You think the Herding Group judge is crazy. The Basenji over the Borzoi?! Unacceptable!

And hey, maybe you're right. In this handy video from the 2011 National Dog Show, co-host David Frei explains how you can judge from outside the ring, and what judges inside the ring are looking for -- the dog's grooming, movement, and adherence to breed standards, just for starters.

Catch a sneak preview of how these breeds are judged at the 2011 National Dog Show:
Komondor
Miniature Pinscher
Labrador Retriever
Great Dane
Rhodesian Ridgeback

Not sure what to look for when your favorite breed is up for judging? The links below might give you the crash course you need:

Download some breed history at Petcentric.com
Learn what the American Kennel Club considers the breed standards
  See photos from inside the 2011 National Dog Show judging ring


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