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I was just wondering whether a dogs temperament has to be a certain way when showing.
i'll explain........obviously it would be a bad thing if a dog bit a judge or was aggressive but is there a rule or what have you regarding the temperament of dogs being shown?
for example the dog has to look a certain way and move in a certain manner etc so does its temperament get considered along with its appearance etc or is the judge JUST on the day looking to see that the physical conformation is right.
my reason for asking this is that i noticed some dogs at Crufts seemed a bit skittish/excited while being lined up and i wondered what the rule was? i'm only asking now because a conversation with someone today reminded me to ask.
thanks
i'll explain........obviously it would be a bad thing if a dog bit a judge or was aggressive but is there a rule or what have you regarding the temperament of dogs being shown?
for example the dog has to look a certain way and move in a certain manner etc so does its temperament get considered along with its appearance etc or is the judge JUST on the day looking to see that the physical conformation is right.
my reason for asking this is that i noticed some dogs at Crufts seemed a bit skittish/excited while being lined up and i wondered what the rule was? i'm only asking now because a conversation with someone today reminded me to ask.
thanks