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Originally Posted by Michael Romanos
Debbie - Of course it is unfair. Someone else could handle your dog/s at a show in which you are an executive member of. By rights the judge is not suppose to see even the catalogue. But on the other hand there is enough anecdotal evidence to say that some judges may favour a handler or do something that is reciprocal with another judge who is also a show ring handler etc. Anyway, I really hate bringing all this kind of thing up because it is a reason why conformation showing can be like a witches stew and we all like to really think that everyone one has a fair go at all times. Most of the time they probably do and any favouritism perceived is all in the mind of the loser/s.
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I didn't say it was unfair, just the price or trade off of being involved in dog show hierarchy at that level.
Debbie