WUSV/GSDL BRITISH REGIONAL CHAMPION - Page 9

Absolutely NO confusion.

If "British Regional Events" - which are for our GSD Show Scene, do not include Championship Status, they will wither on the vine, and be treated just like glorified Open Shows. There are already signs of this happening. Once this happens it will be almost impossible to reverse.

I really don't think it matters whether or not the Gen Public get confused about the titles,

Agree in which case does an additional title need to be created at all? Why not just leave it as it is - the best of the best - Sieger/Siegerin under WUSV/GSDL rules. That title also proves a dog can work, and is not just good to look at. Obviously taking it as a given that all dogs that compete at regional events are health tested, and that this is of primary importance for the breed and the Gen Public.

My impression is that it is for the exhibitors benefit. No problem with that, but before trying to decide a title and method for awarding it, maybe it would be beneficial to know what the goal is. For example is the goal, as Videx suggests to attract more people to the events to prevent the decline of the regional events?  Knowing that at the outset may well influence how people consider the question and the suggestions they put forward can be more tuned to the goal.

People travel the length and breadth of the country to show their dogs; if more can be attracted to our Regionals by the provision of a title, then it would seem sensible to offer this.   It is not possible to do everything the German way in the UK. 

The Group is being admirably democratic in asking the opinion of exhibitors et al.  I will vote "yes" for a title because I truly believe it's prudent to do so, however, should "no" prevail, it would have no bearing on my attendance at these shows because they are the way forward for us imo.

The primary objective of a GSD show is to compete with the best in the UK. This means attracting the largest entry from far and wide throughout the UK. There can be no doubt that Championship status will help achieve that. With health measures being fundamental to our GSD Regional Events, Championship status gained from these GSD Events will be significant to the future of our breed. Make no mistake many breeders are drawn to consider Champions when choosing a Stud for their females, including many breeders who do not exhibit their GSD, and these are the majority.

I enter a show to get that judge's opinion of my dog.  A very small proportion of dogs being shown will attain the award of champion, most will be the 'also rans' like mine.  Contrary to what people want to believe many of the 'top dogs' being shown at the regional events will already be KC champions anyway so will carry the title before their names.  What would you do with a dog that is both a 'KC' Champion and a 'Regional' Champion?  It could end up being called Champion British Regional Group British Champion XXXXXX!

It's certainly not contrary to what many people believe Dopple... plenty KC ticket winners are shown at them now!  Why would anyone want to believe something else?

Since the whole situation would appear to be a source of irritation to you, rather than the leading light that it is, I'm at a loss as to why you care. 

We do have dogs NOW holding more than one title ie: WT Ch, Ob Ch, Ft Ch accompanying their Show Champion title... then you have titles from other countries too... no problem!

Thank you Abby... clearly it pays to read the script first .  FWIW I will plump for BRG Champion.

Regarding your comment about democracy............ are you new here?  From the KC to the smallest Club there are decisions made (with monotonous regularity) without consultation or consideration! 

"From the KC to the smallest Club there are decisions made (with monotonous regularity) without consultation or consideration!"

very well put missbeeb, succinct and very accurate.