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The official newsletter of the Boston Terrier Club of Portland, Oregon

April 2002

                        

BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF PORTLAND, Inc.

OFFICERS

ANN SPURLING-SUNDAY

PRESIDENT

5476 New Hope Road

Grants Pass, OR 97527

541-479-8345

Email: SungloBostons@terragon.com

 

CHARLES STEVENSON

VICE PRESIDENT

4328 88th  Avenue SW

Olympia, WA 98512

360-352-5468

 

LINDA STENT

SECRETARY

1414 SE Salmon

Portland, OR 97214

(503) 231-0158

Email: LStent@LHS.org

 

PAT MCCANN

TREASURER

4065 NW Highland Drive

Corvallis, OR 97330

541-752-2563

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Kelly Estes

Kimberley Bass

3rd director is pending 

 

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Kimberley Bass

10202 NE 94th Avenue

Vancouver, WA 98662

360-254-1942

Email: WidgetsBTs@aol.com

Upcoming Conformation Shows

 

Ephrata-Moses Lake Kennel Club – Brown Dog Show Services

Grant County Fairgrounds – Moses Lake, Washington

Closing date: Closed

Show dates:

04/13/02 - Boston Terrier judge is Ms. Jean B. Schroll

04/14/02 - Boston Terrier judge is Mrs. Dorothy Welsh

 

Walla Walla Kennel Club – Brown Dog Show Services

SE Washington Fairgrounds – Walla Walla, Washington

Closing date: 04/10/02

Show dates:

04/26/02 – Boston Terrier judge is Mrs. Elaine I. Rigden

04/27/02 – Boston Terrier judge is Mrs. Carol A. Williams

 

Yakima Valley Kennel Club – Onofrio Dog Show Services

Yakima Sun Dome – Yakima, Washington

Closing date: 04/10/02

Show dates:

04/28/02 – Boston Terrier judge is Dr. Samuel Draper

04/29/02 – Boston Terrier judge is William E. Usherwood

 

Oympia Dog Fanciers – Onofrio Dog Show Services

Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds – Elma, Washington
Closing date: 04/17/02

Show dates:

05/04/02 - Boston Terrier judge is L.A. Reasin

05/05/02 - Boston Terrier judge is Donna M. Cole

 

The next BTCP meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2002 at 2:00pm at the home of Carrie & Rick East.

865 Winged Foot Terrace in Portland.

Directions: I-5 North (coming from the south) to 217. Take 217 north to 26 West. Take 26 West to Cornell Road. Left on Cornell to 158th (2nd light). Left on 158th and immediate right onto Waterhouse Avenue. Two blocks on Waterhouse to Mission Oaks Avenue. Right on Mission Oaks through stop sign to first court on left which is Winged Foot Terrace. Left on Winged Foot Terrace to 1st house on right. Red with white trim.

Lost? Call (503) 645-4979

    

 

 

 

Minutes for the BTCP Meetings are not available for website viewing.  For copies of the minutes and/or details, please contact the

President at SungloBostons@netscape.net

or the

Secretary at LStent@LHS.org

Could you love me 

like my dog?

Could you like my dirty clothes and smelly gym shoes, the dirtier and smellier the better?

Show Brag

Congratulations Kelly!

Bramley's Cassiopia ( New Canadian CH)
Breeders Ann Lord and Kelly Estes
Owned by Shelah Frey and Kelly Estes
12/15/01 Auld Lang Syne Society WB and BOW and Best Puppy
2/17/02 Renaissance Dog Association WB , BOW and Best Puppy
3/02/02 Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers WB, BOW and Best Puppy
3/02/02 Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers WB, BOW and Best Puppy
3/09/02 Timberland KC, Washington USA WB, BOW, BOS
3/10/02 Timberland KC, Washington USA WB, BOW, BOS

Bramley's Brigadoon
Breeders & Owners Ann Lord and Kelly Estes
1/12/02 Sammamish Kennel Club, Washington USA WD & BOW for a 3 point major
1/21/02 Dog Fanciers Assoc. of Oregon, USA WD for a 3 point major
2/9/02 Linn County Kennel Club , Oregon USA WD & BOW
3/09/02 Timberland KC, Washington USA WD

Am / Can / Nat / Int'l CH Bramley's I'm A Midnite Rider
Breeder Ann Lord
Owners Kelly Estes & Ann Lord
1/12/02 Sammamish Kennel Club BOB
1/13/02 Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers BOB
1/19/02 Greater Clark County Kennel Club BOB
2/9/02 Linn County Kennel Club BOB
2/10/02 Linn County Kennel Club BOB
3/09/02 Timberland KC, Washington USA BOB & Group 1
3/10/02 Timberland KC, Washington USA BOB & Group 1

The Prez Says….

