Yes cameras are everywhere, so is PETA, HSUS, AR zealots. We had a run in
with them at a specialty
several years ago.
However to the point of the "shaking.., eye rolling" (also add anal gland
expelling, cringing, that we have seen
and smelled from some dogs and puppies in the ring) I have to ask, WHY
would you want to show a dog
with such faulty temperament/ character...breed it, reward it?
(Collective you, applies) Why would
anyone want to take a dog/ puppy out like that into the ring? It is
embarrassing for the breed and the sport.
It is utterly incorrect, and a black eye on our great breed. Breed it
out, or train it better, but for the love of Pete
keep it out of the public eye.
The Standard is abundantly clear on this:
From the GSDCA site:
Temperament
The breed has a distinct personality marked by direct and fearless, but not
hostile, expression, self-confidence and a certain aloofness that does not
lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. The dog must be
approachable, quietly standing its ground and showing confidence and
willingness to meet overtures without itself making them. It is poised, but
when the occasion demands, eager and alert; both fit and willing to serve
in its capacity as companion, watchdog, blind leader, herding dog, or
guardian, whichever the circumstances may demand. The dog must not be
timid, shrinking behind its master or handler; it should not be nervous,
looking about or upward with anxious expression or showing nervous
reactions, such as tucking of tail, to strange sounds or sights. Lack of
confidence under any surroundings is not typical of good character. *Any of
the above deficiencies in character which indicate shyness must be
penalized as very serious faults and any dog exhibiting pronounced
indications of these must be excused from the ring.*
*Kathy*
*http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com
<http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/>*
*CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBsCH. Kappo von Eisenwerk, TC*
*RBIF CH. Monarch's Tarragon v Kaleef*
*CH. Victory's Leviathan*
*"Victory...*Vires et honestas"
On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Anja Heibloem-Stroud <
anja_heibloem-stroud@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Oh, the only thing missing at the show was a camera man to film the fear (
I sure as hell hope so anyway). Oh and there was no water anywhere or a big
production to make filming this worthwhile. Be careful people, you never
know who's spying on you. Anja
