I'm confused, what difference would it make if the discussion was
forwarded to Dr Robertson or any one else for that matter? My
understanding is that this was/is an open forum for us breeders to
discuss and voice our concerns where needed. I may have missed a lot by
not being at the meeting but it was just impossible for me to be there,
much to my dissapointment. Even more disaappointing is the fact that we
still have not been told anything about the discussions that took place
on the 12th even though it was an open invitation to all, no fault of
anyones that could not attend, we should still be kept informed. I too
am very concerned about the restrictions being placed on us for eye
tests etc, some of the requirements are almost impossible, classic
example having 6 - 8 week old puppies registered, this would mean we
would have to submit registration forms almost immediatly after birth,
how many of us wait for the eye reading before deciding on main/limited
register? Even further frustrating for me is that I have, at the
moment, the only Polish Lowland Sheepdog as representative of the breed
in this country and in their schedule #2 they tell me he should be
tested for RPED (Retinal Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy). If the powers
to be checked their international breeding records for this breed they
would find that it does not exist thanks to the meticulous breeding
standards of the parent club in Poland due to the near extiction of the
breed following WW2.
Ails
Mirriyuula Collies & Polish Lowland Sheepdogs
www.mirriyuula.com