On the weekend of the 16th & 17th of March, Thomas and I went to Albany for the Chimtimini Kennel Club shows. Elsewhere in the newsletter you will read about who the winners were in our breed. It was a pleasure to see so many of our club members there. We saw Pat McCann (a ring steward both days), Bill and Evelyn Brand (who came up early for the bulldog specialty), Ed and Celia Arnold, Hope Goodwin, and Kim Bass. Linda Stent was there Saturday but was not feeling well and stayed home on Sunday. Thanks to Linda and Kim for providing transportation for Bob Roser to get to the shows. Bob told us that the way is clear for him to get his driver's license back within the next two weeks. We are happy for you, Bob, we know that you are looking forward to the freedom which that will provide. Bob brought the trophy for all to see, which he is donating to the club as the perpetual Margaret Roser Memorial Trophy. It will be awarded each year at our specialty to the entry judged as Best Bred By Exhibiter. The trophy was left with Pat who will get a plaque appropriately engraved.

 

Of course, the most common conversation topics were centered around our specialty show and how we were progressing on our preparations. Pat said we only have about $2556 in the club account and $365 of that has to go for our liability insurance. We're not sure if that is a single event cost or if that includes all events for a year (such as puppy matches, etc.).

 

Kim said that she had met someone online who wants to join our club. Her name is Shana Blumenberg of Walla Walla, Washington. She has Kismet Kennels and owns two Bostons and a Pit Bull. She has been raising dogs since 1996 and has finished one.

 

Several questions came up which I didn't have answers for and will need to contact Charles to find out, such as "Are we going to be able to reserve the same parking area that we had last year?", "When will we get to proof read the premium list?"(to verify trophies being given, mention of memorial for Margaret and Aubrey, etc.), "What is the deadline for ads in our catalogue?" and "Who do we send the ads to?". Someone asked if I had heard from Sue Bane about how our trophies were progressing and about how many sponsors she had gotten. Maybe she can let us know at our April meeting.

 

The club recently received a request and opportunity to recommend judges that we would like to have for the national specialty shows. There are three categories of judges, conformation, obedience and sweepstakes. Everyone there was given a chance to offer suggestions for this list. Thanks for your help.

 

Kim showed us some coasters and mouse pads that could be made and sold to help raise money. Club members could even submit pictures of their own dogs and thereby get custom-made products. At our April 21 meeting there will be a representative to show us other promotional items that could act as fund-raisers for our club.

 

Don't forget that we have only two more meetings before the specialty. Let's all attend so that we can get all the work done that is needed to make this year's show another success.

 

                                            

 

 

A certain kind of strength

(submitted by Pat McCann)

 

Making the e-mail rounds in cyberspace: this moving tribute to Inner Strength, sometimes sent with the accompanying observance about how important it is to keep our perspective in these trying times:

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills,

If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,

If you can overlook when people take things out on you when, through no fault of your own, something goes wrong,

If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,

If you can face the world without lies and deceit,

If you can conquer tension without medical help,

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs…

Then you are probably the family dog.

--Claire Martin

The Boston

By Robert Roser

(printed with permission)

A Boston isn’t a big dog,

If you’re talking weight or height.

But if you’re talking smarts,

They are sure a mighty mite.

They keep themselves so clean and neat,

They’re even dainty when they eat.

They make a bed there in your lap,

And settle down to take a nap.

And when at last it’s beddy-bye,

Into your bed they‘re sure to fly.

But wait, but wait, there’s more,

You haven’t lived till you’ve heard them snore.

The Winner's Circle

                                       

Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers Association

03/09/2002

BOSTON TERRIERS

JUDGE: Mr. LaMar Mathis

 

Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Dogs.

