JUDGE : MRS. TAMMY PRICE / USA /
SZILVASVARAD 2018
Greetings amstaff friends, it has been a few days since I returned from the show and I had some time to think and evaluate this amazing show. I am also grateful and honored to have been your judge at this AMSTAFF MAJOR in Hungary.
My overall impression about the dogs at this show was that the dogs were of excellent quality. Since it is a bull and terrier breed, the most important thing is the right balance. Amstaff must give the impression of strength and flexibility that were present in most dogs on this show. exhibition. This group of dogs reflected the correct type of breed. In most cases, beautifully modeled heads, arched necks, firm toplines and nicely set tails were present. The dogs at this show were well presented and in excellent overall condition. Competitors and exhibitors were also guided by professionalism and a good sporting spirit, which really warmed my heart.
Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement. I saw bad ancestors / fronts, steep shoulders and short shoulders.
Bad ancestors / fronts, steep blades and short shoulders are not only a problem in Europe, but are a general epidemic of the breed. This affects your dog's ability to have sufficient performance and may affect the overall health of the older dog. Amstaff should not have a step and grip like a hunting dog, such as a pointer, but should have enough step to have free, unrestricted movement. The movement of amstafs should be smooth but flexible. However, they are still terriers !!! It is important to show the dogs at the right pace. When showing the dog to the judge, the movement of both the exhibitor and the dog should be "slower controlled trot." If a person is very tall or has long legs, he should walk literally fast. When performing fast, bad ancestors / queues look even worse than they really are, which would probably not be the case if they were moving at the right pace. This gives the impression that the dog is free and uncoordinated in front, or that the dog falls hard on the ground, and it really happens! The amstafar community should strive for healthy and capable amstafs for life, not just during the show career. Evil fronts often develop into arthritic fronts in older amstafs.
Another thing I noticed was pincer bites and tooth wear on young dogs. Amstafs may be a regular chewing gum, but worn teeth are generally a sign of their poor standing. I wouldn't say it was a huge problem, but it needs to be mentioned and always kept in mind.
This judging will forever be a valuable moment in my arbitration career. It was a lifetime opportunity for me to have so many excellent individuals of this breed, which has a very special place in my heart. I am very happy that I was invited and I had the opportunity to judge all these beautiful dogs.
I would like to say goodbye to you all with one last thought. Looking at the group of dogs shown at this show, it is clear that many exhibitors have worked very hard with their breeding programs. The breeder must be constantly vigilant, behave according to the standard, study pedigrees, be able to recognize the mistakes of his own dog, be honest with himself and other breeders, identify mistakes in dogs that he intends to use in his own breeding, no matter what dog "won" and never forget that no matter how beautiful a dog is, health and temperament always come first.
I hope that one day I will see you all again, I will judge the next generation of dogs I saw in Hungary at your AMSTAFF MAJOR. See you soon !!
Autor : Mrs. TAMMY PRICE / USA /
Article taken from TOPDOGs magazine
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