[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: it's a dog show - not a horse race....
- From: "" <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Kay Reamensnyder" <bedkar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Laurie Pruett" <pruett@xxxxxxxxx>, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:10:38 -0600
This morning I couldn't sleep, so I decided to practice what I preach and
"re-educate" myself about the breed. I began reading the 1967 Goldbecker
and Hart book "This is the German Shepherd" What a book of prophecy. Most
on this List would find this book "politically" incorrect as it speaks of
destroying all dogs that display poor temperament, eradicating all animals
who have fertility issues and who lack vigor and failure to disclose
honestly those health issues or other problems your lines might posses. It
addresses dishonest judges and ignorant judges.( and yes despite what some
write on the List..Hart and Goldbecker felt there were in fact dishonest
judges and probably more poor judges than good ones!) What I found very
timely was a few paragraphs in this book that addressed the Novice, Amateur
and Professional breeder. The book describes the novice as being the most
detrimental( but we do need new people and they point this out) to the
breed as they often do not have the knowledge of pedigrees of either the
bitch or the dam before they embark on breeding.They often listen to
"pseudo" professional advice given by "self-proclaimed authorities" instead
of those who have actually bred dogs of value. Amateur breeders in their
opinions were the true backbone and students of the breed..professional
breeders could also be knowledgeable, but could also be governed by market
value of animals and mass producing. The below is very relevant to Kay's
post and I quote FROM THE BOOK only rephrasing some sentences for
clarity....
" By far the greatest menace to the future of the breed is the wealthy
novice...The wealthy novice blunders arrogantly forward by virtue of they
authority vested in him by his bank books..unhampered by knowledge..breeds
indiscriminately, producing litter after litter of worthless stock. by law
of averages an occasional animal is produced of merit. Show classes are
crammed with other mediocre stock and the dogs are shipped with pro
handlers to parts of the country where major wins can be made with fewer
entires, the wealthy novice soon has champions which are extensively
advertised at stud for other novices to breed to. In the end this "novice"
suddenly blossoms out as a full blown "authority" and judge."
Again..this was written in 1967 it is only one excerpt from a book that
may not be politically current..but is brutally honest, written by two men
who obviously cared enough about the breed to not worry about who might
find their truthful words offensive!.In my opinion it is even more relevant
today than in 1967. I strongly suggest..if you haven't read this book you
need to.If it is out of print borrow it. I found it to be a breath of fresh
air..and will finish reading it again cover to cover. It certainly will
make me re-examine my breeding program and strive for further improvement!
Christine Grainger
> [Original Message]
> From: Kay Reamensnyder <bedkar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Laurie
Pruett <pruett@xxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 11/22/2006 4:39:22 PM
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: it's a dog show - not a horse race....
>
> More recently, this sport has attracted "big money"........."established"
> very visible
> handlers are contracted to exhibit dogs and manage kennels. Thousands of
> dollars
> are poured into advertising.....thousands more to travel the country and
> show in any
> venue they please. Can the average person compete with this.....NO.
> Does this create an unfair advantage........you bet it does!
> Do some very good dogs get ignored....I firmly believe so!
> Is it good for the Breed.........I doubt it.
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: <hckryhillgsd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: Kay Reamensnyder <bedkar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Laurie Pruett
> <pruett@xxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: 11/22/2006 1:48:49 PM
> > Subject: RE: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: it's a dog show - not a horse race....
> >
> > Kay. I think we are on the same page here..but just to clarify.Yes
> > athleticism is a requirement for handling a GSD. However, in my humble
> > opinion, handlers should handle..breeders should be breeders and
> > occasionally you run into a breeder/handler.
>
>
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