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                                       AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGES
 James Moses
BEST IN SHOW
1. Can you describe the thrill of receiving an invitation to judge at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin?
I felt it was an honor to be invited to judge one of our most prestigious shows.
2. How did you prepare for this assignment? Any special preparations (particularly due to COVID-19)?
Not really.
3. Was this year’s show noticeably different from previous years (due to the pandemic)?
Yes, in the sense that there were less exhibitors than usual, and judging procedures were changed slightly to accommodate the COVID-19 safety practices.
4. What did you experience when you first en- tered the ring? Can you describe the feeling? There was a lack of crowd enthusiasm.
5. Did you feel any pressure from the live Internet coverage?
No.
6. How challenging was the assignment?
Can you share your selection process?
Best in Show is always the easiest assignment at a dog show.
7. Do you have a word or two about your winner? About the dogs that placed?
I felt this was the finest BIS line-up I have ever witnessed.
8. How do you think this show furthers the cause of the preservation purebred dog breeder? Any televised show of purebred dogs is a plus.
9. What are your thoughts about the 2020 show year? The year ahead?
We can only hope that dog shows will eventually re- turn to normal in the coming years.
I FELT THIS WAS THE
FINEST BIS LINE-UP I HAVE EVER WITNESSED.
   












































































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