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Originally Posted by shelbysmom I will have to look at other breeds standard but the YTC devotes time to health of the breed. http://www.ytca.org/foundation.html
Maybe when describing standard they only include things that you can see? A judge would have a hard time "judging" health wouldn't it? They can see confidence and that is part of what they judge. |
Thanks for posting the link. It was nteresting to read and I find it commendable that the club does work in these areas as they are so imprtant to the breed. What you cited was the YTCA Foundation which is an offshoot part of the club not directy related to breeding or breed standards.
A lot of breeds include a great deal about temperament in their standard and even if they didn't I would still argue the fallacy inthis since the temperament of a dog is so much more important than his outward appearance. It should be included in every standard unless it is a "beauty contest" only.