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jesshan · #49 08-14-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Natti

Its so interesting to see how different things are in the US - From what I've seen the UK judges are nowhere near as strict with weights, but far far stricter with the grooming and any altering of the coat.

A few days ago there was a SC chi in the ring at a fun show who'd has his whiskers clipped off, and it really did look good on the dog, but the judge informed them that they'd have been thrown out the ring if it were an open show because it was against their standard! I guess its all down to where you live and what the judges like!

A dog which looks over sized probably would just be inplaced in the UK however the scales would be brought in in some other countries.

With regards to the judge who said about the whiskers being off - I don't think they could actually not place a dog because of having no whiskers because it isn't a fault. Was it a champ show judge do you know

I have to say that all the years I have been judging I can't say I've even noticed any dogs whiskers being there or not - even when I judged the speciality in Sweden

jesshan · #50 08-14-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LiMarChis

Exactly!

and I just have to add that Ripper won at the Specialty today..with no whiskers. lol

Well done on Rippers major (I presume) good luck in his next few show!!! I hope he won on his conformation, movement and type and not just cos he didn't have whiskers ;o)
(joke btw not having a dig)

LiMarChis · #51 08-16-2010, 11:02 AM

Thanks to everyone on the congrats. Ripper showed well the first couple days. By day three, he was bored and tired from all the travel. Judge asked him to wake up on the table. Geesh! LOL Saturday was Reserve Winners and Sunday he didn't make it out of the classes with his Second. However, I had a great time catching up with friends so even Sunday was a good day.

Here's his pictures. This was hard to do with one person so they aren't the best but you get the general idea. He really doesn't enjoy the table so you'll have to go to the last picture to see his true personality. When you do, you'll see that when he's on, he's ON! He is a perpetual puppy so it's taking longer to finish him. We'll get there eventually. Meanwhile, I just love him to pieces. He's one that clicked with me from birth. He's a heart dog so I always forgive him his little "pouts". lol

http://s749.photobucket.com/albums/x...Chis/Grooming/

Natti · #52 08-16-2010, 12:32 PM

Just a quick note - The judge who told off the SCs owner only did open show judging, he didnt know the breed too well. He's more a chinese crested man!

Natti · #53 08-16-2010, 12:35 PM

Awww and Ripper looks lovely! I can see the difference that a little trimming can make. I still personally wouldnt do it, but then Maisie naturally has a lovely neat coat so no need to with her!