Judging toy breeds in SOUTH KOREA by brad Jenkins
T he beautiful and clean city of Seoul, South Korea is where I recently judged overseas. The people were very accommodating and made every effort to make my experience enjoy- able. Unfortunately, my ephemeral visit did not provide the opportuni- ty to be immersed in the culture as much as I had hoped. The judging procedure follows AKC rules. Exhibitors have several other classes in which they can enter their dogs: Baby Puppy, Puppy Intermediate, Adults and Champion classes. One of the main differences is the judge examines every breed present. There were 150 entries in the show, which I was told was more than usual. All the dogs were exquisite exam- ples of their respective breed and shown beautifully, most of which were bred in South Korea. There was an exceptionally large entry of Long Coat Chihuahuas, Maltese and Pom- eranians. The Long Coat Chihuahuas were of comparable quality as those exhibited here. I especially enjoyed seeing an abundance of the black and white variety. The Maltese were stun- ning as well. I also had the pleasure of examining 2 ice-white Pomeranians, which I have not seen before this trip. One other standout was a won- derful Pug from the US that I believe was only 3 years old. In the end, my Best In Show was a lovely breeder- owner-handled American Cocker, and my Reserve Best In Show was a young French Bulldog from Italy. Overall, I enjoyed myself immensely. The best part was the sportsmanship: no griping, no sour pusses, no rolling the eyes. I was grateful for the opportunity and would readily accept another invita- tion to judge. Other than the jet lag, I always appreciate visiting different countries to see what they are con- tributing to the sport.
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