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Originally Posted by Mardelin  I understand what you're saying and for the most part agree you. But, UKC does serve it's purpose, in offering training ground for those that are not fortunate to have a mentor. UKC is more relaxed, it does build confidence when one is learning. AKC being intense can intimidate a newbie....
Then there is the other side, it could give a newbie a false sense of security, taking a dog in and obtaining a UKC Championship lickety split..... |
I agree that the UKC does serve a purpose. i did not know about the handler thing until tonight. Its great that newbies can show UKC and gain experience in the ring. For anyone who is thinking big for the future it serves as a great jumping off point.
what do you think about this part i stated earlier:
"The majority of breeders on here all show AKC but there are a few that show only UKC even tho AKC is available to them. So these breeders show their dogs UKC and get them championed fairly young because its so easy. These young dogs aren't finished growing and changing (yorkies can continue to change up until 2 years old or later right?). So what happens if the dog becomes a champion at say 14 months old while its still growing and changing and then when its finished growing its not that perfect specimen of the breed? Now this person has this championed yorkie that she wanted to breed but this champion is no longer champion material? its no longer within standard for whatever reason. But she breeds it anyway and proclaims that the puppies are from a champion dam or sire. isn't this misleading to the buyer?"