Chriastian, yes, world show is a big event, but did you see the one which took place in Bratislava? You could see a lot of wolfdogs that really reacted properly - were calm but not frozen, were able to react to the judge and to the watchers. And the show was cramped, as the space in exhibition center was less than planned for, so it was not something with 45 dog on a green lawn, it was stiock-full of dogs, people, children, even the President came, so you could really say that the conditions were quite extreme.
I agree with yukidomari - the judges, even if not expert, should judge the behavior too and disquilify improper behavior, unwillingness to show teeth etc. Of course, unfortunately lot of them are too afraid to even come closer and look into the mouth ;o).
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