[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Crufts 2012 Checked Breeds
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- Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:01:57 -0500
Chris writes: " I understand that part, but for the reason of how one would
know if that veterinarian understands the breeds."
This troubles me for the same reason. For example, every time my well
angulated GSD's are examined, by *any* Vet, on the discharge summary, it is
always noted that the dogs have "dropped hocks." Yes, I do know that some
dogs are "hock walkers," but my dogs are not "hock walkers" and every dog I
have is athletic and agile despite their "dropped hocks."
I've tried to explain to the Vets that Shepherds stand the way they do because
of their angulation, which gives them the beautiful sidegait that a GSD is
supposed to have. All I've gotten in return are blank stares. I finally gave
up on the explanations.
What if a Vet decides that all GSD's with "dropped hocks" shouldn't be allowed
to compete in Group?
PaulETTE McGuirt, GSDCA Member
Wellborn-Allemande German Shepherds
Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S. Kimerer" <tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <blackhawkfarms214@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 3:16 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Crufts 2012 Checked Breeds
 I find that troubling, not for the reason implemented, I understand that
part, but for the reason of how one would know if that veterinarian understands
the breeds. If pulled for obvious health reason such as difficulty breathing
etc, maybe! But how many of us have had to deal with Vet's that do not
understand the GSD and mis-diagnose and scare pet buyers. So for a vet to
decide "structural" health issues disturbs me.
JMO
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>From: Mike Lynch <blackhawkfarms214@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: showgsd-l GSDList <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:38 PM
>Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Crufts 2012 Checked Breeds
>
>Hi all,
>I know many of us on this list are not really concerned with Crufts dog
>show in England, but they are the largest dog show in the world. If you
>havent been paying close attention, the BOB Bulldog and BOB Peke were not
>allowed to show in the group--not because the Judge witheld the award but
>because their Veterinarian checks. As I understand there are 15 breeds
>which will be checked at the shows, the GSD is one of those 15 breeds. Mrs.
>Ramsay, the co-owner of my black dog, said the GSDs are shown on Saturday
>and there is "talk" surrounding the check before the group. Even though a
>judge has awarded it BOB it can, be turned down by the veterinarian before
>the group.
>This is a wake up call for all of us.
>
>Mike Lynch
>Blackhawk Farms
>http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/4199/23/5/3
>Bulldog and Pekingese fail Crufts vet checks No dog representing the
>Pekingese and Bulldog breeds will compete in Thursday eveningâ?Ts Best in
>Group competitions at Crufts after they failed the new veterinary checks
>that have been introduced to the show.
>
>The Best of Breed award was not given to Pekingese, Palacegarden Bianca, or
>Bulldog, Mellowmood One In A Million, following their veterinary checks,
>which were carried out by an independent veterinary surgeon. This means
>that the dogs will not be allowed to continue into the Toy or Utility Best
>in Group competitions respectively.
>
>The Kennel Club has introduced veterinary checks for the Best of Breed
>winners at all Kennel Club licensed General and Group Championship Dog
>Shows from Crufts 2012 onwards, in 15 designated high profile breeds. This
>measure was introduced to ensure that Best of Breed awards are not given to
>any dogs that show visible signs of problems due to conditions that affect
>their health or welfare.
>
>The fifteen high profile breeds are as follows: Basset Hound, Bloodhound,
>Bulldog, Chow Chow, Clumber Spaniel, Dogue De Bordeaux, German Shepherd
>Dog, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Pekingese, Shar Pei, St Bernard, French
>Bulldog, Pug and Chinese Crested.
>
>Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: â?oWe are determined to ensure
>that the show ring is a positive force for change and that we help to move
>breeds forward by only rewarding the healthiest examples of a breed.
>
>â?oThe veterinary checks were introduced to ensure that dogs with exaggerated
>features do not win prizes. The independent veterinary surgeon decided that
>the Pekingese and Bulldog should not pass their checks and therefore they
>did not receive their Best of Breed awards and will not be representing
>their breeds in the remainder of the competition.â??
>
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