The Judges' Page Official AKC Qualifications for Breed Mentors of Judges Parent club approved mentors or breeders with a minimum of 12 years experience breeding, exhibiting, or judging the breed in conformation.   I hold a Batchelor's Degree in Zoology, and a Doctorate in Medicine, and have taught Comparative Anatomy at University level. I have been breeding and exhibiting Lhasa Apsos for 36 years, have bred numerous Champions and judged sweepstakes at specialties around the country.  I have also published many articles on the breed, reprinted around the world, and have maintained this informational website on the breed for 12 years.  I am available for ringside mentoring in the Metropolitan Northeast.   My E-mail In Depth Study of the Lhasa Apso (Slide Show) Correct Lhasa Apso Movement The History of Lhasa Apso Standards  A necessary step to understanding the present standard. Made in Tibet  The origin and characteristics of the Lhasa Apso. Correcting the "Illustrated Standard"  Serious mistatements in the "Official Guide to the Standard". Myths about the Lhasa Head   1901 Lhasa Apso "standard".  This 1901 article by Lionel Jacob describes the original Lhasa Apsos, and is the source of modern standards.  The Lhasa Apso Head.  This is a photo study of the Lhasa skull and its relationships. The Long and the Short of it.  Long backs versus short backs - what's correct?  The Short Loin. Debunking the myth. Lhasa Conformation.  This is a photo study of good conformation with and without coat. Angulation and Movement in the Lhasa Apso Exploring the relationship Nice Wide Rear . . .But is it really so nice? Front Legs: Do we really want a terrier straight leg? The Pelvic Angle: Its relationship to movement in the Apso. Measuring Shoulder Angulation