tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post6695048973561388083..comments2023-04-26T01:40:12.013-07:00Comments on Secret's Journey: Really AKC? Hello UKI!Karissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605123382073277736noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-76672341426770334632014-02-04T14:09:37.794-08:002014-02-04T14:09:37.794-08:00I put off AKC for a long time due to their mixed b...I put off AKC for a long time due to their mixed breed policies. When Luke and I first started agility it wasn't even an option for us (although some would say I could have passed him off as a lab easily enough). Then AKC came out with the first draft of their Canine Partners program, where the mixed breed dogs would be scored separately from the purebreds and it really put a bad taste in my mouth. At least they rectified that mistake before the program went live.<br /><br />It took me years (literally) to come to grips with calling my Klee Kai an All American. ;o) Ultimately, though, I really wanted another place for Kaiser to play and I know that Secret just shines in the AKC format so.... And really, there are so few clubs that do follow the practice of not allowing mixed breeds that I've been completely sheltered from this reality until now. It makes me angry, but it also makes me sad that this division actually still exists in the dog world today.<br /><br />What I need to do is contact one of the publishers who ran the story on how awesome AKC is to accept mutts at Westminster and explain the reality of what is actually going on at trials across the country. ;o) What would that do for all of AKC's great publicity? Not quite so accepting now, are they.Karissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605123382073277736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-55068919151067254612014-02-04T13:56:47.283-08:002014-02-04T13:56:47.283-08:00I have a friend with 2 mixed breed dogs who still ...I have a friend with 2 mixed breed dogs who still refuses to play any AKC because of this crappy policy that still allows some clubs to discriminate. Havent tried UKI - mostly because it just hasn't caught on here.Greg Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275468835940333887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-7071218603579657842014-02-04T13:06:41.414-08:002014-02-04T13:06:41.414-08:00I am SO excited that the number of UKI trials this...I am SO excited that the number of UKI trials this year is jumping from 1 to 4! The corgi can jump 4, the toller can have a toy! <br />And snakes and ladders is a fun game :) I think the rules are on their website.Laura and The Corgi, Toller, & Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437492165453445126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-64656424881591173162014-02-04T13:01:33.743-08:002014-02-04T13:01:33.743-08:00I'm not sure if there are still some clubs in ...I'm not sure if there are still some clubs in the Twin Cities that don't allow mixes. Originally not all trials here were open to mixes. <br /><br />There was quite a bit of discussion initially that if clubs allowed mixes there might not be room for all the pure breds in the trials. My response as an owner of a mixed breed dog was ...... "don't worry about it I don't think there are tons of us waiting to join you. We have actually been busy with ALL the other venues". So anyway by leaving it up to the clubs to decide, the AKC doesn't have to make a stand and they get to look like the good guys. They just let the clubs be the bad guys. Oh yeah, and then the AKC also gets the money from dog registration, which I think they are very much in need of.<br /><br />My opinion all along has been I would not invest in their program until they take the stand that all trials will be open to all dogs.<br /><br />Gina<br /><br />Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-73849916703456574252014-02-04T11:39:57.111-08:002014-02-04T11:39:57.111-08:00Wow! The only AKC trials around here that don'...Wow! The only AKC trials around here that don't allow the mixed breeds are the ones that are also doing conformation at the same time. But even that one allows them now...Merindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084422735540499496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-85282312018451434822014-02-04T11:00:52.986-08:002014-02-04T11:00:52.986-08:00I totally agree, but what do you expect...Dobe peo...I totally agree, but what do you expect...Dobe people still crop ears! Don't get me started on that! But, there should be no issue getting your money back as long as the trial hasn't closed. After that you'll have to argue your point, which FWIW, I think is valid. Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547292170354458260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-72863595433712093432014-02-04T10:38:20.693-08:002014-02-04T10:38:20.693-08:00Doggy bigots!!! Love it. Most of this was Greek ...Doggy bigots!!! Love it. Most of this was Greek to me, but I say hell yeah - if they have an AKC number you should be able to go to any event. I'd be emailing someone at AKC! But the other show sounds like fun and I can't wait to hear how it goes. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.com