[ SHOWGSD-L ] enhancing color
- From: Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 18:43:10 -0500
While a strict interpretation of the rules would say the judge can DQ a
dog for color, because it changes the dog's appearance, the rule book
actually addresses this matter in Section 8c. This section says to
excuse the dog...so a judge who is reluctant to DQ can excuse, and this
is, in fact, what most do. Here is the pertinent section, copied from
the AKC Rule book: (please note the last sentence)
> Section 8-C. No dog shall be eligible to compete at any show and no
> dog shall receive any award at any show in the event the natural color
> or shade of natural color or the natural markings of the dog have been
> altered or changed by the use of any substance whether such substance
> may have been used for cleaning purposes or for any other reason. Such
> cleaning substances are to be removed before the dog enters the ring.
>
> If in the judge's opinion any substance has been used to alter or
> change the natural color or shade of natural color or natural markings
> of a dog, then in such event the judge shall withhold any and all
> awards from such dog, and the judge shall make a note in the judge's
> book giving his reason for withholding such award. The handler or the
> owner, or both, of any dog or dogs from which any award has been
> withheld for violation of this Section of the rules, or any judge who
> shall fail to perform his duties under this Section, shall be subject
> to disciplinary action.
Peggy
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