What Can You Expect During Shih Tzu Judging Of Individual Gaiting?

After the Shih Tzu show dog judge has completely gone over each Shih Tzu he will ask each handler to gait his Shih Tzu. You will need to pay close attention to the Shih Tzu show dog judge’s instructions as to how he wants this done. There is the “T” formation and the half triangle. Each judge is different. Some may require the “T” formation. Another Shih Tzu show dog judge may require the half triangle. Be prepared to pay strict attention to how the judge wants this done. The Shih Tzu show dog judge may request you to repeat a pattern. This is especially true when a Shih Tzu does not show well during the firs trip. The Shih Tzu show dog judge may ask you to repeat the entire exercise or merely just to gait your Shih Tzu “down and back.”

Finally, when each Shih Tzu has been gaited, the Shih Tzu show dog judge will take a last look at all of the Shih Tzu lined up together. You will want to once again present the left side of your Shih Tzu as the judge weaves in and out of the line to check once more the fronts or rears or other individual points for comparison. Some Shih Tzu may be asked to gait a third time. If there is a tie, the Shih Tzu show dog judge may ask the Shih Tzu to gait side by side to see which Shih Tzu moves the best. You just never know which situation may apply. Be prepared to oblige the judge once a request is given.

What happens when the Shih Tzu show dog makes his decision? The Shih Tzu show dog judge will point to his four placements and those four will set their Shih Tzu up in front of the designated number markers on the side of the ring. You might also be ready to show the numbers on your arm bands for the judge to mark the book accordingly. Anyway, there is an official book the judge must mark accordingly. Now is the time the Shih Tzu show dog judge will present ribbons and trophies. You may then leave the ring. It is not correct to thank the judge for your ribbon or trophy. The Shih Tzu deserved the ribbon or trophy or else the Shih Tzu show dog judge would not have awarded a ribbon or a trophy to your Shih Tzu. Handing you this ribbon or trophy is part of the procedure and does not warrant a thank-you. If you are extra bubbly about the win or the win is very significant, a simple “I am pleased you liked my Shih Tzu,” is permissible, but still more than is necessary. Your entry fee entitles you to obtain the opinion of an official Shih Tzu show dog judge. You must take their opinion of your Shih Tzu. If you are dissatisfied with the results, do not give them another entry. Always be a good sport and play the game according to the rules. You should never show your dissatisfaction by throwing your ribbon down on the ground regardless of what color the Shih Tzu Show Dog gave you. Just leave the ring quietly and with courtesy.

Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com

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