[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: My Choice
- From: "arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx" <arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: MarcatoGSD@xxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 21:14:40 GMT
"but if there is a legitimate reason for the tooth to be gone and
it is NOT because of genetics, why shouldn't the judge be allowed to consider
the letter/picture/documentation?" "Any missing teeth other than first
premolars is a serious fault. " Technically speaking, a "missing tooth" is a
MISSING TOOTH. If the GSDCA had wanted an exemption it would have included one
when the standard was written. When judges start deciding what parts of the
standard to follow and what parts to ignore, they cheapen the standard and in
return the breed - why not just scrap the standard altogether and allow the
judges to set their own criteria and select the dogs that meets it? A missing
tooth should carry the same weight as any other serious fault until the problem
is addressed and the standard is changed.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/german_shepherd_dog/index.cfm
Gayle & the Hooligans!
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-- MarcatoGSD@xxxxxxx wrote:
I do suppose I'll have to disagree then. If a dog had full dentition, and a
tooth/teeth were lost due to decay/accident why should the dog be penalized
for it, if one can prove it was there, and was not lost due to genetics?
Obviously, it will depend on the dog, the day, and the judge that is looking
at the class, but if there is a legitimate reason for the tooth to be gone and
it is NOT because of genetics, why shouldn't the judge be allowed to consider
the letter/picture/documentation?
Technically speaking, it is not a fault if the dog did not lose the tooth
because of genetic reasons.
- Jackie
Marcato Shepherds
Where it's about function, not flash
In a message dated 12/7/2005 1:11:09 PM Central Standard Time,
arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
A judge should NOT be allowed to consider a letter of explanation for a fault
or DQ unless the standard or AKC rules are changed to allow reasonable
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