Susan Jackson > Michael Allen wrote: >> What about a >> seperate registry entitled the Gold Registry (or Platinum or Pearl or >> Diamonds, whatever) with requirements of documented health tests breed >> appropriate, and some kind of show records . . . > > On the surface it's a great idea. However, who would decide what tests are > "must haves" and what tests are "desirable."
Agreed, it would have to be the official AKC parent club but the most common afflictions would be the ones to be targeted, one can't become so restrictive that the thing is viewed as impossible. Eyes, hips and hearts seem to be the prime concerns health-wise for Cavaliers. And one assumes that caring breeders re-test annually now, the only difference would be that they would be lumped together with all the others who share their concerns. As far as auto-immune, most breeds have some incidence and there have been myrid articles written about it but until there is a noticible incidence of deaths/severe illness it would not be practical to be so restrictive. Obviously, a panel would have to all agree (VBG) on requirements (championships, or perhaps only half the required points with maybe 2 Reserves to majors...something within reason, a placement at a National...??). Yes, many wonderful producers were not finished, but i have always wondered that bitches with imperfections that keep them from at least a title are breedable, but the dogs of the same quality are not? The answer is that standards are lower for girls becauise they can give us puppies after a visit with a male. A poor quality male only gets used by his besotted owner and/or their friends (cheap!). But the big picture here is to have the best examples of the breed that can be attained. Those that don't qualify, don't. There would still be the legitimate papers for them, if the breeders want to go on with them, that would be their business. It is just an idea to raise the bar a bit, not a 'law' written in stone. Do not we all want to do better? We all keep trying in our own way(s). Just thoughts. Michael Allen ========================================================= "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.
