In a message dated 1/1/2005 8:08:42 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The bull**** stops when the running starts.That is the problem with so many of todays breeds--they are bred to look like they could with little or no attempt to field test the theory. Look at the big division between field dogs and show dogs in most breeds--it is quite sad. And the AKC greys trying to separate themselves from the track lines--even sadder. There are many Saluqi coursing champions from the US and GB. And *many* of them didn't start til they were over 5 years of age. But I agree with you (perhaps with Saluqi more than many of the other sight hound types -- though I am sure many of you know it was an IG who took Nationals this year) there are lots bred to be beautiful without a slip of ability to race or be agile. ESPECIALLY in the US. Which is what SPDBS is about. And which is why I *plan* on coursing mine. But educating show judges in spotting breed ability as well as breed beauty is important too. Perhaps getting more coursers involved in show would help! If I could get a coursing group going in SO AZ, I would be happier than anything! I can't get a hold of the PHX coursing people either, though. Which is part of why I joined SCA at long last. So, come on out to Estrella and we'll put our *money* where our mouths are! I'd love to have enough puppies present to race my Bedouin-bred Saudi babe too! *G* Jonneth [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/S.QlOD/3MnJAA/Zx0JAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
