I have to say that type (appearance and temperament) and health and construction are definitely more important to me than ideal markings. Without type you do not have a cavalier; without good health and construction you do not have a healthy cavalier. I think for showing we want all of the basics with the best possible, appropriate markings. re soft, padded look - to me IS the type of head we are looking for. Sandy
Susan Jackson wrote: > Liz wrote: > >> A breeder I know says markings are "a matter of cosmetics". more >> important >> is >> character, health and the shape of head and body, construction, >> conformation. >> Nice markings and pigmentation is the same as: "nice clothes and >> eye-liner, >> or make-up." And I agree with that. What do you on the list feel >> about this >> statement? > > > As a breeder/owner/exhibitor in conformation/obedience/schutzhund of > Boxers > for 20 years and owner/exhibitor of dobermans for 10 years before > that, when > I looked for my Cavalier, I wanted structure and temperament first and > the > lovely Cavalier face second. It goes without saying that the parents > were > all health tested. I had a choice of two tri males in the litter I > purchased from: a beautifully marked one and the one I purchased. > Markings > were only discussed, not a factor in my choice. Keno is a heavily > marked Tri > with freckles and I couldn't be happier with him. He is healthy, very > outgoing, has excellent structure which is reflected in his athletic > cavorting, and a face that exemplifies "cute" (and he knows it). As a > previous boxer owner, the soft padded look appeals to me over the more > angular, less padded look. Since he has 1 point and a reserve out of the > 6-9 puppy classes, I assume the judges aren't too concerned with his > markings either. However, if I were judging two dogs of otherwise equal > quality, I would have to put up the one that has the more desirable > markings > per the standard. > > Susan Jackson > Ch Reward's Ropin' the Wind (Windy, 10 yrs young Boxer) > Allegria Gambler's Reward (Keno, Cavalier) > Sylmar, CA > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://sujac.home.mindspring.com > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. > ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
