One Hundred and One Dalmatians what I did on "Dalmatians" wasn't so bad. That was the last time I ever saw him. Then, a few weeks later, I learned he was gone. As with the previous Disney films, actors provided live-action reference in order to determine what would work before the animation process begun. Actress Helene Stanley performed the live-action reference for the character of Anita. She did the same work for the characters of Cinderella and Princess Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty". Meanwhile, Mary Wickes provided the live-action reference for Cruella de Vil. Marc Davis was the sole animator on Cruella De Vil. During production,
Breed type (dog) all-breed judges may not be knowledgeable about all of the details of each breed's "breed type". The director of the Bedlington Terrier Club of America writes of the Bedlington Terrier's standard for gait that "all too often, judges either ignore [the standard's] description or completely lack knowledge of it." Even judging that adheres strictly to the standard tends to reward the most outgoing and energetic (showy) dog. In order to win, showing "must be fun for the dog." But for some breeds, excessive showiness is in opposition to the "breed type" and should not be rewarded. The American Kennel Club