Question #1
What is the purpose of showing a dog?
From the AKC website, "
Dog shows (conformation events) are intended to evaluate breeding stock. The size of these events ranges from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows, featuring a specific breed. The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged."
So if I chose to evaluate my breeding stock and he is a parti carrier that I intend to produce quality puppies from, how is that unethical? I am evaluating MY breeding stock...
Question #2?
How do I acquire quality breeding/show stock?
Well, now that is not so clear. There are many lines out there (Durrer, Paquin, Rothby, Nikko, and on and on). Each line with their good traits and bad. Some exhibitors on here may refuse to own a particular line due to the weaknesses but others flock to that line for the overwhelming strengths in that line. So I have done my research and have decided that I can live with this minor fault but not that one. Then I look for exhibitors for that line or lines. I then attempt to gain their trust and hopefully someday will be trusted with one or 2 to begin my lines.
So if I am to improve my parti line and I like certain lines for their strengths and not others for their weaknesses. I have done my research, health testing, etc. But cannot find quality show stock except the carrier male that is winning in the shows with the lines I am looking for, correct? So I applaud the breeder that is showing him to improve my lines.
Question #3?
Was this post not started by Magic Genie to let everyone know about the YTCEHB...so why this huge debate about whether to parti or not? pardon the pun or what the YTCA stands for....
I think it is a great idea. I too have been burned by the show scene years ago . I do not blame Nancy, Brooklyn, Mardelin, etc...however it happened plain and simple and happens every show to many people. Take a look around and ask around what people in general think about the show circuit?
I wish that there had been someone there to coach me and mentor me. Instead I was laughed at, ridiculed, and looked down upon. I was eager to learn and open but was shut down hard and fast. I think that if YTCEHB is there to help lift up and get either the newbie, ethical breeders, or seasoned burned disgruntled breeders into the ring then what is the problem with that?
Question #4?
If I have acquired a quality male puppy that is champion sired and I would like to someday give him a chance in the ring is that wrong? If he is a standard colored from standard colored parents? If his mom is a parti? If his mom is a parti carrier?
If you go by the current set standards then regardless he can be shown if he is structurally sound, healthy, and to standard period. No where does it say that a particarrier cannot be shown. If he meets the breed requirements and is of show quality then he can be shown. If he wins and champions out then I should use him as breeding stock to improve the breed. That is what the show ring is intended for...to evaluate breeding stock.
