There are others who feel the way you do. You need to pass your opinion on to the AKC. At this point what the standard for the breed is is what the judges must go by. And show folks are sort of forced in to that mold if they want to be successful.
Pet owners in the US get to make the docking decision on their dogs, just like parents get to decide on circumcision and braces etc.
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