier and Miniature Bull IL New Lenox— January 5, 2007 Terrier” by Marcy Bankus and Vanessa * “Beauceron Judges Seminar” by Earl CA San Bernardino- January 26, 2007 Everett Sponsored by the Great Lakes All Karas Sponsored by the North Star Herding “Neapolitan Mastiff” by Peggy Wolfe, Terrier Association; Contact Marcia Feld; Group Club and Land O Lakes Kennel “The Tibetan Mastiff”, by Martha 10054 Tamarack Lane, Libertyville, IL Club. Contact Beverly Capstick; 8615 Haug Feltenstein Sponsored by the Tri - Valley 60048-3617; (847) 362-4237; Ave. NE, Monticello, MN 55362; Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills; Contact mfeld@ prodigy.net; Judy Thill; (763) 295-6206; [email protected]. Terry Denney-Combs; 14755 Yucca Street, (563) 588-9380; [email protected]. Hesperia, CA 92345-3319; (760) 949-0318; [email protected]. MD Frederick - February 27, 2007 “The Pyrenean Shepherd”, by Whitney and Nancy Coombs Sponsored by the Mason- Dixon Dog Judges Association. Contact Al Ferruggiaro; (301) 421-1930; alf198@ yahoo.com. 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 6

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MULTIPLE BREEDS MULTIPLE BREEDS

MA Boston- December 9, 2006 Fox Terrier”, by Margi Hill, “The Lowchen”, “The Judging Application Process”, by Carol Strong, “The Chow Chow”, by “Judging Juniors”, “The Boxer”, “The Carmen Blankenship, The - CORRECTION Rhodesian Ridgeback”, “The Golden Beauceron Comparison”, Meg Weitz and In the Fall Newsletter, in the Tibetan Retriever” Sponsored by the Bay Colony Earl Karas, “The Austrailian Shepherd”, by Cluster. Contact Wendy Willhauck; 601 Sheila Polk, “The Belgian Tervuren, Mastiff Standard, on page 9, in the East St., Mansfield, MA 02048; Sheepdog and Malinois” by Edeltraud description of the Neck, Topline and (508) 339-9242; frostfi[email protected]. Laurin Sponsored by the Dog Judges Body, the chest is described as “Rather Association of America. Contact Karen OR Portland- January 20-21, 2007 Wilson; [email protected]; or Linda deep, of moderate breadth, with “The Canaan Dog” by Cynthia Grupp, More; lindamore@ earthlink. net. “The Belgian Breeds /Comparative” by reasonable summer of rib.” It should Janina Laurin, “The Bouviers” by Cheryl SC Greenville - February 16-17, 2007 read “Rather deep, of moderate Calm, “The ” by Carl and “The Hound Group and Herding Group: breadth, with reasonable spring of Kay Widell, “The Puli” by Anna Quigley Basenjis, Borzois, Dachshunds, Pharoah and Chris Levy, “The Cardigan Welsh Hounds, Border , Bouvier des rib.” We would like to think the error Corgi” by Susan and Don Lassila, “The Flandres, Dogs, Old was generated by a computer with an English Sheepdogs and a Comparison of ” by Patti Salliday, unseasonable sense of humor but know “The ” by Colleen the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgis” Grady Sponsored by the Oregon Dog Sponsored by the Carolina Dog Judges better. Our apologies. Judges; Contact Christie C. Smith; 11320 Study Group. Contact Dorothy F. Martin; S.W. Ambiance Ct., Tigard, OR 97223- (803) 831- 8086; dfm1225@ bellsouth.net. 3910; (503)639-8403; [email protected]; Kay Reamensnyder; (360) 887-3449; [email protected]; David and SharonKrogh; (503) 557-3852; [email protected]. MULTIPLE BREEDS