1/R -11 -APOGEE'S SOME LIKE IT HOT. NM 90976202. 07-24-01 By Ch Happy-O Jumping Jack - Ch Apogees Sunshine On My Shoulder. Owner: Linda Stent. Breeder: Margaret L & Robert F Roser.

A -15 -RIVERMIST RIDDLES AND RHYMES. NM 91894302. 09-06-01 By Ch Abacab's Total Eclipse - Ch Rivermist Wrapped In Ribbons. Owner: Ann Spurling Sunday. Breeder: Rachel Toczylowski.

 

Open, 15 lbs. and Under 20 lbs. Dogs.

1/W -9 -BRAMLEY'S BRIGADOON. NM 91907101. 05-20-01

By Ch Bramley's I'm A Midnite Rider - Bramley's Millennium Girl. Owner: Ann Lord & Kelly Estes., Aloha, OR 97006. Breeder: Kelly Estes & Ann Lord.

 

12 to 18 Months Bitches.

1 -14 -WIDGET'S KANDI APPLE KISSES. NM 89544902. 01-25-01 By Ch Beacon's Buddy Of Apogee - Devilish Daphne. Owner: Kimberley A Bass, Vancouver, WA 98662. Breeder: Kimberley A Bass.

 

Open, Under 15 lbs. Bitches.

3 -8 -SAN-D'S HI-CLASS SWEET HEART. NM 87153402. 05-05-00 By Ch San-D's KC Masterpiece - Ch San-D's Lil Blaze Of Glory. Owner: Kimberley A Bass, Vancouver, WA 98662. Breeder: Sandra G Wade.

1/W/BW/OS -10 -BRAMLEY'S CASSIOPIA. NM 91907102. 05-20-01 By Ch Bramley's I'm A Midnite Rider - Bramley's Millennium Girl. Owner: Shelah Frey, Bellevue, WA 98006. Breeder: Kelly Estes & Ann Lord.

2/R -16 -MARDOU'S TO JEDRA'S TRUITT. NM 82677801. 12-21-98 By Ch Mardou's Flying Ferrari - Ch Truitt's Sunny Sue.

Owner: Susan Couch., Olympia, WA 985129332. Breeder: Tom J Goodyear. (Charles Stevenson, Agent).

 

Best of Breed Competition.

B/G1 -7 -CH BRAMLEY'S I'M A MIDNITE RIDER. NM 73182901. 11-26-96 By Ch Kennedy's Storm Watch Bramley - Bramley's Bouncing Yoyo. Dog. Owner: Kelly L Estes & Ann Lord, Aloha, OR 97006. Breeder: Ann Lord. (Judy Stout-Reynolds, Agent).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers Association

03/10/2002

BOSTON TERRIERS

JUDGE: Dr. Randy Weckman

 

Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Dogs.

1/W/BW -11 -APOGEE'S SOME LIKE IT HOT. NM 90976202. 07-24-01 By Ch Happy-O Jumping Jack - Ch Apogees Sunshine On My Shoulder. Owner: Linda Stent., Portland, OR 97214. Breeder: Margaret L & Robert F Roser.

A -15 -RIVERMIST RIDDLES AND RHYMES. NM 91894302. 09-06-01 By Ch Abacab's Total Eclipse - Ch Rivermist Wrapped In Ribbons. Owner: Ann Spurling Sunday., Grants Pass, OR 97527. Breeder: Rachel Toczylowski.

 

Open, 15 lbs. and Under 20 lbs. Dogs.

1/R -9 -BRAMLEY'S BRIGADOON. NM 91907101. 05-20-01

By Ch Bramley's I'm A Midnite Rider - Bramley's Millennium Girl.

Owner: Ann Lord & Kelly Estes., Aloha, OR 97006. Breeder: Kelly Estes & Ann Lord.

 

Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Bitches.

1/R -12 -APOGEES GRACEFUL KELLY. NM 90976201. 07-24-01 By Ch Happy-O Jumping Jack - Ch Apogees Sunshine On My Shoulder. Owner: Martella McDonald & Amanda Anglin., Bothell, WA 98011. Breeder: Margaret L & Robert F Roser.

