with ElainE J. lEssig, DEnny mouncE & JErE olson toy breeds forum
and clients, and won Bests in Show in all seven groups. She has had the distinction of being a three-time Iams Top Female Handler of the Year and is the only female handler in the Ken- nel Review Hall of Fame. Ms. Mounce judges all Terriers, Toys and Non-Sporting dogs, most Hounds, Samoyeds, the three Pointers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. 1. What is your original breed? My original breed was German Wirehaired Pointers, fol- lowed by Miniature Wired Dachshunds. 2. What three conformation characteristics do you consider critical in judging decisions? Type, movement and overall condition. 3. What ring pattern do you prefer for Toy dogs? I bring them in send them around, then on to the table and down and back. 4. Is it your preference to have the handler show you the bite? I prefer to look at the bite for myself usually. There are some breeds where it is impossible to see the teeth, so those we have to feel for. Also, a very talented handler can mask a bad bite. 5. Can you name a dog from the past that is your ideal Silky Terrier? As far as Silkys go, it is very hard to say which I think was best. The standard has changed and the dogs from the past looked different than what we see today. I preferred the old look. The rise over the loin was a hallmark of the Silky breed. I am not sure why the parent club wanted that changed but I would like to see it come back. 6. What is your pet peeve when judging? Without a doubt, my pet peeve is people who sit outside the ring brushing and brushing their dogs instead of getting in the ring. My other pet peeve is dirty teeth. I just go crazy looking at Toys with dirty teeth. Teeth reflect the overall care a person is giving to the dog. As dental health has progressed, human’s life span has increased—the same is true of dogs. A dog’s life can be extended by paying attention to mouths. “thE risE ovEr thE loin was A HALLMARK OF THE SILKY BREED.”
“...for thE cockEr sPaniEl BrEED, I LOOK FOR THE PERFECT BITE.”
JERE OLSON
I have lived in Minnesota until late 2009, when I moved to Texas. I now own a success- ful boarding and grooming kennel outside of Houston. I am currently licensed to judge some Toy, Non-Sporting and Sporting dogs.
1. What is your original breed?
My original breed was
the Cocker Spaniel.
(Photo by Jeffrey hanlin)
2. What three conformation characteristics do you consider critical in your judging decision? Type and soundness are critical. To be more breed spe- cific, in the Maltese breed, I look for coat texture; in the Shih Tzu, a big, beautiful head is critical; for the Cocker Spaniel breed, I look for the perfect bite. 3. What ring pattern do you prefer for Toy dogs? Table first or go around? Go around first, then on the table then down and back. 4. Is it your preference to have the handler show you the bite? Yes, I prefer the handler to show the bite. 5. What is your pet peeve when judging? My pet peeve is bad sportsmanship. I’ve been in the sport of dogs for 40 plus years. Thankfully, I have had the pleasure to work with many of our sport’s finest people and dogs.
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