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Originally Posted by CC's  The AKC doesn't dictate the standard for shows. The Parent club that the AKC recognizes does. YTCA makes the standard and if they vote for a change by the majority of members the AKC will follow suit.
Maybe not if they have an unreasonable request but this one is just cementing in the standard by adding a disqualifying fault.
A dog any color other than "Blue and Tan" will be excused from the ring. They will still be registered by AKC but judges will disqualify them at shows. Right now there are no disqualifying faults listed for the YT so I see no reason the AKC would even begin to fight this change. They could have added other things as well, such as drop ears, over weight limit, over or under bite and it still isn't really changing the standard.
The real problem I see is if the "blue" or "tan" is to light or a bit dark a judge may excuse a dog that shouldn't be.
Because its all in the eye of the judge. |
You are so right, the Parent Club (I am a YTCA member) does the write the standard. However, when making changes to it, it is done in conjunction with AKC....a YTCA committee with the assisstance of an AKC rep. will collectively go through the changes and/or additions. Once the proper acceptance of the wording, it is put forth to the YTCA membership for the required 2/3 majority voting. If it isn't accepted, then it's back to the drawing board. In this case it was passed on the 1st vote. So, before it ever goes to vote, AKC has already sanctioned the changes and all is required is for AKC to reconvine and put it into place. Once completely accepted the standard cannot be reopened for or changes for 5 years.
I hope the rewritting will do what is set out to accomplish...