Well, in the recent ACKCSC newsletter one of the directors wrote an article on how to give a "pet trim" to a Cavalier. That being the case, how far would complaining to the club go???
All the best, Susan Cochran ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Pro's > 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. ========================================================= "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.
