| After properly setting the collar and head, the legs are set, first the judge’s side front leg, then the other front leg, followed by the judge’s side rear leg, then the last leg. All four legs are set so that they are perpendicular to the ground. Always set the legs the same way, and in the same order every time. |
| OOooops, do you see the error?? An otherwise very nicely stacked table dog, but the rear feet are just a touch too far back, causing the hocks to not present a perfectly perpendicular line to the table top. This position makes the dog look straighter in the rear; thus denying the judge a chance to see her nicely angulated rear structure. Question: Why do handlers beat us amatuers 90% of the time?? Corky's answer: We will make a mistake in the presentation of our dogs before the professional does. Look at the nice angulation of the Austalian terrier that the handler missed her chance to show off. Presenting the best of your dog will allow the judge to appreciate him/her and give you the ribbon! |
| In the video clip, Corky has just shown the welsh terrier handler how moving too fast is unflattering to her dog. When she moves at the best speed for him, she shows him off wonderfully - and SHE feels better about it too! |
| Rapid City Kennel Club Pictures |
| Corky Vroom Seminar 2005 |
| Corky points out the unattractive wad of jowl we are presenting to the judge if we stack our dogs with the collar low on the neck. |
| Corky shows us how to tilt back the head and bring up the collar so when the dog’s head returns to a normal angle, the collar will rest along the base edge of the jaw bone, presenting the most desirable picture of the head and neck, and giving the handler the most control over the dog. |