In my personal opinion, I wouldn't show anything in AKC that didn't have a scissors bite. AKC judges are usually strict on bite and movement. That being said, a truly gorgeous dog might still finish with a level bite, but you would have to pick your judges and your competition.
All the best, Susan Cochran ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Reid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 1:43 PM Subject: [CKCS-L] Chat: Bites > Hello --- > > I would like to open the conversation on bites. > > I checked the AKC Standard and the following is stated: > "Bite- a perfect, regular and complete scissors bite is preferred, > i.e., > the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square > into the jaw. Faults -undershot bite, weak or crooked teeth, > crooked jaw." > > I checked the CKCS CLUB USA Standard and the following is stated: > "Teeth: Strong and even, preferably meeting in a scissors bite, > although > a level bite is permitted. Undershot mouths are greatly to be > discouraged; > it should be emphasized, however that a slightly undershot bite in > an > otherwise well-balanced head with correct, sweet expression should > not > be penalized in favor of a level mouth with a plain or hard > expression. > Faults: Weak or Crooked teeth, crooked jaw." > > In talking with other breeds, an undershot bite, can still be a Champion in > AKC. > > In our training class, I was given suggestions on how to hide it from the > judge. > But I am not comfortable with this idea. > > I have read several evaluations in THE BULLETIN, which dogs that have poor > bites can still win. > > I just wanted to get your thoughts on this issue. > > Thank you for your thoughts -- > > SUSAN REID > > ========================================================= > "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.