 

12 to 18 Months Bitches.

1 -14 -WIDGET'S KANDI APPLE KISSES. NM 89544902. 01-25-01 By Ch Beacon's Buddy Of Apogee - Devilish Daphne.

Owner: Kimberley A Bass., Vancouver, WA 98662. Breeder: Kimberley A Bass.

 

Open, Under 15 lbs. Bitches.

2 -8 -SAN-D'S HI-CLASS SWEET HEART. NM 87153402. 05-05-00 By Ch San-D's KC Masterpiece - Ch San-D's Lil Blaze Of Glory. Owner: Kimberley A Bass., Vancouver, WA 98662. Breeder: Sandra G Wade.

1/W/OS -10 -BRAMLEY'S CASSIOPIA. NM 91907102. 05-20-01 By Ch Bramley's I'm A Midnite Rider - Bramley's Millennium Girl.

Owner: Shelah Frey., Bellevue, WA 98006. Breeder: Kelly Estes & Ann Lord.

3 -16 -MARDOU'S TO JEDRA'S TRUITT. NM 82677801. 12-21-98 By Ch Mardou's Flying Ferrari - Ch Truitt's Sunny Sue.

Owner: Susan Couch., Olympia, WA 985129332. Breeder: Tom J Goodyear. (Charles Stevenson, Agent).

 

Best of Breed Competition.

B/G1 -7 -CH BRAMLEY'S I'M A MIDNITE RIDER. NM 73182901. 11-26-96 By Ch Kennedy's Storm Watch Bramley - Bramley's Bouncing Yoyo. Dog. Owner: Kelly L Estes & Ann Lord., Aloha, OR 97006. Breeder: Ann Lord. (Judy Stout-Reynolds, Agent).

Chintimini Kennel Club, Inc. (1)
3/16/2002

BOSTON TERRIERS

JUDGE: Mr Jerry L Roszman

 

Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos .

1/W-5-RIVERMIST RIDDLES AND RHYMES. NM918943/02. 09/06/2001. BREEDER: Rachel Toczylowski. By Ch Abacab's Total Eclipse-Ch Rivermist Wrapped In Ribbon's. OWNER: Ann Spurling Sunday.

2/R-7-LUCKY LADY'S BEST YUET O'CHIPS.

NM913099/01. 08/08/2001. BREEDER: Owner. By CH Lucky Lady's Showbiz Mr Chips-Lucky Lady's Kandi Kane O'Rio. OWNER: B Stella Zimmerman.

3-9-APOGEE'S SOME LIKE IT HOT. NM909762/02. 07/24/2001. BREEDER: Margaret L & Robert F Roser. By Ch Happy-O Jumping Jack-Ch Apogee's Sunshine on My Shoulder. OWNER: Linda Stent.

A-15-SUNDOWNERS LEVI N LEATHER. NM915119/01. 09/08/2001. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Lucky Lady's Rio De' Sundowner-Ch Lucky Lady's Sundowner Suprize. OWNER: Linda Culver.

 

Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos .

1-16-WIDGET'S EMERALD EDITION. NM918963/02. 08/30/2001. BREEDER: Kimberley A. Bass. By Ch Advantage-Apogee-Jo's Tera Anniversay Edition. OWNER: Kimberley A. Bass.

Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .

2-12-WIDGET'S KANDI APPLE KISSES. NM895449/02. 01/25/2001. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Beacon's Buddy of Apogee-Devilish Daphne. OWNER: Kimberley A Bass.

1/W/BW/OS-18-NAN'S BOS-E-DOG OF TOOTZ-E ROLL. NM888642/02. 11/22/2000. BREEDER: Nanette Hatfield. By Ch Keon's C And K's Joint Venture-Ch Nan's Bouncing Belle. OWNER: Edna J & Gerald V Flinn.

 

Open Bitches Under 15 Lbs .

2-6-LUCKY LADY'S ROSIE O'MR CHIPS. NM822937/06. 05/11/1999. BREEDER: Kevin & Lisa Murray. By Ch Lucky Lady's Showbiz Mr Chips-Deliteful Lady Delanie. OWNER: B Stella Zimmerman.

