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- From: Diane <texasgsds@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:22:59 -0600
Barb, the example you gave about the difference in types between UKC and AKC
has more to do with a divergence in type between working dogs and conformation
dogs. In a lot of the sporting breeds, the field dogs almost look like a
different breed from their conformation counterparts. That's why it was
suggested that we have a working dog class at our National, to emphasize that
correct conformation makes it a lot easier for the working dog to perform its
task. The person making that suggestion got their head handed to them. @Sara -
breeders have made structural changes in the GSD. If you look at dogs from the
1960's and today's dogs you can see that. As far as I can tell, there has been
no corresponding change to the standard, so I don't know how breeders justified
the structural changes. I guess the same standard that applied to the earlier
dogs applies now to today's dogs. But I know the earlier dogs would not win in
today's conformation ring. Sara, if you are physically able to show your own
dog, learn as much as you can by watching the pro handlers. The style of
showing is different between the all breed and speciality rings. Show your dog
and have fun.
Diane
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