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because it makes her look very straight in stifle with them that far back. Just my thoughts.

Lovely girl, good luck with her.

not just my bulldogs, but my heart & soul!!

I still like Fiona a lot.

I was taught to show a dog in the early 1970s by then professional handler George Heitzman, now unfortunately a deceased judge. George died last year from a stroke, much to my regret. He was a good friend, a great handler and a great judge....but I digress.

You are already doing this but just to reiterate........Front legs straight down from the shoulder, back legs with hocks perpendicular to the ground. She is a bit straight in stifle but a lot of bulldogs are. They are not supposed to be angulated like a sporting dog. It's hard to see her turn of stifle from this picture but it looks okay.

After she is stacked and just before the judge approaches you, take your left thumb and gently poke her under her chest to bring her topline up a bit.

Head ... fix her lips and put one finger under her chin. She appears to have a good jaw and doesn't need any help there. After poking her topline, use your left hand to raise up her show chain collar just behind her ears to bring her head up a bit. But not too much or topline will sag.

It's really hard to describe this in words, much, much easier to show you, but I live in the boonies in Western North Carolina. Try stacking her in front of a mirror. Use several techniques and see which way she looks best.

I hope you don't think I am being critical, 'cause I'm not. I just want to help.

I posted these pix hoping for suggestions and comments!! I love learning from all of you..I will try your suggestions-thank you so much for your advice:))


not just my bulldogs, but my heart & soul!!