[ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC and Biden pup
- From: "Carolyn Martello" <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <grnram415@xxxxxxx>, <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:04:15 -0800
I agree with Laura;
This is a great opportunity to at least let the World and the Biden family know
there is a
GSDC of America and that we appreciate his choice of the perfect Breed. <G>
I think the idea of the packet that is being discussed is a great idea and may
result in a
small window of opportunity to get our toe in the door before HSUS and the
Artista's start
applying pressure in Washington kicking the door down.
It may be of a small concern that the puppy is not from the world's most
perfect breeder
according to the AKC Reps.........but let's all hope and assume it will be a
great GSD and
a great representative for the Breed!!
The only real thing that concerns me with all this 'hype' about our President
elect and Vice
President elect is that neither family had a pet nor seemed to have any time or
desire for
one in their life until the Press began to pressure them about a "White House
Pet".
If the 'First Family' comes to the White House WITH a pet already .....it
always makes me
a lot more comfortable with this ritual of media frenzy.
My only hope is that this story has a great ending for the German Shepherd Dog
Breed and
this new puppy full of promise.
It sure didn't end that good for BUDDY with a family that had not had a dog
until it became
"expected" of them. I think it just became an additional job for the Secret
Service.....so lets
take a deep breath and try to do right by this new puppy and new puppy
owner...... and nicely
congratulate them and send them a nice informative packet about the greatest
Breed in the
world and at least make them aware that this GSDCA, Inc. exists.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.Marhaven.com
----- Original Message -----
From: grnram415@xxxxxxx To: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:30 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC and Biden pup
I wasn't going to post this as I don't think I was the right person to
address this issue.? However, I was at the Eukanuba Invitational yesterday and
was manning the Meet the Breed booth.? Sheryl and the rest were at the GSD
ring.? I was approached by two AKC PR people.? They asked me if I knew about
the Biden pup.? I said I did.? Then they asked about the breeder.? Yikes!? Talk
about getting put on the spot.? I said we didn't know much about her other than
she was suspended from AKC and it appears she breeds working dogs.? They
verified that she was suspended, for reasons cited.? They also said she has not
registered a dog with AKC since being reinstated.? They want this pup to be AKC
registered.? Not a surprise there.? They asked a ton of Breed questions?I gave
them all the pamphlets on the PC, WDA?and general GSD info.? They asked if the
PC was reaching out to Biden about his new GSD pup.? I said it was being
discussed but I had no idea?how the PC would handle it.? I gave
them some names of folks far more qualified than myself but they didn't
write anything down.? The took tons of pics of the booth and Charm.??
Personally, I feel a free GSDCA Membership and a letter of appreciation
for?selecting a GSD should?happen.? Anything more than that would be
intrusive.? AKC will be doing their utmost to get Biden on board with the
purebred dog. We should reach out to Biden and welcome his?family and pup into
our family.? But, we should?not be elitist or judgemental.? This is a great way
to showcase our breed as a wonderful Ambasador.? It should not matter?that this
pup is not going to be a GV.? It only?matters that our Breed will be in the
spotlight and we need to make the most of it. JMHO
Laura??????
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