[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: My Choice
- From: tsaligsds@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx, MarcatoGSD@xxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 21:29:50 +0000
Well, I kind of disagree here. As a judge I am looking for breeding stock.
Problems that are not genetic should not be considered. A genetically missing
tooth should be taken into consideration IF it is anything other than the first
premolar. If a tooth is missing through an accident I would love to know that!
ASCA allows for the judge to be notified BY VETERINARY LETTER if an animal is
missing teeth (tooth) due to injuries. As someone who actively herds and had
seen more than one dog loose multiple teeth from a well placed cow and horse
hick, I know that working injuries happen. Teeth get broken off in schutzhund
too. Personally I think a letter is a fine idea. Ears can be bitten off by
other dogs... an obvious accident... or they could be cropped off if they don't
stand up! Now I know we don't have hanging ears in the breed (ever wonder why
its specified in our standard??) so noone would do that. (lol) However, if I
got a letter before judging telling me that the
missing half an ear was due to an injury I'd definitely appreciate it!
Its not whether you choose to ignore the standard or not. Its about breed
integrity and selecting the best breeding stock. Thats genetics not injury -
common sense.
Suzanne
www.tsalishepherds.com
Home of Ch Firedog, Ch Cookie, Ch Flair, BIS/BISS Ch Yancy, and Ch Flash!
Website updated 10/05
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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 -
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