Crufts 2010 ruined by Gross Misconduct - Page 3

Excellent Mo, but I fear expecting unbias understanding from Jantie will be as fruitless as trying to talk to the KC, you cant expect reason from the unreasonable. 
Regards
Sue

The really cool thing here in South Africa is that we have our own GSD Federation fully recognized by the FCI and WUSV- our clubs are GSD exclusive as are our shows. I've always wondered why the same isn't done in the US and UK?

Posted with permission from Paul Bradley

From: Paul Bradley
Sent: 17 March 2010 09:22
To: 'David Payne'
Subject: RE: Crufts 2010 ruined by Gross Misconduct

Great piece of work David on behalf of the German Shepherd Dog, not just within the UK but throughout the World. It is about time that the general public wherever, now seeing how the Kennel Club is victimising our breed.

In addition, to highlight, that creditable breeders are routinely using the same health checks as in the motherland (Germany) and that these health checks have been used by our breed for years, and have nothing to do with the Kennel Club’s recent campaign on health issues.

With reference to the Crufts winner, what more do the KC want? They are stating that a dog should be fit for purpose and fit for life. Here they have a dog that has passed all the health checks, all the mental tests, and as you stated, passed the endurance 20km stamina test.

Did Caroline Kisko see that the grandfather of the dog just happened to be one of Germanys (SV) best ever producers and the German SV Sieger, a dog that won Crufts Best of Breed 2 years ago? Would she have made the same comments if the winner was sired by an “Alsatian”? I do not think so, but yet again the true international SV German Type of dog has come to the front again, on its own merits. Judged by a totally unbiased judge, to whom I have personally never seen at any of our GSD breed shows. I have to give the judge a tremendous amount of respect as he has found the correct international type of German Shepherd that the rest of the world recognise.

I am now sure that this is the straw that has broke the Camels back, I am sure now the we can call on Herr R Meyer SV National Breed Warden, and other Heads of the SV to fully support our GSD breed here within the UK, they cannot allow the Kennel Club to discredit their breed any longer. I am sure Herr Meyer is well aware of the Kennel Club, he has been a regular visitor to the UK and is a very popular and respected SV Judge.

I would recommend to the SV that they suspend all SV judges from judging in the UK, at any KC licensed CH.Show, until there is a complete turnaround by the Kennel Club on the disgraceful treatment and victimization they are meting out on our very correct Germanic type of German shepherd dog.

I would also state that in view of this recent degrading of our breed by the Kennel Club, that all those breed clubs who voted YES to the Kennel Club undertaking, now change their mind and Vote NO

Regards
Paul Bradley

I thank all those who have freely given compliments and support for my article, both on this thread, emails and numerous phone calls. The emails and phone calls from the owner of the Crufts B.O.B. have been the most rewarding. Carol asked for my help, and I was spurred on to ensure any help I gave would be meaningful and effective. I can also add this has encouraged several influential people in the canine world to help Carol, and to help our breed in our fight against the Kennel Clubs disgusting discrimination and victimisation of the GSD here in the UK. I also agree with Paul Bradley's opinions. My sincerest congratulations John, you tried very hard for many years to change an "ugly duckling" into a "beautiful swan" - alas the BAGSD Executive have turned into a swarm of "jellyfish" - spineless creatures!

UNITED WE WILL BE POWERFUL

David Payne

Well done both Paul and John.  Its about time people stood up to the bullies. 

I understand from an earlier post that Caroline Kisko put the phone down on the owner/breeder of the Best of Breed?  If this is correct she really should be sacked. 

Sally

I as a member of John Wards branch appluad him on his stance and it just goes to show what a good man they have lost.
And hopefully he won't be the last to show some spine and stand up for the breed and what we all belive in. Will Hatch

In reply to John Wards Post

As a founder Members of BAGSD Cornwall, my wife and I fully back John`s decision to resign from being EC member to BAGSD.

This Club voted 100% against signing the Contract, and understands John`s position in taking his Decision.

Anyone who knows John will know that he has the GSD and its welfare at heart, and can be relied on to give a good honest opinion on any subject concerning the Breed, it must have been with some difficulty to make this decision.

Len & Val Gill

p.s. maybe to make it better known that of John`s position a fresh Thread should be started showing this but would also suggest that John`s permission is obtained first