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I do not mean merle Staffys or blue Labrador Retrievers. My question is how can we help kennel club accepted and genetically possible colors become more acceptable and successful in the ring?
I grew up with an Aussie into my teens and now in my 20s I am again an owner of another. Both are/were bicolor, first was liver and white and my new pup is black and copper. My reignited interest in the breed has lead me to see that there are so many genetically possible colors in this breed and while technically acceptable by the AKC and other kennel clubs, they simply aren't preferred or successful in the ring. This is of course not specific to Australian Shepherds.
Judges will have their preferences, but what can we as dog enthusiasts and owners do to help combat this issue? I hate seeing a good dog get looked over simply for their color, and this can't be any good for the gene pool I imagine. Thoughts? Is this already a lost battle?
I grew up with an Aussie into my teens and now in my 20s I am again an owner of another. Both are/were bicolor, first was liver and white and my new pup is black and copper. My reignited interest in the breed has lead me to see that there are so many genetically possible colors in this breed and while technically acceptable by the AKC and other kennel clubs, they simply aren't preferred or successful in the ring. This is of course not specific to Australian Shepherds.
Judges will have their preferences, but what can we as dog enthusiasts and owners do to help combat this issue? I hate seeing a good dog get looked over simply for their color, and this can't be any good for the gene pool I imagine. Thoughts? Is this already a lost battle?