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Originally Posted by Ashley V  I don't think parti's or off colors should be shown as yorkies because there is a set "standard". I do however think that creating an off breed with different color variations other than the blue and tan would be ideal. |
I understand your point and agree with you (I think
). I think that the problem you have is when you have people who breed the off colors just because they are "different" so that they will have something "rare." With no long term goals for the variance or efforts to do anything other than have a few 'odd' litters that they can sell quickly. And sadly, that happens alot.
What I think gets to people sometimes is when the excuse "I'm working to get it recognized" is used as an excuse to try to prevent the breeder from being criticized. Sadly, that happens alot too.
For the people who ARE making a valiant, continuous effort and taking the time to understand the history of the parti (or any off color), trying to work with others to get a set standard, working towards the right to participate in shows either as a separate breed or color variation--those people who ARE trying are being dealt a great injustice by those who are just hiding behind their work and using the long term goals of others to hide behind while they try to produce something 'different' for a quick buck.
Just others trying to capitalize out of breeding dogs with little regard to the dogs themselves. That is why I applaud for people like Jeanie who are working hard for the partis and am so interested in knowing what steps they are taking as a coordinated effort to set themselves apart.
