Thread: Fat Labs

That judge should not be judging. They all get a sheet before the show advising the breeds being shown under them and should read up on the standard. To refuse a challenge because the judge didn't know the breed tells you that the judge is lazy.

No working dog should be penalised for being muscular. My sister stopped showing her Bullmastiff because she was told he was too muscular and not carrying enough condition i.e. not fat enough.

The judge should know the breed and consider if the dog is capable of doing the work it was bred for - most show dogs aren't capable of fulfilling their original purpose.