In a message dated 4/5/2002 10:49:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> So, then Winnie, > Can you tell me whether we should consider single non geographic > retinal folds congenital or genetic and whether we should cull it from > our breeding programs? And, if we do, then what about medial entropion, > disticias and dystrophies? Where should we draw the line? Should this > be in certain lines, or in all lines and is it more important in > wholecolor breeding or particolor breeding? What should be breeder > option and what should be CERF? > > This is a situation that I've pondered for a while and would like to ask > your informed opinion as retinal displasia is prevalent in Cavaliers. > I'm looking for a quick non researched opinion, as I need to breed a dog > tomorrow. (theoretically <G>) > > Do you see the problem yet? Being able to recite things one reads and apply them to practice are two entirely different things. I know many people in my profession who can recite operation codes of computer languages but can't put them into an effective job stream to save their lives. I know some breeders who spout genetics and probability like second nature and really have a proven record of success that shows they know how to apply it. I have seen just as many who have picked up the book knowledge over the years and talk a wonderful game and really have to clue about executing a breeding program and their dogs show it. I think you are a perfect example Suze as you have not been breeding Cavaliers long enough to really establish a track record of success or failure yet you can spout the theory along with the best of them. Please do not take offense I am just trying to make a point. You are a well educated lady and in fact from the pictures I saw of your first litter you are off to a very good start and may be very very successful. I hope so and wish you well. But being well versed does not in everyones case mean they know what they are doing. I'm no mechanic but I can pick out a bad car before I make a purchase. Not being able to spout theorys on genetics does not mean that a Cavalier owner could not add balance, and knowledge in other areas that would be valuable to direction of a club. In fact sometimes being removed from the situation a bit allows one to be more objective. I am not sure I am in support of allowing people who don't breed and show to vote on some issues particular to those practices but I am also not sure I am comfortable with some of the people making those decisions today either. >From someone else who has not been in the breed long enough to have a track record. Dave CastleMyst Cavaliers http://members.aol.com/CMystCavs ========================================================= "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.
