[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: WHITE DOGS
- From: bnbgsds@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: kmc@xxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (List)
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 23:01:27 +0000
Looks like it. As long as it doesn't lead to a War.
--
Bob Neiman
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Karen C. <kmc@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Is it time for the "white" debate again already??? ;)
>
>
> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:48:26 -0500, "D.D. and Bonnie
> Ardoin" wrote:=20
>
> >After reading Tom`s informative post to the List, I can`t help from
> >bringing up the subject of "undesirable" vs "Fault". The Standard of =
> the
> >GSDCA goes from "undesirable" to "disqualified" in one Standard change. =
> To
> >me this indicates that "undesirable" might be more serious that =
> originally
> >thought. Is it just me or do you see this in the same light as I do?
>
> Depends on exactly what *color* "white" you're talking
> about. I can certainly agree with and get behind the idea
> that an albinoid animal is undesirable because albinism is
> recognized as being a genetic fault. However, white GSDs
> are not albinos, nor are they albinoid in the same sense
> as "white" (Tyrosinase Positive) Doberman Pinschers. White
> GSDs are simply that... white. Just like a white Poodle.
> It's not a big deal really.
>
> You all have to remember that the science of genetics was
> in its infancy when the GSD breed was being developed. We
> know so much more today than ever dreamed of before, with
> DNA testing possible to determine the colors of dogs even.
>
> A presentation was recently made to the Parent Club by at
> least 2 of the major "white" organizations. You have the
> information you asked for; the ball is in your court.
> Seems to me that GSDCA could solve this "problem" by
> either letting white dogs show or letting them (us) go.
>
> Respectfully,
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*
> Karen C.
> Email: kmc@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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