I have heard show people talk about "attitude" in show dogs. I was wondering how it interrelates with conformation to make a winning show dog.
My current Newf, Calza, has her Ch. I have rehomed other show dogs who, in my opinion, had much better conformation. I was even told before I got her that she was a better example of the "old" (pre 1990) breed standard than she is of the newer one.
Calza went with me to a nursing home this morning to take part in a "dog show" for the residents. Calza REALLY strutted her stuff in front of those people. In other words, she may not have the level of Conformation as my old Zeus did, but Calza has MAJOR "attitude" when you get her in a position resembling a ring.
I am intersted in everybody's ideas concerning the interrrelationship of conformation and "attitude" in a winning show dog...
My current Newf, Calza, has her Ch. I have rehomed other show dogs who, in my opinion, had much better conformation. I was even told before I got her that she was a better example of the "old" (pre 1990) breed standard than she is of the newer one.
Calza went with me to a nursing home this morning to take part in a "dog show" for the residents. Calza REALLY strutted her stuff in front of those people. In other words, she may not have the level of Conformation as my old Zeus did, but Calza has MAJOR "attitude" when you get her in a position resembling a ring.
I am intersted in everybody's ideas concerning the interrrelationship of conformation and "attitude" in a winning show dog...