Well, maybe that's what they really need to change :-) Would certainly be a sensible answer to this situation. lynda Gene Workman/ Lynda Bragg-Workman In a message dated 10/28/2013 1:28:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lindabankhead44@xxxxxxxxx writes: The AKC no longer accepts varieties. On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 1:27 PM, <_Falkrigia@aol.com_ (mailto:Falkrigia@xxxxxxx) > wrote: Why not make the white GSD a variety within our breed - not in competition with the standard colors - or a separate breed designation altogether? You have varieties within many breeds and separate breed standards for some. Not sure which but I think the long, wire and short-haired dachshunds are all dachshunds but are shown as separate breeds whereas cockers have 'varieties' while collies have smooths as a separate breed. I have no problem with whites competing in performance events at the National and attaining the OV title if they earned it - which this dog did and I think if they were an approved 'variety' that would allow them to compete in performance to the highest titles without causing such an uproar, as is, over things being feared in the breed. lynda Gene Workman/ Lynda Bragg-Workman America.............the Home of the Free........because of the Brave !! Share our passions...... German Shepherds - show and performance Horses - show and pleasure Woodworking and Crafting.......at _www.falkrigiashepherds.com_ (http://www.falkrigiashepherds.com/) Visit our business locations at _www.wabragg.com_ (http://www.wabragg.com/) The wholesale supplier for all your plumbing, irrigation, electrical and appliance needs Visit rescues we work with at Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue - Training Director http://oldfella.org/ In a message dated 10/28/2013 12:15:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, _lindabankhead44@gmail.com_ (mailto:lindabankhead44@xxxxxxxxx) writes: Anne, the membership had NO say so in allowing animals with a disqualifying fault the title of Obedience Victor, Herding Victor, etc and other performance events in 2013. This is because the premium list was re worded to accommodate whites and making them eligible. We will have White GSD on our Review cover in the coming months, the Obedience Victor despite the founders of these awards desiring it be special for GSD dogs without o DQ. Then the membership voted this year, the PC wanted us to allow ILP's eligible for our National Titles. (which would allow whites). The membership voted and said NO. This is now THE THIRD time the PC is trying to circumvent the wishes of the membership. We can protest at the AKC level NOW and not risk it going to ballot; while supporters join our club and try to swing the vote by the time it reaches the membership. I know white GSD owners love their dogs just as much as we love our dogs. I would hug and care for any color GSD, but to change a white from a DQ to a serious fault serves NO purpose to improve our breed. No reputable breeder would breed to a dog with a serious fault and no reputable handler would take someones money to show it for them. The White GSD standard change is about revenues, and that is NOT a valid reason to change the standard. JMO and stirring the pot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL LOL (inside joke!) Linda Bankhead On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Anne <_rautt75@gmail.com_ (mailto:rautt75@xxxxxxxxx) > wrote: > Why are some so opposed to allowing the proper method of bringing this to > a vote of the GSDCA membership. > Anne, GA > On Oct 28, 2013, at 11:15 AM, Linda Bankhead wrote: > > > Greetings everyone! > > Please sign the petition. It takes less than 30 seconds! I will forward > to > > AKC. > > > > Oppose German Shepherd Dog Standard Revision coat, color, and DQ > > > http://www.petitions24.com/oppose_german_shepherd_dog_standard_revision_coat_color_and_dq > > > > > > > ============================================================================ > > 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. 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