How to show a Vlcak?

Sona_Bognarova · 29-06-2010, 12:27

Regarding my presentation, yes, I agreed that wolfdog.org uses it. After all, they helped with pictures for it and moreover, it has been the purpose of the presentation. So, as long as the presentation is not modified (with the exception of translations, of course, and in such case it should carry the info that it has been translated) and carries my name, it can be used by anyone. Originally, I was asked to make it for judges less experienced with CSW to help them to understand the standard. The presentation itself is deliberately very basic and brief - for two reasons: I was actually asked to make it brief and in a killing deadline. I believe that it met its purpose at that time and even now it can help some people. I've been planning to upgrade it for a long time, but well... Definitely I have to do it to have the breed recognised in Australia. As somebody mentioned above, there are other materials too, any effort to learn more about the breed is highly appreciated!

Sona_Bognarova · 29-06-2010, 13:07

As it comes to showing a CSW... Judges of course might have certain preferences for showing/handling the dogs in the ring, so take this as my opinion as a judge, not necessarily as a general rule. The first and golden rule is to get as relaxed but focused as possible, both, dog as well as owner/handler. This comes not only with the balanced character of the dog but also with the experience. There are more general rules how to show a dog as this one, but I skip them for now, but this mentioned one helps to show CSW properly a lot. Keep in mind that the judge assesses your dog's appearance at the day of the show, so the fact that "just a week ago the dog looked better" does not really count.The preferred showing position is definitely natural, yet you check it and correct if necessary. I do not want handlers to hold any part of the dog's body in the "show position". If I think that the dog does not stand in its natural position I ask the handler to let the dog make few steps forward and let him to stand freely. I understand that it is common and human to show positives and hide negatives, after all it is a competition, but believe me, you can't hide much this way. I use to be quite tolerant to some troubles with showing the dentition with young dogs, however, I tend to be stricter in this respect in intermediate class and on, definitely it is not acceptable in champion class. When walking/running, watch your dog, correct if necessary (when pacing in trot, galloping instead of trotting, etc.). When running, watch the other dogs in the ring too to avoid any colision. Last but not least, keep the drive of your dog high!

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29-06-2010, 12:27	#1
Sona_Bognarova Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 26	Regarding my presentation, yes, I agreed that wolfdog.org uses it. After all, they helped with pictures for it and moreover, it has been the purpose of the presentation. So, as long as the presentation is not modified (with the exception of translations, of course, and in such case it should carry the info that it has been translated) and carries my name, it can be used by anyone. Originally, I was asked to make it for judges less experienced with CSW to help them to understand the standard. The presentation itself is deliberately very basic and brief - for two reasons: I was actually asked to make it brief and in a killing deadline. I believe that it met its purpose at that time and even now it can help some people. I've been planning to upgrade it for a long time, but well... Definitely I have to do it to have the breed recognised in Australia. As somebody mentioned above, there are other materials too, any effort to learn more about the breed is highly appreciated!

29-06-2010, 13:07	#2
Sona_Bognarova Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 26	As it comes to showing a CSW... Judges of course might have certain preferences for showing/handling the dogs in the ring, so take this as my opinion as a judge, not necessarily as a general rule. The first and golden rule is to get as relaxed but focused as possible, both, dog as well as owner/handler. This comes not only with the balanced character of the dog but also with the experience. There are more general rules how to show a dog as this one, but I skip them for now, but this mentioned one helps to show CSW properly a lot. Keep in mind that the judge assesses your dog's appearance at the day of the show, so the fact that "just a week ago the dog looked better" does not really count.The preferred showing position is definitely natural, yet you check it and correct if necessary. I do not want handlers to hold any part of the dog's body in the "show position". If I think that the dog does not stand in its natural position I ask the handler to let the dog make few steps forward and let him to stand freely. I understand that it is common and human to show positives and hide negatives, after all it is a competition, but believe me, you can't hide much this way. I use to be quite tolerant to some troubles with showing the dentition with young dogs, however, I tend to be stricter in this respect in intermediate class and on, definitely it is not acceptable in champion class. When walking/running, watch your dog, correct if necessary (when pacing in trot, galloping instead of trotting, etc.). When running, watch the other dogs in the ring too to avoid any colision. Last but not least, keep the drive of your dog high!