[ SHOWGSD-L ] A Sign of the Times
- From: Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx
- To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:21:23 EDT
In a message dated 4/3/2006 11:23:50 AM Mountain Standard Time,
Santanagsd1954@xxxxxx writes:
> I am wondering how we have failed,along the way, to mentor newcomers in
> such
> a way that they become truly dedicated to improving the breed - that they
> learn how to study pedigrees, genetics, structure, and that each and every
> breeding is carefully planned
>
> I'm not so sure that it's us who have failed, Nancy. It just seems to be a
> sign of the times....quick win, quick gratification, quick recognition,
> somebody else do the thinking and planning while they do the winning....so
> many of
> the new generation want it all and find other ways to get it without doing
> the work. Too often it's not about the future of the breed or building a
> better dog at all....it's about becoming a "name". If they do get a winner,
> they
> don't even realize why...because they don't know the history of their own
> dogs' pedigrees, let alone the history of the breed. Because they won't take
> the time to study or have the true dedication necessary. How can we inspire
> them when they're too impatient to start at Step 1?
> Frustrated right along with you....
> Jamie
>
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