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Originally Posted by Geri  I also think a lot more people are beginning to own tailed dogs, and many kennels are leaving tails on pups. AKC doesn't like the tail - so those are missed entries. They havent been DQ'ing the dogs but they are always coming up last place. I think if the tail was adopted as part of the standard and they couple both be shown ( docked and natural ) there would be more rottie turn out. |
I just have to say I agree with you. Many dogs that are worthy of an AKC championship just happen to have tails. why waste the money to be put last? I am going to show mainly where the dogs have a fair chance. Also the rottie ring is so political that alot depends on who shows your dog. sometimes it doesn't matter what the dog looks like. I don't have the money to hire top handlers and I like doing things with my dogs myself. I would rather spend my money on AKC obedience trials or agility.