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by jaymesie51 on 15 January 2010 - 11:01
Our Dogs have printed the letter sent to all breed general champ shows from the KC who offer CC's to GSD, the only thing to be undertaken by them is to stop all double handling and to ensure as far as possible to put GSD in ring positions beside other breeds so much for health and welfare of pedigree dogs i say to all true breed clubs of the German Shepherd do not under any circumstances sign this ultimatum from the KC to do so will ultimately sign the death knell of our breed
jim h
jim h
by paulie on 15 January 2010 - 22:01
Jim, i agree with what you write, and also concur with the emotions of what makes you write it, but, and you can shoot me down if you wish, would it really be the end of the world, if we stopped " Double Handling "? As most of you know, when i am judging, there is a phase during the gaiting, when i ask for the dogs not to be called. In every instance exhibitors respect my request, i cant say for certain that it affects the placings, but it certainly helps me to keep my task in perspective.
I have been fortunate enough to have been asked to judge in many parts of the world, and with that honour comes the duty of being able to justify your placings, i remember one such time, it was the GSD Club of India, which, because of the heat, judging commenced mid evening, and culminated in the CCs being awarded an hour or so after midnight. We then retired to the house of my very good friend the late Vijay Singh, who had invited all the exhibitors back for a banquet, which also encompassed a question and answer session.
One question that was asked of me in several different ways, was , why had i gaited the dogs for so long?
My explanation was that short of getting a flock of Sheep in the ring, and letting the Dogs herd them for a few hours, the only realistic way to assess the Dogs, was to gait them. Prolonged gaiting will show any weakness the animal may have, in either construction, willingness to work, character, endurance, correct movement and of course general physical well being, i could then assess this by having the dogs not pulling into the lead, and wasting energy, therefore giving me a more accurate picture of the animal.
I know i have gone around the world to make my point, but it is a relevant one never the less, dont you think that we may see a different picture if we saw the dog " warts and all " at some stage of the gaiting sequence?
Kind Regards.
Paul Rattigan.
I have been fortunate enough to have been asked to judge in many parts of the world, and with that honour comes the duty of being able to justify your placings, i remember one such time, it was the GSD Club of India, which, because of the heat, judging commenced mid evening, and culminated in the CCs being awarded an hour or so after midnight. We then retired to the house of my very good friend the late Vijay Singh, who had invited all the exhibitors back for a banquet, which also encompassed a question and answer session.
One question that was asked of me in several different ways, was , why had i gaited the dogs for so long?
My explanation was that short of getting a flock of Sheep in the ring, and letting the Dogs herd them for a few hours, the only realistic way to assess the Dogs, was to gait them. Prolonged gaiting will show any weakness the animal may have, in either construction, willingness to work, character, endurance, correct movement and of course general physical well being, i could then assess this by having the dogs not pulling into the lead, and wasting energy, therefore giving me a more accurate picture of the animal.
I know i have gone around the world to make my point, but it is a relevant one never the less, dont you think that we may see a different picture if we saw the dog " warts and all " at some stage of the gaiting sequence?
Kind Regards.
Paul Rattigan.
by Sue B on 16 January 2010 - 00:01
YES PAULIE I agree with you wholeheartedly , far too much attraction is given to some of the dogs in our rings and it does distaught their movement, not only in displaying an exaggerated height at wither but also restricts the forward reach by shortening the stride. However, that said under WUSV rules OFF LEAD GAITING allows you ample time to assess the dogs as you so rightly suggest is needed. OFF LEAD GAITING is NOT ALLOWED under KC RULES AT KC LICENCED SHOWS.
All the best
your mate Susie Q x
All the best
your mate Susie Q x
by jaymesie51 on 16 January 2010 - 08:01
Paul i understand what you are saying and agree in some part but absolutely no double handling will kill our shows no atmosphere no dogs with ears popping out there heads no lively expression etc but i do agree we need to calm it down a little but not stop it completely there should be a point in the showing where you do not attract your dog and most judges do ask not to do so at some point in the class and like sue has said if we go our own way then off lead gaiting will allow all judges to see the truer movement of the dogs
jim h
jim h
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