Many dog breed organizations have decided not to pursue AKC accreditation for that reason...and others. My neighbors, (Coton Du Tulear), is in the midst of a breed fight to NOT get in AKC, Jack Russel Terriers...No, thank you, AKC. Peggy, aren't there Cavalier clubs who refuse AKC's blessings? The reasoning that I have heard is just what Evan said...that no matter the written standard, once they are in the show ring, it's the winners that develop the breed, not the standard. The difference between the field Irish Setter and the field Goldens and Labs. They may all fit the standard, but oh, the difference! Take Care on a beautiful Sunday morning in California Stormy In a message dated 2/17/08 7:28:26 AM, ELG440@xxxxxxx writes: > I guess I didn't make my point, as is normal. What happens when a breed > becomes and AKC recognized breed is part of the rule of unintended > consequences. > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ************** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================