[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Ok..last thing
- From: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: ninemaplefarm@xxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 04:03:48 +0000 (UTC)
you could always grow white pumpkins..lol...fB
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From: "Sara Minsk" <ninemaplefarm@xxxxxx>
To: "DaList" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 6:50:10 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Ok..last thing
Well, this has certainly been quite educational for me. I can't say whether it
has been good or bad. Â But, judging by the posts and private e-mails (with the
exception of a few), it would appear that the breed has zero problems and
everyone outside of the GSD world (and myself) are nuts. Â
I can see with my own eyes how loose the hind legs are and how the dogs can't
walk normal. Â So, you can all tell me that I am nuts and they would make the
ideal herding dog but I don't buy it. Â I have to agree with everyone that has
approached me about this GSD condition. It's not ok. Â If this is what wins in
the AKC and is the only thing than I am not interested. I can't do it. Â My
first GSD as a kid (an unregistered white) didn't look like this and he was
athletic, sound, and healthy. As I start to show my GSD puppy, I was hoping
that this look wasn't required but every year that goes by I see it more and
more. Â I just don't know why.
I wanted to express my frustration over hearing all the negativity from outside
the GSD world (which I agree with) and the fact that I have had experienced
breeders tell me that they can't get majors on their dog as it's too political.
So, if they can't do it how will I ever be able to do it? Â Will I have to be
in the breed for 50 years before I can finish my own dog?
Maybe all breeds are like this. I don't know. I don't care as I only care about
my breed.
So, sorry I bothered everyone trying to understand why this is all happening in
the breed and how it will effect me showing my dog. I truly find it upsetting.
 But, I guess it doesn't concern the majority of people.
Likewise, I suppose over the last 3 years I must have also been blind
witnessing the poor temperaments in the ring.
I don't know. I want to have thick skin but at the end of the day..I just don't
need the stress. Â I don't. Why does it have to be this way?
Maybe the GSDCA isn't the right fit for me (which stinks as I am a new member
and just joined a local GSDCA club). I am still shocked at bring called "smug"
and hearing "this breeder sells her good dogs but wouldn't to you". Blah-blah.
I don't like being called a liar either. Why is it important what other people
think about the breed? Maybe because where there is smoke there is fire. I had
to sit through a whole freaking show with people coming up to me (who had met
me at UKC) and ask me why the breed is ruined and so deformed.. I DON'T KNOW.
Everytime I am out walking my dog or attending a performance class, I get asked
the same questions. I DON'T KNOW.
This is my first exposure to other GSDCA members outside of the woman I met at
a show from the club I joined and the club members I met at the meeting to vote
me in. Â I can't say I am not disappointed. Â I just wanted answers and I have
no secret agenda.
I apologize again for bothering everyone on the list with my concerns as a new
person entering the breed and show ring. To the few people who sent positive
e-mails to me, I thank you. Â To the rest, your negativity is just too much.
Truly.
I wish everyone much success in their breeding programs.....
Take Care,
Sara
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