1-14-SAN-D'S HI-CLASS SWEETHEART. NM871534/02. 05/05/2000. BREEDER: Sandra Wade. By Ch San-D's KC Masterpiece-Ch San-D's Lil Blaze Of Glory. OWNER: Kimberley A Bass.

 

Open Bitches 15 Lbs & Over .

1/R-10-EVIE DO BI MOONGLOW BRIGHTLY. NM884491/04. 10/25/2000. BREEDER: Owners. By Ch Flying Ford Ranger-Evie Do Bi Sweet Ginger Snap. OWNER: Billy & Evelyn Brand.

 

Best of Breed Competition .

BB-11-CH WOOFACRES CECIL BROONER. NM842479/02. 10/19/1999. Dog. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Bo-K's Karadin Designer Genes-Ch Woofacres Only A Rose. OWNER: Hope T Goodwin.

Chintimini Kennel Club, Inc. (2)
3/17/2002

BOSTON TERRIERS

JUDGE: Mr Phillip A Lanard III

 

Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos .

DQ-5-RIVERMIST RIDDLES AND RHYMES. NM918943/02. 09/06/2001. BREEDER: Rachel Toczylowski. By Ch Abacab's Total Eclipse-Ch Rivermist Wrapped In Ribbon's. OWNER: Ann Spurling Sunday.

1/W/BW-7-LUCKY LADY'S BEST YUET O'CHIPS. NM913099/01. 08/08/2001. BREEDER: Owner. By CH Lucky Lady's Showbiz Mr Chips-Lucky Lady's Kandi Kane O'Rio. OWNER: B Stella Zimmerman.

A-9-APOGEE'S SOME LIKE IT HOT. NM909762/02. 07/24/2001. BREEDER: Margaret L & Robert F Roser. By Ch Happy-O Jumping Jack-Ch Apogee's Sunshine on My Shoulder. OWNER: Linda Stent.

2/R-15-SUNDOWNERS LEVI N LEATHER. NM915119/01. 09/08/2001. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Lucky Lady's Rio De' Sundowner-Ch Lucky Lady's Sundowner Suprize. OWNER: Linda Culver.

 

Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .

2-12-WIDGET'S KANDI APPLE KISSES. NM895449/02. 01/25/2001. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Beacon's Buddy of Apogee-Devilish Daphne. OWNER: Kimberley A Bass.

1-18-NAN'S BOS-E-DOG OF TOOTZ-E ROLL. NM888642/02. 11/22/2000. BREEDER: Nanette Hatfield. By Ch Keon's C And K's Joint Venture-Ch Nan's Bouncing Belle. OWNER: Edna J & Gerald V Flinn.

 

Open Bitches Under 15 Lbs .

2-6-LUCKY LADY'S ROSIE O'MR CHIPS. NM822937/06. 05/11/1999. BREEDER: Kevin & Lisa Murray. By Ch Lucky Lady's Showbiz Mr Chips-Deliteful Lady Delanie. OWNER: B Stella Zimmerman.

1/R-14-SAN-D'S HI-CLASS SWEETHEART. NM871534/02. 05/05/2000. BREEDER: Sandra Wade. By Ch San-D's KC Masterpiece-Ch San-D's Lil Blaze Of Glory. OWNER: Kimberley A Bass.

 

Open Bitches 15 Lbs & Over .

1/W/OS-10-EVIE DO BI MOONGLOW BRIGHTLY. NM884491/04. 10/25/2000. BREEDER: Owners. By Ch Flying Ford Ranger-Evie Do Bi Sweet Ginger Snap. OWNER: Billy & Evelyn Brand.

 

Best of Breed Competition .

BB-11-CH WOOFACRES CECIL BROONER. NM842479/02. 10/19/1999. Dog. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Bo-K's Karadin Designer Genes-Ch Woofacres Only A Rose. OWNER: Hope T Goodwin.

 

 

 

                 

 
Do you have a newsworthy item you would like to see in the Boston Phonics?

To submit articles or information in the BTCP Newsletter, please contact WidgetsBTs@aol.com, mail information to: 

Boston Phonics

c/o Kimberley Bass

10202 NE 94th Avenue

Vancouver, Washington 98662

or call (360)254-1942

 

 

 

Should your name be on this list???

