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I don't remember him being rude or dismissive :( It will be the second time I have gone under him, no I think he did an open hound show and picked up my tissue when I lost it in the ring :D so it will be the third, only taking the pup though and expecting nothing :D so wont be disappointed! It is so annoying when they don't give you the courtesy of looking at your dog, reminds me of another well known judge :rolleyes:
It's just a nice show and more relaxed than the others and superb catering, though I am not keen on the venue.
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I don't remember him being rude or dismissive :( It will be the second time I have gone under him, no I think he did an open hound show and picked up my tissue when I lost it in the ring :D so it will be the third, only taking the pup though and expecting nothing :D so wont be disappointed! It is so annoying when they don't give you the courtesy of looking at your dog, reminds me of another well known judge :rolleyes:
It's just a nice show and more relaxed than the others and superb catering, though I am not keen on the venue.
He wasnt rude with me and possibly appeared dismissive cos he'd already picked maya for BPIS, he spent a long time looking at the others :D When he called me and maya out he was very polite and said how lovely she was etc etc etc. He just had a much more businesslike manner than im used to but im told that this is quite common with overseas judges so maybe he is used to judging in other countries? Who knows, i was glad with my placings last time lol!
I think with what happened with that certain well known judge most judges will be on their best behaviour ;)
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I don't think Mark is ever on his best behaviour. I have stewarded for him and shown under him and know him reasonably well - he didn't even notice that my then puppy had not yet got two descended testicles (if I'm allowed to say that word!), such was his judging.
He was extremely rude to the Dachsi exhibitors when I stewarded for him and was much more interested in chatting to his admiring followers at the ringside! A complaint was made at that show but I don't think it went further - he has many friends in high places!!
Another interesting fact - he gave Gbala a 1st place although we weren't at the show!!!!
Having said all that I get on quite well with him and he does show some very nice dogs.
Sounds as though you have a good chance, Jess and Maya.
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I've been under him 3 or 4 times (once not through choice as he was a last minute replacement). I was at the show where he awarded RBD before BD. He also didn't call the dog back into the ring - just passed the card over the tape.
He made such a fuss of Chance last time and gave him BPIB, BD & BOS. He was showing off Chance to a few of his friends. I was really delighted that someone of his standing took an interest in little ol' me.
At LKA that year I spoke to him to tell him how well Chance had been doing in the ring since I last saw him. I was very impressed as Chance had won an RCC & BP at WELKS, BPIS at BCOGB & BOBA and BPIS at an all breeds open show. I told him this and do you know what his reply was?'So what! Come back and tell me when he's a champion!!!'
I won't waste money going under him again but I wish everyone who is going to BCOGB the very best of luck. It is usually a very nice show.
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I have watched him judging dozens of times, I just wondered whether he had done a breed show before.
I must admit he does always look like he would love to be somewhere else !!!! but he has never judged any of mine so I can't comment on his actual going over of the dogs. I know he has friends in very high places lol !!!
Well let's see how he copes with having to judge Basenjis all day shall we, be interesting to see his judging technique lol !!!! and what he puts up of course !!!!! Good Luck to you all xx
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The judge is Mark Cocozza, affix Freecloud - I'm not sure if he judges outside the UK but he does have an interests in some imported dogs from other countries.
His reply to Benkura is actually quite typical - it usually depends on which of his pals are around!!!
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We had a lovely day, the judge was very polite and pleasant and gave every dog his full attention, every chance to show off their movement.
Congratulations to the winners, Steve won Post graduate with Poppy, Scott was best puppy dog, Maya as always looked beautiful and showed her socks off. The forum members did well today!
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We had a lovely day, the judge was very polite and pleasant and gave every dog his full attention, every chance to show off their movement.
Congratulations to the winners, Steve won Post graduate with Poppy, Scott was best puppy dog, Maya as always looked beautiful and showed her socks off. The forum members did well today!
I was VERY pleased with how he judged. Was incredibly polite and definately gave everyone plenty of time and attention, even waiting while idiot here sorted out a number and ran into the class late :o It was a rough day :rolleyes:
Was nice to catch up with everyone again :D
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Glad you all had a good time and congratulations to those who got results.
