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- From: Sara Minsk <ninemaplefarm@xxxxxx>
- To: texasgsds@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:37:19 -0500
Just re-read about the woman with the idea getting her head handed to her.
Bummer.
Yes, I was told UKC is more of a performance type registry where dogs are
expected to work and working conformation is rewarded. But, I saw about 75% of
the people I showed with at UKC at the AKC Thanksgiving cluster show (not
german shepherd people though)! Plus, at UKC a lot of those other breeds are
Champions in both AKC and UKC. We had several finished AKC CH at the UKC Shows
(not GSDs). In fact, the #1 Saint Bernard that has won his Westminster class a
bunch of times was showing UKC and AKC. Plus, the Sussex or maybe the Field
Spaniel (I always get them confused) finished at the AKC show and I think is a
UKC Grand CH. So, other breeds seem to have no problem going back and forth
between avenues.
The atmosphere is more laid back at UKC and everyone is nice. Plus, no
professional handlers are allowed and no grooming products on dogs or brushes
in the ring.
But, AKC looks fun too and they have the fancy carpet things for gaiting! *grin*
Sara
On Dec 7, 2011, at 10:22 AM, Diane wrote:
> 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 a
bl
> e 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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