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by Videx on 26 March 2013 - 09:03
The Kennel Club & WUSV
"Co-operation Agreement"
dated 9th March 2013
Section: Joint Objectives
Within the framework of this Agreement, the Parties intend to realise the following objectives:
5. Implementation of and compliance with the worldwide application of the breed standard` whereby the breed standard of the country of origin being the basis wherever possible.
6. Securing worldwide the character and working characteristics required by the breed standard;
7. Worldwide maintenance of the breed’s working abilities;
8. Securing the mutually agreed health requirements for the breed;
9. Co-operation in basic canine related questions, in particular
questions of national or international political importance;
10. Co-operation in science and research related to the breed;
by fozzie on 26 March 2013 - 11:03
Sounds awesome! How did this happen? Does that mean we get Working Qualifications on KC pedigrees now?
by kyto on 26 March 2013 - 12:03
that's not a good thing if you ask me, especially the part where SV makes the rules for UK to now
by Videx on 26 March 2013 - 12:03
It will be interesting to see just how this agreement develops, especially within the UK. It will also be worth observing The Kennel Clubs approach. Without a doubt there will be a number of challenges to resolve, where patience and care will need to be exercised by all involved, in order to achieve constructive progress for our GSD Breed within the UK.
The GSD League of Great Britain is clearly ahead in the UK with the WUSV System, and have actively developed the WUSV - GSD League - British Regional Event System over the last THREE YEARS. I have no doubt the GSD League are the "foundation" for progressing these WUSV & Kennel Club - Joint Objectives.
All GSD lovers & Enthusiasts within the UK are most strongly advised to join the GSD League of Great Britain, a WUSV Member Association, though the GSD Leagues "website" - and keep themselves to the forefront of GSD Progress here in the UK and World Wide. The GSD League has a magnificent Working Dog Group (WDG) and a fast developing British Regional Group (BRG) - Every member receives FREE full colour GSD League Magazines, and membership subscription are very reasonable and can be paid online by Paypal. Our GSD Breed within the UK can only benefit through greater membership of GSD lovers & enthusiasts, in the GSD League of Great Britain.
Please Join Now.
The GSD League of Great Britain is clearly ahead in the UK with the WUSV System, and have actively developed the WUSV - GSD League - British Regional Event System over the last THREE YEARS. I have no doubt the GSD League are the "foundation" for progressing these WUSV & Kennel Club - Joint Objectives.
All GSD lovers & Enthusiasts within the UK are most strongly advised to join the GSD League of Great Britain, a WUSV Member Association, though the GSD Leagues "website" - and keep themselves to the forefront of GSD Progress here in the UK and World Wide. The GSD League has a magnificent Working Dog Group (WDG) and a fast developing British Regional Group (BRG) - Every member receives FREE full colour GSD League Magazines, and membership subscription are very reasonable and can be paid online by Paypal. Our GSD Breed within the UK can only benefit through greater membership of GSD lovers & enthusiasts, in the GSD League of Great Britain.
Please Join Now.
by spectator on 26 March 2013 - 13:03
Will the Kennel Club ever refuse to register litters from unsuitable breedings, and will certain exhibitors continue to ignore what's printed on the catalogue re KC rules ?.
by fozzie on 26 March 2013 - 15:03
Brilliant. Progress is coming, and we're lucky enough to be alive to see it happen! 
by Hundmutter on 26 March 2013 - 15:03
Whoa, Spectator, two very different issues.
Will the KC ever refuse registration to unsuitable
breedings [eg non health-tested stock] - maybe;
fingers crossed we are getting closer.
Will some exhibitors ever stop double handling ? OR
will KC Stewards ever stop turning molehills into mountains
in re outside attraction ? Who knows ?
Ashley - I can't help wondering if the status of the collection
of Progressive Regional Clubs under the League's umbrella
now being WUSV recognised will lead to any similar tussles
that WDA have had in the US ? What happens here re Score
books ?
It would be great to think the KC will start recognising IPO titles
achieved on dogs [it would be nice too if everyone could agree
qualifications are a necessary thing and start putting them on
their dogs ...] but I think that might still be a long time coming.
Will the KC ever refuse registration to unsuitable
breedings [eg non health-tested stock] - maybe;
fingers crossed we are getting closer.
Will some exhibitors ever stop double handling ? OR
will KC Stewards ever stop turning molehills into mountains
in re outside attraction ? Who knows ?
Ashley - I can't help wondering if the status of the collection
of Progressive Regional Clubs under the League's umbrella
now being WUSV recognised will lead to any similar tussles
that WDA have had in the US ? What happens here re Score
books ?
It would be great to think the KC will start recognising IPO titles
achieved on dogs [it would be nice too if everyone could agree
qualifications are a necessary thing and start putting them on
their dogs ...] but I think that might still be a long time coming.
by noddi on 28 March 2013 - 07:03
Excellent posts from David n Hundmutter.Yes we will all have to wait n see.I,m certainly very interested to see how the KC are going to implement this agreement,especially in regards to a small minority of breeders who wish to split the breed in this country.Yes David,i am a member of the GSDL,in fact an OAP member.Carole S.
by Hundmutter on 28 March 2013 - 09:03
Does the League HAVE 'OAP' members ? D'you get a reduced
rate of membership fee ?
Carole, I would not hold your breath, I think that initially our dear
KC will just ignore developments as they'll see it as 'nothing to
do with them' ... the KC may eventually have its hand forced, but
they'd better be quick or you and I will be too late to see anything
happen, we'll both be in our boxes by then, sadly !
Pessimistically yours, Linda.
David - where does this document fit into the big picture, has anyone
representing the KC even signed off on it yet ?
rate of membership fee ?
Carole, I would not hold your breath, I think that initially our dear
KC will just ignore developments as they'll see it as 'nothing to
do with them' ... the KC may eventually have its hand forced, but
they'd better be quick or you and I will be too late to see anything
happen, we'll both be in our boxes by then, sadly !
Pessimistically yours, Linda.
David - where does this document fit into the big picture, has anyone
representing the KC even signed off on it yet ?
by Videx on 28 March 2013 - 11:03
This agreement has been signed off by:
The Kennel Club (TKC) - Weltunion der Schäferhundvereine (WUSV)
Steve Dean - Chairman of The Kennel Club
Wolfgang Henke - President of the WUSV
Rose Smart - Chief Executive of The Kennel Club
Clemens Lux - Secretary General of the WUSV
The Kennel Club (TKC) - Weltunion der Schäferhundvereine (WUSV)
Steve Dean - Chairman of The Kennel Club
Wolfgang Henke - President of the WUSV
Rose Smart - Chief Executive of The Kennel Club
Clemens Lux - Secretary General of the WUSV
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