Judy Russell wrote: > The only two handlers who did not show their Cavaliers on their knees > were John Gammon and Debbie Dame - to the uninitiate, they probably > looked like the only two handlers who did not know how to handle a > Cavalier! And this at a show that is supposed to showcase the top > examples of the breed...
Judy... Bravo to John Gammon as an executive board member of the ACKCSC for being an excellent role model, as you reported !!! Let us all stand in support of this beautiful traditions of this breed. The key word is to "stand" for your beliefs, even if you look foolish to those not informed!!! To the "others" who have been discussed, I choose to give the benefit of the doubt at this point. ..but given time we must all be accountable for our specific actions as observed. Education and integrity will help preserve this beloved breed!!! We must ALL learn, embrace, and defend this breed. Breeders do not sell dogs as show prospect that they would not be proud to have at the end of their leads. Exhibitors have your dogs evaluated for its strengths and weaknesses...AND listen AND learn...AND perform a synthesis of this information by only exhibiting CKCSs that are outstanding examples of the breed!!! We need seasoned breeders, judges, and exhibitors to take a proactive approach by giving detailed education and specific direction for this breed. They need to perform a continuous evaluation of "the outcome" and speak up, if the slope becomes slippery!!! We all know we "YANKS" may be dramatic at times, but this is may be a worldwide issue that may become an irreversible problem, if not spearheaded at its early stages... Take care, Kathy Yonkers ========================================================= "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.
