The current rules for the AKC FSS would not permit the WS/BBS to enter the AKC through that program. The FSS rules have previously been posted to this List. I am not sure when these rules were put into effect. Maybe after 2005????? Barb Hively - PA DNA. It's what makes a white, a German Shepherd -----Original Message----- From: Zoa Rockenstein <zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx> To: sophoclesajax <sophoclesajax@xxxxxxxxx>; Pinehillgsds <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> Cc: showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; janandmort <janandmort@xxxxxxx> Sent: Thu, Nov 14, 2013 7:26 pm Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Fwd: Re: The only answer I have My guess would be that the AKC's position has changed since 2005 when this letter was written.� But then, as another lister posted, it looks like the AKC continues to add new breeds and varieties while claiming it doesn't.� I'm confused.� Obviously, there is a missing piece here.� Is it that these "new comers" do not possess a DQ fault and are thus eligible to go their own way?� Perhaps the terms in the letter below are no longer an option?� Dr. Zoa Rockenstein www.riverrockgermanshepherds.com Generations of Dually-Titled Champions and Protective Companions for a Changing World >________________________________ >�� > > >On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM, <Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> >>� April 21, 2005 >> Mr. James Crowley >> The American Kennel Club >> New York, NY >> (212) 696-8234 direct number >> jxc@xxxxxxx >> >> The following points have been approved as the basis for establishing >> the new breed of White Shepherd or Berger Blanc Suisse here in the >> United States. >> 1. The GSDCA should write a letter stating that they would not protest >> the AKC establishing the White Shepherd as a separate breed with the >> Foundation >> >> Stock Service program. >> 1. The GSDCA would not need to change their breed standard in any >> way.The color white would remain a disqualification to the GSD breed. >> >> After this letter is submitted the White Shepherd Parent >> Club (AWSA), the AKC and the GSDCA (if they so desire) would be >> responsible for setting the guidelines in establishing the new breed. >> Logistics could be: >> >> 1. Name >> 2. All registry requirements >> 3. The possibility of the white coated GSD that is three generations >> white/white, and if the owner so desires, to be registered with the new >> breed. >> 4. The possibility if there are owners who wish to remain in the GSD >> breed with their white coated dogs, it could be permissible for them to >> do so. >> >> If at any point, the GSDCA would like to contact me personally. >> I would be more than happy to discuss these points with them. >> >> Sincerely, >> James Crowley >> AKC Secretary > >===========================================================================> > ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. 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. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================