[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Can't help them all
- From: Penny & Bill <ketchy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: The List <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:44:22 -0500
Oh boy, here we go again. But since you asked, here is MY reply.
There is ONE GSD standard--people have different interpretations of
it; indeed that is why there are breed shows where judges look at what
they're presented, choosing the best dogs that are closest to the
standard. In performance, judges choose the dogs that are performing
BEST the tasks at hand. If GSD owners choose to interpret the
standard, I hope they do so wisely. I remember the first GSD I
bought. At the time, I thought he was GREAT--he wasn't. The best
thing about him was that he was OFA certified. He was square. But as
I began to show in obedience and breed, I learned and could tell the
difference between the PET I bought and the correct dogs I was seeing
in the breed and obedience rings. I read every book I could get my
hands on, talked to anyone who would talk to me; more importantly, I
listened. As a newbie, I wasn't accusatory, demanding or unkind. I
didn't have a chip on my shoulder because I had bought a pet. I
learned from it!
Now it's off to VA Beach, where there are a couple of specialty shows
this weekend. Yahoo!
Penny in NC
The Farm Dog
On Dec 9, 2011, at 12:24 PM, Sara Minsk wrote:
> Hmmm...."honor the standard". What does that really mean? The
> problem is that everyone has their OWN interpretation of the
> standard and everyone thinks they are right. Each group feels that
> THEIR representation of the breed is the correct one......
>
> I am currently working on changing my attitude to include a lot of
> different german shepherds as being "the standard" and still
> correct....even if they are doing different things.
>
> I am *starting* to discover that a show dog can be breed standard; a
> schutzhund dog can be breed standard; same for performance dogs,
> SAR, military/police, companions, therapy dogs, etc..they can all
> look slightly different and yet still honor the breed standard.
>
> But, I am still learning- so take my opinion for what it is worth! :-)
>
> Just my two cents,
> Sara
> On Dec 9, 2011, at 12:10 PM, Penny & Bill wrote:
>
>>
>> I would also think that since Sally is an artist, she should be able
>> to choose what TYPE of dog appears on her merchandise. She chooses
>> to
>> honor the standard. It's like all the different venues: I choose to
>> show in breed and obedience; others choose agility, rally, herding,
>> therapy work, etc. Who was it who said that you can't please all the
>> people all of the time?
>>
>> Penny in NC
>
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