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Judges

Critique

by Linda Love Banghart

I thank the members of the Chow Chow Club Inc. 2017 RESERVE BEST JUNIOR from the Open
for the honor and privilege of judging the 2017 Chow Junior class
Chow Club Inc. National Specialty in Lombard IL. Since Man Kou Angelique De Acadia CGC. 3/22/2016
judging the CCCI National Specialty in 1998 and 2010, Breeder: Camille Gagnon
I looked forward to seeing the quality of our breed Sire: CH Man Kou Blacktastic CAX BCAT
this year, as many of the dogs that I judged then are in Dam: Eastway's Snowdrop For Man Kou CA
current pedigrees. I was pleased to see the wonderful Owner: Brianna Milam, Camille Gagnon, and Jeremy Milam
temperaments and overall condition of the Chows
presented. 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY COMPETITION
The Chow Chow standard clearly states that we should This competition allows us to see our upcoming stars in the
remember the working origin of our breed when assessing ring and was enjoyed by all. The puppies were beautifully
our dogs. Labored breathing, unhealthy eyes, incorrect groomed and presented and were a joy to see.
structure and unsound movement or temperament 4-6 Months Dogs
will each impair a Chow Chow from meeting this basic BEST 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY:
requirements for our breed. We need to continue
emphasis on improving balance and proportion, sound China Bay Jenuine Good & Plenty. 11/28/2016
movement and that elusive stilted gait. Several dogs Breeder: Ms. Jennifer Stroop/Mrs. Debbie Hockaday.
Sire: GCHB CH Jenuine Fairhill's Sparklin' Son
that looked good in profile lost their placements when Dam: CH hina Bay Jenuine Juju Gem.
moving. Our Chow Chow temperaments have improved Owner: Debbie Hockaday
dramatically and all chows were beautifully groomed and
handled, although excessive trimming continues to be an Chow Chows, Puppy (4-6 Months) Bitches
issue. I was very pleased to see a noticeable improvement BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX BEGINNER PUPPY
in eyes; most were dry, dark and properly shaped.
Both of the juniors were very skilled in the correct Eastern-Magic Be Still My Heart (Hong Kong). 10/26/2016
presentation of our breed, paying attention to moving their Breeder: Matthew Fan.
Sire: CH Dreamland's Prof. Dumbledore
entry at the best speed for the dog to demonstrate a proper Dam: Eastern-Magic Painting in Memory.
gait. It is such a pleasure to judge two lovely exhibitors Owner: Paulo Clerice.
and I totally believe that these young ladies will encourage
other chow fanciers to promote junior showmanship BEST OF BREED, BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW
competition at future shows. and BEST OF OPPOSTE SEX. I considered my two
top winners to be outstanding examples of our breed.
2017 BEST JUNIOR from the Open Intermediate class
CH Jamiekay's Shine Like A Diamond. 11/7/2014 BEST OF BREED
Breeder: Coleene Kay Wurz and Katherine Wurz GCH Elite's Candy Girl bred and owned by Kenneth
Sire: Jamiekay's Light It Up Wronski and Michael Heldt and exhibited by Michael
Dam: M&B's Natika On Ice Of Jamiekay Heldt. This smooth coated shaded red bitch was
Owner: Coleene Kay Wurz and Katherine Wurz beautifully presented. She is not a Chow Chow of
extremes, but is an active, alert embodiment of
balance, proportion and harmony of parts. Her
movement confirms her lovely structure. Her
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