CA San Bernardino- January 26, 2007 Are Manners Important? “Neapolitan Mastiff” by Peggy Wolfe, “The Tibetan Mastiff”, by Martha continued from page 3 Feltenstein Sponsored by the Tri - Valley In the last AKC Judges Newsletter, Florence Males, AKC Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills; Contact Terry Denney-Combs; 14755 Representative, wrote her idea of the Judging Pyramid, “the judge Yucca Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-3319; immediately makes a partial assessment as to which ones (exhibits) (760) 949-0318; [email protected]. will advance before any individual judging takes place.” However, NY New York - February 9 & 10, 2007 Ms. Males did not say don’t watch those that are not in the “The English Springer Spaniel - Welsh “running.” Ignoring those “out of the running” exhibits, in my Springer Spaniel Comparison”, by Henriette Schmidt, Karen Miller, Adrienne opinion, is rude to the entered individual. Everyone loves their Bancker, Meghen Bassel, “The Irish Water dog, and even if a judge knows he/she will not place that exhibit Spaniel”, by Betty Wathne, “The in the class, use the same technique with every exhibit. Judging ”, by Ed Hall,“The Basset Hound”, by Dr. Claudia Orlandi, efficiently while staying within the guidelines of the breed “The Bullmastiff - Dogue de Bordeaux standard, a judge will easily stay within the time limits and still have Comparison”, by Virginia Rowland and a fun day. Val Barr, “The Portuguese Water Dog”, Dr. The late Frank Oberstar thought of dog shows as a party where Elizabeth Trainor, “The Anatolian Shepherd”, “The Bull Terrier and he would enjoy being with three to four thousand of his closest Miniature Bull Terrier”, by Dr. Carl Pew friends. Just put on a smiley face, put any signs of a temper in a and Giselle Simonds, “The American pocket, do away with any superior attitude, then face each show Staffordshire Terrier”, by Sara Nugent, “The Staffordshire Bull Terrier”, by Dana day as the only day a judge has to do what he truly enjoys - judging Merritt, The Papillon”, by Charlotte dogs! McGowan and Lou Ann King, “The Toy 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 7

Judges Newsletter Page 7 Patching in the Dalmatian By Elaine Lindhorst present at birth. Large color masses formed by The Dalmatian Club of America would like to intermingled or overlapping spots are not patches. remind all judges as to what constitutes a patch in the Such masses should indicate individual spots by uneven Dalmatian breed. A patch is a disqualifying fault and edges and/or white hairs scattered throughout the it is very important that all judges understand exactly mass.” what constitutes a patch. We have become aware that The Dalmatian Club of America has produced an some judges have been disqualifying Dalmatians as extremely informative video on the subject of color in being patched that are not, as well as instances of the Dalmatian. This video can be obtained by Dalmatians that were awarded class placements that contacting the Dalmatian Club of America through its were, in fact, patched. website www.thedca.org. The Dalmatian Illustrated The AKC Standard for the Dalmatian defines Standard provides additional information on patching, patching as follows: and is also available for download at the DCA website. “A patch is a solid mass of black or liver hair If you have questions about patching or any other containing no white hair. It is appreciably larger than aspect of the Dalmatian, please contact Elaine a normal sized spot. Patches are a dense, brilliant Lindhorst, DCA Judges Education Chairperson, color with sharply defined, smooth edges. Patches are [email protected].

Lights . . . Cameras . . . Action By Michael Canalizo, AKC Executive Field Representative quick eye and the ability to assess it all with split second Televised Dog Shows have become a staple of the accuracy. These are the judges who don't need to “pet American Public. Many of those in our judging ranks are them bald” in order to determine their virtues. Watch and becoming recognizable figures, parading across brightly learn from most of them. Some even confer as the date colored carpets in lavish garments with great dogs and a lot nears. I remember one legendary figure being asked by a of pressure to get it all correctly sorted out. first time judge at this level if she had any advice when she The chain of events starts with a letter, usually years in gets out there in the huge ring… “Yes,” she said… “Never advance, and with it comes the vow of confidentiality until walk backwards”! the appropriate time is announced. That is always a difficult Each club has a pre-judging meeting where specifics situation, because one has to dance around judging relative to the format are detailed. It helps all concerned conflicts without being able to divulge the reason. Be to have a smoothly run event with continuity. Lots of prepared; there is always that one club that has hired you 3 anxious moments all seem to evaporate once one is years in advance, and you have to be especially careful to ushered into the limelight as the result of well scripted avoid conflict. directions. There are some important things to consider when The public loves to hear the judges share a kind word doing shows of this caliber besides what you are going to acknowledging the win, so be sure to speak clearly and with wear, but that's only a major concern for the ladies, brevity. This is a good place to be reminded that you because all men's tuxedos have vent pockets for those little should be prepared to give a “sound bite” AKA: a brief wired microphones you'll need to have hidden somewhere interview about some of your personal thoughts. Always on your person. There will be many dress rehearsals in take the time to formulate your thoughts and watch for one's mind in advance of the big day. But try not to find a being anything but positive about every aspect of the sport. new and different approach as to how to run a group ring. These mega events are here to stay and our judging Be prepared for a script to follow for various reasons. An community has great potential to prove to millions just extremely important aspect is that there are strict FCC how capable they are. Now if we could only get the guidelines with time constraints a production company exhibitors to understand when the lens is on them, they must adhere to or huge fines could be levied. Most of the don't need to be shoveling food in every dog’s mouth…but judges at the televised level are our senior judges with a that's another article in the wings! 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 8

