Judging...

To acknowledge the essence of quality that embodies magnificence

Judging Philosophy

Standards will vary to the degree of personal interpretation necessary to decipher what the guardian clubs of each breed intend. But suffice to say that one should use a conservative eye in making evaluations outside of one’s own breed. Even then, it’s all the more important to let the standard prevail in place of personal preference or political influence. While God gave us an equal number of hands to eyes, it is the former that helps one “see” a dog’s true form. A good pair of shears and carefully guided movement can fool the eye. But once one places their fingers into a carefully quaffed coat or traces a given line, the dog’s true structure emerges. This is why what looks like the perfect specimen from outside the ring may not be the one to advance through the breed. Lastly, never forget the choices made may reverberate throughout an entire breed. Select wisely and honestly, always considering that while a master in one’s own line, we are visitors into the work done by others. So, have good reason for each selection while resisting any claim to perfect knowledge.

Experience

This judging adventure began with a UKC conformation approval in September, 2004, with others added over the course of time... United Kennel Club (UKC) American Kennel Club Specialties and Sanctioned B Matches American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) International Canine Kennel Club (Formerly known as “Rarities”) Working Catahoula Association 4-H (Showmanship and Dog Care) (Resume or biography provided upon request.)

Approvals

David is a UKC Conformation Judge, approved for all breeds and for Junior Showmanship. He is also approved by ASCA as a Conformation and Junior Showmanship judge, and the other registries, as noted, for Conformation.

AKC Specialties and Sanctioned Matches

David is preparing for AKC approval, and is seeking opportunities for conformation judging in AKC specialties and sanctioned matches. There is no charges associated with these opportunities.

Upcoming Events Schedule

March 19, 2021 - Peoria, IL - UKC Illinois Toy Fox Terrier Association April 3 & 4, 2021 - Wilmington, OH - AKC Warren County Kennel Club (Exhibiting & Working) April 10, 2021 - Paris, TX - UKC Texas K9 Association April 17, 2021 - Winchester, KY - UKC Greater Smoky Mountain Dog Club April 24, 2021 - Bowling Green, OH - UKC Black Swamp Gun Dog Club - UKC May 1 & 2, 2021 - Norman, OK - UKC Oklahoma American Eskimo Dog Club May 16, 2021 - Kalamazoo, MI - UKC K9 Fanciers May 22 & 23, Westfield, MA - UKC Silver City K-9 Club June 16 - 20, 2021 - Kalamazoo, MI - UKC Premiere Nationals (Exhibiting) June 26, 2021 - Farmington, UT - UKC Canyonland Canine Association December 4 & 5, 2021 - Location to be Announced, VA - UKC Virginia Classic

Contact Information

Mr. Arthurs lives in Sharonville Ohio, just north of Cincinnati. Contact him through the contact page or UKC website.

A special thank you to Anne Kieffer for the use of the photo above.