[ SHOWGSD-L ] question about showing
- From: "David Fritsche" <d_fritsche@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx>, <tanbarkgsd@xxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 20:58:22 -0700
Theresa, may I be so bold as to propose that all dogs are unhealthy. They
all grow old, the all die of something. So do we people. There is a movement
afoot to stop all breeding of pure bred dogs because they are unhealthy. But
veterinarians exist and make a living by seeing a few pure bred dogs and a
ton of just dogs. They all get sick, they all grow old, and they all die,
some sooner than others.
If our goal is only to eliminate all health issues, we are going to die of
frustration and disillusionment. I just buried a Boss/Mandy daughter after
almost 16 years of a wonderful life. Before her we buried her brother at 11
years. These are not the rule. These are the exceptions. They do not prove
that my lines are better or worse than any others. They primarily serve to
let me know that I am playing poker with the gene gods and sometimes I win
and sometimes I loose. I honor those who do schutzhund but alas, after being
a police officer for many years and being part of the K-9 program, it no
longer interests me. I love to go to shows, compete with the big boys and
occasionally win a show or two. I cannot prove that my dogs are better nor
will I accept that they are worse. What I do know, is that they are mine, I
love them and that's enough. I enjoy this crazy group of people who breed
and show in the conformation world. They are diverse, I disagree with many
of them on some things and it doesn't matter when we are at the show. It is
a game we play and a hobby that occupies our time and takes away most of our
money. What could be better than that?
I am not sure there is an issue here worth arguing about, even though I do
enjoy a good argument occasionally. People are different and have different
interests. They select dogs that fit their interests. Although we like to
think it is about the dogs, it may well be primarily about we who hold the
leash. Is it possible that our differing perspectives and perceptions can
garner 'facts' to prove our points and make us feel right, but in the end
are just that - our perspectives and perceptions - neither right nor wrong,
just ardently believed by us? I suspect that most of our discussions can be
transcended by relaxing in that possibility. Conformation dogs are not
everyone's cup of tea, but they are for some. So we play our game and have
fun and there is nothing wrong with that.
Dave
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Ok, first off I am not putting down breeders that care about the health and
temperament of their dogs.
I am not getting my information just from books and internet websites but
actually have known people with the bloodlines of these dogs throughout the
years. You see even though I am not a breeder myself I have had many
friends that were and family members that also were.
Afterall my father knew Lloyd Brackett personally as he lived near Allegan
too and he also owned German Shepherds. I still know many caring breeders of
German Shepherd Dogs some show their dogs, some don't as they own working
GSD's.
Sorry you and others take this personal as it is not meant to be.
To stop rumors as most are stating is surfacing why not make facts avaliable
to others of not having or having the health issues in the dogs they breed.
The breeders I know and deal with do the testing available and let others
know what is in their lines so not to pass it on further.
Theresa
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