Well, I'm feeling honoured but a little taken aback. Last night I had a call from the breeds health coordinator, the KC are setting up a panel of up to 10 GSD enthusiasts from the UK for discussions regarding the health and welfare of the breed, and she has asked if I could be on it? WOW, little old me, WOW. These will be people from the showing and the working side, as well as pet people. She said that they want people who are singing from the same hymn sheet regarding health testing, showing and producing unexaggerated sound dogs. Apparently there is great concern within the top ranks about over angulation and character, issues which they think are more prevalent at breed events rather than at General events. "They" feel that even with all the strategies put in place that nothing has changed at some events and that some judges are still putting up unsound animals. So now they want to start by taking the judges to task.
Obviously, I'm passionate about improving the breed, but I worry that I'm not qualified enough to speak out, but I will give it a go and see. The meetings will be held online and we will be sent information to read and digest as well as a video before the first meeting. If I find I'm out of my depth, I will let them know soon enough so they can find someone more knowledgable.
Suddenly a post from a top handler, Mr S.C makes sense!!!!
