Such things as type, quality, expression and balance cannot be described adequately in exact terms, they have to be recognized intuitively . It is also a science because without a sound knowledge of a dog's points and anatomy a judge cannot make a proper assessment of it whether it is standing or in motion. The judge's duty is to find the dog in each class, which in his opinion, most closely fits the breed standard, and then place them in order of merit. It is the interpretation of the breed standard, and where each judge places their particular preference or discretion which makes the dog show such an intriguing experience. They enter with the hope that this judge at this show will put up their dog.
Judges differ in their interpretation of standards and the value they, place on breed specifics.
This is not wrong and exhibitors must be tolerant of judges who place particular emphasis on a particular breed point. If every judge, judged exactly the same, there would be no need for dog shows. It is a fact that rarely do two judges think exactly, alike, that is why, exhibitors go back for more, week after week. All judges will have their own style of judging, and they must learn to develop a thick skin, for rarely will all the exhibitors entered under him be happy, with his placings. As long as the judge is fair and gives all the exhibits the same opportunity to show off their virtues, then criticism of the judge is limited The judge must remember the exhibitors have often paid large sums of money to not only, enter the show, but also in travel.