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Massimiliano Mannucci
show in Stockholm, Milan and Cane Corso specialties in Moscow, where I've seen best quality in the breed even if a lot imported/offsprings from Italy, and Philadelphia, where I've judge a Club show. » Did you ever had a mentor? Are you mentoring new comers? Lia Corsini, a breeer/judge of Bracco Italiano has been my mentor, she transmitted to me the love/importance to judge and I understood the importance of judge's role. I always try to give my knowledge to everyone and I'm open to dialogues. » How do you define the type? Type is the portrait of the breed. » Is there something which you would like to change in the breed? Judge's role is appliance of standard, not my matter, we are the notaries of the breed. » Every breed has some common problems. Which is the most common problem in Cane Corso? Incorrect facial axes, square body construction (it takes with horrible straight hindquarters), short upper-arm (movement in front like an Italian greyhound). » What is the most important point of which you would like a judge of the breed to be aware? The type » What qualities do you admire most in a judge? Knowledge, and overall idea of situation of the breed » What characteristics make a
good judge in your opinion? The aim to give something to the breed/breeders. » What differences do you see in the judges today as opposed to those in the beginning of your career? Our opinion is less taken into account. People don't come anymore to us for an opinion, but only to have a title and if we don't give, we simply are not good ones. » What is your most memorable experience as a judge? Judging group in main ring in Poznan, Poland, 2001, never seen so many specimens and so nice together. » Who was the best dog you have ever judged and why? It has been in Russia, a female of Cane corso, I wanted to bring her home. I don't know from where she come because I don't want to read catalogues even if allowed when show finished. I decided that's better to know less as possible about kennel names, bloodlines and so on. Less I know, more free I am. » How has the dog scene changed over the last decades? Handlers took more importance, we are unfortunately importing American style, where appearance/show, is more important than substance. » Have breed standards changed very much since you began your judging career? Do you see any difference in Cane Corso of today compared to the Cane Corso of 10 years ago? If so, what are the biggest differences you see?
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