TOY GROUP JUDGES Q&A
Toy Breeds can require special care. Do I have any ad- vice to offer breeders, exhibitors, and judges? The biggest problems I have seen, both in the past and today, are teeth (losing them early, that is) and the choice of soundness vs. type. Unlike Working Dogs, type must rule in Toys—but they must still be sound enough to warrant breeding. I wish that more newer breeders would take advantage of the gen- erations that came before them and learn about the dogs in the pedigrees. In my opinion, how do today’s exhibits compare with the Toy Dogs of the past? They have better nutrition but are over-groomed. It would be nice if the wishes of the parent clubs were heeded on trimming and presentation. Why do I think Toy Dogs can become outstanding Show Dogs? They were born to be with people. What is easier to work with than that? If I could share your life with only one Toy Breed, which would it be and why? I’m always looking for the perfect Papillon! Just for laughs, do I have a funny story that I can share about my experiences judging the Toy Group? No, but I lost my pantyhose in a Group ring once, and my Utility Dog once tried to retrieve the mat along with her glove. She wouldn’t drop either, so she started a tug-of-war, complete with growling and attempting to shake it.
Mischief, bred by Pearl George and Mary Jo Loye, was the first multiple Group winner to get an OTCH. Also, PCA Silver Butterfly winner. Notable dogs I bred include Am./Can. CH Can. OTCH Bedmark Mischeif In The Air UDX; BOS at PCA National Specialty and Multiple HIT winner, co-bred with Kate Bostek; and CH Roclan’s Give My Regards, owned by Ann Jackson, BOB and HIT at PCA National Specialty. What are some of the qualities that I most admire in the Toy Breeds? I admire that they are REAL dogs in a small package! HaveI judgedanyToyBreedSpecialties?Ihave judgedthe PapillonNationalSpecialty,ChineseCrestedRegional,Pug Specialty at The Pier, and many Chihuahua, Papillon, Min Pin, and Crested Specialties. I’ve judged the Maltese Na- tional Specialty in Taiwan, and Papillons in Sweden. CanI offer anyadvice toexhibitors regarding thepresenta- tion of these “table” breeds? Take the time to train your dog, especially on bite. Dogs are judged on the ground, but must be examined on the table, so the judgemust be tolerated. Some longtime exhibitors have “downsized” to Toys. In my opinion, has this had an impact on quality? Since many breeders can make their own majors, the quality is often questionable. Still, there are some outstanding ex- amples of the breed out there and the Toy Group remains very competitive.
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