Page 8 Winter 2006 Perceptions of Evaluations By Delores Burkholder and Sue Vroom, Is it necessary for a discussion of individual dogs AKC Executive Field Representatives among qualified individuals to be misconstrued as Conversations and opinions among individuals promotion? And if so, the opportunity of any benefit from pertaining to the discussion is diminished to non-existent. How is that any subjective Field staff and judges productive to the betterment of education? If exclusion of evaluation, any positive model as an example to help set the eye whether it is must maintain an open becomes the rule, it will be detrimental to any useful the structural and positive relationship outcome of a discussion for educational purposes. Generic integrity of a non-specific composites of a breed from a computer could missile, or the in order to allow be used in place of any reference to actual dogs which one artistic merit of productive dialogue . . . put his hands on that day, but is that a reasonable solution? a Picasso, leave Or would a more practical viewpoint be to derive benefit much room for from examples judged that day and not see it as someone's interpretation. Input from knowledgeable individuals, promotional advertisement. leaves an impression on our intellects giving a more Field Staff and Judges must maintain an open, positive, diversified view of the subject being discussed. and confidential relationship in order to allow productive In the specific case of discussions between judges and dialogue through critiques and discussions about breed Field Reps pertaining to the sorting of a class or an entire evaluations. This will ensure the integrity of quality entry at the conclusion of judging, certain dynamics come judging owed to the exhibitors without the threat of being into play. The conversation that ordinarily follows the accused of “promotion”. judging contains an accounting by the judge and the input from the rep about what was observed. In the course of this, sometimes a specific exhibit comes under scrutiny for Separate Events the purpose of an example of type, quality or otherwise. By Robin Stansell, AKC Director of Event Operations This individual dog could have come from any class as the Perhaps the most frequent question of Judging distinction of champion or non-champion would have no Operations has to do with the distinguishing of events relevance to the example. Discussing the merits of a for the purpose of judging Sweepstakes and exhibiting quality, meaning above average dog of correct type for the on the same weekend. Robin Stansell, Vice President breed standard, is not “promoting”. It is the field rep's of Events, offers these guidelines. responsibility to discuss the prioritization thought process In days gone by, "event numbers" told the story. with provisional judges following an assignment. Today with the computer age, that is no longer true. Critiquing or “constructive criticism” is a valued teaching A multi-day specialty by the same club is one tool. The article, “At The End Of The Day”, from the event. summer '06 Judge's Newsletter was inspired by All-Breed One indicator would be "If different judges are judges discussing their day's judging at dinner one used for the same regular classes, it will be a different evening. Judges will typically mentally replay the day's event." Or if there is only one BOB or BOV it is only judging and sometimes find what they call “do over's” or one event. “I could have done a better job of that class by considering A Designated Specialty within an all-breed is only different priorities or details of specific breed type”. If very classes of the all-breed show. experienced judges find they could have judged a breed Back-to-back shows by the same club are two differently, surely newer ones to a breed would benefit by shows even if held in one day. (This can happen at discussing breed type with the field reps who have had Specialties, Obedience or Rally). many opportunities to view this breed in all parts of the If there are any questions, you may call Bobby country, in all different levels of quality or lack thereof and Birdsong (919) 816-3571 or Robin Stansell (919) discuss this very same breed with many judges of all levels 816-3646. of experience. 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 9

