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glencorgi · 03-11-2006, 11:13 AM

Quoting Michael: "Popularity brings in every kind of situation but that's the way the cookie crumbles."

And someone is left to clean up all those cookie crumbs. Attitudes of this tone contribute to anti-breeder sentiment mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) legislation. (Typical language in MSN bills is ALL dogs and/or cats and even sometimes EVERY animal over 6 months age is required to be neutered. To own intact animals, the fees range from $50 on up per intact animal for an annual license. I can provide links to sample legislation, if anyone is interested.)

Michael also say: "You either promote or demote." I contend there are times and places for both. That is just part of being a conscientious, responsible owner. Not every individual who joins GoCorgis interested in a corgi should get one <IMO>. The example of individuals who perceive corgis as "small" dogs (almost toy-like) is an excellent example of a situation in which a corgi should not be placed - they aren't toy breeds.

A part of what Michael isn't factoring in is the cultural differences between NZ and the US when it comes to the breeds. In the US beginning in January there is a regional Pembroke club specialty almost every month, plus the National Specialty. Every weekend except for Christmas there are AKC conformation shows across the country. We have no shortage of opportunities to earn championship points. Now granted our system is different than the one in NZ.

The Performance Corgis (obedience, agility, tracking, rally obedience, with a touch of herding) list has nearly 700 members with 7 new members joining within the last 7 days. The Corgi Herders list has 190 members (3 new members within the last 7 days). In the US we are not seeing the problem you perceive in NZ.

Yes corgis are popular, that's would explain the 2 dozen Yahoo lists (at my last count) devoted to the breed(s). That is not taking into the different state lists for picnics and get togethers. I can name at least two other forums set up identical to GoCorgis. GoCorgis is just another one of many.

Debbie

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glencorgi Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 2,245 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC	03-11-2006, 11:13 AM Quoting Michael: "Popularity brings in every kind of situation but that's the way the cookie crumbles." And someone is left to clean up all those cookie crumbs. Attitudes of this tone contribute to anti-breeder sentiment mandatory spay-neuter (MSN) legislation. (Typical language in MSN bills is ALL dogs and/or cats and even sometimes EVERY animal over 6 months age is required to be neutered. To own intact animals, the fees range from $50 on up per intact animal for an annual license. I can provide links to sample legislation, if anyone is interested.) Michael also say: "You either promote or demote." I contend there are times and places for both. That is just part of being a conscientious, responsible owner. Not every individual who joins GoCorgis interested in a corgi should get one <IMO>. The example of individuals who perceive corgis as "small" dogs (almost toy-like) is an excellent example of a situation in which a corgi should not be placed - they aren't toy breeds. A part of what Michael isn't factoring in is the cultural differences between NZ and the US when it comes to the breeds. In the US beginning in January there is a regional Pembroke club specialty almost every month, plus the National Specialty. Every weekend except for Christmas there are AKC conformation shows across the country. We have no shortage of opportunities to earn championship points. Now granted our system is different than the one in NZ. The Performance Corgis (obedience, agility, tracking, rally obedience, with a touch of herding) list has nearly 700 members with 7 new members joining within the last 7 days. The Corgi Herders list has 190 members (3 new members within the last 7 days). In the US we are not seeing the problem you perceive in NZ. Yes corgis are popular, that's would explain the 2 dozen Yahoo lists (at my last count) devoted to the breed(s). That is not taking into the different state lists for picnics and get togethers. I can name at least two other forums set up identical to GoCorgis. GoCorgis is just another one of many. Debbie