FCI basic statement for show judges

[Guest 2ne]

Denne blir delt på facebook at the moment, og der står det mye interessant, syns jeg

INTRODUCTION

This statement concerns FCI show judges and other show judges who act at shows and activities

organised by the FCI members.

The task of a show judge is to help preserve the inner and outer characteristics of each breed

within the approved breed standard. In other words, the judge’s main task is to judge and

evaluate dogs, according to the breed standard and to consider them as potential breeding dogs

for future generations. This must never be done at the detriment of the welfare and well- being of

the dogs. Dogs must always be fit for the function for which they were originally meant, developed

and bred for.

It is therefore the responsibility of the judge to be acquainted with the breed standard as well as

the health and behaviour problems which can occur in each breed. A judge must particularly pay

attention to the breed-specific characteristics which have a tendency towards exaggeration, which

can creep into a breed and have a negative effect on the health of the individual dog.

In addition, in order to contribute to the preservation and the development of a breed, the judges

are asked to take into account, in the best possible way, the health and welfare aspects of the

breed and to express this clearly in the written critique of the dog. Dogs have to be fit for their

original function at all times.

While judging at shows, all the severe deviations regarding the breed-specific behaviour should

not be tolerated and should result in the disqualification of the dog(s).

The judge must be aware of the fact that a pedigree dog with exaggerated breed characteristics

which can lead and result in health, behaviour or movement problems, should be excluded from

breeding and therefore never be awarded a qualification “Excellent.”

When a judge notices problems in the breed he is judging, he can ask for a form on which he can

make a brief list of the breed-specific problems that he found during his judging. The list will be

used by the national canine organisation where the dog is registered to adjust breeding and to

enhance the health of the breed concerned.

[SandyEyeCandy]

Altså, dersom dette skal overholdes (det skulle det jo i utgangspunktet), så betyr det jo at en rekke raser ikke vil kunne stilles ut mer uten å bli fullstendig slakta mtp funksjonalitet og helse. Jeg lurer på om dommere tør, jeg.

[Lola Pagola]

  På 2/14/2014 at 12:01 PM, SandyEyeCandy skrev:

Altså, dersom dette skal overholdes (det skulle det jo i utgangspunktet), så betyr det jo at en rekke raser ikke vil kunne stilles ut mer uten å bli fullstendig slakta mtp funksjonalitet og helse. Jeg lurer på om dommere tør, jeg.

Det håper jeg virkelig de gjør. Stor respekt til de som tør.

[Guest Belgerpia]

Jeg likte denne biten jeg:

ABUNDANT COAT AND GROOMING

The coat should not be so abundant as to impede movement and/or its ability to see

PRESENTATION OF THE DOG

It is increasingly common that breeds, standing as well as moving, are presented in the ring on a

upstraight and neck-tight leash. This does not promote the welfare of the dog, and moreover it

inhibits correct movement and makes natural and breed specific movement impossible to be

achieved.

A dog should be shown on a loose leash in a natural way with a correct and breed specific

movement. Pulling the dog up at the neck and/or tail is prohibited.

It is forbidden to prepare a dog with any substance that will alter the structure, colour or form of

the coat, skin or nose. Only trimming, clipping, combing and brushing are allowed.

An exhibitor, who does not follow the usual rules for presenting a dog, should leave the ring.

Although this does not affect the dog's health or behaviour directly, the judge has the possibility

not to judge the dog or award it with a lower qualification.

[Guest 2ne]

Jeg liker denne delen jeg:

TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOUR

All dogs should have a good temperament in the ring as well as suitable for life in present society.

Breed specific behaviour must be allowed, but excessive shyness, reluctance or sharp

temperament is not desirable.

Aggressive or overly shy behaviour must never be tolerated during breed/dog judging and must

result in the disqualification of this/these dog(s).

Så kan man jo håpe at alle disse som kreker seg for dommeren og ikke vil bli tatt på, ryker ut med en 0 for temperament

EDIT: For ikke snakke om denne:

OBESITY/OVERWEIGHT

Lately there has been an increase in overweight dogs. In the show ring some dogs cannot

move/breathe properly due to overweight.

A wrong diet is often the problem, but also lack of exercise or health problems. When the judge is

not able to feel the ribs anymore, when the loin is not marked anymore and the dogs are not able

to move/breathe properly, these dogs should never be qualified with an “Excellent”.

Endret 14. Februar 2014 av 2ne

[Malamuten]

Ingenting galt med det som står der, men det er vel strengt tatt ikke noe annet enn slik det har skullet være hele tiden. Og hva da, når dommerne faktisk mener at den type trekk faktisk er det beste, da er man jo like langt? For det er jo litt av greia, mange, både oppdrettere og dommere (og hundefolk forøvrig), mener jo oppriktig at det er slik enkelte raser skal se ut og bevege seg, det er de ekstreme som er de beste, etter deres mening..

[Guest 2ne]

  På 2/14/2014 at 1:45 PM, Malamuten skrev:

Ingenting galt med det som står der, men det er vel strengt tatt ikke noe annet enn slik det har skullet være hele tiden. Og hva da, når dommerne faktisk mener at den type trekk faktisk er det beste, da er man jo like langt? For det er jo litt av greia, mange, både oppdrettere og dommere (og hundefolk forøvrig), mener jo oppriktig at det er slik enkelte raser skal se ut og bevege seg, det er de ekstreme som er de beste, etter deres mening..

Du har rett. Det er ikke noe poeng i å klargjøre og spesifisere hva dommere skal slå ned på av helse-issues, de kommer neppe til å gjøre det allikevel