Search results for query: *

I flew in judged and left at 4 am this morning to get home a couple hours ago. No time to take pictures. But Piet here on BYC Is the owner of this awesome bird. This was a bird that caught the eye of not only the two judges but also other judges just observing

A Wellie was best of show this weekend at the Alberta show. A wonderful k. Walt

Quote: Kim, The white fluff is actually part of the tail covert. It is my belief that it is connected to the white undercolor and the white in wing and tail. Next time you have a Male with this white fluff in any breed catch him up and look at the tail covert and you will see that the white is...

Quote: Pulling it out is considered faking and even if you do that, you still have a faulty backline at the tail. The tail coverts have to be correct. That is what is allowing the fluff to show. Walt

Quote: Opa is correct. The fluff throws off the tail angle and is an indication that the tail coverts are not correct. This is where the fault lies. The visual effect of fluff is the kiss of death at a show in most breeds. I am an APA/ABA judge. Walt

Quote: You are correct....there should be no fluff showing at the base of the tail. Walt

Quote: I don't think those will turn red. They are pretty white in the pics. Walt

Quote: By "the book", I am guessing you mean the SOP. If there is anything you think needs to be changed or updated it is best to go through the breed club, but our committee also looks at recommendations by individuals. The undercolor should be slate. I think there is a lot more awareness of...

Quote: By "the book", I am guessing you mean the SOP. If there is anything you think needs to be changed or updated it is best to go through the breed club, but our committee also looks at recommendations by individuals. The undercolor should be slate. I think there is a lot more awareness of...

Quote: I say that judge doesn't know what he's talking about. This is from the welsummer SOP: APA Standard of the Welsummer 1998 Edition Disqualifications White in earlobes. (See General DQ's and Cutting for Defects in your APA SOP handbook). and in proper coloring She did know what...

Quote: It sometimes happens and you know I have heard it called that. Walt

Quote: I say that judge doesn't know what he's talking about. This is from the welsummer SOP: APA Standard of the Welsummer 1998 Edition Disqualifications White in earlobes. (See General DQ's and Cutting for Defects in your APA SOP handbook). and in proper coloring Back: Reddish...