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by pacosbear on 02 July 2010 - 10:07
Details of the meeting ( not just the working side were discussed) have now been reported in Dogworld online
http://www.dogworld.co.uk/News/26-Association
http://www.dogworld.co.uk/News/26-Association
by Videx on 02 July 2010 - 12:07
DECISIONS made at a recent meeting between the Kennel Club and the British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) have been revealed.
The KC said it had no objection to British Sieger or other events being held under World Union of GSDs (WUSV) rules but wanted to be kept informed about them.
Representatives from the Kennel Club present included chairman Ronnie Irving and former vice-chairman Bill Hardaway. BAGSD representatives included president Doreen Gater, chairman Bob Honey, vice-chairmen Andrew Winfrow and Wayne Lacey. Breed council representative Brian Wooton was also in attendance.
The following points were discussed regarding BAGSD’s involvement:
1. WUSV/SV relationship
a. The structure and aspirations of the WUSV/SV.
It was discussed that the WUSV, having started as an ‘informal talking shop’, had developed into a more formal coalition with a constitution. It was noted that the WUSV constitution specifically declared its object and function as ‘the worldwide implementation of the uniform breeding and training of German Shepherd Dogs’.
b. The British Sieger Event (WUSV working party/breed council).
No objection
The KC stated that it had no objection to British Sieger or other events being held under WUSV rules, but asked that KC-registered clubs should tell the KC about such events and allow it the opportunity to comment.
c. Regional events (BAGSD)
The KC asked that if BAGSD held such events billed as a ‘special event recognised by the KC’ competition structure and management should be declared. This was necessary, it said, because the KC had a legal duty of care to ensure that all dog events it recognised met certain criteria with respect to health and safety and other considerations.
As these events were of a similar structure to the British Sieger show, the KC could foresee no objections.
2. Outside attraction
The KC said it had made its policy ‘very clear’ on this subject and on the detrimental effects it believes the practice brings.
3. Mandatory health testing
This is be an ongoing concern, the KC said, and both parties could contribute ‘to the betterment of the breed via the Accredited Breeder Scheme and BAGSD special events respectively’.
4. VPG branches
The KC has agreed to change the branch term VPG to IPO and with immediate effect such branches will now be called BAGSD IPO, standing for international working test branches.
The KC said it had no objection to British Sieger or other events being held under World Union of GSDs (WUSV) rules but wanted to be kept informed about them.
Representatives from the Kennel Club present included chairman Ronnie Irving and former vice-chairman Bill Hardaway. BAGSD representatives included president Doreen Gater, chairman Bob Honey, vice-chairmen Andrew Winfrow and Wayne Lacey. Breed council representative Brian Wooton was also in attendance.
The following points were discussed regarding BAGSD’s involvement:
1. WUSV/SV relationship
a. The structure and aspirations of the WUSV/SV.
It was discussed that the WUSV, having started as an ‘informal talking shop’, had developed into a more formal coalition with a constitution. It was noted that the WUSV constitution specifically declared its object and function as ‘the worldwide implementation of the uniform breeding and training of German Shepherd Dogs’.
b. The British Sieger Event (WUSV working party/breed council).
No objection
The KC stated that it had no objection to British Sieger or other events being held under WUSV rules, but asked that KC-registered clubs should tell the KC about such events and allow it the opportunity to comment.
c. Regional events (BAGSD)
The KC asked that if BAGSD held such events billed as a ‘special event recognised by the KC’ competition structure and management should be declared. This was necessary, it said, because the KC had a legal duty of care to ensure that all dog events it recognised met certain criteria with respect to health and safety and other considerations.
As these events were of a similar structure to the British Sieger show, the KC could foresee no objections.
2. Outside attraction
The KC said it had made its policy ‘very clear’ on this subject and on the detrimental effects it believes the practice brings.
3. Mandatory health testing
This is be an ongoing concern, the KC said, and both parties could contribute ‘to the betterment of the breed via the Accredited Breeder Scheme and BAGSD special events respectively’.
4. VPG branches
The KC has agreed to change the branch term VPG to IPO and with immediate effect such branches will now be called BAGSD IPO, standing for international working test branches.
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