tybrax Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS OF THE WESTERN STATES http://www.povn.com/rdows e-mail rdows@... Cherie Graves, chairwoman 323922 N. Hwy 2 Newport, WA 99156 (509)447-2821 paragon@... Hermine Stover, secretary, press liaison 23280 Stephanie, Perris, CA 92570 hermine@... California Director, Jan Dykema bestuvall@... Colorado Director, Nick Van Duren checknick@... POSITION STATEMENT ON THE USE OF BREED STANDARDS IN BSL Responsible Dog Owners of the Western States is opposed to the inclusion of dog breed standards in breed specific legislation for the following reasons: Breed standards are not public domain, but are owned by either the respective breed parent organizations, or by the dog registry. American Kennel Club registered dogs’ breed standards are owned by their respective parent club. All of the other dog registries in the United States own copyright to the breed standards of the dogs that they register. Their utilization in breed specific legislation is a copyright infringement, and is an illegal usage. Breed standards are an ideal, not a mold. Only the most perfect specimens of any breed of dog will conform to its breed standard. Breed standards were not intended to be used as breed recognition devices, but as a gauge of quality for dogs when be judged in licensed conformation dog shows. The only way to determine if any dog is of a specific breed is through registration, and pedigree. Breed standards are for the intended usage of breeders to determine sound, healthy stock, and for licensed dog show judges who are trained, and tested in the understanding of the nuances of the breed standards for making dog show placements at events sanctioned by dog registries. Veterinarians are not trained in breed identification, they are trained in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians are not qualified to make breed determinations as are required in many breed specific ordinances. Parent organizations holding copyrights to breed standards, and those registries that hold copyrights have cease and desist letters available to be sent to cities, counties, or municipalities whose codes, or ordinances include improper usage of said copyrighted materials. Contact the following to report violations. American Dog Breeders Association adba@... United Kennel Club doglaw@... American Kennel Club to reach parent organizations DOGLAW@... All American Dog Registry aadrlegislation@... Contact RDOWS we will send out our Model Dog Owner Regulations, and our Position Statements to any city, county, or municipality. I am not sure if this has been posted, the Qld Government use the UKC breed standards to identify pit bulls. tybrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie No Dots Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Oh dear...I do beleive its the ADBA used here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kola Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 the ADBA standard has been used in UK court proceedings for years and been to the High Court and back amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kola Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 currently in correspondence with the ADBA on this issue, Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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