>>Breeders should >>definitely be those that are in control of breed clubs as those that >>are only pet owners do not have the same experiences nor the >>same 'investment' in this 'sport'. >> > >Excuse me?? This "sport" is made up of living, breathing, little >creatures, and frankly, my "investment" as "only a pet owner" is >just as great as ANY breeders
The same goes for those of us who are not interested in breeding but do exhibit in conformation and performance events. All my dogs have been "pets" first, in the sense that they provide companionship. The best I have bred in the past and tried to carry on those characteristics that made them such good pets, as well as win in the conformation ring. But I believe those of us who are mainly exhibitors/companion dog owners have the right to have some say in what decisions are made that affects the future of this wonderful breed. Especially since there are breeders who seem to believe that structure, sound movement, and/or temperament should take a back seat to what many call "type", i.e., coat, markings, tail carriage, head. I seen their results in the conformation ring; "typey" dogs with gorgeous coats that moved with roached backs, straight rears, etc., and/or did not have that happy-go-lucky attitude that should be typical of this breed. As one who exhibits in conformation, I want a Cavalier that meets the standard, AND I want a dog that has the sound structure and temperament that enables him to excel at performance sports. Susan Jackson Reward's Boxers Sylmar, CA Ch. Reward's Ropin' the Wind (Windy, 10 years old Boxer) Allegria Gambler's Reward (Keno, CKCS) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sujac.home.mindspring.com _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ========================================================= "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.
