tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post7598367007429618058..comments2024-03-20T17:32:35.238+00:00Comments on Pedigree Dogs Exposed - The Blog: We are Dal-lighted!Jemima Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092892697145388048noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-60033735595296385972021-10-03T23:41:16.668+01:002021-10-03T23:41:16.668+01:00yup dogs should totally suffer from stones and sta...yup dogs should totally suffer from stones and stay pure...until they go extinct /s oh you're a smart one aren't you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-38026220660291017422013-06-23T22:42:43.445+01:002013-06-23T22:42:43.445+01:00Not a Dal, not purebred, should NOT be registered ...Not a Dal, not purebred, should NOT be registered in the AKC as purebred. AKC= No longer about the purebred dog. Glad I'm not in Dals as I would NOT want any of my males being used in programs with these mutts nor would I want any of my females being bred to these mutts, nor would I want to own one of these mutts.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650864302229431099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-59487522426757813752011-07-14T20:34:00.280+01:002011-07-14T20:34:00.280+01:00Without Denise putting her heart and soul into thi...Without Denise putting her heart and soul into this it would never have happened. She handled the criticism and often down right meaness of the "other side" with such grace and calmness, even though those of us that know her well understood what she was going through.This last year has been far from easy and those of us involved are thankful this part is over. This is such an historic decision, the first time that a breed club has been able to use DNA to help solve a terrible health problem.Marion Mitchellhttp://spotsdna.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-85516976028500836492011-07-14T08:55:16.033+01:002011-07-14T08:55:16.033+01:00It is fantastic news, Denise - well done to all in...It is fantastic news, Denise - well done to all involved. <br /><br />For those interested, here is the well-worded email from Charlie Garvin on the AKC board to the DCA member list confirming the decision.<br /> <br />"At the AKC Board meeting this week, the AKC unanimously decided to authorize AKC Staff to develop, in consultation with DCA, procedures for <br />the registration of the LUA Dalmatians. These dogs will have a letter indicator as part of the registration number. There will be more details available later, and the official AKC minutes will be published in about a week.<br /> <br />"In my opinion, this is now a great time for all DCA members to put aside our past differences and conflicts, and work together for the benefit of <br />our club and our breed. There is still lots of work to be done, and many questions about what will happen, and how things will happen, both <br />short and long term. However, along the way and in the end, we will continue to demonstrate our abilities to meet various challenges in a <br />collegial, cooperative fashion. We should all thank President Meg for her hard work guiding the club through this ever-changing endeavor, and <br />thank all the DCA members who have patiently participated and contributed to the process. The Board should also be congratulated for representing the majority opinion of the membership over the past several years."Jemima Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092892697145388048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-65510101755467284712011-07-14T02:40:32.636+01:002011-07-14T02:40:32.636+01:00Today it was announced that the AKC Board unanimou...Today it was announced that the AKC Board unanimously decided to authorize AKC Staff to develop, in consultation with DCA, procedures for the registration of the LUA Dalmatians.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979188248648180353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-40843771807675390902011-07-06T09:14:46.434+01:002011-07-06T09:14:46.434+01:00YES! I only just recently found out about these gu...YES! I only just recently found out about these guys, so glad they were accepted. :)Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-66139729182935895742011-07-06T00:36:33.648+01:002011-07-06T00:36:33.648+01:00A 2/3 majority vote in not necessary to "pass...A 2/3 majority vote in not necessary to "pass". This vote was designed for AKC to see how the membership feels about the registration of LUA Dals. The majority of the DCA membership feels that it is time to register these Dalmatians. The AKC Board will use this information in making their decision. The AKC's scientific panel agrees it is time to register and now the parent club does too. There should be no more road blocks to LUA registration.Carolhttp://fiacredals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-87871734314043820622011-07-04T19:48:52.973+01:002011-07-04T19:48:52.973+01:00Bravo....this IS the intelligent move that serves ...Bravo....this IS the intelligent move that serves the DOGS (as all breed club and KC decisions/policies should)....BRAVO! Would LOVE to see more of these moves on the part of the breed clubs and the KCs. Hopefully the breeders will have the wherewithal to make the smart genetic choices to rebuild a healthy, sustainable gene pool.JL Wortham-Morganhttp://blessingssharpei.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-50070439101509130552011-07-04T05:16:19.560+01:002011-07-04T05:16:19.560+01:00I heard for a motion to pass requires 2/3 vote -- ...I heard for a motion to pass requires 2/3 vote -- so the 54.5% yes vote is not enough. :(<br />Lynnda L in Minneapolis, MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-77312271540841011932011-07-04T01:33:18.251+01:002011-07-04T01:33:18.251+01:00Is there actually no mention of this on the DCA...Is there actually no mention of this on the DCA's web site, or could I just not find it?