Jeanie... Thank you for being so proactive on this issue...we need more seasoned breeder-judges to take the lead in educating other judges, handlers, and exhibitors on the traditional presentation of our beloved CKCSs.
I do not know if the rumored (since I did not see that show or the handling) hard stacking on the floor that occurred at the international show was encouraged by the handler's one drop knee while free stacking at Westminster. I am sure that any dedicated owner and breeder of CKCSs would be upset to observe their dogs being hard stacked and/or incorrectly presented in accordance with the strong traditions of this breed. Traditions are a key element of the true beauty of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and must be protected. This traditional free style presentation was strongly stressed through the detailed education of new exhibitors and judges by the dedicated breeders/ exhibitors/judges who started and guided the ACKCSC So in ending... Please, Please Jeanie continue to speak up as a steward of this breed. You are a respected voice in those international judging circles...the sport needs you!!! THANK YOU AGAIN from a "Yank" who loves this breed!!! Take care, Kathy Yonkers Stuarthome CKCS USA ========================================================= "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.
