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Originally Posted by BostonRott Independant clubs are popping up for many reasons:
a) less rules to follow
b) no bad reputations associated with parent clubs
c) if you put on your own show,wine/dine the judge, it's easier for your dogs to win
d) people who don't like how you run it have no governing body to complain to ........ you can do whatever you wish (i.e. have your husband be the helper for the breed test).
Not saying that all that I've listed above is particularly "nice" or "pretty" but it's fairly well the truth. Many who have formed independant clubs either don't play well with others, or are fed up with the parent club's BS.
Many of them are a good time, but just be aware that their not as "innocent and politik free" as you might think.  |
Thanks for your candor, Gretch... I can always rely on that, and you're absolutely right.
LOL
Yes, there are ups and downs to the Independent Klubs, just as there are if one continues on only with existing clubs...and there are sure to be "politiks" practiced by the same folks who've always practiced it, regardless of club affilitation... However, it's getting a little frustrating to watch the "parent" clubs, and more importantly, the local clubs lose steam... I'm relatively new to all of this - and as some of you know, I'm not one to bitch and not offer a solution...
Being one to prefer the Sieger style shows over the AKC style, there are less and less shows within a reasonable travel distance as time goes by, I was dabbling with the idea of getting a group together....
Nice input, Gretchen, Thanks!