Patricia Powers just did what I was about to do, which was change the
subject line (since I myself was never talking about "expelled breeders.")
And I'd like to say Thank you to Patricia for her post and offer to help.
Suze,
You're right that "this is not a 'professional organization;'" as I
wrote before, I think I may have been mistaken to expect the same
standards -- like fact-checking --(though it's usually not that hard to do).
I can't agree with you that it's "a group of hobby breeders" -- my guess is
that a meaningful percentage of the membership is comprised of non-breeders
as well, who are *also* committed to the breed *and* to the rights of hobby
breeders, thanks to whom we have our beloved "pet" Cavaliers.
Though it's not a professional org. along the lines of my field or
yours, nevertheless I had always thought that a national Cavalier club's
publications could be regarded as coming from a top "authority" *when it
comes to the breed* ; I see now this was my naivete. And I'm very sure I'm
not the only recipient of the Bulletin who felt that way (my fear now is
that many, if not the majority, still do) . As I wrote before, I already
knew about the DDAL's threat toward hobby breeders, even though I'm not a
breeder. But I also know that an awful lot of people, for various reasons,
do not (or cannot) take the time to doublecheck what they read in their
national club's publication. I didn't think they should have to; now,
thanks in part to your clarification, I know better.
Alida
> Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 15:50:53 -0400
> From: "Susan A. Schlenger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: expelled breeders/DDAL
>
> And, there you have it, Alida,
> My opinion is that this is not a "professional organization" but a
> group of hobby breeders doing their best to do credit to their breed.
> This is not a medical journal, a legal journal or anything on which
> someone should rely for professional advice. Rather you are talking
> about an archive of advertisements, awards and articles. If the
> articles contain advice, they are advice from hobby breeders for the
> most part and should be considered as such. (Not that the advice is not
> very sound advice for the most part, but it is not "professionally"
> supplied.) The training is experience, and one takes it for what it is
> worth. That said, one tries all suggestions at their own risk, much
> like herbal recipes on the internet.
> On the other hand, should a veterinarian or laywer or other
> professional write a memorandum or suggestion in such publications,
> there should be a higher standard of care in so doing which is mandated
> by their own professions. To me, there is a huge difference between
> reading about "Fluffy's antics in the water" or "my experiences with
> BARF" and an article submitted by a licensed professional.
>
> Suze
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