KC Meeting with GSD club representatives -(fact not fiction) - Page 1

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/3047/23/5/3

Once again  Kennel Club "SPIN"

I am reliably informed the meeting was generally considered "PATHETIC".

The Kennel Club have nothing to offer our GSD breed, except their own insulting behaviour and their ignorance of our breed. (much like Dopple)

To save you all following the link to the KC website see below 

Successful First Meeting with German Shepherd Dog Representatives Held
05-May-10

The first meeting between the Kennel Club and representatives from those German Shepherd Dog Breed Clubs which signed the Kennel Club Undertaking was held on Friday 30th April at the Kennel Club. Representatives of 14 breed clubs and the GSD Breed Council attended a very positive and informative day focused on the future development of the breed.

The morning session, led by Kennel Club Vice Chairman Bill Hardaway, saw discussion of key areas such as ‘double handling’ and how this is to be managed at shows. The importance of effective and appropriate judges’ education was also explored in detail with a presentation by Gerald King and Gary Gray. Both presentations were well received and attracted active and constructive debate on all aspects, resulting in the achievement of a consensus on the way forward.

In the afternoon, Professor Mike Herrtage gave a very well received and informative presentation on canine conformation and movement as it relates to the German Shepherd Dog. Much common ground was established in the crucial area of ensuring absolute soundness in the breed.

Some key action points were agreed at the meeting. Firstly, the Kennel Club will continue to work with the representatives to establish and improve a judges’ education programme to be put into action as soon as possible. Secondly, a further meeting will be held to discuss:

Mandatory health testing

•Registration of untested stock
•Development of new specific tests for the breed
•Health testing
•The Accredited Breeder Scheme
Bill Hardaway commented after the meeting: “The representatives are to be congratulated on achieving a very positive and successful day. Many viewpoints were aired in a constructive and positive way, which resulted in an interesting and informative meeting. I was very pleased that the Kennel Club was able to give re-assurance to those who were concerned as to how to deal with potentially difficult situations. Also, I am hopeful that there is now a significant degree of trust in the motives and intentions of the Kennel Club. I believe that, if we can keep the momentum going, progress can be made for the good of the breed.”

I note it says 14 Clubs attended but didnt say which they were nor who the reps were so really we are still non the wiser to what really went on, which as Videx says, is typically suitable for KC Spin.

 With the FUNDAMENTAL FLAWS within the Kennel Club

"Accredited Breeders Scheme"



HOW CAN THEY EVER BE TRUSTED?

The kennel club and the yuckas cuddle up, lol.

 precisely - let them get on with it

the yuckas worked "within" the Kennel Club against our "correct GSD" - let them BOTH live with the consequences of their actions. They really thought we would keel over like the Bulldog breed.
They can now "wakeup" and smell the coffee!

Perhaps it's time for Germanic exhibitors to leave the clubs that signed up out in the cold, how viable would a breed champ show be without entries of the correct type ?, I know it's hard to forsake those CC's but no pain no gain.

Doppleganger - thank you for the link,

though I question the 'fact not fiction' particularly as it is a KC statement, when we know in the past their statements should be taken with a pinch of salt.

I note that the KC say that the morning session began with 'double handling' . Of course double handling is a very serious health problem in the breed  , 5 of the 10 points in the undertaking covered this matter.

On the matter of judging perhaps the KC are going to educate their judges, make them serve their time so to speak rather than fast track and have judges who dont know the breed standard.

I wonder how many will bother to attend the 2nd meeting where the KC will supposedly discuss several of the matters proposed by the 'germanic' fraternity.