Judges Newsletter Page 9 Weights and Measures

By Lee Herr, AKC Executive Field Representative scrutiny. This could taint the integrity of the whole process. It Measuring or weighing a breed for compliance with a is your responsibility as a Judge to uphold the credibility, breed standard is not, and should not be a complicated accuracy, and confidence in the entire procedure. procedure, however it is a specific process. Therefore it is The final step is to mark your Judge's book, either important the correct procedure is followed. The procedure “Measured in” or “Measured out”. If it “Measures out” for measuring is similar to the procedure for weighing. indicate whether it is a disqualification or it is ineligible to The correct procedure incorporates a process of checks & compete in that class or division. cross checks to instill confidence in the exhibitor that the The entire procedure for correctly Measuring or process is fair & accurate. Only you (as the Judge) or another Weighing an exhibit is covered in chapter 14 sections 3 & 4 of competitor in the ring may request that a height or weight “Rules Applying to Dog Shows” and in “Guidelines for determination of an exhibit be performed. Conformation Dog Show Judges”. If a valid request is made, you are required to comply with the request. Furthermore, if you as the Judge suspect any entry is not within required limits, either weight or height, it Making the “A” Team must be checked. However, no dog may be measured, if the standard does by William Holbrook, AKC Executive Field Representative not include a height or weight disqualification or that is not Were you an “A” student? Or maybe just an competing in a class or division with a height or weight average “C” person? Hmmm.... The reason I ask is specification. because I'm constantly asked: “Do I have enough to When the wicket or scales are called for, judging should get some more breeds?” Our guidelines are quite clear continue if possible until the wicket arrives. Once the wicket about what the Judge's Dept needs to move you is in the ring, you must set the wicket to the required height along. Yes, we know that Neopolitan Mastiffs MAY then verify the setting with the exhibitor of the dog being have a National somewhere, or that you may only get measured. Likewise, scales must be calibrated & verified. to see one or two at a show; and are there really The next step in measuring is to instruct the exhibitor to Breeders with ten years experience, etc. The set the dog up on the table (or solid, level ground for large Department has recently published those breeds with breeds). If you don't like the way the dog is stacked or small numbers-I guess my point is that it is time to get positioned, you can request it be set-up again. If it continues realistic about what you apply for and when! to be unacceptable, excuse it and mark your book “excused, Does your application barely meet the unable to measure.” requirements we ask for or are you a “C” applicant! It is critical that you DO NOT MOVE, REPOSITION Would you want some Judge with your knowledge to OR HOLD ANY PART OF THE EXHIBIT, OR LEAD judge YOUR dog? Think about it--we do! during the measuring or weighing process. Now, I have heard all the reasons why an applicant If the set-up of the exhibit is acceptable, you look for & can't meet the requirements and some are, of course, find the highest point of the shoulder blades. Then, while good. But by and large, there isn't any reason you holding the top of the wicket, bring it over the dog, from can't strive to be an “A” judge! The fancy deserves it, behind and lightly place it down onto the highest point of the and certainly you do also. The next time you apply, withers or shoulders ONCE, and check to see if the legs touch really think about what you are doing--are you just the table or platform. The process should be smooth, decisive asking for more--you need more breeds so you will be and accurate. Do not repeat. Be consistent. The procedure is ”worth more to the clubs,” you need more because the same for all dogs of all breeds. “Tom or Sally got more,” or any other nonreason! Furthermore, once you decide to measure an entry, go All of us have judges we admired and disliked-- ahead and measure at that time. If the dog measures out, any what will you be? further examination would be unnecessary. Remember, our life would be wonderful if the Deviating from the accepted procedure can lead to a world were staffed by the “A” judge! perception of inaccuracy and subject a Judge to undeserved 32723-Winter Judges 12/19/06 3:40 PM Page 10

Page 10 Winter 2006 A Mentor, Your Mentor By Peter Gaeta, AKC Director of Judging Operations teach. Your mentoring relationship will surely be While this may sound heady and esoteric, the research established much sooner. However, it is not established in involved took about ten seconds in a desktop dictionary. an afternoon interview following an assignment. It is not In Greek Legend, Mentor is a loyal friend and wise established sitting ringside watching a breed with a advisor of Odysseus who invites him to become the teacher successful breeder. It is not established observing a and guardian of his son, Telemachus. Hence the modern breeder-judge while in the ring even if you exchange definition of “mentor”: A wise, loyal advisor. And this is telephone numbers, promise to call and in fact talk on the what the American Kennel Club considers a mentor, a wise telephone a time or two. and loyal advisor. Your mentor is that knowledgeable someone with While not all judges or breeders are prepared or ready whom you have invested enough time and effort to to mentor, many are. And, of course, many have already have demonstrated sincerity and credibility and to mentored very promising new judges. So, whatever your whom you have given your loyalty and earned theirs. aspirations are, whatever your interests are, there is likely a And then you invest the time and effort to begin mentor available. It becomes your responsibility to find a learning what your mentor has to teach. You remain in good one and cultivate the relationship necessary to make touch and open to discuss what you have done, and you him or her your mentor. continue to learn. Remember, Mentor was the loyal friend, wise adviser Establishing a mentor relationship involves to, and the teacher and guardian of Odyssesus' son. This commitment to an ongoing process conducted in absolute relationship clearly spanned at least two generations and confidence. It is effective and worthwhile in direct was characterized by frequent interaction to advise and to proportion to your sincere investment of time and effort.

