tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post1639399645544969393..comments2024-03-13T20:32:49.708+00:00Comments on coldwetnose: No it's not April 1st, the KC seems to be on the same side as us!Beverley Cuddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544804932989118884noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-84940639976629331682008-10-12T09:13:00.000+01:002008-10-12T09:13:00.000+01:00Interesting last post, sorry I've taken so long to...Interesting last post, sorry I've taken so long to come back.<BR/><BR/>What we try to show on Furry Godmother is every condition that has a diagnostic test available that should be done before breeding or before the pups are sold. <BR/>It's constantly evolving though and we feel it should be owned by everyone and if someone wants it to go in one direction we'll consider it.<BR/>The in-depth Fido Facts is the place for all the full health info - stuff you can't yet test for.<BR/>With a listing you have to make compromises to make it still fit into a list. <BR/>We take our lead from the car mags - they have a listing and then they do in-depth road tests. When you've got a shortlist you then drill down and do more research.Beverley Cuddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544804932989118884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-67185479131233704082008-10-10T09:02:00.000+01:002008-10-10T09:02:00.000+01:00BeverleyI wonder how this health plan thing will w...Beverley<BR/>I wonder how this health plan thing will work if it's got to be undertaken by Christmas.<BR/>For instance, would an independent geneticist look at actual examples of pedigrees, and tell the club whether they are going in for too high a level of inbreeding or not, as the case may be, and look at how many times the same sire each year is used?<BR/>Or would they take the club's word for it?<BR/>In some breeds, some breeders are doing intensive breeding, while others are not, so how will all this be found out?<BR/>As for health problems, there are so many things that are considered not very important, such as anal gland and prostate problems and deafness, which can cause great discomfort to the dog. <BR/>I'd love to know how they are going to go about this.<BR/>It would really need someone like Steve Jones to investigate, not a KC person.<BR/>After all, the KC's geneticists never spoke up before. <BR/>Thinking about it, why don't you put all the ailments that a breed is liable to get on your furry godmother listings?<BR/>For example, is someone knew that a dog from a certain breed was liable to go deaf at around the age of 7, they might want to think again.<BR/>I don't mind my dog being deaf and can cope with it, but I'm lucky because he stays close to me on walks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-22520515161330816472008-10-09T22:31:00.000+01:002008-10-09T22:31:00.000+01:00Many thanks for posting up my new additions onto y...Many thanks for posting up my new additions onto your blog. <BR/><BR/>Nervy Collie x girl pup (Scrummy) has now been placed in a homerun rescue. She turned out to be great and after about 5 minutes was jumping about like a lunitic this morning. <BR/> <BR/>White Staffie cross (Snowflake) - Gorgeous and sociable girl. Great with people and other dogs plus loves to play retrieve! <BR/> <BR/>GSD x old girl (Cadbury) is absolutely lovely and once Charlie is homed she can come home here until she finds a home or stay if she doesn't. <BR/><BR/>EmmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-81617694247658139082008-10-09T10:31:00.000+01:002008-10-09T10:31:00.000+01:00Why not have a sixth and call it STRAND?Why not have a sixth and call it STRAND?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-80749410534897089422008-10-08T19:19:00.000+01:002008-10-08T19:19:00.000+01:00I have decided over the coming years to add five m...I have decided over the coming years to add five more dogs to my menagerie there names will be<BR/><BR/>Harrison, Cuddy, Carter, Fowler and Milne.<BR/><BR/>What dya think?<BR/><BR/>Dogs Stars all of you.alfmcmalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986390479321747334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-52676374940466231952008-10-08T15:39:00.000+01:002008-10-08T15:39:00.000+01:00Such great news - the glass is indeed half full. ...Such great news - the glass is indeed half full. <BR/><BR/>Best wishes to all,<BR/><BR/>Sonia PhelpsSonia Phelpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095964504211783383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-84090705117345728132008-10-07T22:47:00.000+01:002008-10-07T22:47:00.000+01:00I am so very pleased to read of this recent turn o...I am so very pleased to read of this recent turn of events. Surely it is how it should be...<BR/> <BR/>The KC is standing up for the pedigree DOG and the PEOPLE who campaign for the health of the pedigree dog. <BR/><BR/>Every CKCS lover tonight should toast Margaret Carter, Carol Fowler, Jemima Harrison and you Beverly, for raising our awareness of the serious nature of the health problems in the CKCS breed. <BR/><BR/>May the best efforts of the cavalier breeders, the KC and the AHT come together to ensure the healthy future of the breed!<BR/><BR/>LONG LIVE THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL <3 <3 <3Virginia Woofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370342901957787321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-33169879572328752008-10-07T22:14:00.000+01:002008-10-07T22:14:00.000+01:00Margaret,Carol,Jemima and Beverly. You have given ...Margaret,Carol,Jemima and Beverly. You have given all of us a debt of gratitude for your enormous efforts to help this sweet breed. You have done so much and you have sacrificed personal needs so that the lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will always be available to comfort mankind. The best part of this day is that your efforts are being recognized.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457786458429416955.post-42601785764449142672008-10-07T18:39:00.000+01:002008-10-07T18:39:00.000+01:00This has made my day. Margaret has worked so hard...This has made my day. Margaret has worked so hard for Cavalier Health. The members who called for the meeting and voted her out have not harmed her reputation, but their own.<BR/><BR/>And she can still be voted in next year, so any Cavalier owners out there not members of the club, please think about joining. If more pet owners join the balance may be redressed in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com