[ SHOWGSD-L ] For those interested: UK: Revised Breed Standards Announced

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:15:59 -0700
UK:  Revised Breed Standards Announced



Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:46 am (PDT)



http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/2683/23/5/3



Revised Breed Standards Announced



21-Sep-09



The Kennel Club will publish the final versions of the revised breed

standards for dogs on 1 October 2009, which will help to ensure that all

breeds are healthy, of good temperament and fit for their original  
function.



All Breed Standards were initially reviewed by the Kennel Club in

January 2009 and interim changes were made to 78 of the standards. A six

month period of consultation with Breed Clubs, Breed Councils and major

veterinary organisations ensued, after which further review was  
undertaken.



A total of 29 of the interim standards were amended as a result of the

points raised during the consultation period and the final Breed

Standards will be available to view online or to download from the

Kennel Club website from 1 October 2009. The October 2009 edition of the

Kennel Gazette will list the further amendments made. Those standards

which were amended in January 2009, to which no further changes are

proposed, will not be listed in the Gazette.



Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: “There is

absolutely no question that a dog should be able to see, breathe and

walk freely and that, furthermore, it should be fit enough to have the

ability to perform its original function. The final Breed Standards make

it clear to all that the exaggeration of features for aesthetic reasons,

when this is to the detriment of a dog’s health, is unacceptable.



“We are very pleased with the positive way in which the breed clubs have

worked with us during this process and many of the clubs have come

forward with changes that make the breeders’ responsibility for ensuring

that their dogs are fit for function all the more plain.”



The publication of the finalised Breed Standards coincides with an

announcement by the Kennel Club that it will launch a new ‘Breed Watch’

area on its website, which will serve as a constantly updated alert to

all interested parties, but with dog show judges in mind in particular,

to any undesirable trends or exaggerations that may be emerging in

particular breeds.



All judges will be expected to use the revised standards from October

2009. The Breed Standards review will thus further the aim to promote

fit and happy dogs and DFS Crufts 2010 will continue to be a showcase

for healthy, well adjusted dogs.



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