When AKC closes a breed’s studbook upon recognition, the act is both literal and symbolic. It means that from that point forward only purebred, documented individuals can officially claim recognition. Yes, reciprocal registration agreements permit inclusion of stock from other registries as long as those dogs share the same cultural purebred definition. On a higher level, a closed studbook guarantees the genetic integrity of each registered individual. There is no gray area in this designation. Dogs are either in or out. And the system generally works like a charm, so much so that after more than a century we sometimes take that predictability and quality for granted.
However, once in a while there’s a problem. For instance, today it’s commonplace and best practice to identify and document genetic health disorders. That doesn’t imply that fixing the problem is always easy. Minimizing the expression of undesirable genes is predicated on the existence of unaffected stock. Sometimes that ain’t so easy to find.
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Kristin Lyons chats with Deb Cooper about her Sporting Group win with her English Cocker Spaniel Salem at Saturday’s Show in Houston.
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Joey Washneski and Pilar Kuhn check in with TableTalkLive! following TuTu the Bouviers Herding Group win Saturday in Houston
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Lois DeMers chats about her Non-Sporting Group win Saturday with Reagan the Tibetan Terrier.
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AKC Judge Jeff Pepper shares his view on the recent email sent by AKC Judging Operations.
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Table Talk catches up with Clint Livingston and his Miniature American Shepherd Chloe who won the Herding Group at the Friday Houston Show.
July 23rd, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
Laura King checks in with Table Talk Live after her working Group win with Stryker Friday in Houston.
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AKC Judge Ray Filburn shares his thoughts on the recent AKC Judging Operations email.
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AKC Judge Dr. Steve Keating shares his thoughts regarding the recent email from AKC Judging Operations.
July 23rd, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
Table Talk Live! checks in with the Livingston’s about their non-sporting Group Thursday in Houston.
July 23rd, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Videos | Read More »
