Page 61 - Chow Life - Summer 2016 Issue

CCCI Judges Education

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Expression

Essentially scowling, dignified, lordly,discerning, NOTE:
sober and snobbish, one of independence. Excessive loose skin is not desirable.
The scowl is achieved: Wrinkles on the muzzle do not contribute
to expression and are not required.
by a marked brow with a padded button of skin
just above the inner, upper corner of each eye,
by sufficient play of skin to form frowning brows
and a distinct furrow between the eyes beginning
at the base of the muzzle and extending up the
forehead,
by the correct eye shape and placement,
by the correct ear shape, carriage and placement.

Bronwyn sniffing and not searching with each dog. Some Once you have achieved a title,
Judge showing tube containing rat to Bronwyn are prone to it and others you can contact AKC and submit
need training. You a form and a fee to have the title
can take classes, attend recognized. Typically, it takes 4-5
clinics, participate in fun trials for the lower titles like Instinct,
tests or get your own Novice, Open. The Senior and
rats (ICK!!!), tubes and Masters Titles may take longer. If
hay bales. Part of the a dog catches on quickly, you could
training, which is really get a title in a weekend as they
similar to Nosework, is usually hold two trials each day over
recognizing when your a weekend. Day of event entry
chow has located the rat. availability, depends on how fast the
event entries fill up. If you want to
There are more dogs be sure of your entry, entering online
register in California is advised.
than in any other state,
about 6,000 out of 30,000 I think it is a fun thing to do with
nationally. Laurie’s your chow which gives the two of
club puts on two trials you an entertaining way to interact
a month and numerous and play. When your chow gets the
clinics. They are idea of the activity you will suddenly
planning on classes. see a light turn on.
By visiting the website
for the Barn Hunt 59
Association (BHA), you
can find clubs and trials.