The obedience, agility, rally, herding, tracking, in my estimation, should be
an integral part of the GSDCA shows. Many Conformation dogs cross over and
that is good. It shows the dog can do many things. I don't think they are the
ones draining the resources. It is the working WDA/SV or whatever.
Of course, there are some who support both Conformation and Performance (I
didn't say working), but some just don't like whatever "they" aren't involved
in. I've been there, I've heard it.
Now it might not be that many and perhaps it isn't causing a division. The
bottom line is they need to work together to salvage the Nationals, cut the
financial bleed where it is happening and get back into rotation.
Anne
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On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Bonnie Calloway <gsdjomar@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Anne, I'm not sure why anyone would be jealous of something they're not
really interested in and I am certainly not afraid of performance people. I
have sat and watched their shows and enjoyed them but that's not my main
interest. To make a long story short, I have no problems with them but don't
feel we should be paying for their venues. They are the ones who seem to be
draining our assets. And, some sense of caring would be welcome on BOTH
sides.
Bonnie
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Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] The Big Divide
I wonder, are other breeds so divided between Conformation and Performance?
Seems like the GSDCA is almost extreme. Would do well to remember that ALL
are GSDs and part of the club and should be having a good time. Can't the
Conformation people appreciate an outstanding performer, and can't
Performance appreciate a great Conformation? Sounds like jealousy.
To make the club work, it needs both. Wouldn't it be great to see more cross
over from both sides. A great Conformation dog excelling in Performance and
vice versa. Just because some particular dog doesn't fit your idea of
perfection,is no reason to snub them from either side of the ring.
I can understand not helping each other in a show when busy getting ready.
But when there is time, showing some sense of caring would be most welcome!
As long as each is afraid of the other taking over the club instead of
embracing each other, I don't see how it can survive.
Anne, GA
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