I have had the opportunity to have several Co-judges who have never hunted with a Retriever in their lives. With some it was a real battle because they really didn't understand dog work at all. With others I found outstanding Judges who were very dog-wise and knew how to set up a good test.
The lesser judges without fail wanted to set up breaking tests series after series. They didn't have a clue about bird placement or how factors effect the dogs. To them, it was all about steadiness.
The lesser judges without fail wanted to set up breaking tests series after series. They didn't have a clue about bird placement or how factors effect the dogs. To them, it was all about steadiness.
