Thank you for your reply! I meant an actual incentive award to encourage,
specifically, AKC Conformation and IPO. Other countries don't think our dogs
can do it but they are wrong!
It would just be one small effort in our attempt to support the union of AKC
conformation with IPO performance for our German shepherds and more
importantly...our community as a whole!
All it would take to start the support is a couple brave big-time AKC breeders
to take their Champions and put a BH on them (no bite work required) or an IPO
dog to gain a Championship! I know it doesn't seem significant but you have no
idea how far that effort of the conformation breeder to step onto an IPO field
would do to help break down walls. I mean....it would be huge! Even if that is
not ones thing and they have nothing to prove or zero interest in that
area....it would be a massive gesture of respect. I just know it would trickle
down from the top and make a positive ripple!
There is an argument that "fences make good neighbors" but not in our case. In
our case, fences have caused bitterness, anger, and mistrust. It is time to
stand together. I want IPO people to go to Nationals and support our top
conformation dogs. I want conformation people to cheer on IPO dogs. I want both
to woop it up for our performance dogs. And, I want them all to applaud our
German shepherd pets who are equally awesome!
And, to continue....It would be great if every GSDCA club advertised and opened
themselves up to non- registered German shepherds or mixed shepherds. I
remember years and years ago, I approached my local GSDCA club and said I had a
mixed German shepherd. I told them that I loved the breed and wanted to be
involved. Bless their hearts..... They welcomed me (to my face anyways...haha).
I am now a registered German shepherd owner, member of GSDCA, and signer of
Breeders Code of Ethics!
These are all baby steps but can make a huge difference in the long run.....:-)
Sarah
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On Aug 8, 2015, at 9:38 AM, Doc Zoe <wynsum@xxxxxxx> wrote:===========================================================================POST
On 7 Aug 2015, at 12:32, gsdworkingline@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
For example, creating an award or
initiative for show dogs who acquire a BH/IPO and BH/IPO dogs who acquire
conformation points.
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This is called the dual award and already exists
