Take them around , please - Tom Horner - myynnissä 3/2025

Author - Tom Horner - Publisher - Our Dogs - Reprint

Judging at dog shows and dog show classes demands much knowledge, discrimination, integrity and tact.

Tom Horner, international judge, breeder and show expert, reveals these qualities and more in this enlightening text, written primarily for prospective judges but of interest to all dog lovers and exhibitors. The book outlines the essential attributes of a judge, both mental and physical.

There is advice on how to begin by visiting kennels and breed shows, and acting as stewards, with hints for the more experienced on judging abroad, one of the job’s many bonuses.

Mr Horner describes the techniques of judging, including what to look for and how to examine. He gives a detailed analysis of the most important points of the breed – type, conformation, balance, movement, substance and temperament – and a rundown of more superficial aspects such as colour, markings, and a few common faults.

Exhibitors will benefit from his thoughts on behaviour in the ring and breeders will appreciate his views on standards and fashionable trends.

Illustrated with photos of outstanding and typical dogs, plus drawings of the dog’s basic structure and weakness, the book also contains a glossary of technical terms in common use and a selected reading list, all combining to make it an invaluable manual for anyone interested in the fascinating art of judging dogs.

Hardback - Pages 167