I am satisfied that I have apparently managed to share a little knowledge with several people about Parti's and how they came about, and that they are NOT a proliferation
of "sick" dogs, being bred strictly by unscrupulous, greedy breeders. I will leave the arguing about what constitutes genetic diseases and how they differ from simple genetic color patterns, to others! My intent was not to argue for the validation of Parti coloration being accepted by all....it was to allow people that are relatively new to the breed and own a Parti, to understand the Parti they own and adore, is not some genetic monster or misfit.....their baby is currently accepted for registration by the AKC, and will probably one day, even be accepted in conformation classes as well....There are some very well established, old bloodlines that have been throwing Parti and Parti carriers, as far back as the 1980's....If these MAJOR, benchmark Old World, respected established bloodline breeders decide tomorrow to accept this additional color pattern in the breed standard, well......another dimension to this wonderful, noble breed....!!! |