Keys to Top Judging

For most dog owners and exhibitors, dog show judges are those rather

distant figures who are assess their dogs, give critiques and, if all goes

well, hand out prizes. But what do judges really think about the handlers

and the breed standards? And how do they feel about the common belief that

their decisions are sometimes based on who is holding the lead, rather than

on the actual quality of the dog being shown? How do judges define what

makes a "good" or "bad" judge?


We also hear how top handlers and successful breeders view judges and

their role in the dog world. Even the photos of judges, breeders and

handlers in this book are quite unlike anything we usually see about them.


We hope you enjoy reading - already putting the book together was at the

same time fun and educational!


Pekka Hannula & Marjo Nygård