Very interesting thread. I feel that correct structure, health, attitude and proper coat all go hand in hand. You have to look at the whole package. I really feel that they are all equally important because if you are missing just one key ingredient, you will not have a show dog. Of course minor variances from the standard can be excepted since there is no perfect dog. Still, as a newbie to the show world it is still very perplexing to me how so many show breeders/exhibitors do not place as much emphases on color and many correct improper color with enhancing products. I certainly can understand why they do that if the dog is otherwise near perfect but it stills goes against the YTCA code of ethics. I really think it would be more beneficial for the breed if so much emphasis was not placed on color in the standard. I feel that texture is much more important than color. Oh well, I am still learning. |