Originally Posted by kathy785 (Post 1749424)

Really it was only the dog's name. The kennel name was part of the dog's name. So the current owner of the dog probably did not even think about it being a kennel name as it is a part of the dog's whole name.

I know that some of the German Biewers here are not being shown in the US under their full names, would that be a copyright infringement? Misrepresentation?

I always use the dog's full name with the kennel part when showing. Of course it is too long to use everyday though. Some of my call names have nothing to do with the registered name at all.

Originally Posted by livingdustmops (Post 1749417)

What Works Are Protected?
Copyright protects “original works of authorship” that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. The fixation need not be directly perceptible so long as it may be communicated with the aid of a machine or device. Copyrightable works include the following categories:
1. literary works;
2. musical works, including any accompanying words
3. dramatic works, including any accompanying music
4. pantomimes and choreographic works
5. pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
6. motion pictures and other audiovisual works
7. sound recordings
8. architectural works
It is an exceptable form to use Graphic software which can be used to create, edit, and manage 2D computer graphics. These computer graphics may be clip art, Web graphics, logos, headings, backgrounds, digital photos, or other kinds of digital images.

In this example the breeder had her kennel name and the dogs name on the picture before it was removed and posted on a website.

How many times have we seen people on YT complain about this. A breeder’s name is very important and should never be removed or pictures used without permission. Just because you own the dog does not give you the right to break laws.