Session 1: The Front Assembly
Mr. Matthew Townsend
​The Front Assembly: Elements, Construction & Balance
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Skeletal Anatomy
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Proper Set of Shoulders & Withers
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Angulation & Balance
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Common Faults in Leonbergers
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Landmarks for Evaluation
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Strong Forelegs
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Proper Pasterns
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Correct Feet
Session 2: The Rear Assembly
Dr. Julia Brady
​The Rear Assembly: Elements, Construction & Balance
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Skeletal Anatomy
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Landmarks for Evaluation
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Angulation & Balance
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Common Faults in Leonbergers
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Rear Legs
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Hocks
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Correct Feet
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Tail
Session 3: Movement
Mrs. Agi Hejja
Session 4: Elements of Correct Type
Ms. Alida Greendyk
​Movement: The Trotting Gait, Power, & Efficiency
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Balance & Proportion
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Angulation
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Types of Gait
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The Trotting Gait
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Reach & Drive
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Coming & Going
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Evaluating Structure
Elements of Correct Leonberger Type
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General Appearance/Type
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Size & Proportion
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Dimorphism
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Head, Mask & Expression
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Bone and Substance
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Coat and Color
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Temperament
Session 5: Presenting the Leonberger
Mrs. Susan Townsend & Ms. Amanda Badillo
Putting Everything Together: How to Prepare & Present Leonbergers for Conformation Evaluation
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Stages of Breed Ring Competition
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The Judge’s Mind
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Controlling an Exhibit
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Stacking
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Gaiting
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Conditioning
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Grooming
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Dog Show Etiquette