Judges Education How to “Span” A Parson Russell Terrier Department From the Parson Russell Terrier Association of America Website (www.prtaa.org) The Judges Education Department provides support and educational experiences for conformation judges and prospective To measure a terrier’s chest, span judges. Included in the responsibilities from behind, raising only the front feet of the department is the maintenance from the ground, and compress gently. of the Judges Education Coordinator Directly behind the elbows is the list, as well as supplying support smaller, firm part of the chest. The material and information. Educational programs such as central part is usually larger but should the AKC Judges Institute, Advanced feel rather elastic. Span with hands Institute, Procedural Seminars and tightly behind the elbows on the How to Judge Juniors are developed, forward portion of the chest. The chest coordinated and conducted by this must be easily spanned by average size department. hands. Thumbs should meet at the The Special Services Department spine and fingers should meet under the assists Parent Clubs with Breed Standards. Requests for information chest. This is a significant factor and a and assistance regarding the revision critical part of the judging process. The of Breed Standards should be dog can not be correctly judged directed to Mari-Beth O'Neill, without this procedure. Assistant Vice President for Special Services, (919) 816-3594; [email protected].

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Judges Newsletter Page 11 Western Dog Judges Association of America, Inc. CIEDJA (California Inland Empire Dog Judges President Dr. E. Carolyn Hensley Association) who has hosted judges education seminars Vice President Darryl Vice over the past few years, is changing its name to Western Treasurer Harry Tufts Dog Judges Association of America and is in the process of Secretary Dr. S. Kelly Cromer, Esq. incorporation as a nonprofit entity. Board Members: Please note it as a national club in your next update for Mrs. Martha M. Olmos-Ollivier the judges newsletter and to the AKC site. Mrs. Suzanne Dillin Western Dog Judges Association of America, Inc. Mr. Norman Patton Box 249 Ms. Dany Canino Norco, California 92860 Mrs. Carol Esterkin Telephone 951-279-4541 Mr. Bruce Schwartz Appearances A relatively newly approved judge, do you represent "The AKC judges, turn a blind eye to the in an inquiry about the content of the Sportsmanship Code of Conduct"? disapproved tricks of the trade, AKC Institute, asks the following "The Guidelines for Conformation saying "Everybody does it," we question. While it is a question, it Dog Show Judges"? As a judge, I undermine our own sport. Worse, we suggests concern expressed by one of prefer to look for the best dog in the undermine our gene pools. our own about how we are perceived. ring, not spend my time looking for Personally, becoming an AKC It is posed here as a rhetorical all the rule breakers. approved judge has made me question: as food for thought, if you I recognize that we are all human evaluate my own short-comings and, will. The overwhelming majority of and none of us are saints, but the I hope, change my own behavior for our judges are capable, passionate, integrity of the sport is at stake. If the better. well-mannered fanciers, but there are we all, exhibitors, handlers, breeders, Mary Alice Eschweiler those who do not quite fit the mold. Mary Alice is passionate about You should also be aware that three her breed, is very active in her parent Just the FAQ’s observations is the MINIMUM club and is committed to judges' & by Mary Dukes requirement. Just because you have education. Her letter: met that minimum requirement does “Do you address how a judge Question: I am provisional in 4 not absolve you from your acts outside of the ring, more new breeds. Do I need 3 Field Rep responsibility to check in with Field specifically as an exhibitor or observations in each new breed or just 3 Staff at each and every show until you breeder? How does AKC educate observations total? are actually granted regular status in judges or aspiring judges who have your provisional breeds by the AKC less than admirable manners, e.g. Answer: You will need a Judging Operations department. poor losers, users of foul language, minimum of 3 Field Staff observations excessive critics of their competitors, in total, not three in each of your new The new approval process requires at least two additional positive people refusing to clean up their own breeds in order to be granted regular status, as well as having judged your evaluations in a breed following any dog's fecal matter, or more seriously, new breeds a minimum of five times. evaluation of “Marginal” or “Does dyeing their dogs' coats or surgically These observations can be in any Not Meet” before regular status will altering their dogs. You get the combination of your provisional be granted. Depending on the size of picture. How can people who break breeds, including all in one breed. You the entries, they may satisfy the AKC rules as exhibitors uphold those do not necessarily need to have your requirement to judge additional same rules when they are in the ring observations in different breeds or provisional assignments when you as judges? Besides the Regulations, have observations in each new breed. request regular status.

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