I think this whole discussion is really about showing cavaliers naturally so that their charm and character can be seen. I agree with this. But, as long as the handler is not molding and posing, chucking up the topline, stringing up the head, etc. I think that he should not be castigated if he finds it necessary to kneel on occasion to reassure or just briefly commune with his dog.
We all want to see the cavalier remain a natural breed, but let's not get carried away and become cruel to those who find reasons to do what they think is best and, consequently don't do everything that you think is right. That's called bigotry...a label no one should like to have attached to themselves. The letter Jeanie wrote to the judges' list was perfect and definitely should not hurt anyone's feelings but should be a help to judges in directing their rings. This is positive action. Pat Ide ========================================================= "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.
