Jeanie.. I agree with you on this point and would dearly love to see ALL yorkies of ALL colors be shown together..Traditional colors, Partis, Biewers, Gold Dusts etc.. but that just may not happen right now, many people aren't ready for that YET. I believe it will happen someday.. but to sit around and not show, WAITING for that to happen would be a travesty in my book.
To deprive our dogs of getting the experience of the ring, the evaluations from the qualified judges the NAKC brings in would be criminal. The only way to better the quality of our dogs is to have a standard to strive for.. and to have qualified unbiased people helping us along the way to reach the lofty goals we have set for ourselves and our dogs.
Without bringing our dogs out for inspection, critque and constructive criticism.. how do they improve? We can't just breed and breed and breed and never hope to get better? If you have ever been to an NAKC event, you will see that it is a wonderful place to learn how to show, to spend time with your dogs.. it's less stressful than AKC but runs under very similar rules. The Biewers have shown in this venue for years, as there are very few options open to them as of yet. The growth in the quality of the Biewers is amazing, and I believe that is in large part because of the opportunity we have had to go out and show the dogs, talk to judges, meet other breeders and exchange ideas at these shows. It is an invaluable experience for breeders, the dogs and even the pet owners to learn about their breed.
I just can't imagine anyone who raises Parti's not be over joyed with this news.. It is not full AKC acceptance in the ring.. I get that.. but just because someone can't afford a Lexus doesn't mean they don't drive. A wonderful opportunity has been presented to the Parti's because of this acceptance by the NAKC. One can choose to take advantage of it.. or not. I can tell you that those who's programs choose to grab hold, will be all the better for it.
Diana
