I think that it would be wonderful to do just that, and add in a statement about the use of bleaches, dyes, and bluing to enhance the white. The ultimate responsibility for putting up dogs who are not being exhibited correctly....whether the dog's color is altered, or the handler is kneeling, rests with the judge. If they stopped rewarding the bad behavior, it would stop over time. Myra Savant
>From: Susan Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Pro's >Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 13:39:34 -0500 > >Hi list, >Reading this thread reminds me of the issues the Boxer world has had with >judges not putting up "plain", meaning black-masked, dogs. Judges have >automatically assumed that any dog that had little or no white markings on >the face, chest and/or legs was a "pet" and not to be considered for >placement. As a result, "show" breeders sold their plain dogs to pet >homes, >some of which were the best dogs in the litter. It wasn't worth trying to >win with a plain - one couldn't. However, a superior quality plain, >handled >by a top handler could occasionally win - I had such a dog over 10 years >ago >that finished in 12 shows. > >Thanks to the internet and lists such as this one, this controversial issue >became a big topic. As a result, last year the American Boxer Club's board >of directors issued a position letter to all licensed and provisional >judges >reminding them that according to the standard, the black mask is essential >and "may" be replaced in part by white and that the only requirement for >white markings is that they do not exceed 1/3 ground color. In addition, >speakers(includinging myself) at judges seminars across the country have >and >are emphasizing this point. As a result, plain boxers are appearing in >show >rings in increasing numbers and are finishing their championships, some >shown by owner-handlers. > >May I suggest that the CKCS Parent Club look into this issue and seriously >consider issuing a position letter to all Cavalier licensed and provisional >judges that according to the standard trimming is not allowed and that the >breed should not be hand stacked on the ground but rather free baited. The >letter could go on to say that 1) judges should either request that >handlers >"on the ground" should stand up or not consider their dogs for placement, >and 2) that trimming (except for the bottoms of the feet) should be >considered such a serious fault as to effectively remove the dog from >serious consideration, or words to that effect. > >What do you all think? > >Susan Jackson >Reward's Boxers & Cavalier >Sylmar, CA >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://sujac.home.mindspring.com > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: >http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > >========================================================= >"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. Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers _________________________________________________________________ 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.
