In a message dated 7/1/2006 2:52:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, kathydewees@... writes: future of this breed as anyone's and as such, we should be heard. ...
... It's right there in the breed standard. You know - that blueprint of our breed? It seems that some folks just don't get the point. Changing a word or...
... So you are saying we should NOT be trying to breed dog aggression out of the Akita because it is a good thing? Just because somethng is present in a breed...
... And the reason being because THAT IS NOT THE JOB OF THE BREED STANDARD which is my point exactly. The job of the breed standard is to list ONL:Y desirable...
... And that does not happen now with the word in there? ... No it does not fool them and certainly they will realize the reason for the change BUT the change...
In a message dated 6/30/2006 8:31:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... If a dog is excused twice for growling, the owner will get a letter from AKC telling them...
... Oh yea-and a very wise person once told me that breaking up an Akita fight isn't always the wisest thing to do-(especially within your own pack) as if ...
... AKC ... judge's ... As far as reinstatement goes-a friend once posed this question to AKC or a field rep or someone (can't remember who) (I'll probably get...
In a message dated 7/1/2006 7:43:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Kathy, you are right, it is NOT an easy process. Now I believe a CGC is required, and a...
It just seems one of the number one reasons people want the word removed from our standard comes from a BSL point of view. I wonder how many of those...
Perhaps if everyone would review "other" breed standards - it may clarify what some are trying to explain as to why the word or phrase should not be included...
In a message dated 7/1/2006 8:38:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Deanna, I've already elaborated what other breed standards state the last time we had this...
Hi... I know I am new to the group, but my understanding of the breed standard is that it's what a breeder should breed for. Is that not correct? Also, I...
In a message dated 6/30/2006 3:31:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, salvation2soon@... writes: Keeping fingers crossed for a pretty healthy red boy!!!! I...
No, it says "can be dog aggressive" in the description of temperament. If it is something to breed for it was would have all indiviuals being dog aggressive,...
a genetic disease is not a trait ... And the reason being because THAT IS NOT THE JOB OF THE BREED STANDARD which is my point exactly. The job of the breed...
I agree with your whole post Kathy, but this <<<Sorry-but this is one band aid I can not support-to me it just seems to be letting those politicians crawl...
In a message dated 7/1/2006 10:03:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, awsumakita@... writes: If we ALL don't get damned serious about fighting BSL and animal...
Most of the Board, Marc, attends local meetings in our various townships and fight the BSL with everything we have and we conduct Breed Education Booths and...
In a message dated 7/1/2006 10:54:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, marsakita@... writes: Most of the Board, Marc, attends local meetings in our various...
AKC has a written procedure that spells out what has to be done to attempt to have a dog reinstated. Anyone can obtain it from AKC. First and foremost, is what...
Kelli wrote: Bottom line, we can change that standard but the dogs are what they are and anyone fighting for the BSL in a court of law will take in the old...
Lisa wrote: think a lot of people do not really understand what it's like when you get two akitas in a fight. The rule around here, especially when the kids...
... attempt to have a dog reinstated. Anyone can obtain it from AKC. Thanks Miriam and I think Lonny and or Marc. I forgot about the CGC part. It's great...
Temperament The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self-assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and...