Pure Dog Talk

Final Thoughts from the Legends: Juniors, New Judges The final installation from the Pure Dog Talk Friday Night Forum at Del Monte Kennel Club in 2017 with Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald and Kim Meredith. Judge following and "fly-ins" Dorothy – won’t put dog down if they followed. If I liked him best, will go up every time. Don’t put up just because he’s there. Don’t keep track of it. Dog didn’t write the ticket. Kim – if an exhibitor brings consistently the best dog, will put up. Pat -- Judge on the day. Only thing you’re thinking about. Who remembers where you were last week. Juniors judging Kim – very favorite thing to judge. Look for juniors to be like what I see in the ring. Not a lot of grandstanding. Smooth, confident. Don’t like it when they fake smile at me. Hands of gold. Dorothy – I’m here for dogs. Decided not to judge them. I want the dogs. It’s the only thing I’m there for. Pat – What I look for. Young person with a dance partner, in sync with each other. Right athletic ability for dog they