Michael, then you were the exception. When I used the Stud Review to look for a mate for one of our Cockers, which I did many times in the 1970s, I was never refused nor asked for a pedigree. The only requirement was a brucellosis test. However, I did ask many questions about the stud, his health, etc. All the best, Susan Cochran
----- Original Message ----- From: "John P. Garrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] vets > 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. ========================================================= "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.
