Hi, Stephanie,
You bring up some excellent points!
Stephanie and David Abraham wrote:
> Many of us have had the good fortune to see the best
> the world has to offer in this country, the UK, Canada, Australia, NZ,
> Sweden, Finland, France--etc. etc..I simply said--there are often good
> dogs at AKC shows, albeit in smaller numbers.
While I've not been to OZ or NZ, I am hoping to go someday in future!
(I've discussed this many times with friends in OZ; truly want to see
the Cavaliers there). I do believe that most of us who are seriously
involved in Cavaliers have been to the UK or are planning to go again
and again. I would highly recommend to those who have asked where to
see Cavaliers that they DO go to the UK and to other countries.
> Finally--I might venture to say that you insult many of the world's
> great breeders when you allege that small numbers mean we don't get to
> see the good ones and imply that we don't, therefore, educate our eye.
> Sylvia Hammerstrom and Pat Craigie Trotter would be bemused at that
> one--usually there are no more than a couple (if any) of Giant
> Schnauzers or Elkhounds at any shows in this country except the
> Nationals. But somehow--they have muddled through.
Now, this is a point I hadn't thought of, but of course you are right.
Additionally, Cavaliers must have started in exactly the same way both
in the UK and in the U.S. How did those coming just after Mrs. Pitt
recognize breed standard when they saw it?
Part of all of it is knowing dogs in general and being able to read a
breed standard and interpret it as to particular dogs. I think that
those who look at ALL dogs and not just Cavaliers have a leg up on
getting a good eye for standards. I've never contemplated becoming a
judge, but I can see where it is of great benefit to judge several
breeds as you do!
Suze
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Suze at Llawen Cavaliers
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