The names in boxes just below are members we show having paid dues for their current BTCP membership. If you have not paid your dues yet, and wish to continue your BTCP membership, you must send your dues to the Secretary as soon as possible.

Ed and Celia Arnold

SueAnne Bane
Kim and Bob Bass

Eileen Caballero
Lorna Costa
Darrell and Roberta Cox
Betty Crosbie & James Fay
Miriam Dean & Mark Amoruso
Marilyn Durham
Carrie and Rick East
Kelly Estes
Harley and Diane James

Harriet Kolias

Dennis & Candice Lydston
Pat McCann

Helen Page (life member)
Bessie Pickens (life member)
Georgina Potter
Anna & Thomas Spurling-Sunday
Edna Swift (life member)
Orion White & Tenna Seabright
Bob Roser
Linda Stent
Richard & Judy Wiest

Please make checks payable to:

Boston Terrier Club of Portland Oregon

And mail to:

Linda Stent

1414 SE Salmon

Portland, OR 97214

 

At the suggestion of several club members, this article is printed to help assist many of our members who do not show their dogs that they may have a better understanding of why many of us are show dog fanatics, how a dog show works, the different classes and divisions, the various types of winners, and what they can expect to see while attending one. Be careful though… if you get bitten by the show bug, it will change your life dramatically!

A Guide to Dog Shows

(from the AKC Website)

The American Kennel Club was established in 1884 to promote the study, breeding, exhibiting and advancement of purebred dogs. It is the largest not-for-profit purebred dog registry in the nation.

The AKC approves and maintains the official records of over 15,000 sanctioned and licensed events each year.

The AKC has approximately 500 member clubs and over 4,000 affiliated clubs. These clubs are more than show-giving entities. They are public service, educational organizations whose activities benefit their entire community. Some AKC club activities include public education through presentations at schools, fairs, libraries, shelters, hospitals, rescue leagues, scouts and 4-H; training classes; and health clinics.

AKC registration means a dog, its parents, and its ancestors are purebred. It does not indicate health or quality. Dogs registered with the AKC can have their offspring registered and compete in AKC events.

The World of Dog Shows

Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows are one of many types of AKC dog events in which AKC-registered dogs can compete. These events, which draw nearly two million entries annually, include dog shows and tests of instinct and trainability, such as obedience trials, Canine Good Citizen tests, field trials, agility trials, lure coursing, rally, hunting tests, herding trials, tracking tests, coonhound and earthdog events.

Dog shows (conformation events) are intended to evaluate breeding stock. The size of these events ranges from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows, featuring a specific breed. The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged.

Types of Conformation Dog Shows

There are three types of conformation dog shows:

All-breed shows offer competitions for over 150 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC. All-breed shows are the type often shown on television

Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed or to varieties of one breed. For example, the Bulldog Club of America Specialty is for Bulldogs only, but the Poodle Club of America's specialty show includes the three varieties of the Poodle - Standard, Miniature and Toy.

Group shows are limited to dogs belonging to one of the seven groups. For example, the Potomac Hound Group show features only breeds belonging to the Hound group.

Which Dogs May Participate

To be eligible to compete, a dog must:

  • be individually registered with the American Kennel Club
  • be 6 months of age or older
  • be a breed for which classes are offered at a show
  • meet any eligibility requirements in the written standard for its breed

Spayed or neutered dogs are not eligible to compete in conformation classes at a dog show, because the purpose of a dog show is to evaluate breeding stock.

The Role of the Judge

Judges examine the dogs, then give awards according to how closely each dog compares to the judge's mental image of the "perfect" dog described in the breed's official standard.

The standard describes the characteristics that allow the breed to perform the function for which it was bred. These standards include specifications for structure, temperament and movement. In short, they

The official written standard for each breed is maintained by the breed's national club and is included in the The Complete Dog Book published by the AKC.

The judges are experts on the breeds they are judging. They examine ("go over") each dog with their hands to see if the teeth, muscles, bones and coat texture conform to the breed's standard. They view each dog in profile for overall balance, and watch each dog gait ("move") to see how all of those features fit together in action.

This article will be continued in the next Boston Phonics issue…

 
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