Susan Cochran > Myra, that is the difference between the way the gene pool is restricted in > Cavaliers and the way things are done in other AKC breeds. When I was in > Cockers in the 1970s, a stranger could call up anyone listed in the annual > Stud Review and arrange for stud service. Most breeders required a > brucellosus test, but I don't remember ever being asked for a pedigree or > even for the female's photo. I am not commenting on the pro's and con's of > how each breeder handles stud inquiries, but simply on their effect on > genetic diversity in the breed. > > All the best, > Susan Cochran
I usually listed my dogs in the stud registers and I assure you that I don't recall EVER accepting a single stud service from people who called as a result of the ads. And it would be unthinkable to not inquire about a bitches' pedigree and her good and bad points, and why the person wanted to use this particular dog and I know that NONE of my friends would have accepted a bitch for breeding without this information. I did then and still do allow the dogs to be used ONLY to bitches whose personal qualities as well as their pedigrees complement my dog and vice-versa. Often people with beautiful bitches honored me with inquiries, and I would reccommend other dogs based on my knowledge of my own dog's abilities, heritage, and their girl's. I am very proud that I was the "silent" breeder of many many champions in that manner (and still am), not all good dogs and bitches "go" with each other no matter how lovely they are...we could all write pages on this! I believe that the purpose of a 'hobby' breeder is to create good quality dogs to represent them in the show ring. I advertise my Cockers because I am proud of them, not to attract business. JMHO, Michael Allen, Am.Cockers since 1953 (or 2, one forgets with advancing senility) ========================================================= "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.