<br /><br />http://www.thedca.org/index.htmlJesshttp://desertwindhounds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-23414365437325434482011-07-03T15:18:17.822+01:002011-07-03T15:18:17.822+01:00I just told Cole and Moe -- whose only resemblance...I just told Cole and Moe -- whose only resemblance to Dalmatians is that they are black and white -- and they celebrated by popping outside and peeing long and forcefully in solidarity with their one-day-will-not-be-blocked brothers.Heather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-59455611793075412202011-07-02T22:42:48.009+01:002011-07-02T22:42:48.009+01:00This is great news. Now, any breeder who WANTS to ...This is great news. Now, any breeder who WANTS to improve the health of their dogs on this one issue can do so without interference and institutional barriers. <br /><br />While it's only one step toward clearer thinking on dogs, at least those who see the light won't be prevented from realizing positive change.BorderWarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410343987050560739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-20948438506446969682011-07-02T16:29:38.040+01:002011-07-02T16:29:38.040+01:00It is unlikely that the AKC Dalmatian parent club ...It is unlikely that the AKC Dalmatian parent club is going to be of any help in providing guidelines or educational material related to integrating LUA Dalmatians into the general population of Dals. The majority of Dalmatian Club of America board members are on record as being opposed to LUA Dalmatians. There is no way that group is going to provide the leadership that is needed. It is going to be up to forward thinking members of the club to lead the way.Denise Powellhttp://www.dalmatianheritage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-4781871000404012662011-07-02T15:11:14.221+01:002011-07-02T15:11:14.221+01:00To get the LUA gene into your line is a simple pro...To get the LUA gene into your line is a simple process. You use a LUA dog/bitch, DNA test the puppies keep a pup with the LUA gene, carry on breeding to whatever lines you would have done anyway, and keep testing the pups so that you keep the LUA gene in ALL your future generations. Just like breeding for, let's say..good tail carriage, once you have the gene you have it and you test for it!<br /><br />Julie<br />And you carry on breeding for it. It will never get lost in the gene shuffle again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-27389131829356224932011-07-02T12:57:31.516+01:002011-07-02T12:57:31.516+01:00This move will not rid the breed of HUA dogs becau...This move will not rid the breed of HUA dogs because many breeders will not use the LUA dogs. But, hopefully, consumer demand for Dalmatians that do not suffer from the defect will prove powerful force ultimately. <br /><br />Meanwhile, the guardianship of the LUA line/s is strong. Although as Jim Seltzer says, how to integrate them to the dogs' best advantage will be an ongoing challenge.Jemima Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092892697145388048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-30394548546865091662011-07-02T04:13:14.634+01:002011-07-02T04:13:14.634+01:00Sarah says there is no need to back cross with a P...Sarah says there is no need to back cross with a Pointer again, but I think WhatAmI has a good point. It may happen again and whether another cross is needed or frozen semen is kept to prevent a reoccurrence of HUA the parent club must be ready to act appropriately.HTTrainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067970362951618569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-41172142734702191552011-07-01T23:44:30.707+01:002011-07-01T23:44:30.707+01:00There is a genetic test that can say if a pup has ...There is a genetic test that can say if a pup has one, two, or no copies of the healthy gene. This will allow breeders to select which pups to breed from in order to continue to pass on the healthy gene.<br /><br />There will be no need to bring in a Pointer again.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-54276004493935770462011-07-01T23:23:15.415+01:002011-07-01T23:23:15.415+01:00I want to rejoice along with you, but part of me w...I want to rejoice along with you, but part of me worries-- what will happen in 20 or 30 more generations, when continued breeding back to HUA Dals eliminates this positive trait? Is there ANY plan in motion to, every 20 generations or so, bring in Pointer? How will they keep this from happening again?WhatAmILookingAthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018706550350738178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-32523405400820328152011-07-01T22:46:39.142+01:002011-07-01T22:46:39.142+01:00Jemima: I TOLD ya so! -- Rod Russell, Orlando, Flo...Jemima: I TOLD ya so! -- Rod Russell, Orlando, Florida USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-49396828361570655192011-07-01T21:13:08.358+01:002011-07-01T21:13:08.358+01:00Smart move.
As for the 45% voting against: do the...Smart move.<br /><br />As for the 45% voting against: do they not realize the AKC is next on the chopping block for Animal Rights activists? It would be wise to stay one step ahead of them when it comes to getting the public to stay on our side.Davehttp://littleheelers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183957703077342201.post-47005620964346184822011-07-01T20:02:34.473+01:002011-07-01T20:02:34.473+01:00Excellent news! Thank you DCA members!Excellent news! Thank you DCA members!Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177305529757660312noreply@blogger.com