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Joey Shults & Bing Harris
Joey Shults - California
It is an
honor to be asked to give my opinion on these questions.
1. My mentors
are Bob & Lynn Bolyard from Michigan and Tom & Bobbie Barker from Texas.
2. The Fall
All Flemish show in Michigan. Great Animals and even Greater people.
3. Fred
Cremer and Jamie Green because of their knowledge of the Flemish Giant
breed.
4. No. It
would not be fair to the exhibitors.
5. The
over-all size of the Flemish is excellent to me. The bone on the Flemish
today is much better than 10 years ago. Also, the ears and the ear base are
much better in proportion to the body.
6. Color in
the 2001 through 2005 Standard of Perfection: In all varieties, the surface
color shall be UNIFORM there are 20 points. Try to get an animal that weighs
18 pounds and that is 30 inches long with uniform color is very, very hard.
7. Smaller
package, size and not weight, are easier to get into condition. It is easier
to get a Mini Rex in condition than a French Lop or a Flemish Giant.
8. I think
that more education to judges is needed. As I judge across the country, I
have talked with a number of judges who do not understand the Flemish Giant
breed.
10. If I
could wave a magic wand I would change some points in the standard. To me, I
think the body of a Flemish Giant is the most important part of a Flemish.
The way the Standard of Perfection is written; Fur color and condition is
more important than the body. You say to yourself, well that is three things
vs. one, but if you look at the body, as shoulders, midsection and
hindquarters it would be the same. I would like points from the fur, color
and condition moved to the body. I think this would help a number of judges.
Bing Harris –
Canada
1. My mentors
would be Harold May and Dale Gearhart
2. Favorite
show to judge would be the Classic at the Cow Palace in Cortland NY
3. I was
always impressed with Phil Macy, I think he was from Ohio, but I'm not sure.
Just the way he handled them was a pleasure to watch.
4. No
difference in judging specialty shows vs. all-breed show.
5. Improving
the color on Light Grays
6. There are
too many poor specimens being shown. Sweepstakes points may account for
this.
7. Younger
Flemish usually do well because usually they are at there best in condition
and development
8. I believe
our Flemish are at the same level as other breeds at National Conventions, I
had the privilege judging at the Portland Convention and had a Jr. Sandy Doe
for BOB and it went on to be Best in show
9. I don't
have any special memories other than the enjoyment I get from being with the
Flemish Breeders as I have always found them to be very professional in
their conduct at all shows and I have many great friends and great memories.
Questions by Allen Bush
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