AKC has approved the recognition of working dog titles!!!! - Page 2

I guess every one can make of this what they will.

I do think it is a positive step since AKC is the registry I must deal with in the U.S.

Rik

How will AKC verify titles already earned?
The titles will be verified through the working club partner. For example, the WDA is the GSDCA’s partner. The WDA will (for a fee) send your titles in to the AKC. AKC will then enter your titles into their systems.

So far the AWMA, WDA and UDC have partnered with their AKC breed club counterpart. As this program is only through the breed clubs at this point, I don’t see how the DVG will be able to participate.

I guess if I want to prove titles on my dog I will show who ever is concerned the dogs scorebook, This will turn into a favorites game and with the GSDCA-WDA being boot lickers of the AKC any person with half a wit can see this train wreck coming down the road. Now the SV is offering help? There are some organizations that should not be so chummy especially since the AKC and the SV use 2 different standards to base the GSD also since the formation of RSV2000 it seems the SV is trying to be everyones buddy... all this spells more problems for the breed. 

The AKC is the biggest reason there is no more accomplishments to Hip Dysplaisa control in the US all they would have to do is require OFA or PENN HIP evaluation before issuing papers on dogs and that would take a big step forward in ther fight but it might cost them some holy money to do so and thats what it always boils down to.   

DVG will be able to be used as this has nothing to do with "breed" titles this is about working titles. 

 It's all about the money.  AKC has recently defied it's own mission statement when it opened up events to mongrel dogs:

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

AKC doesn't even note BREED championships from other registries, and they now want to make an exception for working dog titles???  WTF???

How will AKC verify titles already earned?
The titles will be verified through the working club partner. For example, the WDA is the GSDCA’s partner. The WDA will (for a fee) send your titles in to the AKC. AKC will then enter your titles into their systems.

So I have a dog titled through USA.  What must I do to get AKC to recognize that title?

I think this is great news.

and what about titles on an import ?  will they include schH titles on my imported dogs being registered via the AKC foreign registration program?  sure hope so......

well, lets say it like this: "this egg has a stink to it"

even though I salute AKC for finally recognizing working dog titles.... why all of a sudden now???? and why suddenly soooooo quick, after soooo many years of resistance to recognize any "bite sport" of any organization, even coming out with their own program of ...umm...SCHH???  And this whole decission a week after USA pulled the plug??? I am a member of an AKC club (as well as USA)  and one thing I learned is to better keep your mouth shut as to the details of SCHH training. I am suspicious of the all to sudden change of mind.

Here is an example as to where I see a conflict:
Just this year we had a dilemma going on at our Agility trial as one exhibitor corrected her dog outside the ring and it had been observed by a couple who disliked this. A complaint to the AKC by the couple about "dog abuse" during an AKC trial followed. Even tho she was not associated with our club, we were "scolded" by the AKC and it took a few weeks to settle everything. Not the nicest experience.

Do you really think AKC will leave GSDCA-WDA completely alone and let them do their thing? Maybe in the beginning, but then they want to have their say....

well - this certainly is a very frightening day!  Now that the AKC has their foot in the door - (thanks to the WDA)  we can expect the ruination of our sport within 10 yrs ~ it wasn't enough for "them" (AKC/GSDCA)  to ruin the breed.... it is quite evident that the preservation of the sport and the GSD remains with USCA.   Michele

The GSDCA-WDA already bow to the AKC it won,t take a few years.