[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: long coat revision to the standard by FV
- From: "Carolyn Martello" <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <grnram415@xxxxxxx>, <denwil2007@xxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:08:51 -0700
It is a "fault".....no matter how awesome their structure...but so are soft
coats & open coats.
There are different types of long coats......but they are still
"coats"......and they are all a
problem when you live in the Country where there are stickers, fox tails, a lot
of dirt, or
out in the field herding and working. Even snow balls up on their coats and
sticks.
We've all had 'coats' that are really nice....but I wouldn't show
one........too much effort just
to get a good dog or a great dog shown without wasting time and money on a
coated one.
You can already show them at AKC shows as long as they are not trimmed.
They are mentioned in our Standard........and considered a fault of the coat!
<G>.
Why change now?
The GSDCA, Inc. doesn't decide what we can show or not show.
If you have an AKC registered dog you can show it......it can even have
disqualifying
faults....( it's your entry fee to throw away ) you just will either lose or
be disqualified. <G>
I sure hope we don't start tinkering with our Standard to fit coat faults?
We have a great
Breed......and a great Breed Standard. Why would we want to start splitting
it into varities
of coats and colors and light eyes, and dark eyes, and blacks and sables etc.
This is a working / herding breed and there is a definite reason a long coat is
not desired.
Though a beautiful Breed ( as long as we stay vigilant ) .our Standard
addresses the best
qualities for easy maintenance and all aspects of a working dog, service dog
and a herding
dog ( again, as long as we stay vigilant ) whether it is the coat, the feet
or even the long
saber tail for balance.
JMO
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.Marhaven.com
----- Original Message -----
From: grnram415@xxxxxxx To: denwil2007@xxxxxxxxx ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 12:23 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: long coat revision to the standard by FV
That would be cool.? How many have had a coat that was awesome in structure
and movement but wouldn't
show this animal because of the long coat and placed in a pet home?? My first
litter (singleton) produced
a gorgeous coat baby.? I wish I had his movement on my subsequent litters.?
He is also a Star in Orange
County, CA as being one of the top 100 cutest dogs.? I would love to see
coated dogs being able to
show, even if it would be as a variety. Laura
-----Original Message-----From: Denise Williams <denwil2007@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] long coat revision to the standard by FV
According to reports, SV delegates have officially voted to now allow long
stock
coats as part of the standard. (Long stock coats posess an undercoat,
longcoats
do not.) They will be shown as a separate variety, and will not compete with
stock coats, but will be eligible now for show ratings and breed surveys.
The FCI standard will be revised as well. This will go into effect in
2009.?Will
the GSDCA follow suit? Thoughts?? This would make a good poll for my website.
Denise W.
?
http://sabianshepherds.tripod.com
for show and performance
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