This must be a first......hubby cross-posting to wife.
I agree completely with Maureen's position on "Pro's"; however, I feel that
there is another avenue which could be considered to "level the playing
field" between "Pro's" and owner/handlers....and between those who have a
truly excellent dog and those who can afford to employ a "Pro" to finish a
not-so-good-dog.
1. No dog may be awarded it's championship until age 18 months; however, it
may win enough points to do so, subject to the following..
2. Having achieved sufficient points to be recognized as a champion, the dog
must be "benched" and examined by three breed (or group?) certified judges.
- these three (or, a minimum two?) judges must certify, in writing (by
their signatures on a document), that the dog meets the breed (Cavalier)
standards for confirmation and is a good (excellent?) example of the breed.
- this certification cannot take place until after the dog is 18 months
of age.
By following this protocol, those who own a "not-so-good" Cavalier may think
twice..or several times...before hiring a professional handler, simply to
finish the dog. If their dog must be benched and examined by a panel of
judges as to whether it is of championship calibre, they will in all
likelihood, NOT BOTHER.
The down-side, of course (and there are always down-sides) is the resistance
of the Judges to put their signatures to a confirmation document as to
whether a dog is of championship calibre. There is also the question as to
whether judges will accept this additional duty "gratis".
Well......any judge worth his/her reputation should have no difficulty
signing a document attesting as to his/her opinion. Second (as to the
financial aspects) a Confirmation Show could simply charge a "benching fee"
($5.00? $10.00?) to any and all who wish a panel of judges to certify that
their dog(s) are: 1. of champion calibre:and, 2. as to whether their dog(s)
are within breed standards.
Having said all this, I would now call upon those who have influence with
the CKC, AKC and CKCSC (Canadian and American National Clubs) to really
approach the problem of Pro-leaning judges to make their determinations on
the basis of the quality of the dog.......not who is at the end of the
lease. It is, after all, a regulatory problem.
Max Mayling
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From: "Max & Maureen Mayling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Pro's
> I am not the best handler in the world but do show my own dogs and yes
have
> placed over the professionals.
>
> I suggest that owner handlers do what I did when I first started and still
> do. Get behind one of these handlers and copy their technique. Watch the
> other breeds where professional handlers are showing and learn. Watch the
> handlers groom the dogs. Many pros will be glad to go over your dog and
tell
> you what are the best points and what are to weak points of your dog.
>
> Here in Canada IMHO the reality is that professional handlers both
Canadian
> and American are here to stay in this breed and within the next few years,
> unless you are a very good handler, you will not be able to finish a dog
> unless you use a professional handler. Take a look in the Golden ring.
>
> Maureen Mayling
>
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