[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: EH ??
- From: "Kathy Tank" <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: culzeans1@xxxxxxx, Showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:34:45 -0700
It is true. It happens at big shows and little , with top kennels and
not. Not everyone is guilty, and there are some
which do it to the point where it has become A JOKE, AND AN EXPECTED NORM
for any dog from their kennel, or in
their care to be dyed. Even if the few that aren't dyed by some of these
people , are suspect, because they
do it so regularly, and with such "untouchability". if that is a word?
They (the biggest offenders ) do it because the KNOW there is currently
nothing immediately in place at a National or local show, to test, and by
the time the AKC steps in....the evidence could very well be gone...or the
dog.
You are right, in retrospect I wish I had said something at that moment. To
be quite honest, I was so shocked at the ARROGANCE of these people ,dyeing
dogs in the open, that I really couldn't quite believe what I was seeing.
One of those "rub your eyes" and "am I really seeing this?"
moments....between my eyes and my nose, it was clear, they were. And yes I
do regret not stepping forward and nailing them for it....
but I am trying to remedy that now. I am , along with many others are
trying to bring the issue to light, and to
have in place AT the National the way to make it not just available, but a
deterrent for those who wish to cheat their
way to awards. Level the playing field if you will, as much as is humanly
possible. I believe the "trickle down" effect will be almost immediate to
region specialties and local ABs.
Again, it has gotten so commonplace with some, that it is laughed
about...esp when they do a bad job. Which they often do.
Kathy
http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com
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On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 8:53 AM, <culzeans1@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Kathy,
> That is what I am saying, if this is a problem then call them out. Period.
> I don't have my head in the sand and I have never seen a salmon dog. Or an
> orange dog. I don't think there is one valid reason for not testing. But I
> also don't see a vailid reason for not walking up to someone you see dyeing
> a dog and saying, I am going to report you. Period. I don't care about the
> politics either stick to your guns or don't. That is your call. I have
> recieved emails saying this is not prevalant, that is why I said "Is it or
> not?"
> Saavy competitors should know better that to let it slide. If you don't
> call them out how do newcomers know what and who to not get to know or what
> example to not follow? It is hard enough to win with the competition out
> there, I don't have the time or inclination to let cheaters slide. As I said
> I have not heard of this or seen it before but you can bet my eyes are wide
> open now and since I am a nobody in this game, I sure as heck will report
> anyone I see doing it, no matter what problems there are. I agree, you can't
> clean up what you don't acknowledge.
> I am educating myself everyday! I think I could definately pick out a dyed
> dog especially if I saw it happening....
> I am not even arguing with you, I am just quesitoning because I don't know
> for a fact whether it is true or not.
> Pam
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: culzeans1@xxxxxxx; Showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:15 am
> Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: EH ??
>
> First of all Pam you need to educate yourself on altering
> appearances...No it is not legal. Secondly since our Board and others were
> embroiled in a legal issue at the National, and there was already a pall
> cast over the whole show because of it...I felt the timing of filing a Bench
> Committee on dyeing, would have been poor.
> I don't have to name names...most everyone that is a saavy competitor
> already knows of whom we speak, at least the biggest offenders...there's
> lots of little ones too.
> The testing will bear this out. If you have not seen it, then open your
> eyes and LOOK. Ask yourself, why so many black/red , orange , salmon , or
> other abominations? If you have not eye to pick out the dyed dogs, then ask
> someone who can spot it to show you.
> I have never seen an Olympian take steroids ...but it is tested for,
> because it does go one. I have never witnessed an MLB or NFL player do
> steriods...but it goes on.....
> Don't bury your head in the sand (collective "your") .
> Again, not one valid reason for not testing...not one.
> Kathy Tank
> http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com
> Home of :
> CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs
> CH. Victory's Leviathan
> CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle
>
> WEBSITE PUP-DATED SEPT 22, 2008
>
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