Breed Conformation and Presentation
A heartfelt thank you to the Mid Atlantic Leonberger Club for their incredible generosity! We’re thrilled to present the seniors' videos. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the Mid Atlantic Leonberger Club for their kindness in allowing us to utilize them.
Session 1: The Front Assembly
Mr. Matthew Townsend
The Front Assembly: Elements, Construction & Balance
- Skeletal Anatomy
- Proper Set of Shoulders & Withers
- Angulation & Balance
- Common Faults in Leonbergers
- Landmarks for Evaluation
- Strong Forelegs
- Proper Pasterns
- Correct Feet
Session 2: The Rear Assembly
Dr. Julia Brady
The Rear Assembly: Elements, Construction & Balance
- Skeletal Anatomy
- Landmarks for Evaluation
- Angulation & Balance
- Common Faults in Leonbergers
- Rear Legs
- Hocks
- Correct Feet
- Tail
Session 3: Movement:
Mrs. Agi Hejja
Movement: The Trotting Gait, Power, & Efficiency
- Balance & Proportion
- Angulation
- Types of Gait
- The Trotting Gait
- Reach & Drive
- Coming & Going
- Evaluating Structure
Session 4: Elements of Correct Leonberger Type
Ms. Alida Greendyk
Elements of Correct Leonberger Type
- General Appearance/Type
- Size & Proportion
- Dimorphism
- Head, Mask & Expression
- Bone and Substance
- Coat and Color
- Temperament
Session 5: Presenting the Leonberger
Mrs. Susan Townsend & Ms. Amanda Badillo
Putting Everything Together: How to Prepare & Present Leonbergers for Conformation Evaluation
- Stages of Breed Ring Competition
- The Judge’s Mind
- Controlling an Exhibit
- Stacking
- Gaiting
- Conditioning
- Grooming
- Dog Show Etiquette
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