32 Saber Tails Summer 2019
Conformation Judge’s Comments
by Linda Scanlon
Thank you to the members of
the PBGV Club for granting
me the privilege of judging your
Regional Specialty. With their
outgoing and charming person-
ality PBGVs always make me
smile. It was a pleasure to have
so many of them together.
Special thanks to Lora Megli,
show chair and her team for the
lovely hospitality, communica-
tion and transportation.
It was pleasing to see the overall consistency defining pe-
tite rather than grand characteristics. Nearly all were ro-
bust, most had at least decent length of foreleg, very few
with too short/long a muzzle, few with overly long tails
or ears. Shape of forelegs has improved drastically as have
feet - well done breeders!
Be careful of bites – not many were “off” but as with
any breed that allows a level bite and still wants a strong
underjaw, undershot is always a concern. Also beware
of getting a broader, flatter skull – in this breed less stop
seems to go with that style of head so you lose 2 pieces of
type at once.
Please remember this is a hunting breed – muscle is im-
portant and is partly hereditary, partly environmental.
My apologies for the less than full critique. The tape re-
corder failed at the last minute and trying to read my
hurried scribbling made while judging was more difficult
than it should have been due to my wretched handwrit-
ing at the best of times.
9-12 dogs -- a pair of fun brothers; #7 was placed over
#9 due to his more compact appearance and shorter loin
though his brother had a slightly better shoulder angle.
12-18 dogs -- #11 won this class with his more compact
outline both moving and standing. #13 was in better
muscular condition than the winner.
Amateur-Owner Handler dog – #15 – He had a good
coat and was strongly muscled.
Bred By Exhibitor dogs – I appreciated both being shown
with “rustic” appearance. #19 was placed over
#17 having a harsher coat texture and correct bite.
Best of Breed
GCHB M&M Calamity Jane
Owner: Donna Moore
Breeders: Janice Hayes & Donna Moore
Best of Opposite Sex
GCHS Talus Stonehouse I’m A Travelin’ Man
Breeders: Cindy & Philip Wilt
Owners: Cindy & Gary Wood