[MoonStr80]

Thought you be interested checking this article out
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3810

Details: On About the Program
http://images.akc.org/pdf/MixedBreedProgramDetails.pdf

 

[Keechak]

Yep They announced the program back in April and there was a big post about it here on DF for about a week.

I support the program for the most part although I don't like the seperate but equal garbage

 

[MoonStr80]

oooo ... That's neat! I had no idea this was posted before bad me! That sucks about the equal thingy

 

[Keechak]

Ya with the seperate but equal thingy.

The purebreds and the mixed breeds can be in the same ring being judged by the same judge at the same time BUT the scores of the mixed breeds and the purebreds are not to be judged together. meaning basicaly there with be a 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th place finish for purebreds and a seperate 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th place finish for mixed breeds, this eliminates the chance of a mixed breed taking 1st place over a purebred, or a purebred taking 1st place over a mixed breed.

I don't know WHY they did it that way, in my opionon May the best dog win.

 

[kacaju]

those rules seem very silly, just how many mixed breeds are they expecting to show up at the dog shows?? It sounds like they are afraid the mix breeds will come out in force to *take over* the obedience rings when the truth is you will find only a small handful, if that at shows.
Cool thing is at least you have a good shot at placing in the mix breed class!! LOL!!

Well, it is a start. Having showed two mix breeds in obed many mnay years ago, I will say it is a small step in the right direction. For those that have mix breeds and train in classes where *everyone* is off to a point show at least you can now go along with them.

I do not get why they are not allowed at All Breed shows that offers obed and rally? Anyone know why? As it is, most shows, at least here in the NJ/NY area they keep the obed and breed rings far away from each other anyway.

 

[Keechak]

"ALL BREED shows" means Conformation shows they don't want mixed breeds at obedience trails that are held in conjunction with a conformation show

 

[Pai]

"ALL BREED shows" means Conformation shows they don't want mixed breeds at obedience trails that are held in conjunction with a conformation show

That is the biggest thing I have issue with about the whole thing. It seems needlessly exclusive.

 

[kacaju]

We show, I understand what an all breed show is (I am not trying to sound snarky, please don't take it that way)
I just don't understand why it is a big deal.

 

[MoonStr80]

I think ALL dogs are create equal! No breed is breedless! They all have the same type of temperament! I think it is ridiculous not only that but AKC do see as PERFECTION it's all about LOSERS & WINNERS I think they're all winners. I don't think it's fair. Their are some breeders take it to far beyond and treat them like a trophy display. I've been to a dog show few times in my lifetime let me tell you this the people were not kind, it's like they're on another planet etc

 

[Keechak]

sorry but not all dogs have the same type of temperment.

and yes sadly I have also met my share of egostistical elitists in the dog show world. You should come and hang out with me when I'm showing hawk, I wont look down my nose at a mutt just because of it's pedigree (or lack there-of)

 

[MoonStr80]

I guess I didn't quite explain myself about the temperament I'm a sucker when it comes to one Yay I'd love to hang out with you and your doggies!

 

[Dogstar]

It's a place to start. I don't like the separated ones, but I can tell you the trial that I'm chairing at next spring will be offering classes for mixes- so if you're in Texas, mark May 8th on your calendar.

 

[txcollies]

at least they have some where to start at, I wouldn't be surprised if one day they are allowed full acess.