Color Question

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

so I am guessing everyone would oppose to me breeding my Tootsie...due to her coloring...but imo I disagree..because I am looking to offset her color with a black/tan male in hopes of getting it closer to standards.

[AuntBee]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

You are so right, the Parent Club (I am a YTCA member) does the write the standard. However, when making changes to it, it is done in conjunction with AKC....a YTCA committee with the assisstance of an AKC rep. will collectively go through the changes and/or additions. Once the proper acceptance of the wording, it is put forth to the YTCA membership for the required 2/3 majority voting. If it isn't accepted, then it's back to the drawing board. In this case it was passed on the 1st vote. So, before it ever goes to vote, AKC has already sanctioned the changes and all is required is for AKC to reconvine and put it into place. Once completely accepted the standard cannot be reopened for or changes for 5 years.

I hope the rewritting will do what is set out to accomplish...

Ok, thanks for explaining that. Makes a bit more sense now, but I still don't understand why they are making it so that any other color is disqualified from being shown, yet they didn't disqualify faults like overbites, underbites, etc. These are normally disqualifying faults in other breeds, with color being a minor issue instead of the other way around. I am very confused by this.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by AuntBee

Ok, thanks for explaining that. Makes a bit more sense now, but I still don't understand why they are making it so that any other color is disqualified from being shown, yet they didn't disqualify faults like overbites, underbites, etc. These are normally disqualifying faults in other breeds, with color being a minor issue instead of the other way around. I am very confused by this.

A correct scissor and or level bite is what is written in the standard. Over shot or under shot is considered a flaw. However, judges are very familiar with the standard, and will not put up a dog with a bad bite. At least to my knowledge. But, on the other hand, while it is a disqualification in other breeds, I've also seen dogs with bad bites being put up.

The disqualification written into the standard was done with a great deal of YTCA thought and input from AKC. Though the YTCA does write it, AKC has the final sanction on the wording.

The color issue though it seemed to some as minor, the YTCA felt that if it wasn't addressed now, that it would lead to the situation of other breeds.