Shall I take the optimistic highway and choose to believe that CKCSCUSA is paving the way to recognize AKC..by disallowing other puppy mill type registries..? Especially since I keep hearing about a pending law suit to prevent AKC recognition. Jo Ann
> The following statement from two highly respected Cavalier owners and > exhibitors, which is published in the new ROYAL SPANIEL, first quarter, 2002, > should not be taken lightly. > This is NOT for the good of the breed, but would hurt even more the already > small gene pool. > Why was this new amendment made? > What is the reasoning behind it? > > Marilyn Mayfield > > OPEN LETTER TO: CKCSC. USA > RE: MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL > > Annual membership renewal time is upon us; after much soul searching, we have > made the decision to not renew our CKCSC,USA and COTW memberships. > > We can no longer support a registry that has as the amended Code of Ethics: > "II.A.3 'If I decide to breed a litter, I will breed only Cavaliers > registered with or eligible for registration with the CKCSC, USA.' " > > To restrict ethical breeding practices that promote happy, healthy Cavaliers > for the sake of a registry is to us, unethical. To continue to stand by such > policy with our membership dollar is hypocritical. > > Sincerely, > > Tamara Kelly > & > Patrick Kelly > Full of Malarkey Cavaliers > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ========================================================= "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.
